For some they are cute, for others they are a nuisance. We’re talking about freckles. Freckles, i.e. spot discoloration of the skin, appear primarily on exposed parts of the body due to the sun, which contributes to the formation of freckles, or changes in their color on the exposed parts of the body – on the face, hands, cleavage. They appear mainly in people with light and very fair skin, although they can also be found in people with dark skin, but much less often.
do you have freckles? Check how to care for them. For those who do not accept them, below are some tips on how to reduce and eliminate them.
Freckle care
- sun protection – people with freckles are more prone to sunburn than people without freckles, so you need to use high filters that will protect the skin from harmful UV rays. Skin with freckles also tends to age faster, which the sun also contributes to. Avoid staying in the sun for a long time, in strongly sunny places. If you must go out, wear wide-brimmed hats that cast shadows on your face
- visit and a dermatologist – freckles are only changes in skin color, so they do not undergo cancerous transformations, so they do not need to be treated. However, it is worth visiting a dermatologist from time to time, who will assess our freckles with a professional eye and assess whether there have been any lesions on the skin – especially if we have a lot of freckles and some are convex
How to remove freckles?
The process of removing freckles takes a long time, so it is necessary to be patient and not be discouraged by the initial lack of visible effects.
- apply a cream with a high filter – it will protect against the formation of new freckles. It should be remembered that sunscreen creams do not work for long, so the application of the cream should be repeated during the day, even several times if we stay in the strong sun for a long time
- peeling – it is best to use it once or twice a week. It allows you to remove dead skin and cells damaged by the sun from the face. This will lighten the freckles
- brightening cream for discolorations – in pharmacies there is a wide selection of this type of cosmetics. They contain many substances with a whitening effect, such as licorice extract, mulberry or hydroquinone
- serum with vitamin C – applied daily will lighten dark spots on the skin. In addition, it will give the skin a bright shade
- the effect of lightening freckles can be achieved by smearing the face with fresh cucumber juice, buttermilk or curdled milk
Several whitening masks
- Iboju funfun – Mix 2 tablespoons of potato flour with a few tablespoons of 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. Then, apply it on the face, rinse with warm water and pat the skin with a nourishing cream.
- boju-boju kukumba – grate fresh cucumber on a small mesh grater. If the mass is too thin, thicken with potato flour. Spread on the face and wash off with lukewarm water.
- Horseradish mask – grate 1 medium-sized horseradish root, add 2 tablespoons of curdled milk and thicken with potato flour. Spread on the face and wash off with lazy water.
*The masks are washed off after about 15-20 minutes