Melanie Rud

3 days ago | womenshealthmag.com | Melanie Rud

Taylor Swift suggested we shake it off, but maybe we should all be brushing it off instead. That's what proponents of dry brushing would have you believe, at least. While the trendy technique has been around for thousands of years, it has—like so many things—enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in the social media era, part of the self-care-meets-skincare scene. It's been touted as a panacea for everything from cellulite to puffiness to dryness, one that requires just a simple tool.

1 week ago | womenshealthmag.com | Melanie Rud

I’ve adopted what might best be described as Goldilocks energy in my years-long quest for the best moisturizer. It must be seriously hydrating, but not so much so that it ever looks or feels greasy. It should fight fine lines, yet still be basic enough to layer with other products. The packaging should be pretty, but still functional. I’m not picky, I’m just particular—and so is my skin. It’s capital-D dry and sensitive, too.

3 weeks ago | womansworld.com | Melanie Rud |Anna Traver

If you’ve always considered hair color to either be the kind you get in a salon or the box you buy at the drugstore, you’re in for a happy surprise. There’s a whole other category of hair color out there that can be a game-changer: hair makeup. Hair makeup is very temporary hair color—available in a variety of formats and formulas—that can instantly change up your hue, but washes out with regular old shampoo.

1 month ago | womenshealthmag.com | Melanie Rud

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? A dewy, more hydration complexion. Fewer wrinkles. Less redness. These may be things you think only a fancy skincare regimen or intervention from a dermatologist can achieve. But it turns, out the secret to healthier, better-looking skin may be as simple as giving up your nightly glass of Pinot.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Brian Underwood |Melanie Rud

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."A dewy, more hydration complexion. Fewer wrinkles. Less redness. These may be things you think only a fancy skincare regimen or intervention from a dermatologist can achieve. But it turns, out the secret to healthier, better-looking skin may be as simple as giving up your nightly glass of Pinot.