Skincare Blog

Equip yourself with the knowledge and know-how to #freeyourskin. To #freeyourskin is to lead a healthier and more fulfilling life through self-care and self-love. Ultimately, we want you to live well, feel good and look great.
Understanding Dehydrated Skin
Understanding Dehydrated Skin
If your skin is looking rough and lacks elasticity, you may be dealing with dehydrated skin. Dehydrated skin lacks the necessary water content, resulting in a dull and lacklustre appearance.... Read more...
Understanding Acne & Oily Skin
Understanding Acne & Oily Skin
ACNE: AN OVERVIEW Acne is a skin condition characterised by the occurrence of pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and sometimes deeper, painful nodules and cysts. It commonly affects the face, neck, chest,... Read more...
No Skin Problems. Do I Need a Routine?
No Skin Problems. Do I Need a Routine?
You don’t have any skin problems? Congrats! Your skin’s currently humming along like a well-oiled machine. But here’s the kicker: that doesn’t mean you can skip skincare forever. At B&B... Read more...
Why Skincare Can’t Be One-Size-Fits-All
Why Skincare Can’t Be One-Size-Fits-All
Walk into any skincare store and you’ll see shelves of creams, serums and masks promising to “work for all skin types.” It sounds simple. Convenient. Even reassuring. But here’s the... Read more...
5 Tips for Brighter, Healthier Skin
5 Tips for Brighter, Healthier Skin
Brighter skin isn’t about chasing a fairer tone — it’s about achieving skin that looks healthy, even, and radiant. At B&B Labs, we believe brightness comes from balance: balancing protection,... Read more...
The Truth About High SPF Sunscreens: Why Bigger Numbers Don’t Mean Better Protection
The Truth About High SPF Sunscreens: Why Bigger Numbers Don’t Mean Better Protection
When it comes to sunscreen, many people assume that the higher the SPF number, the safer their skin. SPF100 must be twice as good as SPF50, right? Not quite. The... Read more...
Blue Light: Not Just for Screens
Blue Light: Not Just for Screens
You spend most of your day glued to screens—phones, laptops, LED lights. Those emit blue light (400–500 nm), which is high‑energy visible (HEV) light. It penetrates deeper than UVA, generating reactive... Read more...
Ectoin in Skincare: Why It Makes Auto‑Tone CC Suncare Worth the Hype
Ectoin in Skincare: Why It Makes Auto‑Tone CC Suncare Worth the Hype
Originally discovered in 1985 in extremophiles (microbes surviving salt lakes and deserts), ectoin acts as an “extremolyte” that stabilizes cells under harsh conditions by binding water molecules into a protective... Read more...
SPF Is Just One Part of the Puzzle: What PA++++ Really Means
SPF Is Just One Part of the Puzzle: What PA++++ Really Means
Most people slap on sunscreen because it says “SPF 50” and call it a day. But here’s the catch: SPF only tells half the story. And if you’re serious about... Read more...
Not Just UVA & UVB: The Rise of Blue Light & Pollution-Proof Sunscreens
Not Just UVA & UVB: The Rise of Blue Light & Pollution-Proof Sunscreens
We used to think sun protection was just about SPF and avoiding sunburn. But in today’s world, the aggressors attacking your skin go way beyond ultraviolet rays. Blue light from... Read more...
Acne Isn’t the Enemy — A Damaged Skin Barrier Is
Acne Isn’t the Enemy — A Damaged Skin Barrier Is
June is Acne Awareness Month — let’s get real about what’s actually triggering those breakouts. For decades, the battle against acne has focused on destruction — scrub harder, dry it... Read more...
The Dad Who Glows: Skincare as Self-Leadership (And Why Your Skin Barrier Deserves a Promotion)
The Dad Who Glows: Skincare as Self-Leadership (And Why Your Skin Barrier Deserves a Promotion)
Because presence starts with protection from the inside out.   THE REALITY CHECK: YOU SHOW UP FOR EVERYONE ELSE. WHAT ABOUT YOUR SKIN? You're there for the tantrums, the triumphs,... Read more...