How To Remove Freckles?

Freckles are small circular spots that can appear anywhere on the body. They appear on upper parts of the body like cheeks, nose, arms and shoulders.

Colour

The colour of freckles may vary from person to person and can be red, yellow, tan, light brown or even black. Freckles are slightly darker than the skin colour and become more prominent when exposed to more of sunlight.

Cause

The main cause of freckles to appear is the increased production of the skin pigment called melanin in that particular area.

Types

There are two types of freckles; simple freckles and sunburn freckles. Simple freckles are commonly tan in colour and round in shape whereas sunburn freckles are darker and irregular. They commonly appear on the upper back and shoulders where sunburn is mostly caused.

Remedies

Cosmetologists can remove freckles easily. But there are some home remedies for it. Radish is said to have good bleaching properties, so take the juice of radish and apply on the effected area. Let it dry and then rub the area gently before washing. Do it regularly and then see the results.

Another good home remedy is to mix oatmeal with buttermilk and a paste of it. Apply it on the face and wash off after it dries.

Everybody knows that aloe vera shows miracles. When applied regularly to freckles it can fade them too. Lemon juice is a very good skin lightener, so apply it on the spot directly. Let it dry and then wash off. Do it on a regular basis to get good results.

Freckles can also be lightened by applying the paste of honey mixed with lemon juice on the spots. Onions also work wonder on freckles and age spots. Cut red onion and rub on the spots. Repeat this until they vanish away.

If freckles are not many and also if they are not so prominent then one can ignore them and cover them by various beauty products available in the market. But if they appear in a bad manner and are very much prominent then you can go for laser treatment.