Freckles or freckles are spots on the skin that have a little more pigment. Some people have slight freckles over their noses and cheeks, while others have freckles from head to toe. Skin spots are hereditary, so you may or may not have them at birth. If freckles appear easily on your skin, exposure to sunlight will attract more natural freckles to come out of your skin. If you don't have natural freckles, you can use regular or even permanent makeup to make it look like you have them.
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Method 1 of 4: Having Freckles Naturally
Step 1. Understand the cause
Freckles on the skin are a hereditary feature caused by the uneven distribution of skin pigmentation. A freckle occurs when there is a large concentration of the pigment melanin under one of the spots on your skin.
- Most natural skin freckles are small and basically harmless. They tend to appear on sun-exposed areas, such as your face, and this type of freckle may be the kind you want to have. Skin spots also vary in color, can be light brown, brown, black, yellow, or red.
- Sometimes freckles form as a result of sunburned skin. These spots are larger and often have irregular edges. While ordinary freckles usually fade after less sun exposure, sunburn spots remain on the skin.
Step 2. Find out if maybe you have the right gene
If you don't have freckles in your lineage, you won't be able to bring out natural freckles. The people who are most likely to have freckles are people with red hair and pale skin, but freckles are not exclusive to this characteristic alone. People with dark hair are less likely to have skin spots, although it is still possible for these people to have them. People with light hair and eye color are also more likely to have freckles.
To determine if the skin freckle gene is in your lineage, look at your family. Siblings, parents, grandparents, and other relatives who are directly related to you by blood are the best sources to find out. But distant relatives who are not directly related to you by blood still share some genetic traits with you
Step 3. Take some time to bask in the sun
Skin spots appear out with exposure to ultraviolet light. If you have natural freckles, basking in the bright sun for a while can bring the freckles out of hiding. But be careful, you should not be in the sun too long to get sunburnt. Using a sunscreen with an SPF of 20 to 30 will still allow you to darken your skin while protecting it from sunburn.
- When ultraviolet light hits the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin), it thickens slightly, causing the cells in your body to produce more pigment. As a result, the pigmentation in your skin spots darkens, making them visible.
- If you prefer not to sunbathe, consider getting an ultraviolet exposure at a tannery. Follow salon recommendations regarding the length of time spent darkening the skin, as too much tanning in the salon can lead to cancer.
Step 4. Limit the time of darkening your skin
Too much exposure to ultraviolet light can be a major contributing factor to skin cancer. While visible ultraviolet light is all you need if you want to form freckles, it can have some very bad side effects. Thus, it is highly recommended for you to limit the time you spend basking in the sun without sunscreen or clothing that protects the skin.
Method 2 of 4: Drawing Skin Freckles with Eyeliner
Step 1. Choose a brown eyeliner
Start with a brown shade of the same base color as your skin. For example, if your skin is a cool skin tone with a yellow base, light brown freckles will do better. If you have a warm skin tone with a red base, a darker brown with a burgundy base might be a better choice. You will need a light gray and another one that is a shade or two darker.
- The taupe shade is a safe choice for most skin tones.
- If you're not sure what color looks natural on your skin, compare it to your brow color. The light color should be twice as dark as the eyebrow color, and the dark color should be one time darker than the eyebrow color.
Step 2. Draw small freckles on your skin in lighter colors
Use a pencil to spread small, uneven dots over the bridge of your nose and the tops of your cheeks. Do not overdo it, because the skin spots will not look natural if there are too many.
- Make the dots are placed in an unequal size. All of the spots should be about the size of a needle head, but some should be smaller than others, and the spots should be evenly distributed asymmetrically.
- Don't try to make the exact same freckles as the mirror on both sides of the face.
Step 3. Fill in some of the gaps with a darker color
Use a darker color to draw some extra freckles on some parts of the face. People with natural freckles usually have more than one freckle color, because freckles darken with age.
- Look in the mirror to make sure that none of the dots overlap.
- The second layer of these spots should be less than the first layer.
Step 4. Smooth the spots with a cotton swab
If you need to lightly smooth the freckles with a cotton swab to maintain a natural look, gently and gently pat the area with your fingertips or a small piece of cotton. You can also use a clean eyeshadow blending brush to slightly gloss over each freckle.
Step 5. Use a spray or powder to cover makeup (setting spray or setting powder)
This step is completely optional, but a little use of any of these options will help keep your makeup on for a longer time. A makeup cover spray or powder will also make your skin look shinier and healthier.
Method 3 of 4: Create a Beautiful Tanned Skin Look
Step 1. Sweep a thin layer of bronzer on your nose and cheeks
Use a large make-up brush to brush a small amount of bronzer along the bridge of your nose and across the top of your cheeks, around the cheekbones. Bronzer gives your skin a slightly darker base color for fake freckles. Since freckles actually appear due to sun exposure, it makes sense that you have a slightly darker complexion under the freckles.
- You don't need to sweep bronzer all over your face. Using bronzer all over your face can make your overall skin tone look unnaturally dark.
- Use a matte bronzer instead of a glossy one for a more natural look.
Step 2. Choose an eyebrow pencil to draw the freckles
As a general rule, use an eyebrow pencil that is two shades lighter than what you might use for your actual brows. An eyebrow pencil is drier than most eyeliners and the finish is not as dark as eyeliner, which is something you really need for this look.
Step 3. Draw some small scattered dots
Make sure that the tip of the pencil is sharp before you start. Use an eyebrow pencil to make small, thin dots along the bridge of your nose and the tops of your cheeks, where you apply the bronzer.
- Keep the spots close together around the top of your nose and just below your eyes. The lower it is on the face, so that the position of the freckles is slightly spread out.
- Make the spots small but not quite the same. The spots should be slightly different, with some spots appearing larger than others, and shouldn't be clearly patterned or appear symmetrical.
Step 4. Fill in the blanks
Step back and check how your freckles look in the mirror. Use this opportunity to add more dots, when needed, to fill in any unnatural gaps. If necessary, pat the spots with your fingertips or a small piece of cotton to smooth them out a little.
Step 5. Apply a small layer of foundation, if desired
For conspicuous freckles, do not use foundation. However, if the eyebrow pencil you are using is too dark, or you want to make your freckles look smoother, brush a little powder foundation over it.
Do not use liquid foundation as this will cause your fake freckles to smudge and fade away
Method 4 of 4: Making Freckles with Cosmetic Tattoos
Step 1. Understand how cosmetic tattoos work
Cosmetic tattoos are performed with electric needles that rapidly insert ink pigments into the dermis layer of the skin. Cosmetic tattoos are also known as permanent make-up. This procedure is often used to create the appearance of thicker eyebrows, permanent eyeliner, or permanent lipstick. However, the use of cosmetic tattoos to create skin freckles has become popular in recent years.
- A hollow vibrating needle will penetrate the top layer of skin and release a drop of pigment.
- While removing cosmetic tattoos is possible, it is extremely difficult to do so, and your skin may never look the same again.
Step 2. Consult some professionals who are proficient in cosmetic tattooing
To reduce the risk of negative effects, such as infection, make sure that the tattooist you hire is well versed in their field.
- Check the competence of the tattoo artist. Make sure she is properly trained and is a licensed beautician.
- Seek recommendations from a plastic surgeon or previous clients of the tattoo artist. Talk to previous clients, and ask to see before and after photos of a face tattooed with freckles.
Step 3. Discuss the look you want
The professional may have suggestions, but in order to get the look you really want, you'll need to actively share your opinion on the matter. If possible, take a look at a few photos to determine which freckle look is right for you.
- The tattoo artist will help you determine the best hue and color for your freckles.
- You should also discuss the placement of your freckles.
Step 4. Tattoo yourself
When the time comes, make an appointment with a tattoo artist and tattoo the freckles. Prior to the tattoo procedure, the beautician will sketch the area to be tattooed using a sterile surgical pen. Then an anesthetic gel will be applied to the area to numb it. During the procedure, you will feel a slight stinging sensation.
Make sure that the beautician uses sterile gloves and sterilized equipment during the tattoo procedure
Step 5. Treat your tattoo afterward
You will need to reduce the swelling of the skin with a cold compress and apply an antibiotic ointment to reduce the risk of infection. Follow the tattoo artist's instructions on how to properly care for the tattooed area while it is healing.
- Note that as soon as the freckle tattoo is applied, it will darken. But this is nothing to worry about. The color will fade to the final color after about three weeks.
- However, if the tattooed area appears swollen, painful or red after the first few days, there is a possibility that an infection has occurred or something has triggered an allergic reaction.
