Selena Gomez recently responded with refreshing honesty when asked about “shaving her mustache” in an Instagram Stories video. The 33-year-old pop star explained that the shadow above her upper lip is not facial hair but melasma, a harmless skin condition caused by factors like sun exposure, birth control, or pregnancy. Gomez, who later deleted the video, clarified that her melasma is from sun exposure and reminded fans to wear sunscreen.
The Come & Get It singer, who launched her cosmetics line Rare Beauty in 2019, has long advocated for sun protection. In a 2020 Vogue interview, she mentioned her preference for Drunk Elephant sunscreen, noting that living with lupus makes sun exposure challenging.
Gomez has also been candid about her health struggles, including lupus, bipolar disorder, and SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), and how these affect her appearance. In a CNN essay, she reflected on her evolving relationship with makeup: “I used to think I had to wear makeup to feel pretty, but now I understand that I don’t need makeup to feel beautiful… Makeup is an accessory and something to be excited about.” With Rare Beauty, Gomez aims to challenge beauty norms and celebrate individuality.
Her latest Instagram posts show Gomez and her new husband, Benny Blanco, decorating their Christmas tree for their first holiday as a married couple. Among the ornaments was a quirky pickle jar, sparking excitement among fans. Gomez has long shared her love for pickles, from childhood snacks to quirky recipes she posts online, and her fans were delighted by the playful nod in her holiday décor.
The pop star’s candidness about her skin, health, and playful personality continues to resonate with her 416 million followers.
