Freckles are small brown spots that appear on the skin. This is a sign of skin aging, although it does not affect health, it causes aesthetic loss. The color and size as well as the density of freckles can increase over time. B
Causes of freckles
– Regular exposure to sunlight without using sunscreen.
– Hormonal changes during pregnancy or menopause.
– Natural skin aging due to age leading to a lack of collagen on the skin surface.
– Misuse of cosmetics makes the skin sensitive to sunlight, affecting the process of melanin synthesis.
– Daily lifestyle such as nutrition lacking antioxidants or enhancing immunity for the skin such as vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C…;
If there are no preventive measures, good skincare… then freckles will spread and make you lose confidence. You can treat them with specialized products or with medical techniques, we can also help fade freckles with simple, easy-to-do methods at home.
How to fade freckles at home
– Lemon juice: Squeeze lemon juice and then mix with an equal amount of water. Then use a cotton swab soaked in the solution and apply evenly on the freckled area. Leave for about 20 minutes then rinse with cool water. Note that you have to wash your hands before performing the procedure, then do not wash your hands with soap.
– Potato: Potatoes contain a lot of starch and sugar that will help exfoliate dead skin cells and promote the development of new cells. Peel and slice thinly. Wet the potato slice and apply it directly on the freckled area. Leave it on for about 10 minutes then rinse your face.
In addition, boiled ripe potatoes, mash them and mix with fresh milk or yogurt, honey… to make a mask also helps to make the skin soft, smooth and more beautiful.
–Cucumber: Cucumbers contain a lot of water and antioxidants. Before going to bed, wash the cucumber thoroughly and slice it thinly or puree it or squeeze out the juice. Then apply it directly on the clean skin. Leave it on the skin for about 20 minutes then rinse with cool water.
–Oatmeal: Take 3 spoons of oatmeal, 1 spoon of honey, 1 spoon of milk and mix well to make a mixture for the mask. After washing the face, apply this mixture and leave it on until the mixture dries then rinse with warm water. Doing this 3 times a week will help fade freckles on the skin.
– Avocado: Combining fresh milk or yogurt with avocado will create a mixture with a high content of lactic acid, which helps exfoliate dead cells and brighten the skin. Mix them together and apply directly on the freckled area. Leave it on for about 20 minutes then rinse with warm water. After a short time, the freckles will gradually fade.