For Women : Blemish Balm Creams or Beauty Balms, How good are they?

Blemish Balm creams popularly called BB have taken the beauty world by storm, particularly in the USA. Actually BB cream is a tinted moisturizer with some extras thrown in. Basically it contains SPF and helps disguise skin blemishes and acts to soothe the skin. Some BB creams are claimed to contain anti-aging properties as well.

BB creams were first developed in Germany in the early fifties of the last century by a dermatologist named Christine Schrammek. She’s got on in years but her website still sells these products. The aim of a BB cream is to soothe the skin and cover the redness. The next step was the introduction of these creams in Korea who marketed it around the world and in Asia.

BB creams offer sun protection, prevent pimples and cover skin imperfections like red marks and some also contain anti aging properties. Some Korean BB creams contain a whitening agent because of the fad of fairness in Asian countries. We must remember that essentially BB cream is an moisturizer and anti- aging cream, sun screen, primer and foundation all packaged together in one product.

BB creams have caught on in the USA. American products are on the anvil and Dr Fredric Brandt from Miami has released his own product into the market. Known as Dr Brandt Flexi tone BB cream the product has caught the imagination of the American women. Just for the record as to who is Dr Brandt, remember that he takes care of pop singer Madonna’s skin.

For Asian women and women in South East Asia BB creams are good as they help brighten the skin and also soothe and moisturise it. With its UV properties and ant aging component it is a great help. For people in the colder regions BB creams also work equally well