Freckles, sometimes called ephelides singular ephelis, are clusters of concentrated melanized cells which are most readily visible in people with a fair complexion. Freckles do not have an increased number of the melanin-producing cells melanocytes, but instead have melanocytes that overproduce melanin granules (melanosomes) changing the coloration of the outer skin cells called (keratinocytes). As such, freckles are different from lentigines and moles.
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?Types of Freckles
Ephelides describe a patch which is flat and light brown or red and fades with reduction of sun exposure. Ephelides are more common in those with light complexions, and they appear in people with a variety of skin tones. The regular use of sunblock can inhibit their development.
Liver spots also known as sun spots and lentigines look like large freckles, but they form after years of exposure to the sun. Liver spots are more commonly in older people.
Here are the top home remedies to get rid of freckles.
1. Lemon Juice Remedy for Freckle Removal
One of the best natural home remedies for freckle removal is the application of lemon juice. Take a lemon and extract its juice. Now apply it over the brown spots on skin and leave it on for a few minutes and wash it off with water. Application of lemon juice on your lips help you remove freckles on lips.
2. Get Rid of Freckles and Brown Spots with Onion Remedy
Homemade freckle treatment using onions is best for removing brown spots from face. Slice a small red onion in half and gently rub on affected areas twice daily to fade freckles and brown age spots. Red onions will cause top layers of skin to peel gently and provide a fading effect. Another freckle removal option is to grate an onion and squeeze juice from the pulp with a cheesecloth and mix it with a small amount of apple cider vinegar. Dab a cotton pad into the vinegar solution and apply it directly onto the freckles and brown age spots. The dark spots on the face will fade gradually.
3. Sour Cream for Removing Brown Spots and Freckles
Apply sour cream to remove face patches naturally. Use a mask made of sour cream to your freckle spots, allow it to dry for about 10 minutes, and then wash off with warm water. Application of sour cream on your brown spots on lips is best for removing lip freckles. The lactic acids in sour milk help to get rid of freckles on lips and face. Follow this skin lightening remedy at least once daily until the brown age spots and freckles fade.
4. Freckle Removal with Horseradish
Horseradish is said to be another best natural remedy for face freckle removal. You can either dab horseradish juice or its vinegar along with oatmeal on the brown patches or spots on face. When this home remedy followed on a regular basis, it will soon lighten the freckles and age spots and make those dark brown spots on skin less noticeable.
5. Buttermilk Remedy for Reducing Brown Freckle Spots
Take a tablespoon of oatmeal and mix it with buttermilk to make a paste. You can use this paste on your brown freckle spots. Do this patch removal remedy once daily until you get positive results. A simple application of buttermilk on the skin spots also helps to get rid of freckles and sunspots. Buttermilk itself will bleach and soften the skin, and removes brown spots on the skin.
6. Get Rid of Brown Spots using Honey Remedy
Reduce the appearance of your freckles or other brown spots on your skin using honey. The natural bleaching properties of honey help in reducing skin pigmentation and the excess melanin production that results in brown and red freckles. An easy and inexpensive homemade tip for fading freckles, dark spots, liver spots, and other skin blemishes is to apply a mixture of honey and lemon juice on the face. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water. The lemon juice also acts as a mild bleaching agent to help get rid of freckles and brown spots.
7. Castor Oil and Baking Soda for Freckle Treatment
Castor oil is one of the best ways to get rid of blemishes as it can equalise the?skin pigmentation and help the freckle to fade away. Mix a pinch of baking soda with two or three drops of castor oil, then apply this on the brown patches on the skin. Leave it on the skin for some time and then wash it off. Continue this remedy daily until you get rid of the brown spots on the skin.
8. Natural Freckle Removal Remedy Using Sesame Seeds
Take equal amounts of sesame seeds and turmeric. Mix turmeric and sesame seed, and make a fine paste by grinding it. Apply this paste on the face to remove freckles. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes and then wash with warm water. Sesame Seeds one of the most efficient natural remedies to lighten brown spots and discoloration on the skin.
9. Papaya for Lightening Freckles and Brown Spots
Papaya juice helps to remove freckles, age spots and, and fade other skin blemishes. This inexpensive skin lightening treatment using papaya juice help get rid of freckles and age spots and also fade any visible scars. Squeeze the juice straight from the papaya and rub it into the skin to fade brown spots. Papain, an enzyme contained in papaya, will help to soften and whiten discoloured skin.
10. Commercial Bleaching Creams With Natural Ingredients
Over-the-counter skin whitening creams containing hydroquinone and oxybenzone are very useful but they are also very likely to cause damage to the skin. Natural ingredients such as bearberry, aloe, mulberry, kojic acid, liquorice extract and other herbs are soothing to the skin and lighten the freckles without danger. Look at the ingredients when you buy and make sure that there are no precautions listed. And use the creams as directed.
Since skin turnover takes several weeks, there is no way to get rid of freckles overnight. But there are many quick, natural and safe methods to eliminate those pesky spots from your nose. If you develop any reaction to these natural remedies, stop the treatment immediately and consult your doctor. While natural ingredients are safe, some people can be sensitive to them. If you?re allergic to citrus or kiwis or papayas, don?t put them on your skin. Don?t be in a rush to eliminate those harmless spots. Protect your skin and be safe.
