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BFF....BB Cream

Trips to the cosmetic counters can be a bit of a brain-ache with so many creams, balms, lotions and gels all telling us how wonderful they are and that we need them in our lives....but do we need them all? What do they actually do? Are they suitable for my skin type? Today I am focusing on BB creams or "beauty balms". These have crept into our stores, online and in lots of editorials as being our BFF (best friend forever) Balm. So I wanted to share with you some facts you may or may not know about this little gem product. What are beauty balms? Also known as  BB  or "beauty balm" or "blemish balm." They were invented in Germany by Dr. Christine Schrammek in the 1960s to help her clients protect their skin after getting laser treatments. yes they really have been around that long! What do they do?  BB creams ideally are supposed to incorporate primers, moisturizers, serums, SPF, and foundation into one product. However, it's important to know