Preventing Freckles
Freckles can actually be prevented. If you are a person prone to
freckles, the best way to avoid freckles is by wearing protective
sunscreen in order not to stimulate the skin to produce darker pigments.
If you are undergoing treatment, it is recommended that you stay indoors
during sunny days as the outdoor heat can also contribute to
discoloration and recurring freckles, which in turn are harder to treat.
Avoid going out during peak sun hours, between 10:00 AM and 04:00 PM.
This timeframe is when the sun shines the hottest, if not the brightest.
You can go out either before 10:00 AM, or after 04:00 PM, when the sun
is already preparing to set. Also, choose sunblock lotions which protect
you from UVA and UVB rays-these products must contain ingredients such
as: avobenzone, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
There are some people whose freckles are hereditary. Thus they are
advised to wear protective sunscreen whenever they go out in the
sunshine, as they are more at risk to skin cancer due to sun exposure.
Sunlight also aggravates the freckles and makes them look more
prominent.
Try to wear protective makeup when going out. Use a hypoallergenic,
sunscreen concealer to hide your freckles and keep them invisible whiles
your outdoors. This not only makes your freckles invisible, but also
protects the spots from getting hit by sunshine.
Better check your drugs and medications, as some of them may have
produced either immunity or irritation on your skin such that they no
longer are effective. When used constantly, these medications usually
wane their effect on your skin, which may result to adverse effects as
well. If you think you are starting to get irritated with the current
medication you are taking, better consult your dermatologist so you know
what to do.
Before purchasing new anti-freckle creams, have them reviewed by your
dermatologist first. Your doctor may not approve of some of these creams
because they can cause allergies or side effects on your skin type, and
that is something you have to avoid. |
