Freckled is a community of empowerment for the spotted and dotted among us. From mockery to emulation, freckles tend to elicit a strong response. This is a place where we can explore those experiences of rejection, as well as provide informed, research-driven information on the best way to care for those little dots. Above all, we want you to feel comfortable in your own, unique skin.

The Freckled Founder

My name is Madelyn, and I’m a lifelong freckle-haver. I distinctly remember being labeled the “ugly girl” in my Kindergarten class because of the marks on my skin. Being told you’re ugly at a young age easily becomes internalized and manifests well into adulthood.

Once I was in high school, it seemed over night I was receiving a different kind of attention, one that hypersexualized me based on my hair color and freckles. For a majority of my life, I wished my freckles away, and even had applied some DIY topical treatments to make them disappear. Not a single freckle vanished. In fact, they just seemed to accumulate with the passing years. Today, I’m thankful I failed.

The Freckled Mission

Whatever the response, freckled people stick out and tend to invoke strong reactions, from bullying to fetishizing. The Freckled blog thoughtfully examines those interactions, hopefully making us feel more like a group of people and less like a human spectacle. It’s a community where we can break down myths and misconceptions, and learn about the power and precautions that come with having freckles.

Freckled intends to create a space where people of this complexion can relate to the unique difficulties that come with being speckled, from health concerns to bullying.

Of course, the more melanin blessed are welcome to learn more about freckles here as well!

Alright, if you’ve made it this far, I have one request. I want to know more about your experience with freckles. How did you struggle with them? How did you celebrate them? Do they hold you back – from clothes, or going on vacations, visiting certain sunshine-intense parts of the world? I’m always looking for sunscreen recommendations too. This blog is for you, so drop me a comment or email freckledtheblog@gmail.com. I promise I read and respond to every note.

In the mean time, slather on the sunscreen and read on!