How do you get rid of a Moustache shadow?
Apply sunscreen at least half an hour before you step out. Avoid waxing the area and choose threading instead. – Dermatologist Geeta Oberoi suggests a few other options. “Skin lightening creams, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and laser resurfacing are other alternatives,” she ends.
Why is the skin on my upper lip darkening?
Melasma is a skin condition that causes brown or grayish-brown patches to occur, mostly on the face. When it appears on the upper lip, this condition is referred to as a melasma mustache. Melasma is more likely to occur in reproductive-aged women than it is in men. It’s also sometimes called the mask of pregnancy.
Why do I have a dark mustache area?
Think about it: Every time you rub your nose, eat, sweat, or take a drink, there’s a chance that some of your sun protection is being whisked away with it. As that area is then exposed to the sun’s damaging rays with little to no sunscreen in place, it results in a darker upper lip.