22/01/2026
The part that matters just as much as food
There’s another layer to this story that can’t be separated from recovery — and that’s care, comfort, and stress.
Elisabeth has spent over 20 years in the hair, beauty, and makeup industry.
Caring for people has always been second nature to her.
And then suddenly, she was the one sitting in the chair.
One of the hardest moments wasn’t just the diagnosis — it was losing her hair.
For someone whose life and career revolved around hair, identity, and confidence, shaving her head wasn’t just physical.
It was emotional. Deeply.
And when she went looking for products to help — creams to soothe the skin, support during treatment, things that didn’t sting, burn, or overwhelm — she couldn’t find what she needed.
So she did what she’s always done.
She created it.
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Soothe was born from lived experience — not marketing
During treatment, Elisabeth realised something important:
The products available didn’t understand what people going through cancer actually need.
Not just skincare — but comfort.
• Something gentle on sensitive skin
• Something to help soothe after hair loss
• Something that didn’t add stress to an already overloaded nervous system
And beyond products, she recognised another gap:
People need support.
They need guidance.
They need to feel held — not rushed or dismissed.
So she began designing what became Soothe.
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The cancer care pack — built with intention
Soothe isn’t just a product.
It’s a care pack, built around real needs Elisabeth lived through.
It includes:
• Soothe products designed to calm, protect, and support sensitive skin
• A nutrition guide focused on what to aim for during and after treatment
• A journal, because keeping your thoughts, symptoms, and wins written down matters more than people realise
• A beautifully designed head scarf, created specifically for hair loss
• Warm socks, because circulation, comfort, and warmth matter during treatment
These aren’t luxuries.
They’re the small things that make hard days more manageable.
And often, those small things are what reduce stress.
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Stress is not just emotional — it’s physical
This is something that keeps coming up again and again in the science:
Chronic stress places an enormous burden on the body.
It affects:
• Immune function
• Inflammation
• Recovery capacity
• Hormonal balance
And when someone is already navigating chemo, radiation, medications, and fear — stress becomes another invisible load.
That’s why Soothe matters in this story.
Because recovery isn’t just about food.
It’s about lowering the overall burden on the body.
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This wasn’t new to Elisabeth — even before cancer
What’s quietly powerful is this:
Long before Elisabeth was ever diagnosed, she was already talking about helping people with wigs and hairpieces, giving her time to support others going through hair loss.
That instinct didn’t come from cancer.
It came from who she is.
Now, she’s starting with the people she understands best — those going through treatment and recovery — and building from there.
The main ingredient right now is care.
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Why I’m sharing this — and why it matters
Cancer touches almost everyone.
A friend.
A parent.
A cousin.
A colleague.
It’s no longer rare — it’s everywhere.
And while food plays a major role, we now know it’s not the only factor.
Toxins. Occupational exposure. Chemicals. Stress. Environment.
Things many of us never imagined could harm us.
That’s why on my page InsideOut Plant-Based / Who Taught You How To Eat?, we talk openly about:
• Nutrition
• Toxins to be aware of
• Evidence from real trials
• Real people, real outcomes
Science isn’t perfect — but it’s the best tool we have.
And when science, lived experience, and common sense line up — we should listen.
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One last thing
If you or someone you love is going through treatment or recovery, support matters more than ever.
Please go and support Soothe Hair & Body.
Follow the page.
Share it with someone who might need it.
I’ll put the link in the first comment.
Because sometimes the most powerful medicine isn’t just treatment —
it’s feeling seen, supported, and cared for.
Note on research & integrity
This project is built on a combination of lived experience, long-term personal research, and the best scientific nutrition evidence currently available.
Over many years, we’ve studied nutritional science, recovery nutrition, environmental exposures, and the evolving research around health, cancer, and recovery — always with one guiding principle:
evidence over opinion.
We also use AI responsibly as a research and synthesis tool — to cross-check data, review emerging studies, and help translate complex science into practical, human-centred guidance. AI does not replace science or lived experience — it supports clarity and accuracy.
This work does not replace medical advice. It is designed to support informed conversations, practical decision-making, and compassionate care alongside qualified health professionals.
Created in collaboration with:
Soothe Hair & Body
InsideOut Plant-Based
Who Taught You How To Eat?
More information and resources coming soon.