Giving Back Through SideStep Oncology Aesthetics

About Face Skin Care’s SideStep Oncology Program

A Note from Chrissy Thomas, RN, BSN

Owner, About Face Skin Care

I first began thinking about this program. Back in 2004, in the early days of About Face Skin Care. At the time, I was a one-woman operation with about 250 clients and limited knowledge and resources. But I quickly realized that many of my clients were facing a journey I hadn’t been trained for—cancer treatment.

Sadly, these diagnoses are all too common. But the good news is that medical advancements have made great strides in treating and curing many cancers. Through it all, my clients still wanted to care themselves—and it became my mission to help them do so gently and safely. Cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery often affect the skin in difficult ways, causing dryness, sensitivity, breakouts, discomfort, and fatigue. On top of that, a compromised immune system and self-esteem challenges must be handled with care and compassion.

Treating clients undergoing cancer therapies requires a deep understanding of their treatment journey, skin needs, and sensitivities. Ingredient safety is essential, and so is maintaining an environment that is calm, clean, and supportive.

At About Face, we take pride in exceeding industry standards for sanitation and safety. For this program, we’re going even further. Our Oncology certified staff are trained to avoid exposing these clients to illness. If a provider has been sick within the previous 48 hours, the appointment will be rescheduled or reassigned. If a client is severely compromised, we will take extra precautions—including mask-wearing. Most importantly, our SideStep clients will be treated in a stress-free, peaceful environment where they can truly relax and feel cared for.

If you or someone you know is currently undergoing cancer therapy, we invite you to learn more about our oncology-certified products and facial treatments. These non-toxic, barrier-reinforcing formulas are gentle enough for even the most sensitive, compromised, skin.

We are proud to offer these services free of charge to patients, made possible by the generous donations from our community. We also partner with several oncology organizations to expand access to safe and effective skincare during treatment. If you would like to support this program or get involved, please reach out—we’d love to hear from you.

~ With gratitude,
Chrissy Thomas, RN, BSN
Owner, About Face Skin Care

Clinical Eligibility Criteria

• Eligibility for the SideStep Oncology Facial Program is based on current treatment status and functional impact, not cancer history alone.
• Eligibility is based on documented evidence from the client’s physician that the client is being actively treated for cancer and is cleared by the physician to receive a SideStep Oncology Facial.

Provider Health & Safety Commitment

To protect our immunocompromised clients: 

• Providers must be symptom-free for at least 48 hours prior to treatment 
• If a provider becomes unwell and no alternate qualified provider is available, the appointment will be rescheduled.

This recommendation helps ensure the highest standard of care and safety. 

SideStep Forward: Oncology Graduation Program

• 25% courtesy discount on your next aesthetic service once cleared by your physician
• Ongoing care aligned with current health status and skin needs