Though many people find freckles to be cute, those who have them might not agree. Fortunately there are ways to prevent the formation of freckles, or reduce the appearance of those already present.
Freckles are formed when skin pigmentation (melanin) clusters together to cause a small dark spot on the skin, unlike a mole which is much larger. Often people are born with freckles; they are fairly common in children and tend to fade with age, but not always. Additionally, freckles may form from repeated or prolonged exposure to the sun, which can also cause freckles to darken and become more apparent. Therefore, it is important to avoid sunlight when possible, or use proper protection for the skin. To help protect the skin from harmful radiation that increases pigmentation of the skin, wear a strong sunscreen to protect the skin, even when it appears cloudy, as ultraviolet rays can still damage the skin and cause freckling when the sun is not visible. A hat and long, loose clothing that covers the skin can help to reduce the damaging effects of overexposure to sunlight as well.
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Unwanted freckles can be covered up with a makeup foundation applied liberally enough to fully conceal them and even up the skin tone, and a number of home remedies exist which may reduce the appearance of freckles. Lemon juice, cucumber juice, or honey can be mixed with yogurt and applied liberally to the skin. Allow these treatments to sit for at least 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing. However, extra care should be taken after using these treatments, as they can make your skin extra sensitive, especially to sunlight.
For a more permanent solution, a dermatologist may be able to offer a skin bleaching agent that will even out the skin tone and reduce the appearance of freckles, but repeated treatment may be necessary and freckles can return if care is not taken to protect the skin from sunlight. Additionally, laser treatment may help clear up freckles, but it can be costly and, as with all other freckle treatments, may be undone by overexposure to sunlight.
Freckles are not harmful, and many people find them attractive, so don’t be discouraged if none of the treatments seem to work as well as hoped. Freckles become less noticeable with age as well, as the skin begins to change. Protecting your skin from the sun is extremely important in reducing freckling, and is also beneficial to keeping yourself healthy and safe from dangerous conditions such as skin cancer.
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