We all celebrate the summer sun in different ways. Some of us get into our summer uniform of a tank top and shorts, flip-flops and our most oversized sunglasses. Some of us crank up the AC in the car and cruise. And some people, namely our next door neighbors, introduce their glowing white beer bellies to the world.

However we choose to celebrate the arrival of the sun, it probably won’t be long before you start noticing a few new friends on your face. Summer freckles. What now?

Don’t panic

A few new freckles is not a big deal as long as you’re being diligent with your sunscreen. If you haven’t been as careful as you could be, consider these new freckles your wake-up call. If you have been dutifully slathering yourself in SPF 60 and you still find yourself newly dotted, consider picking up a floppy-brimmed sunhat or a tennis visor to further repel the rays.

Unmaking your mark

Sometimes cute new summer freckles don’t come in the form of, well, cute new summer freckles. Instead of tiny little dots you might end up with patches of newly dark skin on your face – sun spots, or hyperpigmentation. We understand that these are probably not welcome.

Your offensive against them needs to begin immediately. Gentle daily exfoliation is key, as well as a moisturizing cream that contains a good hit of skin brightening vitamins C and E. Dead Sea Premier’s Concentrated Facial Serum With Vitamins E and C is just what you need to nourish your skin while undoing what the sun has gotten up to lately. Further prevention is essential during this stage. Don’t even go to your mailbox without first applying sunscreen, and find a cute hat because it’s about to become a welcome wardrobe staple for you.