Published By: Sakshi Agrawal

Home remedies to lighten face freckles

Did you know you could lighten the freckles on your face by using simple home remedies?

Freckles are flat light brown spots on your skin. Containing the pigment melanin, they are made of clusters of skin cells. Even though freckles can be genetic, most of it is caused by sun exposure.

While they are harmless, we all love having spotless and smooth skin. Thus, below are some home remedies you can use to get rid of the freckles on your face.

  1. Lemon
The vitamin C in lemons has anti-pigmentary and photoprotective properties help protect your skin from the rays of the sun. It also reduces the production of melanin, which decreases the stubborn pigmentation on your skin. Use a cotton pad to apply lemon juice on your freckles area.
  1. Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is rich in malic acid that helps in exfoliating the darkened skin cells, which aids in lightening the freckles on your face. You can mix the vinegar with honey and apply to the entire face. Leave it on for 15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.
  1. Yoghurt
The lactic acid in yoghurt suppresses the formation of melanin and reduces hyperpigmentation. The combination of these two effects reduces freckles on your face. You can scrub and apply yoghurt every day to see faster results.
  1. Almond Oil
Almond oil contains extensive amounts of vitamin A and E that helps nourish skin and reduce pigmentations. You can apply heated almond oil as a mask and wash it after an hour or leave it overnight. Just remember to heat it for effective results.
  1. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is known to prevent UV-induced damage on skin due to its promotion of production of metallothionein. It also inhibits tyrosinase activity, which decreases melanin resulting in reduced freckles. Apply fresh aloe vera gel on your face and leave it for 10 minutes. Wash it with lukewarm water and moisturize.
  1. Buttermilk
Yes, we know it sounds a little weird, but buttermilk is known to reduce freckles. They also help in hydrating your skin, leaving it clear and soft. Mix buttermilk and oatmeal to make a paste and apply on your face. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water. Repeat twice a week.

There you have it – home remedies to reduce freckles on your face.

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