How to Get Rid of Freckles?

The best cosmetic is great looking skin. Everyone wants their skin flawless. When you wake up in the morning and see some flat and round dark brown spots on your face don’t panic. These are just freckles which will remind you of your damaged skin. Although they are harmless, but they still affect the outer beauty of the victim. Freckles are a group of skin cells that contain called melanin. When our body is exposed to the ultraviolet radiations of the sun melanin protects the skin by absorbing them. This can cause freckles to appear and become darker. You can go through a cosmetic surgery but it could be very expensive. In this article, you will find some natural ways to get rid of freckles and have a flawless skin.

Causes of Freckles:

• Genetics
• Hormonal Imbalance.
• Skin overexposed to the sun.

Natural Ways to Get Rid of Freckles:

1.) Onion to Get Rid of Freckles:

Onions are excellent sources of vitamin C and sulphuric compounds that help to lighten the freckles.  It has the antibacterial and exfoliative property that helps to get rid of freckles.

Directions for Use:

Method 1:

• Take a red onion.
• Cut it into thin slices
• Rub the slices over the freckles.

Method 2:

• Grate a red onion in a blender and extract its juice.
• Add a teaspoon of vinegar to it.
• Mix it well and apply the juice on the affected area.
• Do this 2 to 3 times daily.

2.) Papaya to Treat Freckles:

The papain enzyme present in papaya  is an exfoliating agent that magically restores the even tone of the skin by shedding the dead cells. It is an excellent way to get rid of freckles. It also provides hydration and nutrition of the skin,  thus repairing the damaged skin.

Directions for Use:

• Crush a papaya and apply its juice on the freckles.
• Massage it and leave it for 10 minutes.
• Rinse off with clean water.
• You can also add lemon drops to it and leave for 15 to 20 minutes.

3.) Honey to Get Rid of Freckles:

The antioxidant and antibacterial properties of honey help to protect the skin from ultraviolet radiations of the sun. It contains enzymes which fade the freckles by lightening the skin pigmentation. The anti-fungal property of honey makes it one of the best skin care material. It is an excellent moisturizer for the skin.

Directions for Use:

Method 1:

Follow the steps given below:

• Take a cup of warm water.
• Add honey to it.
• Mix it well and apply it on the affected area.
• Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Rinse off with warm water.

Method 2:

Follow the steps given below:

• Take a bowl of fresh yogurt.
• Add honey in it.
• Mix the mixture and apply it on the freckles.
• Leave the paste for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Rinse off with water.

Method 3:

Follow the steps given below:

• Prepare a paste of wheat germs and honey.
• Apply it on the affected area and leave for 30 minutes.
• Rinse off with water.

4.) Lemon to Cure Freckles:

It is one of the natural ways to get rid of freckles. The natural acids of lemon shed the dead skin cells and remove freckles. It is an excellent source of vitamin C which helps to lighten freckles. It is an exfoliating agent that removes the dead cells.

Directions for Use:

• Squeeze a lemon and apply it fresh juice on the affected area.
• Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Rinse off with water.
• You can also sprinkle some sugar on the lemon juice.
• Use the lemon scrub for better results.

5.) Sour Milk to Treat Freckles:

It is rich in vitamin D which helps to fade dark spots and vitamin B6, which helps in the formation of new skin. The lactic acid present in sour milk can help you to get rid of freckles. It gently removes freckles without causing dryness or irritation.

Directions for Use:

• Apply sour milk on the freckles.
• Leave it for a few minutes so that it can dry.
• Instead of washing it with water use a cotton to wipe it.

6.) Cucumber to Get Rid of Freckles:

The phytochemicals present in the  cucumber  helps  to firm up the outer layers. It acts as an ingredient for a long beauty regime. It is a natural bleaching agent which contains phenylalanine, vitamin E, omega-3 linoleic acid and oleic acid that helps to get rid of freckles.

Directions for Use:

• Cut a cucumber into thin slices.
• Rub the slices gently on the freckles.
• You can also extract the juice of cucumber and apply it on the affected area.

7.) Almond Oil to Clear Freckles:

The antioxidative properties of almond oil help to protect the skin against ultraviolet radiations. It contains natural ingredients like vitamin B2, B6, and phytosterols that help to get rid of freckles.

Directions for Use:

• Heat the almond oil with indirect.
• Store it in a bowl where it does come in contact with water.
• Massage the oil on the freckles for about 15 minutes.
• Repeat the process twice a day.

8.) Fruit Peels to Get Rid of Freckles:

You can make fruit masks to get rid of freckles. Bananas with mint leaves can be an excellent fruit mask to treat freckles.

The nutrients present in bananas will help to lighten the freckles. Vitamin B and present in mint provides extra nutrition to the skin and helps to lighten freckles.

9.) Mulberry Extract to Treat Freckles:

The antioxidant properties present in mulberry remove toxins, make the skin tone even and fight blemishes. They contain arbutin,  which inhibits melanin production and gives you freckle-free skin.

Directions for Use:

• Take equivalent amounts of mulberry extract and licorice extract.
• Mix them well.
• Apply it on the freckles.
• Repeat the process daily.

10.) Eggplant to Get Rid of Freckles:

Eggplant is also known as brinjal. It’s  rich in photo nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that help to lighten freckles. It contains antioxidants that prevent skin cells from damage.

Directions for Use:

• Take a fresh eggplant as it will contain more juice.
• Cut the eggplant into thick slices.
• Massage on the freckles in circular motion
• Do it for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Leave the juice on the freckles for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Rinse it off with warm water.
• Repeat the process 2 to 3 times a day.

11.) Licorice Roots to Remove Freckles:

Licorice roots are well known for their skin lightening properties. It contains glabridin to inhibit producing melanin pigment.

Directions for Use:

• In 4 teaspoons of jojoba oil mix ½ teaspoon of licorice extract.
• Store it in a bottle.
• Apply it on the affected area.
• After 30 to 40 minutes, you can wash it.
• Apply your regular moisturizer if you feel the need to.
• Apply it daily for better results.

12.) Horseradish to Get Rid of Freckles:

Horseradish is a natural way to lighten freckles. It is rich in vitamin C and has the quality of minimizing scars and blemishes. Ascorbic acid inhibits the formation of melanin pigment. Vitamin C is also an antioxidant and is capable of inhibiting oxidation of Dopaquinone in the skin.

Directions for use:

Method 1:

Follow the steps given below:

• Grate the horseradish root in a jar.
• Pour some apple cider vinegar .
• Cover the jar and let it infuse for 2 weeks.
• Shake it once daily.
• After a week, strain the vinegar.
• Apply in on the freckles.
• Repeat this process 2 to 3 times a day.

Method 2:

Follow the steps given below:

• Boil a cup of milk.
• Add horseradish root powder to it.
• Allow it to cool down.
• Apply on the affected area.
• Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Rinse off with water.
• Repeat the process daily.

Tips to Prevent Freckles:

• Use a sunscreen of SPF 15 to protect yourself from ultraviolet radiations of  the sun.
• Apply it with several times a day when you are out in the sun as so sunscreen is waterproof or sweat proof.
• For young children,  it is recommended not to play for hours under the sun as most damage of skin is seen in young children.
• Consume foods that are rich in fiber and vitamin C.
• Avoid going out in the sun during peak hours (10am to 4pm).