FACTS ON FRECKLES: More common in our fair headed friends, freckles are a result of genetic disposition and sun exposure, and are classified into two types: Ephelides: These are ordinary freckles that should fade away with time. Generally a slower process, it can happen quickly: it's not uncommon for some people to have a face full of freckles in the sunny summer, and a freckle-free visage in the wintertime. In other cases, it can happen over a course of years, and people find themselves having fewer freckles as they get older. Solar lentigines: These are also known as sunspots or liver spots. They will not go away over time: even with limited UV exposure, wide-brimmed hats and rigorous sunscreen application, these freckles stick around! While freckles are a gorgeous beauty characteristic, some individuals simply don’t enjoy them, in which case there are multiple ways to treat the complexion. ✔️VITAMIN C Is there anything a C serum can’t do? Daily application of Vitamin C assists in lightening freckles and comes with a host of further benefits. The serum suppresses melanin cells, rejuvenates and brightens while protecting from free radical damage. MISS FRANC loves Medik8 C-Tetra. ✔️RETINOL This anti-ageing hero helps increase cell turnover and therefore can help lighten freckles. This said, the efficacy of retinol is seen in the treatment of freckles induced by photodamage of the skin. MISS FRANC recommends a prescribed strength of Medik8 Crystal Retinal. ✔️COSMELAN For those looking to eradicate freckles entirely, and quickly, Cosmelan is the ultimate choice. “Cosmelan is a professional depigmenting method that fully removes hyperpigmentation (freckling), preventing its reappearance for a short- and long-term outcome,” says Francine. “Winter is the perfect time to start with a typically lower UV index allowing for the most effective results.” For further information on freckle focused treatments, contact MISS FRANC reception at details in bio. #missfranc #missfrancsydney #sydneyskin #paddingtonskin #cosmelan