Why Do We Have ‘Freckles’ and How Are They Made?

Freckles are like little sunny spots on your skin. They happen when the sun shines on you, and special pigments called melanin start to work harder in certain areas. Imagine your skin is a canvas, freckles are just small dots of extra color that appear where the sun touches most.

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Your mom has freckles on her nose because she spends a lot of time in the sun.
Freckles look like little stars scattered across your face when you're outside all day.
If you forget sunscreen, more spots might appear on your arms after a long summer.

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