Freckels

*FRECKLES*

*What are freckles?*

Freckles are small brown or red spots on skin. Doctors call them ephelides. Freckles often show up during childhood and continue till you are in 20's. In most cases, freckles are harmless. They form as a result of overproduction of melanin, which is responsible for skin and hair color (pigmentation). Overall, freckles come from ultraviolet (UV) radiation stimulation.

*How do you get freckles*

The freckles form as a result of sun exposure or sun burn.

If anyone doesn't protect themselves from UV raise can appear freckles. They can appear on face, hands and upperbody. They are most common in people who have light skin and hair.

People of Caucasian and Asian descent are more prone to ephelides.

*Why freckles appear*

Freckles are tan or light brown spots on your skin. They’re made of clusters of skin cells that contain the pigment melanin. Unlike moles, which are raised, freckles are flat. Freckles are not harmful as well as painfull.

No one can cause  freckles by birth even though they may be genetic. They’re triggered by sun exposure. 

*Treatments for Freckles*

*Sunscreen

*Laser treatment

*Cryosurgery

*Topical fading cream

*Chemical peel

*Natural Remedies for Freckles*

*Apply lemon juice with help of a cotton ball for 5 minutes and wash it off.

*Combine honey with a pinch of salt and sugar. Scrub for 5 minutes and wash it off.

*Apply yogurt with help of a brush for 10 minutes and clean your face with a wet cotton ball.

*Combine rose water with rice water and apply it with cotton ball overnight.

*Rub onion for 10 minutes. It can exfoliate your skin. Wash it off and pat dry.