Is It Possible To Remove Freckles Completely Naturally?

Is it possible to remove freckles completely naturally or is it necessary to go to the dermatologist? This is a question that many people often ask themselves, when they are not unaware of how to properly approach their skin care.

Freckles or ephelides are benign skin lesions. They usually appear in the most exposed areas of the body, such as the face, neck and arms. They are generally more common (and obvious) in people with fair skin. Although they do not pose a health risk, there are those who consider them unsightly. For this reason, they seek to eliminate them and unify the tone of their skin.

To eliminate freckles there are different specialized treatments: peels, lasers, and so on. And it should be noted that, fortunately, more effective and less aggressive techniques are being developed. 

What are freckles?

Freckles are melanin spots, of different shades of brown, that appear on the skin when we are exposed to sunlight without adequate protection.

When we tan, more freckles appear, which enlarge and darken the more light our skin receives. Although, according to a study, freckles not only have to do with exposure to sunlight, but they also have a genetic component that would be important to take into account. This means that although freckles can be prevented using photoprotection, it is not possible to avoid them 100% if we genetically have a tendency to develop them.

Freckled skin requires specific care. Therefore, if we want to eliminate freckles, we must always do it with the help of a dermatologist. 

Can freckles be removed?

To eliminate freckles there are depigmenting creams and peels , there are also treatments with certain types of laser and light sources, which dermatologists apply in a controlled manner.

Experts from the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology point out the following in relation to treatment options:

As we mentioned before, in order to take care of the skin and give it the most appropriate treatment for its needs, it is best to consult a professional.

Natural remedies (homemade scrubs, application of lightening substances, etc.) are not a good option, since they can aggravate the problem and cause others (which would later complicate the treatment options).

What would it be possible to do at home then? The best thing to do is to maintain a beauty and care routine according to the recommendations given by the dermatologist and, above all, always use photoprotection. 

With the use of sun protection, not only can the appearance of more freckles be prevented, but those that already exist could be attenuated.

Sun yes, but always wearing protection

The use of sun protection should not be limited only to summer, when there seems to be the most need for it. Actually, caution must be maintained throughout the year.

If we do not keep our skin protected at other times of the year, it will be very difficult to remove freckles or even reduce them. Keep in mind that, even when the sky is cloudy, there is always sunlight.

• Depending on our skin type, we must protect it adequately as indicated in this study.

• You don’t need to avoid sunlight entirely, but rather learn how to use it safely. Since sunbathing is beneficial for the body, as it allows the vitamins to be fixed, we recommend doing it 10 minutes a day, first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon. In the hours of less radiation.

Without surgery

Recently, the news has been released that a topical formula could be used and without surgery to remove freckles, lentigos and melasma. 

Elisa Suñer, pharmacist and member of the Professional Association of Pharmaceutical Formulators, commented to Correo Farmacéutico the following: “There are formulas for topical use that can totally make certain skin pigmentations disappear without the need to go to surgery.”