Selena Gomez responds to a fan’s “moustache” question in a makeup-free Instagram video, explaining the visible pigmentation is melasma, not facial hair, and using the moment to promote skin health and self-acceptance.
Pop star and actor Selena Gomez recently turned a potentially awkward moment into a candid conversation about skin health and self-acceptance during a makeup-free Instagram Stories video.
The 33-year-old actor shared the clip on Tuesday, December 16, after a follower asked her how she “shaves her moustache.” Rather than brushing off the question, Gomez responded with humour and honesty, clarifying that what some viewers noticed wasn’t facial hair at all, but a common skin condition called melasma, which causes darkened patches of pigmentation, especially in sun-exposed areas like the upper lip.
“Someone made me laugh because they asked me how I remove my ‘moustache’,” Gomez said in the video, explaining that the areas above her lip are melasma and not a mustache. She emphasised that melasma is related to sun exposure and skin pigmentation, and encouraged followers to prioritise sunscreen and skin care.
Throughout her career, Gomez has been open about her skincare journey, including struggles with acne and cosmetic treatments, and has consistently used her platform to discuss realistic beauty standards and self-care. In 2024, she acknowledged receiving Botox but denied broader cosmetic alterations, stressing that many assumptions about her appearance are inaccurate.
Fans responded positively to Gomez’s transparency, praising her for handling the situation with humour while also raising awareness about melasma, a common skin condition causing brown or grey-brown patches, usually on the face.
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