PT Health Life – Freckles are a common skin condition. Although harmless, freckles greatly affect aesthetics. Below are some effective remedies to help lighten freckles.
1. Identify freckles
freckles are small hyperpigmented spots in the dermis, formed due to excessive melanin synthesis.
Freckles are flat, tan or light brown in color and appear as a single spot or clustered together. Freckles often appear on areas of skin directly exposed to sunlight such as the face, chest, arms and back.
Distinguishing between normal freckles and age spots:
Although they have similar shapes and colors, freckles and age spots have the following differences:
| Common freckles | Age spots |
|---|---|
| Freckles are usually caused by hyperpigmentation in the dermis, appearing early on the skin from 2-3 years old. | Age spots are a degenerative skin phenomenon in the elderly, commonly found in people over 50 years old. |
| It is hereditary | Not hereditary |
| Often found in skin areas such as neck, shoulders, arms, back… | Can be seen on any skin area exposed to sunlight such as face, forehead, chest, shoulders, hands, legs… |
| Depending on skin pigmentation, the color of freckles is red, dark brown, or light brown | Pigmentation ranges from light yellow to dark brown |
| May fade in winter and disappear over time | Does not fade or disappear over time |
| Are 1-2mm or larger in size and have indistinct borders | Has clear borders |
2. Freckles treatment measures
there are two methods of treating freckles: laser treatment and meso injection . However, it should be noted that, to effectively treat and prevent freckles, the most important thing to do is to adequately protect your skin from the sun .
Exposure to sunlight can stimulate freckles and age spots to progress faster and sooner. Therefore, you need to apply sunscreen every day and use physical sun protection measures to protect your skin.
– Laser freckle treatment:
The way to treat freckles with a laser is to use a laser beam with a short pulse wavelength to directly impact the skin area with freckles. This impact will help remove melanin pigment, stimulate the production of collagen and elastin to help remove freckles so that the skin becomes bright, smooth and evenly colored.
Basically, laser treatment of freckles is safe and highly effective, with low risk of scarring. However, in a few cases of laser freckle treatment, side effects can occur such as itching, redness of the skin, peeling of the skin, changes in skin color,…
– Meso injection to treat freckles:
The mesotherapy method, also known as meso injection, delivers active ingredients deep into the skin, breaking down the structure of melanin pigments, thereby helping to reduce the appearance of brown spots and freckles.
that to ensure effective and safe treatment of freckles, women should go to reputable facilities and be examined and treated by a dermatologist. Avoid performing laser treatments and meso injections at spa facilities that are not licensed, do not guarantee conditions… because of the risk of complications.
In addition, you can use some natural ingredients at home to care for your skin, improve freckles and slow down aging:
– Apple cider vinegar: Apple cider vinegar contains malic acid which helps exfoliate dark cells, can fade freckles and improve the overall appearance of the skin.
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Methods to treat age spots on the skin
How to do: Mix apple cider vinegar and honey in a 1:1 ratio. Apply on face and rinse with warm water after 15-20 minutes.
– Lemon juice : Lemon is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants that help reduce melanin formation and fade freckles. Additionally, lemon has anti-pigmentation and photoreactive properties that help protect the skin from harmful ultraviolet rays.
How to make: Mix lemon juice and honey in a 1:1 ratio. Apply on face and rinse with water after 15 minutes.
– Turmeric: Turmeric contains curcumin compound that inhibits the formation of melanin – the cause of freckles.
You can combine turmeric with other ingredients according to the following formula: 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1-2 teaspoons of milk. Mix the ingredients well and apply the mixture on your face, then rinse after 15 minutes.
Freckles are harmless but can be a potential sign of skin cancer . If you have the following signs, you should see a doctor:
- Has a jagged border;
- There is a feeling of pain;
- Have a diameter of more than 6 mm;
- Raised ridges on the surface of the skin;
- There are dark patches or different colors;
- Begins to grow or change size or color…
