In this post, we will be talking about the best creams for radiation treatment. These include face and body creams that can be used during and after radiation treatment and are suitable for all cancer and chemotherapy patients.

We choose each cream based on how commonly it was used, tested, and recommended by patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment and who are still using it after their treatment.

This is a cream that can be used for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

Pros:

• It helps restore the skin’s protective barrier.

• Provides long-lasting, 48-hour hydration.

• It helps reduce dry, rough skin.

• It has a cream texture with a non-greasy and non-sticky finish.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

AQUA / WATER/EAU, SHEA BUTTER, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, NIACINAMIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, RAPESEED SEED OIL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPANEDIOL, DISODIUM EDTA, CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, VITREOSCILLA FERMENT, CITRIC ACID, OPHIOPOGON JAPONICUS ROOT EXTRACT, CERAMIDE NP, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, DIMETHICONOL, PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, MANNOSE, COCO-BETAINE, MALTODEXTRIN, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHEROL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE.

This is a common body cream that is recommended by doctors and nurses and can be good for patients with dry skin that normally arises from radiation treatments.

Pros:

• It contains a rich blend of moisturizers that help smooth roughness and condition the skin.

• It is never greasy and has a light, fresh fragrance.

• It is long-lasting (12-Ounce Jar).

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Allantoin, Lanolin Oil, Dimethicone, and Propylene Glycol In An Emollient Base.

This is a moisturizing lotion that was highly recommended by patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

Pros:

• It is good for normal to dry skin.

• It is fragrance-free, non-greasy, and non-comedogenic.

• It contains oatmeal that is able to moisturize and soothe the skin.

• It’s proven to provide 24 hours of moisturization.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, glycerin, distearyldimonium chloride, petrolatum, isopropyl palmitate, cetyl alcohol, oat kernel flour, dimethicone, benzyl alcohol, sodium chloride

Gold bond is also a really good company that makes creams and moisturizers for dry skin and should be suitable for you if you’re planning to do radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

Pros:

• It is free of parabens, dyes, and fragrances

• It provides 24-hour hydration

• It is suitable for daily use

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, hydroxyethyl urea, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, grape seed oil, glyceryl stearate, sodium hyaluronate, ceramide NP, gluconolactone, steareth-21, niacinamide, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, cholesterol, ceramide NS, polysorbate 60, ethylhexylglycerin, panthenol, ceramide EOP, caprooyl phytosphingosine, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, ceramide EOS, hydroxy acetophenone, cetyl alcohol, ceramide AP, caprooyl sphingosine, tocopherol, cetearyl alcohol, disodium EDT A, ceteareth-25, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, behenic acid

This is a lightweight cream that easily sinks into the skin and is made with sweet almond and olive oil. It can be used everywhere and is suitable for all ages.

Pros:

• It is full of natural healthy ingredients such as aloe vera and natural vitamin E.

• It contains milk protein that increases skin elasticity. 

• It is free of parabens and Phenoxyethanol.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Aqua, Sweet Almond Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olive Fruit Oil, Aloe Vera, Stearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Rice Bran Oil, Natural Vitamin E, Olamine Salt, Allantoin, Natural Preservative, Coco Caprylate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Fragrance (Phthalate Free – Oatmeal), Hops Extract.

This is a moisturizer you can use for your face if you have a damaged skin barrier from radiation treatment or chemotherapy.

Pros:

• It helps to soothe and protect irritated skin along with repairing barrier function.

• It provides optimal skin barrier recovery, helps in soothing dry, irritated areas, and gives skin protection.

• It is specifically made for people with really dry skin or dry sensitive skin.

Cons:

• It is expensive but is effective and proven to get the job done.

What ingredients does it contain?

Aqua/​Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Glycerin, ​Shea Butter, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Propanediol, Cetyl PEG/​PPG-10/​1 Dimethicone, Trihydroxystearin, Zinc Gluconate, Madecassoside, Manganese Gluconate, Silica, Magnesium Sulfate, Disodium EDTA, Citric acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Copper Gluconate, Acetylated Glycol Stearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Ci 77891/​Titanium Dioxide, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate.

This is another cream that is used to treat eczema or dermatitis-related skin conditions.

Pros:

• Helps restore skin 4X faster for visible improvement in 2 days. 

• 80% reduction in skin discomfort after 48 hours of application.

• It maintains proper hydration levels for skin restoration.

• It helps reduce redness.

• It promotes skin restoration while preserving the skin’s natural barrier.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mineral Oil, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Zinc Oxide, Propylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2-Sesquiisostearate, PEG-22/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Aluminum Stearate, Beeswax, Aquaphilus Dolomiae Ferment Filtrate, Copper Sulfate, Arginine, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Wax, Tromethamine, Zinc Sulfate.

This is a lightweight face moisturizer/cream made for dry sensitive skin

Pros:

• It repairs the skin’s protective barrier after 1 hour.

• It provides up to 48-hour hydration and is suitable for all skin types.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

AQUA / WATER (LA ROCHE-POSAY PREBIOTIC THERMAL WATER), GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, NIACINAMIDE, AMMONIUM, POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, MYRISTYL MYRISTATE, STEARIC ACID, CERAMIDE NP, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, ISOBUTANE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, MYRISTIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, ACRYLONITRILE, METHYL METHACRYLATE, VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE COPOLYMER, TOCOPHEROL.

• Aquaphor Healing Ointment (for really dry skin)

• Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion

• Cerave Moisturizing Cream

• Vaseline – Intensive Care Sensitive Skin Relief

• Rejûvaskin Skin Recovery Cream

• Trader Joe’s A Mid-Summers Nights Cream