Can you get rid of them? How you you prevent them? Caroline Parker gives you the low down on freckles...

Freckles... Now I have every product under the sun and I'm a genius at covering them, but what are the best products that I can use to get rid of them? I wear great sunblock and always take care in the sun?

Freckles typically appear in the sunny months and fade in the winter. They are most often found in people with light complexions and in some families they are a hereditary (genetic) trait. Because they are something you have a genetic tendency to, you will not be able to get rid of them permanently with skin care products – as soon as any UV rays hit your skin they will reappear.

It is really good to hear that you are regularly using a good sunscreen product -the regular use of sunscreen during times of sun exposure helps to suppress the appearance of freckles. Wearing a hat will also help shield your skin from the UV rays that stimulate our freckles to appear.