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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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Carlos 13/04/2021
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If always thought that it was bad to have freckles. Thanks, this article makes me fell special. Sometimes I think how a guy like me with black hair and red beard with freckles have a chance in life but this makes me feel special. Sometimes I really feel so ogly. People make fun of me for having two different colors.

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carly 13/04/2021
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Hi Carlos, thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear you're embracing your freckles! Please don't let other people's opinions change the way you think about yourself. Don't be shy, rock your freckles :)

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Amy murphy 18/04/2021
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I have always had a face full of freckles and I always felt they were very ugly but when I read this article it made me feel special and happy about my self thank you so much to all the effort you put into this article i really and truly loved it !!!

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carly 19/04/2021
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Dear Amy, thank you for sharing! We're glad to hear this article made you feel special about yourself and your freckles! We are in love with freckles and believe you should wear them proudly :) Kindest regards!

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Saratha 29/04/2021
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I can say as I'm soo lucky to have freckles. But really I'm suffering when someone ask me wat is on ur face

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carly 30/04/2021
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Hi there! Thanks for sharing! Please don't let people's nasty comments bring you down, they can be so rude sometimes. Some of them wish they had freckles, trust me! So wear your freckles proudly and stay confident in yourself :) Kindest regards <3

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Linda 07/06/2021
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When I was in my teens I read in a medical textbook that most people don't like their freckles but that they make you look younger. Ever since I read that, people if you do have them embrace that. Hope this helps some who don't like theirs.
I truly find that as you get older, they do make you look younger.

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carly 06/07/2021
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Dear Linda, your comment is truly genuine and impressive. We agree that freckles are a special contribution to your personality and uniqueness. Just as you have stated, embracing them is the best solution to feeling great about yourself. Thank you for being encouraging to others! We want you to feel special for owning your freckles, not everybody has that chance. Kind regards :)

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Marydee davilla 08/06/2021
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Anybody knows the meaning of having freckles in the middle of the chest, like a star constellation. I have them since I was born so the genetics are par of that! My son is a red hair but no freckles, I’m always curious.

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carly 06/07/2021
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Hello there, thank you for setting this interesting question! Well, we have to admit that we also wonder what it might mean. Stay tuned, the answer to the meaning behind it might be provided in our future, similar content. Until then, contact a dermatologist who might know a bit more about it! Best regards ;)

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