We all love clear skin, don’t we?
We would even kill for clear and flawless skin. Well, I certainly would!
Add to the woes of blackheads, acne and blemishes, freckles are something that we just don’t like to deal with. Though, there are some who think freckles are cute and unique, and others badly want them gone.
Anything that impedes us having clear skin is never welcomed!
Isn’t it?
Here in this write up, we want you to know how to get rid of freckles safely and more effectively.
Let’s Learn a Bit about Freckles
Freckles are flat and small patches of light brown or tanned colored pigments that appear on the top layer of the skin( it is known as epidermis) and they generally get more pronounced with the exposure of your skin to the sun.
They are visible mostly on people with light or pale complexions( specially on those with light skin and eyes) but it sadly can affect almost everyone.
The Science Behind Freckle Formation!!
Freckles are formed due to the combination of genetics and sun exposure. They are formed due to the pigment called melanin, which is produced in your body by the cells called melanocytes, these are known to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays.
Melanin acts like a little sunglasses for the skin and reflects and absorbs the required amount UV rays, preventing damage to the skin.
In some people, melanocytes are spread equally throughout the body, and this makes them tan evenly. In others however, melanocytes cluster together and result in freckles.
Whereas, in some people melanocytes are present equally throughout the body and this makes them tan quickly and evenly.
However, in some, these melanocytes cluster up together resulting in the formation of freckles.
Note: Freckles can occur on your arms and legs too! due to the reasons, we added above.
How to Get Rid of Freckles Fast?
First of all, Keep Yourself Sun Safe!
Keeping yourself sun safe will help reduce the freckle and fade them with time. Using a good sunscreen that shields your skin will result in protecting your skin against the harmful sun rays.
Check out the ways to get rid of Freckles fast.
Chemical Treatments: As an Option!
1. Bleach it!
Bleaching your skin is a sure shot method for reducing your pigmentation.
Wait! Be careful!
This process needs to be done with care as improper bleaching may worsen the freckles by making a darkened area around them.
This must be done with care though as improper bleaching might lead to worsening the freckles by darkening the area around them.
2. Going for the Retinoids
Here, you need a proper prescription by a dermatologist as retinoids have a high concentration of chemicals and they should not be used without medical guidance.
Retinoids are best-known to peel away your damaged skin and enhance the process of the new skin generation.
3. Let’s peel it With Some Chemicals
In case you are wondering how to remove freckles once and for all, then chemical peel might be a perfect solution that you have been looking for.
Remember, the chemical peels will help lightening your skin and improve the complete appearance of your skin as well. However, you should also consult your dermatologist (if any or any skin expert) for the expected or possible side effects.
Surgical Methods: For Skin Possessives!
1. Laser Removal Treatment
Expensive! But this is somehow a permanent way to get rid of freckles. Do consult a certified dermatologist and get your skin checked before you decide on a laser treatment.
The laser surgery involves the exposure to intense light on the affected area. The light will then be absorbed by the skin and melanin. This as a result will leave you with a healthy and a cell intact skin, along with destroying the dark cell more efficiently.
2. Cryosurgery: Oh! That seems to be a new term
This process involves exposure to Liquid Nitrogen on the damaged tissues.
We again recommend you to please consult a certified doctor before going for this treatment.
Home Remedies: Get rid of freckles fast and naturally!
Let’s scream for Vitamin C
Applying lemon may also help to get rid of freckles (lemon is also used to prevent acne, know how?). But, if your skin is sensitive to lemon, then add Vitamin C enriched foods in your diet.
It might not be as effective as the direct application, but it will take time to make them fade away.
2. Mask it up with Strawberries
A yummy option!
Slice some strawberries up and use them as a mask.
3. Sour Milk/ Buttermilk
Make a paste of sour milk or buttermilk and oats, leave it for 10 minutes, and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Do this twice until you get positive results.
4. A Massage with Almond Oil
We all love almonds!
These nuts are Vitamin B2, E, B6 enriched and all of these ingredients will not only help clear freckles but also help prevent the wrinkles.
Massage almond oil on the affected area for about 15 minutes twice a day and you will see positive outcomes within two or three weeks.
5. Apply a Fruit Mask
Blend papaya, strawberries and apricots into a fine paste. Apply the mask to the face and then wash it off after 15 minutes.
6. Sour Cream Facial Peels
Sour cream contains Lactic Acid, which is a very useful and gentle peeling agent. Apply sour cream to the freckled area and wash it off after 10 to 15 minutes.
7. Moisturizing your Skin with Humectant & Lemon Juice
Honey is considered as humectant, a substance that holds water and moisturizer. It is also known for containing enzymes that are natural skin lightening agents.
When honey is combined with lemon juice, it forms a very powerful and effective mixture that can be used to get rid of freckles.
The mixture of honey and lemon acts like a natural skin lightening agent too, that is great when used for acne scars and other skin related pigmentation and helps lightening your skin imperfections.
Makeup: For Cosmetic Lovers!
1. Hide it with- Concealer
If you don’t find no way out, there is always some concealer anyhow!
So, enhance your makeup skills a lil more and for good CONCEAL the freckles.
2. Scar Fading Cream
Go for the products that contain Hydroquinone and Kojic acid (These chemicals can be used to treat freckles). However they need to be applied for over a few months, in order to notice the required results.
You can easily get them over the counter, but those with more than 2% of hydroquinone need a proper prescription from a dermatologist.
Preventing the Curse of Freckles!
As it says “Prevention is always better than cure”
But when we talk about these scars, most people find the treatments unsatisfactory. Freckles are the combined results of genetics as well your skin’s exposure to sun ( as we discussed all about this above).
It is so obvious, as there is nothing we can do about this genetic curse and blame our parents for it.
Some Amazing Tips to Prevent Freckles
- You can apply sunscreens twice during the day especially when you are out there in the sun.
- Freckles may fade away in winters for some and reappear when the summer arrives. We advise you to take proper preventive measures as we have tried to outline above.
- Remember, the sun has the most damaging effect during 10am to 4pm.
- Include a lot of fruits and veggies that are Vitamin enriched, like citrus fruits and spinach.
At the end we would like to say!
Learn To Love Yourself!
Let us say it again! ‘Prevention is Better Than Cure’. So, try to avoid the formation of freckles in the first place, and stay out of the sun.
As, the word tanning it really sounds like fun ( We are referring to the tan that makes us girls look like a Bronze Goddess!), but remember you are also exposing yourself to a lot of sun damage.
Exposure to sun means that your skin is forced to produce extra melanin and is at high risk of cancer formation. Try to own up to Get Rid of Freckles Fast.
Freckles are undoubtedly beautiful and add a unique identity to an individual’s personality.
