My secret guide to perfect peristomal skin | by Summer
I am a skincare girly through and through, so you best believe I’m not skipping out on my stoma skincare routine either! So, I wanted to share some of my top tips with how I keep my peristomal skin looking fresh.
When to adapt your routine
First things first I think you always need to open to is adapting your routine. Many things effect your skin but especially the time of the year. So, my summer and winter skincare routines can be quite different!
In the winter the cold air sucks all the moisture out from your skin, so I will always opt for a thicker facial moisturiser and add in the vitamin E nourishing cream for my peristomal skin.
Another time you may need to adapt your stoma skincare routine is if you have redness or irritation. I struggled with this right after my stoma surgery which I think is quite normal – one of the best things that helped me as the RENEW Protective Powder!
Keep it simple – and skip the myths
One of the biggest myths I believed early on was that you need a 100-step skincare routine to keep your peristomal skin looking healthy. But the truth is, your skin doesn’t need loads of complicated products just a few good consistent products.
So I treat my stoma skincare just like my facial skincare and keep it simple & soothing. Using too many products will also cause issues with the bags ability to stick to the skin. I also find changing my bag every 2/3 days is enough to keep everything fresh, without irritating my skin.
When it comes to products, I look out for calming & skin friendly ingredients. While all my facial skincare is centred around my hydration hero ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. My stoma skincare is all about soothing & protecting ingredients like aloe vera, lavender and vitamin E – which keep my skin calm and irritation-free.
Current favourite products I have on rotation
- Refresh 3in1 spray: The standout – it’s an adhesive remover, barrier film and odour neutraliser in one – which is great for on the go.
- Respond lavender wipes: My go to, to relive irritated skin.
- Eakin Modavi pouches: The standout – vitamin E in the baseplate has been the answer to all my prayers.
- Eakin Freeseal: The game changer – protecting your skin by stopping any output leaking through the baseplate and onto your skin.
- RENEW Protective Powder: Star power – sooths skin by absorbing moisture which helps prevent bag leaks if you have issues with bag sticking.
- Platinum Vitamin E cream: The standout – when my skin is dry and needs a bit of extra hydration.
The bottom line
Stoma skincare doesn’t need to be complicated! A few simple products you can swap in depending on your needs and a consistent routine is really all you need. And trust me your skin will thank you for it!
Please note: I’m sharing what works for me and my personal stoma skincare routine. Everyone’s skin is different so if you are experiencing red or irritated skin, consult your stoma nurse
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