Freckles - How To Deal With Them?

Freckles are not always unwanted. While some people can't stand them, a few people find them cute. However, everybody loves clear skin and to achieve that it is essential to bid farewell to freckles. Freckles are tiny brown spots that are caused by an increased production of melanin in the skin cells. People with sensitive skin are more prone to freckles than others.

If you're looking for a way to get clearer skin, here are a few remedies to help you deal with freckles:

1. Use sunscreen

The first step to fighting freckles is to prevent them. Freckles are a result of exposure to the sun and hence using a good sunscreen everyday is a must. Choose a sunscreen that fights both UVA and UVB rays. The more your exposure to the sun, the higher the amount of SPF needed. 

2. Bleach them with lemon juice

Lemon juice is the best form of natural bleach. Apply freshly squeezed juice or bottled lime juice onto the skin and leave for 15-20 minutes. Do this twice a day to see your freckles fade. Along with bleaching the skin, the citric acid also helps tighten the skin and makes you look younger. 

3. Increase your intake of vitamin C

Vitamin C helps lighten the skin. Apart from limes and lemons, kiwis, tomatoes, bell peppers and papaya are good sources of vitamin C. 

4. Use sour milk and sour cream

Sour milk and sour cream contain lactic acid that inhibit melanin production and lighten the skin. Wash your face with sour milk three to four times a day. You may rinse your face with water a little while after each sour milk wash. Apply the sour cream on your face as a mask and leave on for 15-20 minutes. This will help your skin absorb the lactic acid. 

5. Mask them with honey

Apply a mixture of honey and warm water over the freckles. Let it sit for awhile and then rinse with lukewarm water. Follow this by rinsing your face with cold water. Alternatively, you could try a mask of honey and yogurt. Leave this mask on for at least half an hour. 

6. Try a fruit peel

Along with eating them, you could also put fruit directly on your skin to fight freckles. Blend fruits like strawberries, papaya, pineapple and cucumber and apply it on your face. As it dries the top layer of skin sticks to the frit and is peeled off. With repeated use, you will notice your freckles fade away.

If none of this works, you could also try skin lightening creams or chemical peels and laser freckle removal.