FDA recalls First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream: 5 alternatives to use

Those privy to the best in beauty have surely heard all about the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream.Known for its ability to lather and slather atop your dry skin, it’s considered a “cult favorite” and “holy grail” to alleviate that dry, irksome feeling.However, First Aid Beauty has recently recalled a batch of its avidly followed formulation across the United States, with the Food and Drug Administration issuing the second-highest risk classification for the popular tub.The recall of 2,756 tubs dates back to Dec.

23 but, with the Trump Administration freezing many health agency reports, the ban made headway in the news about a month later.The bottom line? According to Reddit comments, Trump’s removal of health regulators is making skincare users nervous about the recall.Initially reported by Newsweek, the Class II risk advisory, noting “the use or exposure to [the cream] may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.” Aka, a big skincare routine no-no as of late.I’m partly in mourning, alongside other beauty fans, because the Ultra Repair Cream has been a mainstay product in my drawer for years.

Its ability to blend well and nurture my dry skin deserves the praise it has received.But, a health risk is a health risk, and I’m here to list five alternatives I’ve been reviewing for years that are nearly identical to the recently recalled moisturizer.Whether you fancy a night cream or a more versatile consistency that includes SPF, find the regal assortment of First Aid Beauty alternatives to shop for in light of the recent beauty news.I can’t stop using the Alpyn Beauty Super Peptides & Ghostberry Barrier Repair Cream.After reviewing the full Alpyn Beauty lineup, this new-ish cream is packed with hydrating ingredients and has a similar feel to First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream.

Better yet, its inclusion of eight different peptides helps smooth my skin’s surface each time I dollop some on.The Drunk Eleph...