5 Must-Know Freckles

Freckles are light or dark brown spots on the skin exposed to the sun. Freckles usually are seen in people with light skin, colored eyes, and yellow or red hair. Freckling is a kind of the body’s sun protection mechanism. Freckles that occur in adulthood do not disappear spontaneously. People with freckles will need to consult a dermatologist. Freckles may be treated in a way that their doctor recommends, but every treatment will not give a definitive result. Here, we will talk about five things you should know about freckles.

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The Latest Beauty Trend: Freckles

Freckles have become popular recently. While many people find their freckle appearance aesthetic, the number of people does not like freckles. The freckles, which are subject to makeup trends, appear on the skin when exposed to sunlight for a long time. Freckles, which are more common in white-skinned people, can also be genetic in some cases.  We have written five points that you should be careful if you have freckles.

Find the best time to go out the sun

Although freckles mostly are caused by ultraviolet rays, they also may occur for genetic reasons. While the cause of freckles in childhood is genetic, the cause of freckles in adulthood mostly is sun rays. UVB and UVA, the harmful rays of the sun, may cause skin discoloration, sunburn, and skin cancer. For this reason, it is necessary not to go to the sun between 11.00 am – 04.00 pm.

Apply sunscreen

Although sunscreen creams are used in summer, it is recommended that people with freckles should use sunscreen cream both in summer and winter. When choosing sunscreen, you should ensure that it suits your skin type and that the sunscreen should be labeled as broad-spectrum. The higher the SPF value, the so-called protection factor, means that the sunscreen will protect for longer, not better. Besides, sunscreen should be renewed every 2 hours, especially when used in summer.

Do not prefer to enter the solarium

UV rays can cause freckles to increase. If you have any skin disease, it may make the condition worse. For this reason, those with freckles must consult their doctor if they are going to enter the solarium.

Consult a doctor if they darken day by day

Freckles are not a disease; however, in some cases, it may be a precursor to the disease. Especially if the freckles form around the mouth and lips and become darker day by day, they can be a sign of the disease. Therefore, it is better to see a doctor. If there also are spots on your skin not exposed to the sun, it can be a sign of a disease.

Eat Healthier

Natural methods can be used to lighten the color of freckles. Due to the acid content of lemon, it is frequently used in skin blemishes. However, if you have sensitive skin, we advise you not to use lemon or any other product without consulting your doctor. One of the most important precautions against skin blemishes is to change eating habits. Nutrition with foods rich in vitamin C helps the skin to achieve a healthier appearance.