Love Your Freckles Day

Love Your Freckles Day is celebrated worldwide on November 22. This holiday is for anyone with freckles—or anyone who dreams of having them! It’s a day to embrace skin sprinkled with “sun kisses” instead of hiding behind layers of foundation and Photoshop.

History

In modern times, freckles are seen as fashionable, but that wasn’t always the case. In the past, people with freckles faced discrimination and were even accused of witchcraft. During the Victorian era, carboxylic acid was used to remove freckles, often causing burns and harming internal organs. Back then, porcelain skin was a sign of aristocracy.

The 20th century brought a dramatic change in attitudes. The novel Gone with the Wind helped show that people of all backgrounds can have freckles. By the 1960s, models with freckles appeared on the covers of fashion magazines like Vogue. In the 1990s, Chanel even launched a pencil for drawing freckles, which became incredibly popular!

Interesting facts

• Freckles don’t appear at birth—they develop later, triggered by sun exposure activating dormant pigment cells.
• The MC1R gene plays a role in determining whether someone will have freckles.
• People with freckles have more sensitive skin and should use sun protection, as there is a higher risk of skin cancer.
• Freckles can appear after sunbathing or even after visiting a tanning salon if you are prone to them.
• Freckled skin needs care even in winter, including creams and professional advice.
• Those who rarely get sunburned are more likely to have lots of freckles.

How to take part

This holiday is the perfect chance to show off your freckles with pride. If you don’t have any, you can use makeup to create them for fun. Invite friends to admire your new look, and compliment a stranger with freckles. Don’t cover up—let your freckles shine and show off their beauty!

When is Love Your Freckles Day in 2025?

Love Your Freckles Day is observed on November 22 each year.

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