At The Skin Surgery Centre, we are committed to helping our patients find the highest quality skin care products to protect their skin. After a skin cancer removal procedure, your skin is incredibly vulnerable. High-quality products protect the cancer site while also helping to prevent the risk of additional skin cancer formation. In addition, these products contain general sun protection or anti-aging properties.

After a thorough evaluation, our board-certified Mohs micrographic surgeons will recommend the best products for your specific needs. These are the major brands we carry, along with their benefits.

EltaMD

EltaMD is respected among healthcare professionals around the world. From everyday sun protection products to use after a procedure to water-resistant sport products you can use afterwards, EltaMD offers a range of great skin care products.

Most of the sunscreens designed by EltaMD provide 2 to 3 hours of general protection and 40 to 80 minutes of water resistance. Some of the highlights of the EltaMD line include:

  • Broad-spectrum sunscreens for both UVA and UVB protection
  • Lightweight, silky smooth moisturizing sunscreens you can wear alone or underneath makeup
  • Lightly-tinted options for a natural look without harsh concealers or foundation
  • Aerosol spray options for quick and easy application

Specially-formulated sunscreens for skin that is prone to acne, rosacea, or discoloration

ISDIN

At ISDIN, researchers focus on combatting harmful effects of sun exposure to protect your skin after a cancer removal procedure. ISDIN offers skin care products like moisturizers, serums, and cleansers depending on your needs. At The Skin Surgery Centre, we carry their flagship product, the sunscreen Eryfotona Actinica. This sunscreen is the first product that not only protects the skin from damage as it occurs, but also repairs pre-existing damage by way of the revolutionary molecule, photolyase.All of their products are designed with three objectives in mind:

  • Protection from the sun
  • Repair of existing damage
  • Correcting the visible signs of aging

With more than 40 years of experience in dermatology, ISDIN develops high-quality products with research-backed ingredients. The company stands by this commitment to research. They work closely with doctors and pharmacists to continuously improve their products based on the latest research.

Heliocare

When it comes to skin care, it’s not just what you put on your body, but what you put into it. This is especially true for skin in its post-procedure state when it’s more vulnerable to the effects of the sun or other irritants.

Heliocare is a dietary supplement that can help protect your skin from free radicals. Free radicals are unstable atoms that can damage your cells. These atoms cause visible sun damage and advanced aging on a molecular level. We are exposed to these free radicals every day through chemicals and sun radiation, as well as alcohol and tobacco.

So how does Heliocare work?

Each capsule contains Polypodium leucotomos extract (PLE), which Heliocare refers to as Fernblock®. The Polypodium leucotomos fern is native to Central and South America. It contains antioxidant properties to treat skin-related conditions (through repair of existing DNA damage) and promote skin resilience (by protecting the skin from new damage and free radicals as we are exposed to the sun each day). Heliocare currently offers three types of skin supplements—Heliocare, Heliocare Ultra, and Heliocare Advanced. Each is also made with natural ingredients that help you Heliocare Ultra has added antioxidants to assist those with pigmentary concerns (e.g., melasma), while Heliocare Advanced has added nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) which has been shown to decrease the incidence of future non-melanoma skin cancers in those with a history of prior skin cancers.