In spring, the sun not only shines, but also warms, ultraviolet radiation becomes stronger - and freckles appear on people's faces.. But not everyone, but only those whose skin is prone to their occurrence - it depends entirely on genetic characteristics.. How to avoid the appearance of freckles, as well as how to deal with them when they already exist, and is it worth it.

Why do freckles appear The cause of freckles is a genetically determined change in the structure of melanocytes - specialized skin cells that produce the pigment melanin. In humans, they determine constitutional melanin pigmentation (skin color) and the possibility of sunburn.. When exposed to sunlight, they produce more pigment..

Freckles are not a disease, although cosmetologists call them the frightening word " They are most common in people with fair, thin skin, blue or gray eyes, and golden or brown hair.. Most often, people of this type live far from the equator.. Their skin contains less pigment, is more sensitive to the sun, but at the same time absorbs sunlight more easily to produce vitamin D3, which is responsible for the absorption of calcium..

Recently, a group of scientists, including researchers from the National Institutes of Health, discovered the IRF4 gene responsible for sensitivity to the sun, as well as for the presence of the above traits.. It regulates the amount of melanin on the surface of cells (melanin is a black-brown pigment that is produced by the body as a protective reaction to ultraviolet light, which causes a tan).

It is melanin that protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation.. If the amount of melanin reaching keratinocytes (epithelial tissue cells) is reduced, for which one of the variations of this gene is responsible, freckles appear on the skin.

“Genes involved in skin pigmentation also play an important role in the health and functioning of the human immune system.. This study may contribute to the understanding of skin diseases that are caused by the interaction of genetic predisposition with environmental factors.. An example of such a disease is melanoma,” comments Dan Kastner, MD, NHGRI scientific director..

What to do to prevent freckles from appearing Freckle-prone skin should be carefully protected from the sun. Don't leave home without sunscreen. Wear wide-brimmed hats. Do not stay in the sun for a long time during dangerous hours - from 10 to 17, depending on the level of activity of ultraviolet rays (the value of the index showing it can be viewed here). Believe me, prevention is one of the most effective ways to combat the appearance of freckles..

How to get rid of freckles The first thing to understand is that freckles cannot be eliminated once and for all.. Based on this, it is necessary to measure the strength of the desire to get rid of often even pretty spots and your financial capabilities..

You can use a course of skin whitening products. They operate in different ways.. Some limit the production of melanin, others simply discolor the skin, others make it renew itself faster, enhancing the process of exfoliation from the surface of dead cells.. Often funds work in three directions at once.

You just need to take into account that, firstly, it is better to use them at a time when the sun is not too active (in autumn and winter), and secondly, even these days, use it in parallel with a strong sunscreen (with an SPF value of at least 50). Otherwise, freckles will appear even more actively..

Well mask freckles light but effective Korean BB creams. The fact is that girls from this country are simply obsessed with light skin of a uniform shade.. Following the lead of buyers, Korean manufacturers offer products that can mask freckles and even fight them with whitening ingredients..

BB creams designed for women in Europe and America have a much lower masking ability.

In salons and cosmetology clinics, you can try to take a course of procedures on the " This is a device resembling a solarium, the lamps of which emit red light..

Manufacturers claim that it penetrates 8-10 mm deep and, reaching the subcutaneous fat, is converted into photosynthesis energy, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, making the skin more elastic.. Red light also speeds up skin metabolism, eliminates age spots and freckles, visible capillaries. The course takes about 8 weeks. The treatment time is initially 10 minutes, by the end of the course it can be increased to 20 minutes..

Faster visible results will help to achieve the procedure with the participation of Fraxel laser devices. For example, the manufacturers of the Fraxel DUAL 1550/1927 laser system claim that it has received additional approval, which guarantees getting rid of freckles and age spots..

The device works like this: a fractional laser, without violating the protective barrier, penetrates the dermis and works from the inside, renewing the skin, correcting wrinkles and uneven pigmentation.. Usually the procedures are carried out in a course, the duration depends on the indications..

Maybe the game isn't worth it? ech?

We've said it before and we'll say it again. Despite the variety of options for dealing with freckles, a unique remedy that will save you from them once and for all has not yet been created.. Any action must be repeated over and over again.. Even skin whitening will not lead to a sustainable result: it is worth getting into the sun without sufficient protection - and freckles will be with you again.

So maybe you should take it easy? After all, they often look cute.. This is confirmed by numerous surveys: men find freckled girls sexy! Our male friends also expressed the same opinion..

What men think about freckles Maxim, 25: “I think a girl’s freckles are very cute, if they are not too much. This is a highlight, a feature, like dimples on the cheeks.

So I love them, like other things in girls"

Alexey, 35 years old: “I usually look into my eyes, but if there are freckles, I notice them, they are so cute. Even if freckles are heavily concealed with foundation, they are still cute.. And a girl with freckles is something real, spring, pleases and sets you up for positive”.

Alex, 41: “I rather like freckles, yes. By the way, I also have freckles.. The main thing is that the person is good, and freckles are secondary. ”.

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