Influencer is slammed for painting semi-permanent henna 'freckles' on her face - with people saying she is 'mocking people with skin pigment issues'

Influencer is slammed for painting semi-permanent henna 'freckles' on her face - with people saying she is 'mocking people with skin pigment issues' Elle James, 25, from the UK, experimented with the latest henna 'freckle' trend READ MORE: Moment woman gets freckles tattooed on her face on This Morning By Jowena Riley Published: 07:33 BST, 30 May 2024 | Updated: 08:21 BST, 30 May 2024 e-mail 9 View comments An influencer has found herself at the centre of a social media storm after she painted semi-permanent henna 'freckles' on her face. Elle James, 25, from the UK, has racked up 125,000 followers on Instagram by sharing video make-up tutorials and tips. But her latest video, showing off the 'faux freckle' trend has caused a debate, with people saying her extreme version of the trend is mocking people with facial pigmentation issues.

In a video , uploaded to her account @ellejamesmakeup on May 2, the content creator showcased her on step-by-step method to achieve natural-appearing freckles. The trend, which has been gaining popularity over the past year, involves using self-tan or natural henna dye to paint a series of 'freckle' dots across the T-zone area of the face. The idea is for the dots to eventually fade to a more subtle, natural look.

But Elle's extreme version of the trend was likened to vitiligo and other skin pigment conditions. Elle James, 25, from the UK, is a make-up artist with a 125K following on Instagram, but it's her latest contribution to the 'faux freckl.