WIGS FOR HEROES

During chemo most people will tell you how harsh it can be on your skin. I for sure have experienced these side effects as many women have too. Chemotherapy kills all the fast growing cells, this includes, hair, skin and nails. Sadly its all part of the bullcrap process, but things will improve after treatment is over.  I have 4 more rounds of chemo to go, so counting down the days girl! One of the big issues for me is dry skin. I experienced this so quickly into chemo, even after the first round! I remember waking up and seeing dry, thick flakes on my forehead, chin, and nose! I'm melting! I'm Melting! Some of the other skin reactions include: increased sensitivity to sunlight changes in skin colour changes to nails acne like rash itching It is so important to keep your skin in tip top shape, so when this nightmare is all over, you'll have soft, smooth, healthy and nourished skin and will thank yourself for supporting your skins well b...

     Lacura Renew Multi-Intensive Serum from Aldi £2.99  Officially my 2nd week into chemo after the 2nd round and oh how the chemicals seem to be testing everything from skin, taste buds to my patience. Being scared of letting myself go during this unexpected stage in my life has got me spending more time trying to find the 'joys of feeling good' and pretty much shopping my way through treatment. This week has been all about skin. Nice skin. G lowly  skin. Soft baby skin that we all crave...even without the chemo. So my first post is all about this little wonder serum from Aldi. Its not new on the market, its new to me and my oh my why it took chemo to find it...ashamed. Having cancer is freakin expensive,  a literal lifestyle change that may leave only a few precious pound coins left in my purse, so what better way of spending it.. on A something I need and B something I won't feel guilty about. What is a serum you ma...