Selena Gomez Addresses Her Melasma In Makeup-Free Instagram Video
The Emilia Pérez star hilariously addressed the speculation head-on in the makeup-free video, saying: "Someone made me laugh because they asked me, 'How do you shave your mustache?'" She then cleared things up, explaining: "It's my melasma. I take care of it and treat it, but yeah it's there."
"I actually have melasma and a pimple. I was like, 'I totally get it,'" she added, zooming in on her upper lip and giggling. Selena went on to explain the cause while also offering a warning at the same time, telling fans: "It's actually from the sun, so you'll have to obviously wear sunscreen and be careful."
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, melasma is a common skin condition that causes brown or grayish-brown patches to appear on the face, most often on the upper lip, cheeks, forehead, and nose. It's triggered by sun exposure, hormonal changes, and heat, and is more common in women – especially those with medium to darker skin tones. While it's harmless, it can be stubborn and difficult to fully fade, even with treatment.
What Has Selena Gomez Said About Her Appearance In The Past?
This isn't the first time the "Younger and Hotter Than Me" singer has spoken openly about her skin and appearance – something she's grown increasingly more comfortable with over the years!
"I have grown so much over the years, and at this point in my life, I am really comfortable in my own skin. Being true to myself means being unafraid of being me," she told Vogue in 2024.
Selena has also been candid about how her relationship with makeup has evolved. In a 2020 essay for CNN, she reflected on how she once felt pressure to always wear makeup, writing: "I used to think I had to wear makeup in order to feel pretty, but now I understand that I don't need makeup to feel beautiful. Now, I view makeup as an accessory and something to be excited about."
Selena has repeatedly said that her goal with her Rare Beauty brand was to challenge traditional beauty standards, previously saying: "Rare Beauty isn't about being someone else, it's about being who you are."