Freckles are dark spots noticed in children under the age of 13. As is said, “The beauty lies in the eyes of beholder”. Same is with the freckles. Though some people consider them as some kind of skin defect others consider it as a cute feature enhancing the beauty of the face. Conceptually speaking, freckles are the result of over- production of melanin (a pigment responsible for skin darkness in our body) due to over exposure to the sun. The appearance of freckles has its roots in the genes. Some people inherit the genes of freckle- prone skin from their familial line.

Freckles should be considered as a red alert that your skin is pre disposed to skin cancer and thus, should be handled carefully. One very important thing is to avoid exposure to direct sunlight. When you go out in sun for an extended duration, do not forget to apply UVA and UVB sunscreen with titanium dioxide or zinc dioxide and avobenzone. Other possible measures include the use of wide brim hat and avoiding tanning beds. These will prevent appearance and darkening of freckles as the melanin is released only in sunlight.

A number of over- the- counter treatments are also available for freckles. Facial creams and skin moisturizers are available which provide a more even skin tone and helps in skin lightening. A good research should be done prior to their usage to get rid of freckles as it might be possible that these products lighten very portion of the skin and not just the freckle- prone areas. This depends on the ingredients used in that product.  Invasive methods like laser surgery or freezing can also be considered to get rid of freckles. But, due to budget considerations not many people go for these treatments.

Extrapone Nutgrass has created a thrill in freckle lightening industry because of its effectiveness in reducing melanin production. This is natural and safe method to get rid of freckles. It is rather best for those with sensitive skin who cannot use harsh chemicals. Other natural methods can also be tried. Washing the face with sour milk helps to get rid of freckles in peeling the skin as it contains lactic acid. Daily application of lemon juice also helps to get rid of freckles of freckles. Though a number of methods are available to prevent freckling, the most important thing is to avoid exposure to sunlight.