SPONSORED GORGEOUS GIVEAWAY: CHUDA SKINCARE
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THE BRAND
Dr. Ocher teamed up with a world-renowned chemist to create CHUDA SKINCARE. At the heart of Chuda Healing Hydrating Cream is the Remedea Compound, a 1000-year old medicinal remedy used for centuries in Georgia and Russia to heal the skin. Boosting its effectiveness is a highly concentrated, scientifically advanced formula powered by the highest quality, medical grade actives in their purest and most potent form–actives clinically proven to repair, renew and return skin to its healthiest state. The synergy produced by the active ingredients, along with the time-honored Remedea Compound, accelerates skin healing by creating the perfect environment for the skin to proper
MEET BRIAN ZELICKSON, MD: TWIN CITIES DERM
Brian Zelickson, MD, knows his lasers. Zelickson, a Minneapolis-based dermatologist and founder of Zel Skin & Laser Specialists has been working with lasers and other energy-based devices for close to 20 years—which places him well ahead of the learning curve. He has also served as President of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, a distinction reserved for the best, brightest, and most accomplished doctors in this dynamic field. Zelickson uses his expansive laser arsenal to treat vascular birthmarks, photo-aging, brown spots, lines, and wrinkles. He is also widely sought after for the treatment of scars due to his prowess with laser and energy-based devices.
THE POWER AUTHORITY: mē smooth
Syneron Beauty’s new mē smooth is poised to be the next game changer in the at-home hair removal scene. DIY hair removal systems are nothing new, but until now, they were reserved for lighter skin tones. The mē smooth system is the first and only at-home professional hair removal device that is FDA-cleared and clinically proven to be safe and effective for all skin tones, even Types V and VI on the Fitzpatrick scale.
Why is that so important? Laser hair removal has historically been more risky for darker skin types, meaning that most at-home devices were not safe for skin types V and VI. Washington, DC dermatologist Valerie Callender explains, “Lasers target the melanin wit
MULTITASKER – SMITH’S ROSEBUD SALVE
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My all-time favorite multipurpose product is Smith’s Rosebud Salve, pronounced “saaav,†like saavy, not “sal-ve†like Sal’s Pizza. This vintage-inspired .8-ounce tin is only $6, and I promise it’s money well spent with almost 10 ways to use it other than as a lip balm.
1. Repair dry cuticles
Dry cuticles in the winter are hard to repair until the weather warms up. But until then, the best way to prevent peeling cuticles is by moisturizing. Rosebud Salve is richer than many lotions and moisturizes a lot longer. Just rub a little bit on your cuticles and nails to both moisturize and create shiny, healthy looking nails. Be careful though—too much will make your hands feel greasy and the oil could stain clothes.
2. Highlight cheekbones
Everyone lusts for bone structure like Angelina Jolie and Gisele Bündchen, but for the less blessed among us, here is a good trick. The best way to give the illusion of chiseled cheeks is with a highlighter along the top of the cheekbone, leading up to the brow bone and just under the eyebrow. Instead of buying a separate product just to highlight, blot a little bit of Rosebud Salve along the cheekbone in a “C†pattern to get the same effect.
3. Tame flyaways
Don’t you hate it when you’ve straightened or blown out your hair, and you’re left with short strands sticking up at the crown? You try hairspray, water, gel, and mousse, but those stubborn hairs just won’t lie flat. Next time, try rubbing a dab of Rosebud Salve along the crown to combat flyaways and smooth those pesky strands. Bonus: it adds shine, too!
4. Moisturize knees, elbows, and heels
No one wants to feel like a rhinoceros with dry, cracked, or rough skin, and often ordinary body lotion just doesn’t do the trick in the cold winter months. Try slathering Rosebud Salve on stubborn dry areas twice a day for extra hydration. Bonus: after moisturizing at bedtime, put on thick socks or gloves and wake up with baby soft skin!
5. Prevent blisters
I can’t even count the number of scars I have on my feet from old blisters. However, my mother recently taught me a great trick to prevent them: slather Rosebud Salve on the places that your shoe rubs against your foot. It creates a barrier between the skin and shoe, and prevents friction.
6. Control unruly brows
Not only do eyebrows help define bone structure, but they also frame that gorgeous eye makeup you’ve spent a lifetime perfecting. If you don’t have a brow pencil handy or you’re on the go and need a midday touch up, try slicking brows with Rosebud Salve to add shine and keep hairs in place.
7. Treat cuts and burns
One of the original uses of Smith’s Rosebud Salve was to treat burns, cuts, and minor skin irritations. Next time you have a curling-iron burn, sunburn, or even a paper cut, rub salve over it to accelerate healing, soothe the pain, and prevent bacteria from getting into the wound. You can even use it on your newborn’s tush to soothe diaper rash, and to help soften scabs and prevent scarring.
Smith’s Rosebud Salve has 3 flavors: Original, Strawberry, and Minted Rose, which sell for $6 or $7 (depending on the flavor).
