The blemish balm, also known as bb cream, became an instant hit in Asia for its skin-regenerating properties. But with the next report, you may want to consider the risk involved. A woman experienced dark spots on her face after using the product for two months. Now, let's see what the experts have to say about depending on the BB cream to give you the perfect looking skin.

In order to appear more youthful, a 50-year old Taipei County woman began using blemish balm cream.

In the beginning, she experienced no adverse effects apart from occasional itchiness. Two months later, however, her entire face was covered in dark brown freckles.

Doctors say that the spots are the result of an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients in the cream and subsequent exposure to sun.

The woman is now taking medication to prevent the freckles from worsening, and will require expensive laser treatment in the future.

Experts say that consumers prone to skin allergies should use products with as few ingredients as possible, and that blemish balm creams should not be used following laser treatments.

Consumers should also avoid purchasing products with unknown origins, and those that experience itchiness or skin allergies should seek immediate medical attention.

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