Going CF has saved my skin!
Hello! I want to start this post off by saying thank you to everyone in this sub, y’all are such an amazing resource and I appreciate all of the advice on swaps, company updates, and recommendations.
I went CF two months ago after I got exposed to the Ridglan labs situation, and since then I’ve been working to replace most everything in my life, including my skincare! I’ve always struggled with acne, but I just kind of accepted a mild level of irritation as my baseline ”good” skin. I’ve swapped my Clinique and EltaMD out for ELF, Paula’s Choice, and COOLA. Y’all. MY SKIN HAS NEVER LOOKED BETTER.
This is a very vain win but I am happy that making the more ethical choice of where I put my money has manifested as better skin. Thank you all!
Edit - A couple people have asked me about my swaps so here are the details:
Clinique Moisture Surge 100 hours -> Elf holy hydration face cream fragrance free version
Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm -> Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm
EltaMD UV Clear -> COOLA fragrance free face sunscreen
LRP Adapalene Gel -> Paula’s Choice Clinical 1% Retinol
Bioderma micellar water -> Garnier micellar water
I can’t use anything with Cetyl Alcohol, Shea Butter, or fragrance so it’s been tricky but these swaps are very quickly turning into holy grails for me!