Freckles are dark spots that appear on different areas of the body, and cause some inconvenience, especially if they appear on the face. Know the reasons for their appearance, and natural recipes to get rid of it.

Some girls consider freckles as a natural thing that does not diminish beauty, and others are a nuisance for them, and they find its appearance unpleasant, especially if it appears on the face, and if you support the second opinion, we will tell you some natural home recipes that help you get rid of freckles.

But let's first know what freckles are and what are their causes.

Freckles, or hyperpigmentation, is a disorder of the skin color that causes dark spots. Freckles often appear on the face, chest or back, and upper shoulders and arms, and these spots are not painful or harmful.

Reasons for the appearance of freckles

There are some reasons that lead to the appearance of freckles in the skin, and they are as follows:

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• Harmful sun rays: It is one of the main reasons that lead to the emergence of freckles, as it damages the melanin produced by pigment cells to protect the skin from the damage of these rays and protect it from changing its color.
• The presence of a defect in the skin cells: This imbalance leads to the inability of the skin to distribute the melanin pigment well, and therefore it is concentrated in specific places of the skin.
• Genetic factors: Genetics play a role in the appearance of freckles, as freckles can be transmitted from parents to children.
• People with fair skin: the chances of freckles appearing in their bodies increase because they are more sensitive to sunlight, so their pigment cells contain less melanin.
• Freckles during pregnancy: Due to a change in the hormones of the body, some spots may appear on the face and body of a pregnant woman, which are similar to freckles and often disappear with the end of the pregnancy period.

Freckle prevention methods

Preventing freckles is much easier than treating, and therefore you must follow these tips to avoid the appearance of freckles on the skin:

• Not to be exposed to the hot sun: It is the time from ten in the morning until four in the evening, so direct exposure to the sun at this time increases the chances of the appearance of freckles.
• Putting sunscreen on the skin: With the choice of a cream with a protection number of at least 30, it protects the skin from freckles, and it is preferable to apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes before leaving the house.

Freckle treatment with natural recipes

If the appearance of freckles is bothering you, there are a large selection of natural remedies to help you get rid of it. Here are the most effective recipes:

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• Lemon and turmeric: Mix a teaspoon of lemon juice and another of turmeric powder and put the mixture on the freckle areas for 15 minutes, then wash the face with lukewarm water, and this recipe is repeated once a day, and it helps lighten these dark spots on the skin.
• Curd milk and oatmeal: Mix a spoonful of oatmeal with a little curd until a coherent mixture is formed, and put it on the freckle areas, helping to soften it because the butter contains lactic acid that contributes to the elimination of freckles, and curd milk can be replaced with yogurt, it contains acid Lactic also.
• Castor oil and vitamin E: Castor oil contributes to getting rid of dark spots on the skin, so it is applied to the areas of freckles, and it is preferable to add a little vitamin E to it, which maintains the moisture of the skin with the application of the oil.
• Honey with sugar or salt: Rubbing the skin with a mixture of honey with sugar or salt can work well with freckles, as honey helps reduce pigmentation.

The last advice is to wait a little while after the appearance of freckles, because it may be temporary and disappear on its own, as it may appear in the summer season only due to sunlight.