The appearance of freckles is the result of
much exposure to the sun and their fadedness is due to the cold weather in
addition to the less exposure to the sun.
They appear on a fair skin that produces
the melanin pigment more than the normal when exposed to the sun. The UV
radiation of the sun is one of the causes that damage the skin cells so the
latter produce pigments in order to protect the skin. Those skin cells are
named MELANOCYTES. Most of people have a regular percentage of them spread in
the body. But people with these marks usually have a cluster of them which are
the cause of the freckles’ appearance.
If you are one of those who don’t like their freckles, you should try the following homemade facial masks.
Our first recipe necessitates:
A half of an unripe papaya (peeled and
seeded)
A tablespoon of honey
Put the ingredients in a blender and mix
theme till you get a homogenous paste.
Apply it on the freckles and make sure it
does not get into your eyes. Leave for
10 to 15 minutes and wash it with warm water. Do not leave it for more
than the prescribed time otherwise the acids may dehydrate your face.
The second mask is citrus exfoliation:
The
acids in lemons are one of the best solutions to remove freckles and dark
patches of the skin. If the lemon is not disponible you can use oranges and
limes instead.
The ingredients needed for this mask are:
A half of a citrus fruit juice (lemon, lime
or orange)
A half cup of plain yoghurt
Mix the ingredients and apply the mixture
using a cotton pad or a swap on your face or just on the spots that need a
treatment. If you have any recent injuries the citrus juice may cause you stinging
After 15 or 20 minutes, wash your face with
water. The citrus juice may dehydrate your skin as the papaya may do. So make
sure you do not use it daily, 2 or 3 times a week will be enough.
Sour cream mask: This product has lactic
acid that inhibits the enzyme tyrosinase which is responsible for producing
pigments in the skin, one of which is melanin. This enzyme inhibits the
appearance of the freckles and the other marks in addition it makes the skin brighter
and toned.
All you need is half a cup of sour cream.
You apply it on your face and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes then you remove it
by using a napkin.
Note: Make sure you do not mi x up freckles
with moles. Moles are flat or raised dark pigmented cluster of black cells that
may appear on your body. Do not apply these products on moles, at least not
before you consult a dermatologist concerning them.
source:http://www.losingweightdone.com/natural-home-facial-masks-get-rid-age-spots-freckles/
source:http://www.losingweightdone.com/natural-home-facial-masks-get-rid-age-spots-freckles/
