How to get rid of freckles?

[MakeupGuru12]

You can't really get rid of freckles. You can keep them from getting darker by using lotions when exposed to the sun.

I have used some products by Barielle which have helped my freckles from getting so dark. They also are SPF 15 to keep away all those harmful rays.

 

[Ozee]

Originally Posted by wendy29 /img/forum/go_quote.gif if you r asian, i totally understand why you wanna get rid of the freckles. I am also asian what to have clear white(its not about the color people! its about how perfect your skin tone is) skin too.

I understand as well why you feel the need to get rid of them, I very very VERY much want mine gone as well, I don't have any heavy ones on my face, but on my shoulders and arms I have alot..when i was a child i got 2nd degree sunnburn and was carpeted with blistered which turned into freckles (a girl from school thought it would be funny to put coconut oil in the sunscreen-HA-) and seems to of gotten darker since having babies, darn hormones. ??

I think laser resurfacing is really the only gaurented way of lightening them. But I am ordering a body whitening system in the next few weeks because my inlaws have been making comments about my skin so I want to try and fix it/minimise it.

But i do want to say that is deffinately a cultural thing, inlaws culture value light even complexion as beauty. (their skin is about 10 shades darker then mine anyways lol I just happen to have a few freckles)

I find freckles very cute and young looking on other women though.

 

[jingle]

My daughter used Retin A to clear up her acne and it also got rid of her freckles.

 

[lolbefriending]

i actually never knew there was a way to get rid of freckles! and i have so many!

 

[purpleRain]

I like freckles, it's so cute. Why would you get rid of them? Just love them, it's what makes you unique

You can use a good moisturizer with high SPF to prevent from getting more maybe ..

 

[cubicanna]

Actually, i do think freckles are cute. It takes a long time to get rid of them. My mum had some freckles on the cheek, after she used pearl powder to make a D.I.Y mask( once per week), the freckles gradually faded away untill they all disapeared.

Now, she is just using the motorizing cream containing pearl powder.

As i am living in Hong Kong, i can buy pearl powder easily.

 

[Jolanka]

What about beauty spots?? Can we get them to fade just like freckles??

 

[candygalore]

I agree with some of you guys that likes freckless i think freckels are cute i wish i had some but im dark skin hahaha.

 

[HairEgo]

I think theres things you can do to help fade them but as far as completely removing them....not so sure bout that one!

 

[Leylani]

I love my own freckles, but the most sensible way to avoid getting them is to wear sunblock. Then you will get less wrinkles in the long run, too...

 

[Katie Peel]

Lactic acid and Glycolic acid peels will help. Both work beneath the skins surface.

Treating freckles or pigmentation is a gradual process. Using a Lactic acid or Glycolic acid chemical will help, and you should notice some changes within a couple weeks, but the progress is incremental.

Please remember that pigmentation can only be effectively treated if you use a sunscreen. Sun exposure combined with other factors is the primary cause of sun spots, and no treatment will help without good sun protection and avoidance. Any sunscreen with SPF 15+ will be sufficient to protect your skin from over-exposure to the sun.
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Katie
 

 

[cosmeticsharon]

I have used a cream that lightened my freckles. I don't think it is possible to get rid of them completely with a lotion but the one I used by Barielle did noticeably lighten them.

Advanced Formula Porcelain Skin Brightening Cream by Barielle.

 

[tika]

I'm a redhead with freckles, so I can relate to wanting them gone! I started wearing sunblock at age 16 in an effort to fade them, and it worked. I also wear a lotion with salicylic acid (mild exfoliant) every day. They are still there, just lighter now. I've accepted them this way. I don't try to cover them with makeup, because when I try to it just looks like I'm wearing a thick mask. Much worse than the freckles themselves.

 

[purplejasmine]

ive had freckles all my life as far as i can remember... and gosh i used to hate them so much! it was just plain embarrassing plus i got teased by other kids too. they have gotten a lot lighter over time though. like now they have faded so much that u wouldnt notice i have them, especially w/ some foundation on

but yeah... they are there... still

 

[CosmeticGirl]

My sister has used a skin brightener by Barielle. They have lightened her freckles considerably, but they have never completely gotten rid of them.

 

[alyshaturner]

 Honestly you guys wouldnt want to have frecles!!! my life is horrible because i only have freckles on one cheek and there all really dark i frekin hate my dang life!!!! ugh i so want to get rid of them?? Help??!! And im only 13

 

[Becca Cosmetics]

Embrace those beautiful freckles, girl!  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[davidgomes]

HI,

Since we cannot change our own genetic component of freckling, our main prevention measures are aimed at sun avoidance and sun-protection, including

1. use of sunscreen with SPF (sun protection factor) 30,
   
   
2. use of wide-brimmed hats (6 inches),
   
   
3. use of sun-protective clothing (shirts, long sleeves, long pants),
   
   
4. avoidance of the peak sun hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and
   
   
5. seeking shade and staying indoors.

 

[mcarazee]

I think freckes are cute lol

 

[SippyMissippy]

Im a kid and i have heaps of freckles but im starting to like them so thanx