BB cream actually started in the 1960s when a German dermatologist created a “blemish balm” to help patients heal after laser treatments. It wasn’t for everyday wear—it was medical.
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Fast forward to the 1980s, and Korean beauty brands took the idea and ran with it. They added SPF, pigmentation, and a dewy finish, turning a medical balm into a global obsession.
So every time you dab on that tube, you’re using a bit of beauty history. Pretty cool for a product that takes all of forty seconds to apply, right?
