I get these really dark, almost black freckles when I get a little bit of a tan. My skin is naturally very pale, but I've gotten more color so far this summer. Can anyone tell me how to make these spots on my shoulders and chest go away?

Freckles are small brownish spots on the skin, often turning darker or increasing in number upon exposure to the sun. To prevent skin discoloration, avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen. Freckles may fade within weeks or months if you avoid the sun. But if it doesn't go away, the use of skin lightening creams may help fade your freckles.

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Originally Posted by PrettyLady

Freckles are small brownish spots on the skin, often turning darker or increasing in number upon exposure to the sun. To prevent skin discoloration, avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen. Freckles may fade within weeks or months if you avoid the sun. But if it doesn't go away, the use of skin lightening creams may help fade your freckles.

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Hey, what are the lightening creams called and where do you get them?

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Originally Posted by jamiee

Hey, what are the lightening creams called and where do you get them?

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You can try to fade the freckles with over-the-counter fading creams containing hydroquinone, glycolic acid, kojic acid or azelaic acid. Remember to use a sunscreen before you go outdoors.