, discovered in Japan in 1989, is a natural product derived from fungi. It is gentle on the skin and very effective in treating skin discoloration. Penetrating upper skin layers, it inhibits the formation of the pigment.

Alpha hydroxy acids help to shed the old cells faster, therefore they will be helpful as well. By removing the outer skin cells, which are usually darker, you will make your freckles or age spots lighter and less visible.

If you decide to use any of the above products, extra sun protection is imperative. If necessary, apply an SPF cream several times a day.

By using skin lighteners and peels, you affect the upper darker layer of the skin. Lower layers are lighter, with less melanin present.

If you don't protect your skin, it will launch its own defense mechanism producing more melanin. This will result in darker and more intensive discoloration which can be even harder to get rid of.

SkinStore, Inc offers a fine selection of skin lightening treatments that will help to lighten dark spots and fade freckles. Click here and type in “freckles” in the search box to search for what you are need.

Please remember that skin discoloration require consistent treatment. Once you stop using lighteners and protection, the dark patches will be back.

Keeping up with your skin regimen is not too difficult. All you need is a gentle yet effective lightener and a moisturizer with complete UV protection - against both UVB and UVA rays.

If you want to get rid of those dark spots, try ZENMED™ Scar Treatment Kit. It uses the wonders of MicroDermabrasion to exfoliate the outermost layer of skin and remove dead or dying skin cells. This then prepares the skin for the ZENMED™ Skin Eraser to penetrate easier and effectively lighten and fade dark spots, freckles, and hyperpigmentation.


NATURAL REMEDIES

Wash your face with sour milk. Lactic acid will provide gentle peeling effect without irritating or drying your skin.

Lemon juice is a time-proven freckle fighting remedy. It is not necessary to rub your skin with a piece of lemon. Applying the juice with your fingers will do the job.

Fruit and vegetable masks (apricots, strawberries, cucumbers, red currant).

Sour cream mask. Do not rinse this mask completely, just remove gently with a facial tissue, then apply a moisturizer. For oily skin - use lemon juice before applying the mask.

Natural parsley juice (or parsley infusion) mixed with equal amounts of lemon juice, orange juice, and red currant juice under your favorite cream will help you keep your freckles invisible.

Increase your Vitamin C intake! It makes your skin less sensitive to the sun. Foods rich in vitamin C include citrus fruits, apples, green onions, black and red currant, rosehip tea.

CAUTION Are you are new to a particular skin care product? Always buy a small quantity to try out and test it on a small patch of skin first. A particular brand may work wonders for your best friend, but have a different result with your skin. Remember, different people may have different reactions to different products.

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