Most beauty spots are birthmarks, but some can form over time by the accumulation of pigment under the skin, sometimes as part of acne scars.

Some beauty marks can appear over time on sun damaged skin and freckles can sometimes turn into beauty spots without posing any threat to your health. Regardless, when a mole or freckle changes its size or color, it’s important to see your dermatologist to ensure you’re not dealing with a precancerous cell formation.

Celebrities with Beauty Marks

Beauty spots turned into a fashion in the last century based on Marilyn Monroe’s sex appeal. Madonna and Cindy Crawford have also sported similar beauty marks on their upper lip while Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman and Elizabeth Taylor have beauty spots on their cheeks.

Some celebs, like Dita Von Teese, used artificial beauty marks to get an iconic look, while others, like Sarah Jessica Parker, Madonna and Cindy Crawford, have opted to remove their beauty marks, giving up the iconic look.

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