How to get rid of freckles?

[sara145wilson]

The tips shared by you uandme is good

Thanks for sharing this with us.

Keep posting

 

[snozzle]

Hi! I had a facial a little while ago and the facialist told me I had moderate "hyperpigmentation" and suggested a plant peel.  This was an Aveda salon, so an Aveda plant peel.  It costed $30 extra, but it did even out my skin tone.  While I hadn't noticed this hyperpigmentation before, it was noticeably decreased after!

Recently I started using a serum before moisturizing at night that also reduces sun spots and evens skin tone.  Unlike a peel which is immediate, the serum takes a week or so to become noticeable.  The serum is called Pep Up from Threla, a boutique in my neighborhood started by an MIT-trained chemist.  She doesn't have the serum on her online store, but if you email her I'm sure she'll make it available.  I think I paid $18 for 1oz and you use a teeny tiny amount.

Hope this helps!

 

[Caryatid]

Most whitening/lightening serums do a good job. A lot are marketed to "hyperpigmentation", which (and please correct me if I'm wrong!!) actually is more common in medium-darker skintones and is a slightly different condition than freckling, but they do the trick. The most important thing is to prevent them.

SPF and sunscreen alone will not help to fade freckles. You have to basically set up a barrier between your skin and light (and recent studies have actually shown that it isn't just UV rays, but actual photo-exposure that causes melanin production). I always wear a good concealer over spots that are prone to freckling, then add a cream foundation on top of this. I

I really want to try retin-A, too -- as well as zinc oxide ointments, which I am told are awesome "barrier" sun protection.

I struggle with freckles too, so I feel you completely, and these steps basically eliminate them. It gets tiresome for people always to say how cute they are -- they might be cute on an eight year old, but not on an adult woman who isn't going for a "natural" or a "fresh summer" look...

 

[paulspnao]

You can fade freckles by rubbing lemon or onion on your skin and papaya juice also helps to remove skin blemishes and lighten freckles. Apply it on your face with cotton ball or you can even rub it on your skin directly.

 

[kaitlyn777]

hey thanks for all of those ideas so when u put lemon on yourself how long do u keep it on for ?

 

[sleepykat]

I have freckles, lots of them, everywhere. I think a sprinkling can be really cute. When they start to blend together, though, it just makes my skintone look uneven. Skin79 BB cream helps me to even it out, and also DDF Brightening Cleanser.

 

[hardincarol]

Originally Posted by uandme /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Natural remedies you can use:

Wash your face with sour milk. Lactic acid will provide gentle peeling effect without irritating or drying your skin.

Lemon juice is a time proven freckle fighting remedy. It is not necessary to rub your skin with a piece of lemon. Applying the juice with your fingers will do the job.

Fruit and vegetable masks (apricots, strawberries, cucumbers, red currant).

Sour cream mask. Do not rinse this mask completely, just remove gently with a facial tissue, then apply a moisturizer. For oily skin - use lemon juice before applying the mask.

Natural parsley juice (or parsley infusion) mixed with equal amounts of lemon juice, orange juice, and red currant juice under your favorite cream will help you keep your freckles invisible.

Last but not least - increase your Vitamin C intake! It makes your skin less sensitive to the sun. Foods rich in vitamin C include citrus fruits, apples, green onions, black and red currant, rosehip tea

I do agree with you. You have given the good information about the causes and solution. Thanks a ton!!!

 

[ShawnL]

I remember when I was young, I hated my freckles and wanted so much to get rid of them. I tried lemon juice to fade them, but it never worked. I don't think there is a way to actually get rid of them, but good make up does wonders for hiding them. It's funny now because my kids inherited my freckles, and they hate them too. LOL I don't mind them so much now, they're just a part of who I am. 

 

[amandanzoe]

I too have freckles and have recently started the Obagi Nu-Derm system and i can honestly say mine have faded dramatically. Now keep in mind they will come right back if i don't use a really good sunscreen but I am really careful to apply it first thing in am and as well later in day if out in sun and i always wear a hat outdoors!! The Obagi system is expensive but it works and is proven too. The way I see it i can spend $20 here and there trying out products or invest money into something that actually works!!

 

[PurpleStrawberi]

Originally Posted by bunnylover /img/forum/go_quote.gif
help!!

What products, ingredients, or home remedies are you using to get rid of freckles? Any comments or suggestions?

Hun, I've tried it all.  I hate mine but I haven't found anything that will get rid of them.  Using lemon juice will lighten the a little bit, but they won't disappear and you hair will also be sensitive to sunlight.  I hate it when everyone says to embrace them.  I'm not saying they're bad, but sometimes you want to face perfect skin.  Freckles are part of almost everyone's perfect imperfections.

 

[tanderson]

Lemon juice the one of the most effective ways to reduce freckles. 

 

 

[beautyboo]

Take lots of vitamin C, wear sunblock and hat ! Same for your hands and feet

 

[bethbr00tality]

Sunscreen, constantly AND consistently or it's pointless, with something for brightening your overall complexion (think Shiesedo, Korres Wild Rose line).  They won't go away completely, but that will fade them dramatically.  My freckles mostly go away until summer because that's the only time I'm in the sun at all.
 

 

[Jasminee]

I have the same problem like you.. I had tried many natural products such as lemon but it didn't work as well as many products.  A friend of mine gave me a jar of beauty product from Australia... I think the product called Eventones8 (don't remember as I don't have the jar anymore). My freckles lighten a lot and could hardly see those ugly freckles now... /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Ziesha001]

you should start using Retin A

 

[Frecklefighter]

You can absolutely get rid of freckles. I have researched and undergone different ways to get rid of them - everything from derma rolling, to laser, to chemical peels.  FYI - be careful not to overdue the chemical peeling as you can cause hypopigmentation which, may be possible to reverse with derma rolling or derma stamping.  Best to use a good sunscreen/sunblock that protects against UVA and UVB rays.  You don't need to hide from the sun once you do something to try and get rid of them, but best not to lay out during the sun's strongest hours - if you do - protect yourself the best you can.

There are comments from some that Freckles are cute and should not be covered but we all have our opinions and from someone that has had a complex about them all my life - I was thrilled to know that there were ways to minimize and get rid of them.  Good luck /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[marrymemakeup]

Hey very good remedies are mentioned here... good going /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[tattletales]

Originally Posted by Frecklefighter /img/forum/go_quote.gif

You can absolutely get rid of freckles. I have researched and undergone different ways to get rid of them - everything from derma rolling, to laser, to chemical peels.  FYI - be careful not to overdue the chemical peeling as you can cause hypopigmentation which, may be possible to reverse with derma rolling or derma stamping.  Best to use a good sunscreen/sunblock that protects against UVA and UVB rays.  You don't need to hide from the sun once you do something to try and get rid of them, but best not to lay out during the sun's strongest hours - if you do - protect yourself the best you can.

There are comments from some that Freckles are cute and should not be covered but we all have our opinions and from someone that has had a complex about them all my life - I was thrilled to know that there were ways to minimize and get rid of them.  Good luck /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I have seen a derma roller, do you do it yourself or do you need a doctor to do it?