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10 Reasons to Love Freckles

June 30, 2015

By: tonkec

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If you Google “freckles”, you see tons of results on how to get rid of freckles or how to hide them with makeup. If you're lucky enough to have them, why would you want to hide them? Freckles get a lot of bad press, which is as unfair as it is inaccurate. A simple Google search of “freckles” turns up tons of results on how to get rid of freckles or how to hide them behind makeup. If you’re among the lucky people who has a freckle or two (or ten), why in the world would you want to hide them? Not convinced yet? Here are 10 reasons why we love freckles.

Freckles mean you’ve spent a day outside -  or better yet, on holiday

It’s so important to wear sunscreen - but if you’re spending your entire day out in the sun in a totally exposed area - like a beautiful beach - even the most faithful of appliers and re-appliers will inevitably catch a few rays. And if you’re fortunate, they’ll manifest in a spray of fun freckles across your cheeks and nose.

Freckles are way better than a sunburn

If you do manage a full day out in the sun and afterwards, your biggest “problem” is freckles, then you are a lucky woman indeed.

The arrival of summer is always an event to celebrate. You know summer has arrived from the tell-tale signals: a midnight thunder and lightning storm, finding fresh watermelon for sale at the market, the first day it’s warm enough to wear sandals out - and of course, the appearance of your first freckle.  

Freckles are harmless to your health

If you’re prone to freckles, it probably does mean you’re on the fairer side of things (although all skin types can develop freckles), and having fair skin does put you at greater risk of health problems like skin cancer. But freckles themselves aren’t any indication of disease. If you do notice a strange-looking “freckle”, ask your dermatologist as it could be another problem.

Freckles are in your genes

If you have freckles, there’s a good chance one or both of your parents have them, too. So be proud of your genetic inheritance, and don’t forget to thank Mom next Mother’s Day or Dad next’s Father’s Day.

You are rare

Although freckles aren’t limited exclusively to fair-skinned redheads, it is fair to say that our red-headed friends get the lion’s share of freckles - and they only make up 4-5 percent of the total world population. So if you not only have freckles but you’re also a natural redhead, then you’re pretty special, indeed. A ruby in the ruff.

It may be the only melanin you have, so cherish it

Freckles develop after exposure to the sun. The sun’s ultraviolet radiation triggers the skin’s melanocytes to make more melanin, which results in freckles. If you have freckles, there’s a good chance you’re also very fair-skinned and thus not blessed with much melanin - so enjoy what little you’ve got!

Freckles can make you look younger

Freckles are most common before puberty, which is probably part of the reason we tend to associate freckles with youth.

Freckles create a natural look, require less makeup

When you have a face full of freckles, you already stand out in a crowd. Some people spend money on bold lipstick or dark eye shadow palettes - you already have an eye-catching feature, and it’s au naturel.

Freckles are beautiful

Some of the world’s most beautiful people also enjoy flaunting their freckles, so feel free to do the same.

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Lily 30/11/2020
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I have small and big bumpy freckles all over my body, but mainly my face. People have always said they ere jealous but, if I'm being completely honest I never knew why because i despise and hate them.
This makes me so much better and gave me at least one thing not to be self-conscious about, so thank you!

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carly 01/12/2020
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You are most welcome Lily and we hope this gives you the boost to embrace your uniqueness.

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Maria 10/02/2021
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Heyaa!! I'm so glad after reading your article. I'm having freckles on one side of entire back, underarms and shoulders. In childhood, I was ashamed of wearing sleeveless clothes. Even my closest used to tell me that I'm having universe full of stars on my white skin.

After gone through your article, I am confident on my own skin.:-)

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carly 19/02/2021
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Dear Maria, we are so happy that you have found new confidence! Glad to hear that you like our post :)

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Carolyn 06/03/2021
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I really struggle to go on holidays to sunny beach locations.
My partner has beautiful skin and only looks at the sun to get a golden tan..me however are covered in the ugliest freckles you could imagine.
I love the sun and the sea, but unfortunately they don’t love me.
I find I make excuses for not going to the beach for a swim with him as looking around & seeing so many beautiful beach bronzed bodies only makes me more self conscious and depressed.
I get so down about it I sometimes even think of leaving him so he can find someone else that he can look at with admiration instead of looking at ugly old me with loath.

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carly 08/03/2021
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Dear Carolyn I am so sorry you feel that way! Please don't be so hard on yourself, I am 100% sure you partner adores you and your freckles and wouldn't change anything about you! You would be surprised how many women would love having freckles and are drawing them on their faces. Wear those beautiful freckles with proud and please go swimming with your partner enjoying those moments together. Nothing is more appealing than a woman confident in her own skin. I genuinely hope you stop comparing yourself to others because at the end of the day your partner chose you, not someone with a perfect golden tan, didn't he? Own it and have all the fun in the sun <3

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Pamela Hendrix 16/03/2021
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I knew us redheads with freckles are special I definitely have them some people say you have so many freckles my reply back to them AND!!!!! I know now they jealous.

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carly 16/03/2021
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There is no such thing as too many freckles! Don't listen to those people! The most important thing is that you feel comfortable in your skin! We love your confidence and your freckles :)

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Rhyia 08/04/2021
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Thanks now I know that freckles can make a difference. I shall be thankful for them.

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carly 09/04/2021
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Hi Rhyia :) Glad to hear that! Take care <3

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