How to Conceal Freckles

If you're absolutely certain you don't love your unique distinguishing marks, experiment with these tips and techniques.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Bleach/lightening Treatments
• Concealer
• Concealer Brushes
• Sunscreen
• Appointment With Skin Doctors

1. 

   Try over-the-counter bleaching agents to lighten the freckles you've already earned, but know that you can't erase them entirely.

2. 

   Apply tinted moisturizer or foundation, if you prefer light coverage, in a shade slightly darker than your natural skin tone to blend in and downplay your freckles.

3. 

   Slather on sunblock with an SPF rating of 15 or higher every time you go outside, even in cloudy or overcast weather. As your skin tans, so do your freckles. Self-tanners will make your skin appear darker, but they will also darken your freckles.

4. 

   Talk to a dermatologist if you want to try stronger measures intended to eliminate freckles. Ask about the pros and cons of acid or chemical peels, lasers and various bleaching agents available only by prescription.

Tips & Warnings

• Protect your skin from sun to avoid a new crop of freckles. Freckles are inherited; limiting your sun exposure is the only way to prevent them. That's why you probably don't have any freckles on your derriere.
• Learn the difference between moles and freckles, and keep an eye on the growth and shape of moles (see 'Examine a Mole,' under Related eHows). Let your doctor know about any significant changes.

[PurelyCosmetics]

on 1/15/2008 Yellow color correctors also will cover freckles, and often are lighter weight than a concealer.

on 8/8/2006 Put a big handful of fresh, chopped parsley in a cup of boiling water. Cover and let steep for about 1 hour to 24 hours. Strain out the leaves and use the juice on your freckles to bleach them. I've also heard that sliced cucumber works, too.

on 11/22/2005 Use a little lemon juice to help remove freckles. Be careful though, because lemon juice causes your skin to be sensitive to the sun, and you will sunburn easily.

on 11/22/2005 Nothing I've tried can hide pimples and freckles better than the advanced concealer by Clinique. Do not use it for under the eyes or dry areas, as lines will become prominent.