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If you’ve got freckles, you’ve got every right to flaunt them.
(I certainlyloveto show off mine!)
They’re a fact.
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Why Do People Get Freckles?
This is from genetics," explains celebrity esthetician Renee Rouleau.
Freckle-prone people like me aren’t born with spots (you’ll never see a freckly newborn baby).
“So whether or not sun freckles are considered sun damage is a matter of perspective and interpretation.”
Thankfully, not every cosmetic skincare expert will tell you to get rid of your freckles.
“A light sprinkling over the nose and onto the cheeks is very attractive, in my opinion!
However, to keep your freckles cute, sharp, and contained, maintenance is required.
Keep scrolling to read their skincare tips.
It’s heat, too.
Rouleau recommends her Bio Calm Repair Mask, which is made with plant extracts andglycerinto offer cooling hydration.
Moreover, double-check to be religious about your antioxidant software.
Focus on (Gentle!)
Exfoliation
“One of the keys to managing skin discoloration is to beexfoliating regularly,” says Rouleau.
For this reason, you might consider a gentle scrub.
According to Kraffert, powder exfoliators such as the Amarte Exfolipowder are your best bet.
Sun spots are not,” says Bowe.
“How to tell the difference?
Freckles get darker in the summer and lighter in the winter.
Lentigos maintain their tone and color all year round.”
Other than that, enjoy your spots!
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