Are you kissed by the sun? The whole truth about freckles

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Some of us are trying to get rid of freckles, the others believe that bright small dots make them look younger. Furthermore, there are people without pigmentation but wish they had it! Let's check some info and decide whether to like these dots or hate them!

#1

It is a well-known fact that freckles show up in the sun. They become brighter in the summertime and can fade in winter.

#2

Brown and small dots appear as a reaction to the sun’s ultraviolet. Larger round spots are called age spots and are found on older people. They are the result of long term sun exposure.

#3

If a person has a lot of freckles, it means their skin is quite sensitive to the sun and it needs special sunscreens for protection.

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#4

Our bodies have skin cells called melanocytes. They produce a pigment - melanin. It defines skin, hair and eye color. Interesting to know, melanocytes work as protectors! They darken the skin in order to prevent negative effects of sun rays. The more melanin you have, the easier it will be for you to tan.

#5

The number and color of freckles are genetically predetermined. We have the MC1R gene that is responsible for melanin production. People who have an inactive MC1R gene are light-haired with blue or green eyes and many freckles.

#6

At birth no one has freckles. First spots appear at the age of 4 - 7.

#7

In Middle Ages, if a woman had these dots, she was considered to be a witch with the marks left by the devil.

#8

You might be surprised but red-haired people can have no freckles! These two traits are controlled by two independent genes.

#9

If you try to find two identical freckles you 'll fail. So, they enhance our natural beauty!

As you see, freckles are not useless dots! Protect your skin from dangerous UV rays.

Well, what do you think about freckles? Shall we fight them or love them? Share in comments!

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