Freckles

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Are you cute and freckly, or do you call yourself dot-to-dot?

Freckles are made up of small, concentrated dots of melanin. They are perfectly harmless, and should not be confused with moles.

Generally, freckles multiply and darken in the sun, then fade in winter.
Freckles can sometimes be minimised by the use of sunscreen lotions containing para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA).

Contrary to what your grandma might tell you, freckles cannot be scrubbed off with lemon juice, milk or cream.
Most people find freckles attractive, so it seems a shame to hide them behind make-up. If you've got the freckles, why not flaunt 'em?

Updated: 14/10/2008