How to remove freckles

[Yai]

Are there any products or ways to remove freckles, or at least lighten them?

[xyzzyplugh]

Aww, poor freckles.. freckles are lovely. Not me, sorry, I don't know..

[WendyW]

If you stay out of the sum then freckles will not be as noticable but there is no way to remove them. Freckles are brilliant ... make the most of them.

[rekstout]

You can get them lasrered off but it's expensive and there might be side effects, ask your GP. I agree, freckles are cool - I wanted then really badly when I was a kid.

[porschebabe]

Freckles are lovely. I used to use cucumber on my eyes when I had a face pack and I am sure it made my freckles fade a little. Otherwise, the only other answer is a good foundation. But be proud of them. Other people paint them on!!

[Miss Zippy]

There is a cream called 'Fade Out' which is sold in Boots that is meant to lighten freckles (I've not tried it, so it's not a recommendation). I only get a light smattering of freckles in my face when I've been out in the sun and love them. They also make you look a lot yonger! A friend of mine that has freckles finds that using Clinique City Block (SPF 25) all year round (as even winter sun can darken freckles) helps. But as everyone else has said, you should be proud and not cover them up!

[brawburd]

In the summer I frequently get asked if I have a bruise at the corner of my right eye. I am quite "freckly" and they seem to cluster there. Actually, there is a cluster all year round but in winter it is not as dark. A wee bit if YSL touche eclat makes all the difference! However, I love my freckles and enjoy watching my skin change over the sunnier months, it feels like I am getting healthier!