Selena Gomez once again proved why fans love her honesty and sense of humor. The singer and actress recently laughed off an awkward question about her appearance, turning it into a teachable and relatable moment on social media.
During an Instagram Story shared on Dec. 16, the Sunset Blvd singer responded to a follower who asked her, “How do you shave your mustache?” Instead of getting angry, Gomez addressed it head-on, laughing. “I totally get it,” she said, laughing. “It’s not really (a mustache). It’s my melasma.”
The 33-year-old explained that melasma is a skin condition caused by sun exposure. “I actually have melasma and a pimple,” she said as the camera zoomed in on her upper lip. “It’s really from the sun, so you obviously have to wear sunscreen and be careful.” According to the Cleveland Clinic, melasma is a common condition that leads to dark spots on areas such as the cheeks, forehead and above the upper lip, often caused by exposure to sunlight and hormonal changes.
Selena Gomez keeps the truth about her skin
This isn’t the first time Selena Gomez has spoken openly about her appearance. Over the years, she has become more comfortable being herself. In a 2024 interview with Vogue, she said, “I’ve grown up a lot over the last few years and at this stage of my life, I’m really comfortable in my own skin.” He added, “Being true to yourself means not being afraid to be me.”
That confidence has also changed her relationship with makeup. In a 2020 essay for CNN, Gomez shared, “I used to think I had to wear makeup to feel beautiful, but now I understand I don’t need makeup to feel beautiful.” She described makeup as “an accessory” and said she launched Rare Beauty in 2019 to “challenge beauty ‘norms’ and celebrate what makes each of us unique.”
Gomez also addressed comments about her speaking voice during a recent Instagram livestream. “I’ve gotten this question many times, the voice thing,” she explained. “Sometimes things happen. I feel weird. Sometimes my throat swells up inside. That’s all.” She thanked fans for being direct, saying, “I’m glad you all are being real with me on Live, I really appreciate it.”
His openness comes during a successful year. Gomez married producer Benny Blanco in September, released a joint album titled I Said I Love You First which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200, and earned her fourth consecutive Golden Globe nomination for Only Murders in the Building.
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