Freckles

Freckles are light brown or tan in color. These flat and tiny (smaller than the head of a pin) speckles develop randomly on the face, cheeks and nose. Freckles are harmless and painless. They are most likely a sign of sun damage. As we age, freckles become darker and more prominent, turning into age spots (also known as "liver spots") on the chest, arms and hands.

Freckles occur frequently on light, fine skin - especially when it's exposed to prolonged sunlight. Although most freckles are small, they will grow and run together after years of exposure to harmful sunrays.

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First I want to say that I love my freckles, on my face on my arms and many people actually compliment me on them , so they have very much become a great part of me and my beauty which I accept.... Any how ,i have little red freckles that have started coming out on my arms, some are real red and some are light,but in reference to what I've been hearing I m not a red head and I am not light skinned. So I am very curious to find out what and why they are appearing... When I was small I was born with what is called a cherry birthmark but that went away as I grew older does that have anything to do with it???
Posted on 3/18/2010 8:31:00 PM by Anonymous
This is really good imformation thanks I hate my freckles lol I think they make me look ugly :(
Posted on 3/18/2010 1:07:00 AM by Anonymous
i really feel for everyone posting here. of course i have freckles. excluding the faint blob on my nose, ive learned to love them. im very attractive, but i BECAME very attractive, as i used to be self concious and loathing of my freckles. a million times less attractive than any imperfection or trait is someone who doesnt love themselves as they are. focus on what is beautiful about you and others will as well! :)
Posted on 2/2/2010 9:27:00 PM by Anonymous
Im in my 40's and have dealed with freckles all my life. I played outside and went to the lake alot as a young child with no sunscreen. My legs can get covered in them if I lay in the sun to much. Laying in the tanning bed alittle at a time, starting at 10 minutes and gradually building up to 20 while using a lotion with alittle bronzer does make my skin look healthier. I stop though when a see a change in color and I dress in 3/4 sleeves to protect shoulders and arms. My legs though look better with alittle color. Sunlight seems to make freckles darker. Tanning bed will make them look dark to start with but then the freckles seem to blend with the skin. I wear a light skin moisturizer and lipcolor and macara. I quit globbing the foundation years ago. I may apply alittle powder on cheek area. Alittle freckles on face actually make you look younger. I hope Ive helped. I still get compliments.
Posted on 1/16/2010 10:06:00 PM by Anonymous
i have freckels under my eyes it looks weird
Posted on 11/22/2009 1:04:00 PM by Anonymous
my face is covered in freckles a few on my arms but no where els, i always wear sun screen in the sun im 15 ,not old! what can i do?
Posted on 7/7/2009 12:21:00 PM by Anonymous
You should have some more information on this subject!
Posted on 5/13/2009 2:49:00 PM by Anonymous
honestly, I wish I had more freckles.
Posted on 11/8/2008 1:25:00 PM by Anonymous
I only have two freckles on my face, but one of them is really embarassing to me ... it's on the tip of my nose, and it totally brings down my self-esteem level. I always think that people are looking at my freckle instead of my eyes....help mee!!!!
Posted on 8/26/2008 9:25:00 PM by Anonymous
Lots of us have traits that we don't want: freckles, thin/thick hair, red/black/blonde hair, big feet, cricked nose, small ears, etc. There are some things that you can't change like the size of your feet, ears, or genetic traits. However, you can cover the up, make them less noticeable, or make them look better! For example, if your ears are too big or small, hide them with your hair, or put really nice earrings on (or even get another hole)! With freckles, remove most of them with lemon juice, and then put a tanner on & then put foundation on.
Posted on 8/21/2008 5:34:00 PM by Anonymous
okay, well i heard the lemon juice works, you just take a cotton swab and put the lemon juice wherever there is a freckle but dont put it on your face where there is NO freckles or it will lighten up your face.. !
Posted on 7/28/2008 11:09:00 PM by Anonymous
Ok, freckles are very annoying. If you are born with the trait or gene of getting freckles, then there is almost nothing that you can do. Just deal with it. We all have to--and we're not alone! We can't have perfect tanned skin and no freckles. It just doesn't work that way. Sorry to bring down your spirits. :(
Posted on 3/27/2008 1:04:00 PM by Anonymous
I don't care for freckles. I think they distract the skin's origonal beauty. There is one way that I know to get rid of freckles: lemon juice. Take a cotton swab and put lemon juice JUST on the freckles or else it will lighten your whole entire face. If not, i'd see a doctor who could give you some good advice in getting rid of freckles.
Posted on 2/16/2008 6:58:00 PM by Anonymous
Anyone know how to get rid of tea stain birthmarks???????????!!!!!!!!HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on 11/14/2007 12:05:00 AM by Anonymous
i have many freckles on my face and i have one dark one that i am very self concious about. i REALLY want to get rid of it, but how??
Posted on 11/7/2007 12:55:00 AM by Anonymous
I have many red like freckles some are raised or even getting larger as I get older, what are these? e-mail me back please. Sharon
Posted on 10/25/2007 10:53:00 PM by Anonymous
I have feckles and I would like to get rid of them so my face can be clear. People tell me that the freckles look cute on my face but I don't see it. No one else in my family on my mom side has freckles. Just on my dad side! How do i cope with them? Is freckles hereditary?
Posted on 9/26/2007 8:00:00 PM by Anonymous
i hate my feckles they're on my nose nd i totally want to get them removed
Posted on 9/14/2007 6:49:00 PM by Anonymous
i NEED to get rid of my freckles NOW!!!!!!!!
Posted on 9/1/2007 8:16:00 PM by Anonymous
how do you get rid of freckels all of your body @ home and that you can do by your self ??
Posted on 8/24/2007 4:47:00 PM by Anonymous
I would like to know ingredients that i can use at home to get my freckles clear!! can you help me?
Posted on 8/17/2007 3:39:00 PM by Anonymous
i ahte freckles i have always had them i need a way to get rid of them fast and cheap!!!! help
Posted on 8/7/2007 11:42:00 PM by Anonymous
this is saying freckles are a horrible thing to get and will make teenage girls with really cute freckels, that already have low self asteems from them, want to remove them.
Posted on 8/4/2007 7:50:00 PM by Anonymous
how do you get rid of freckles on lips?
Posted on 7/10/2007 8:21:00 PM by Anonymous
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