If you know why freckles and skin discoloration occur, and take measures to prevent and treat it, you can have an even skin tone at any age.

What to Do?

• Prevention: If you want to avoid skin discoloration, the first and the most important thing you need to do is to wear a sunscreen. A sunscreen helps prevent over-production of melanin (dark pigments) - melanin is produced by the body in response to sun exposure.