Crowns Galore

I got a question the other day that pretty much stumped me. What's the difference between BB and CC creams. I stumbled with an explanation that ended with, "I honestly don't even know!" I was then set on a mission to figure it out and equip myself with the knowledge I needed to explain this matter the next time the opportunity arose, hopefully it will come knocking once more. On my quest I found out some interesting details about the two. BB Cream also known as Beauty Balm or Blemish Balm Cream, was originally created to lesson the steps of a woman's beauty regimen, to streamline the routine.  Its a moisturizer, primer, sunscreen, skin treatment, concealer, and foundation all in one simple tube, talk about minimalism! BB creams were introduced to the United States back in 2011 and for the past 5 years have become a staple for many women. You can purchase them from any where for as low as $10 to as high as $100 There are some benefits to using BB creams, the...

I've never been one to wear sunscreen. I was actually taught, or not really taught but followed the concept that black folk didn't need to wear it because we had enough pigment and melanin to protect us from the harmful rays of the sun. Well who would have thought that the things that we were told as children were not all true or even worst that things change over time! I know crazy right?! In my older years as a mom I've researched some of those things I was told as a youngling and sunscreen was one of those things. With summer well in full swing and really almost out of here, I mean school will be back in session in about 4 weeks, sheesh, I think its relevant to visit the idea of using sunscreen daily or at the very least on those days we plan to be out in the sun for the majority of the day. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation , sunscreens are products combining several ingredients that help prevent the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin. T...