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Angie Seckinger. Designed by Marika Meyer. Styling by Frances Bailey. JUNE 2021

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Stash all your in-season items, like towels and other pool or beach essentials, close to the door. In the winter,
swap in gloves, hats and boots. Designer Marika Meyer recommends incorporating storage bins to make the
most of the space, as she did in this Maryland home. “Label each container with a family member’s name to

stay organized, and look for bins with lids so the boxes can be stored easily in the off-season,” she advises.

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For more ways to CONTENTS
use this summer
FASHION + BEAUTY
beauty, go to
pages 83 and 86. 13

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Strawberries Sunny yellow accessories

Get a punch of vitamin C and fiber in every serving of this sweet summer fruit. 14
Here are our Test Kitchen’s favorite ways to enjoy it:
INSIDE THE GH BEAUTY LAB
SPARKLING LEMONADE CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM PICKLED-BERRY TOAST
Primers, flowers and hot buys
In small saucepan, simmer Using electric mixer, beat Whisk together 2 tsp
1 cup each sugar and 14 oz sweetened condensed each honey and red wine 17
water to dissolve sugar; milk, ½ cup cream cheese vinegar and ¼ tsp each
let cool. In blender, puree (at room temp) and 2 tsp kosher salt and coarsely PROVEN WAYS TO
½ lb strawberries with vanilla to combine. Beat ground pepper. Fold in EVEN YOUR SKIN TONE
¼ cup fresh lemon juice. in 2 cups heavy cream 8 oz strawberries (sliced);
Strain into pitcher. Stir until thick, stiff peaks let sit, tossing occasion- 23
in sugar syrup and 1¼ cups form, 5 min. Fold in 8 oz ally, 5 min. Spread goat
fresh lemon juice; chill. strawberries (pureed); cheese on crostini; top HOW TO LIGHTEN
Before serving, stir in transfer to loaf pan, cover with strawberries. Sprin- YOUR HAIR AT HOME
two 12-oz cans club soda. and freeze at least 8 hr. kle with more pepper.
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GH SEAL SPOTLIGHT

Summer beauty
problem solvers

YOUR HOME

32

MODERN HOME MADE
FOR OUTDOOR LIVING

38

A COOL VICTORIAN

44

INSIDE THE
GH CLEANING LAB

Small-space cleaning tools and
summer cleaning shortcuts

DISCOVER

49

“THIS IS MY LIFE …
WITH CANCER”

54

INSIDE THE
GH NUTRITION LAB

Unsung food heroes

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STOP SUGAR CRAVINGS

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BEST BEACH BAG BETS 65

Book FEEL-GOOD READ BEST-TESTED
of the SLEEP ESSENTIALS
month Where the Grass Is Green
and the Girls Are Pretty 72
by Lauren Weisberger
BEST OF THE TEST
Fans of The Devil Wears Prada will love
this summer sizzler by the same author. Smart watches
Morning-show anchor Peyton is a put-
together woman who has it all: a swanky job, COOK + SAVOR
a beautiful family and a great apartment.
Her sister, Skye, is a stay-at-home mom 76
in a suburb just this side of Stepford who
recalls her do-gooder dreams and sometimes 27 THINGS TO EAT,
wonders if she has sold out while she’s GRILL, SIP AND SERVE
organizing the carpool. Max, Peyton’s daughter,
is heading off to Princeton in the fall to 84
study film and finally find a place where
she belongs. But after a little lie with big EASY WEEKNIGHTS
consequences is exposed, Peyton’s perfect
life begins crashing down on her and threatens 88
to take the rest of them with it. Soon they
all have to reckon with their roles in both a INSIDE THE KITCHEN
shocking scandal and their fractured family. APPLIANCES LAB
It’s the perfect beach read, with gasp-worthy
twists and plenty of heart. $28 FAMILY + PETS

SUMMER LGBTQ+ MOVING 99

FICTION ROM-COM MEMOIR GH LITTLE LAB

Malibu One Last Somebody’s Toys to the rescue
Rising Stop Daughter
by Taylor by Casey by Ashley C. 102
Jenkins Reid McQuiston Ford
SUN SAFETY FOR PETS
It’s summer 1983 in Malibu, August, a jaded waitress at an When Ashley’s father went to
on the eve of the annual Riva iconic New York City diner, prison, he left her to struggle IN EVERY ISSUE
family bash. All four siblings will thinks she’s too smart to fall in with her body, her mother and
be there: supermodel Nina, love. But then she meets Jane, her identity as a poor Black 104
surfer Jay, photographer Hud a punk-rock chick who jump- girl, all while wishing her dad
and baby sister Kit. But all are starts her heart. One problem: were there for support. After GH SEAL STAR
bringing dangerous secrets Jane is a time-traveling exile a sexual assault throws her into OF THE MONTH
to the party. By the end of the from the 1970s, and she turmoil, Ashley finally learns
night, Nina’s mansion — not to literally can’t get off the train. what he did to land there, Swiffer Super
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Garten; prop styling by Alex Mata.
To learn more about our feel-good picks, their authors and other books
we love, visit goodhousekeeping.com/gh-book-club. Inset (roasted strawberries):
Photographed by Mike Garten; food
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Dear Dad

In honor of Father’s Day,
I asked the team to share some

reflections on their dads.

family Product & Reviews Francisco: Alvaro Goveia. Sassos: Jay Lim Studio.
matters Assistant Editor
How I am most like
In preparation for Father’s Day, I asked the GH crew to share some personal my dad I’m just as stub-

nuggets. At right you will find expressions of glee, celebration, respect, contemplation We’re both quiet yet great at
and humor reflecting some of what fathers mean to us. After reading everyone’s responses, challenging the status quo.
I felt moved and inspired to tackle the exercise myself. Hopefully you will feel the same way.
How I am most like my dad Well, my dad is genuinely one of my favorite people, and he Stefani Sassos
quietly lights up every room with a smile. If I’m like him at all, it’s because I’ve tried GH Institute
to emulate him. Here are some of his traits I hope to share: believing anything is Registered
possible if you set your mind to it; finding moments of genuine happiness in almost Dietitian Nutritionist
any circumstance; assessing every new opportunity through both a creative lens and What I learned from
an analytical one; always trusting others (friends, family and strangers alike) to do the my dad The importance
right thing; an infinite curiosity about people and their lives; and following your own of integrity, hard work
moral compass rather than doing what is popular or expected. and generosity.
A favorite memory of my dad In high school, I totaled the family car in an accident A favorite memory of my dad
while my dad was away. Thankfully no one was hurt, but the event itself was terrifying Our father-daughter dance
and high-stress, and the police were involved. When I finally saw my dad, he walked on my wedding day, to
up to me, put his arm over my shoulder and gave it a squeeze, saying, “Glad to see our favorite Billy Joel song,
you’re OK.” That was the last thing he said about it. “Just the Way You Are.”
What I learned from my dad My dad is a teacher. He will be 80 this year, and even in the How I am most like my dad
midst of COVID-19, one of his favorite activities is picking up a shift as a substitute We’re both athletic
at one of the local high schools. He loves to teach. He taught me to swim at 3, build a fire and very passionate about
from scratch at 5, drive a car at 13 (you see where that got us!) — and, most important, health and nutrition!
he taught me that if you really want to do something, you just have to try. If you make
mistakes (or have an accident), you absorb the lesson and improve. There’s no point Sabina Wizemann
in beating yourself up, and definitely don’t quit. Senior Chemist
What I learned from
One of the ways I keep learning from my dad is through the stories he shares from his my dad To remember
various life stages. I believe storytelling is one of the most inspiring educational tools, that there are more
which is why I am so proud of GH’s incredible real-life stories. This month we’ve joined
forces with brands across Hearst, including Esquire, Woman’s Day, Harper’s Bazaar, good people than bad.
Oprah Daily and more. Project Tell Me (page 58) features firsthand experiences, wisdom A favorite memory of my dad
Holding hands through
and lessons for the next generation from Black Americans an entire screening of Alien.
75 and older. Learning from our mistakes (and from what How I am most like my dad
we get right) goes beyond driving a car. We can get better When I trust someone,
at taking care of ourselves and each other — we just can’t I trust them with all my heart.
quit trying. Thanks, Dad! And I can be hotheaded.

WARM HUGS Lauren Matthews
Group Digital
One of the best things Content Director
about my dad is the calm You may not think
he brings to every situation, “insurance litigator”
from getting me up on water and “empathy” belong
skis to dealing with everyday in the same sentence, but one
household catastrophes. of the most important things I’ve
learned from my dad is to put
6 GH JUNE 2021 myself in other people’s shoes.
It adds clarity and understanding
to any situation and allows for
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Kristen Saladino Peppermint Pattie and a new most important pieces of who I ready to go to college, we have Franzino: Anthony Franzino.
Fashion Director book. Also, watching football am. He showed me by example more saved for them than most
What I learned from every Sunday. I loved choosing that it was OK to cry, feel and people I know.
my dad The impor- what fan gear to wear, setting up express my emotions; he taught
tance of homemade our “good luck charms” around me the transformative power Jessica Teich
dessert. His mud pie is killer! the living room and munching on of words and to give everything Deputy Editor
My favorite memory with my snacks. By the time I was 8, I could I had to anything I did. And he What I learned
dad is of when I was 6 and didn’t match him cheer for cheer and gave me an appreciation for from my dad
think I could swim to the big kids’ knew enough about the game to the otherworldly beauty of an A direct quote
dock in the middle of the lake. talk shop and get mad over bad epic guitar solo!
He encouraged me and swam calls. And after all these years, our from Dave Teich:
by my side the whole time. routine (whether we’re together Kayla Keegan “The worst three words in the
How I am most like my dad or apart) is still going strong! Senior English language are ‘I should
We love to go clothes shopping. How I am most like my dad Entertainment have.’” He has instilled in me
I am his clone, from face shape & News Editor that it’s crucial to leave no stone
Laura Formisano to skin tone to (lack of) patience, My favorite unturned when it comes to
Associate taste in snacks, love of wine and memory of listening to your heart and your
Art Director even the way we walk. There’s gut, even (especially!) if it doesn’t
What I learned no denying that’s my daddy! my dad Choosing a make sense to anyone else. Do
from my dad Never decadent dessert recipe on everything, go everywhere, see
Parenting & Pinterest together and making it all through, take the time to
be afraid to speak Relationships it for the family during the explore what you love or wonder
your mind; don’t worry Editor holiday season. Neither of us about—and ask every question,
that you’ll say the wrong thing. My father and is particularly good at baking especially the hard ones.
That’s how you learn and grow (and we don’t bake at any other My favorite memory with
and come up with great ideas. which made us the time of year), but this makes my dad The overall feeling of
My favorite memory with my dad perfect team for beating puzzle- the tradition that much more unconditional support, pride
When I was in college, we would based video games together. I’d special, memorable and fun. and love he has for my brother
meet once a week for lunch handle anything involving word- We didn’t get to do it last year and me. A more specific memory:
or dinner at a little Thai place play, and he’d attack the more due to COVID-19, but I am so his not only being the ultimate
near Gramercy Park. That time analytical problems. My favorite looking forward to (hopefully) chauffeur, but also making it
alone with my dad has always memories are of us celebrating baking with my dad again soon. fun, from doing donuts in snowy
been so special to me. after we unlocked a new level. Maine parking lots in the ’90s
How I am most like my dad In Michelle Manetti (sorry, Mom!) to always picking
almost every way possible! But a Lisa Bain Group Deputy Director up my friends and me, no
big one is we are both creative. Executive My dad passed away when I was matter what the hour, activity or
He’s an art director too. He is the Director, Health 13, but a memory that always year (yes, he still does this!).
most talented person I know. Newsroom sticks with me is how one night How I am most like my dad
How I am when it was pouring, he woke up We are fiercely loyal and we fight
Senior Editor my sister and me to watch for what we believe is right on
What I learned from most like my dad the rain with him in the middle of behalf of ourselves and others.
my dad The value 1. My love of reading (each the night. It was so late, but
of never giving up. summer he would come home he loved the rain and wanted to Home
Whether trying to with a stack of books for me to share that moment with us. Appliances &
beat my best 5K time bring along the night before Cleaning
or scrambling to land my first I’d leave for sleepaway camp). Deputy Director, Products
magazine job in New York City, 2. My organizational skills and Health Director
I’ve always approached it with my belief in the power of lists. Newsroom What I learned
everything I had, because that’s 3. My ability to load a dishwasher Best advice my from my dad My dad always
what my dad modeled for me. the right way (and yes, there said, “You catch more flies
My favorite memory of my dad is a wrong way!). “If you make $70,000 a year, with honey than you do
is going to work with him when live like you make $50,000.” with vinegar.” This helped
I was a kid. I’d spend the day Beauty Director His parents were raising children shape how I deal with others.
reading under his desk, coloring My dad gave during the Great Depression, and My favorite memory of my dad
with scented markers and me his tender he was very poor growing up, so When I was in grade school,
chatting with all of his employees. heart, love of though he made it to the middle I wrote an essay about my dad
We’d have a bagel and fancy OJ music, tireless class, he always thought this way. for Father’s Day. He was a gentle,
for breakfast and pizza for lunch, work ethic and way It has stood me in good stead, sensitive man, and as soon as he
and he’d always buy me a York with words — so many of the and now that my kids are getting started reading it, he began to

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FROM THE EXPERTS cry. I will always remember how a piano bar at the Jersey Shore. Research Golf club: Courtesy of Dick’s Sporting Goods. RV: Courtesy of Aspen Custom Vans/outdoorsy.com.
AT THE GOOD much my words touched him. How I am most like my dad Director
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Day Gifts Favorite ethic. As a teen, I so desperately
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In the GH Tested program, our father When I was voice tremble whenever I tried
Labs test products from brand in high school, I asked my father my dad My dad to breach the conversational wall
sponsors and share our results if I could drive one of our building fires in our I felt between us in the car or
on the ones that impress us. family’s cars to school, because fireplace on cold, snowy nights. at the table. The only time I saw
I dreaded the one-mile walk in I didn’t realize how much I him cry was at the funeral of his
A Sharper Swing the winter. He looked me in enjoyed it at the time, but now younger brother, taken suddenly
the eye and said, “God gave whenever I smell wood burning at 32 by a massive heart attack.
Golf fans will be obsessed you two healthy legs — use in my neighbor’s fireplace, it takes The only time I saw him weak was
with this cutting-edge club. them!” Now I often think me back to my childhood when he lay in a hospital bed
of him as I strive to walk my living room and gives me a cozy, hooked up to cardiac monitors —
LAB LOWDOWN 10,000 steps each day! nostalgic feeling. felled himself at 49, but alive,
thank God. This spurred him to
The head of Callaway’s Epic Lynn Monique Valeris stop smoking and make other
Max Driver has an optimized Redmile Senior changes to thrive another
geometric design that our Analyst Home Editor 23 years. I internalized my role
testers all agreed makes it I have so many What I learned model’s goals, his intensity, as
easier to hit the ball farther great memories from my dad I strove to excel. When he
and straighter. One raved, “Not The impor- died, my mother told me and
only does this club look great, of my late dad. tance of having a my brother and sister, “He
but it dramatically and consis- He wasn’t perfect (who is?!), but really loved you, you know, even
tently improved my range.” I adored him. strong work ethic and accepting though he didn’t show it that
What I learned from my dad responsibility at a very early age. much.” I already knew — I never
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, When I was growing up, my My favorite memory with had any doubt, actually. I feel his
CALLAWAY EPIC MAX DRIVER, $530, dad often told me to “look it my dad There are so many, but I spirit safeguarding me from afar,
DICKSSPORTINGGOODS.COM up.” This was in the days before remember how my television sud- and he returns to me sometimes
the Internet. We had a set of denly stopped working once, and in dreams, talking easily as we
A Dream Family the Encyclopaedia Britannica, before I could purchase a new drive, going who knows where.
RV Vacation multiple hardcover volumes model, he teamed up with my
with superthin paper, tiny text brother to set one up in my living Tiffany
Outdoorsy makes it easy to rent and occasional illustrations room. I recall a handwritten note Blackstone
RVs directly from owners in over (black-and-white drawings from him taped to the screen, and Executive
4,800 cities and 14 countries. or diagrams, not photos). it’s still one of the most thoughtful Director,
LAB LOWDOWN Our pros The selected book had to be things anyone has done for me. Editorial Business
like that Outdoorsy provides carefully placed on the dining How I am most like my dad We
insurance to help protect rent- room table; clean hands were both appreciate a good laugh. Development
ers, owners and vehicles. To required to turn the pages. It By making dinner most nights
find an RV, search by location set me on a lifelong quest to Garrity and grocery shopping every
and date, then filter by vehicle find the facts and learn more. Associate Wednesday evening (coupon
type, number of guests or Lifestyle box and all), driving over an
price. Pick-up and drop-off are Annie Editor hour away to make sure I had
coordinated with the owner. O’Sullivan What I learned the perfect costume when I had
Editorial from my dad the lead role in my third-grade
OUTDOORSY RV RENTAL Assistant Family is everything. production of Alice in Wonder-
PLATFORM, OUTDOORSY.COM What I Favorite memories with land, and in so many other ways,
learned my dad All the father-daughter my dad taught me that moms
dances we went to when I don’t need to do it all when they
from my dad was growing up. I would have a great partner to share
It’s better to be the most get all dressed up, he’d give the work with.
compassionate person in me a corsage and we’d
a room than the smartest. dance to “Butterfly Kisses”
My favorite memory by Bob Carlisle.
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a “live vaccine” if you are treated with DUPIXENT; of the following symptoms: breathing problems, 12 years of age and older, it is recommended
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not fever, general ill feeling, swollen lymph nodes, that DUPIXENT be administered by or under
known whether DUPIXENT will harm your unborn swelling of the face, mouth and tongue, hives, supervision of an adult. In children younger than
baby. There is a pregnancy exposure registry for itching, fainting, dizziness, feeling lightheaded 12 years of age, DUPIXENT should be given
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Brief Summary of Important Patient Information about DUPIXENT® (dupilumab) Rx Only
(DU-pix’-ent)

injection, for subcutaneous use

What is DUPIXENT? • If your dose schedule is every other week and you miss a dose of
• DUPIXENT is a prescription medicine used: DUPIXENT: Give the DUPIXENT injection within 7 days from the missed dose,
then continue with your original schedule. If the missed dose is not given within
– to treat people aged 6 years and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis 7 days, wait until the next scheduled dose to give your DUPIXENT injection.
(eczema) that is not well controlled with prescription therapies used on the skin
(topical), or who cannot use topical therapies. DUPIXENT can be used with or • If your dose schedule is every 4 weeks and you miss a dose of
without topical corticosteroids. DUPIXENT: Give the DUPIXENT injection within 7 days from the missed dose,
then continue with your original schedule. If the missed dose is not given within
• DUPIXENT works by blocking two proteins that contribute to a type of 7 days, start a new every 4 week dose schedule from the time you remember
inflammation that plays a major role in atopic dermatitis. to take your DUPIXENT injection.

• It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with atopic dermatitis • If you inject more DUPIXENT than prescribed, call your healthcare provider
under 6 years of age. right away.

Who should not use DUPIXENT? • Your healthcare provider may prescribe other medicines to use with DUPIXENT.
Do not use DUPIXENT if you are allergic to dupilumab or to any of the ingredients Use the other prescribed medicines exactly as your healthcare provider tells
in DUPIXENT. See the end of this summary of information for a complete list of you to.
ingredients in DUPIXENT.
What are the possible side effects of DUPIXENT?
What should I tell my healthcare provider before using DUPIXENT? DUPIXENT can cause serious side effects, including:
Before using DUPIXENT, tell your healthcare provider about all your • Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity), including a severe reaction known
medical conditions, including if you:
• have eye problems as anaphylaxis. Stop using DUPIXENT and tell your healthcare provider or get
• have a parasitic (helminth) infection emergency help right away if you get any of the following symptoms: breathing
• are scheduled to receive any vaccinations. You should not receive a “live vaccine” problems, fever, general ill feeling, swollen lymph nodes, swelling of the face,
mouth and tongue, hives, itching, fainting, dizziness, feeling lightheaded (low
if you are treated with DUPIXENT. blood pressure), joint pain, or skin rash.
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether DUPIXENT will • Eye problems. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new or worsening
eye problems, including eye pain or changes in vision.
harm your unborn baby.
– Pregnancy Exposure Registry. There is a pregnancy exposure registry for The most common side effects of DUPIXENT in patients with atopic
dermatitis include: injection site reactions, eye and eyelid inflammation, including
women who take DUPIXENT during pregnancy. The purpose of this registry is redness, swelling and itching, and cold sores in your mouth or on your lips.
to collect information about the health of you and your baby. Your healthcare The following additional side effects have been reported with DUPIXENT: facial
provider can enroll you in this registry. You may also enroll yourself or get rash or redness.
more information about the registry by calling 1 877 311-8972 or going to Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that
https://mothertobaby.org/ongoing-study/dupixent/. does not go away.
These are not all of the possible side effects of DUPIXENT. Call your doctor for
• are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known whether DUPIXENT medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA.
passes into your breast milk. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take including General information about the safe and effective use of DUPIXENT.
prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a
Patient Information leaflet. Do not use DUPIXENT for a condition for which it was
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you: not prescribed. Do not give DUPIXENT to other people, even if they have the same
• are taking oral, topical, or inhaled corticosteroid medicines symptoms that you have. It may harm them.
• have atopic dermatitis and asthma and use an asthma medicine This is a brief summary of the most important information about DUPIXENT for
this use. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider.
Do not change or stop your corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for more information about
without talking to your healthcare provider. This may cause other symptoms DUPIXENT that is written for healthcare professionals.
that were controlled by the corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine For more information about DUPIXENT, go to www.DUPIXENT.com
to come back. or call 1-844-DUPIXENT (1-844-387-4936)

How should I use DUPIXENT? What are the ingredients in DUPIXENT?
• See the detailed “Instructions for Use” that comes with DUPIXENT for Active ingredient: dupilumab
Inactive ingredients: L-arginine hydrochloride, L-histidine, polysorbate 80,
information on how to prepare and inject DUPIXENT and how to properly sodium acetate, sucrose, and water for injection
store and throw away (dispose of) used DUPIXENT pre-filled syringes and
pre-filled pens. Manufactured by: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tarrytown, NY 10591
• Use DUPIXENT exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. U.S. License # 1760; Marketed by sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, (Bridgewater, NJ
• Your healthcare provider will tell you how much DUPIXENT to inject and how often 08807) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Tarrytown, NY 10591)
to inject it. DUPIXENT® is a registered trademark of Sanofi Biotechnology / ©2021
• DUPIXENT comes as a single-dose pre-filled syringe with needle shield or as a Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. / sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC. All rights reserved.
pre-filled pen. Issue Date: January 2021
• DUPIXENT is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection).
• If your healthcare provider decides that you or a caregiver can give the injections DUP.21.03.0281
of DUPIXENT, you or your caregiver should receive training on the right way to
prepare and inject DUPIXENT. Do not try to inject DUPIXENT until you have been
shown the right way by your healthcare provider. In children 12 years of age and
older, it is recommended that DUPIXENT be administered by or under supervision
of an adult. In children younger than 12 years of age, DUPIXENT should be given
by a caregiver.

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BEAUTY
LAB

F L AW L E S S S K I N S P E C I A L

SEEING
SPOTS

proven ways TO EVEN

YOUR complexion

Hyperpigmentation and its sister melasma, conditions in which dark
spots or patches form on the face or body, are common, especially

in those with deeper skin tones. A major culprit: the sun — hence
their other name, sun spots. Here, skin experts shine a light on the
differences between them, their causes and the best instant and
long-term solutions for these pesky, stubborn pigmentation issues.

by DORI PRICE and APRIL FRANZINO

Beauty anti-a in

THE CONDITION

HYPERPIGMENTATION

“Hyperpigmentation is a common
condition in which patches of skin
are darker than the surrounding
skin,” says Hope Mitchell, M.D.,
a dermatologist and the founder
of Mitchell Dermatology in
Perrysburg, OH. “It occurs when
skin cells called melanocytes
produce too much of the pigment
melanin.” Think of this as an
umbrella term for many types of
discoloration, including spots
from sun exposure, acne scarring
and inflammation. It typically
appears as freckle-like marks
or dark spots on the face (also
known as post-inflammatory
hyperpigmentation or age
spots) that leave tone uneven.

The Causes How to Prevent + Treat

“Often hyperpigmentation is a sign of sun damage Keeping dark spots at bay is all about sun protection: Apply broad-
or other dysregulation of pigment production in spectrum SPF 30 or higher daily to protect skin from UV damage.
the skin,” says Julie Russak, M.D., a dermatologist “Dark-spot treatments must be used with sunscreen to allow them to
and the founder of Russak Dermatology Clinic work,” says GH Beauty Lab Director Birnur Aral, Ph.D. Avoid heat and
and Russak+ Aesthetic Center in New York City. direct sun, Dr. Mitchell says, and picking and scratching skin, which
“Sometimes it can be due to postinflammatory “can lead to darker pigmentation.” To treat, “dark spot–fading skincare
causes as well.” These can include marks left on products must be used for at least four weeks” to see results, Aral says.
skin after acne or injury and even minor incidences Look for ingredients like hydroquinone, vitamin C, retinoids, soy,
like bug bites. Other possible culprits: hormone niacinamide and glycolic acids in products like serums and moisturiz-
changes (such as during pregnancy), oral ers. At the derm, resurfacing lasers, like Clear + Brilliant, “work great
contraceptive use and taking medications that for removing hyperpigmentation,” Dr. Russak says. Other fixes: laser
increase sensitivity to sunlight. resurfacing, IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), chemical peels and microneedling.

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Melasma is a form of hyper- The Causes
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and thought to be triggered by when women experience hormonal surges. “Though brightening serum
UV exposure, as well as hor- it isn’t exactly clear why yet, melasma and estrogen
monal influences,” Dr. Mitchell appear to be linked,” Dr. Mitchell says. “It’s thought Made with vitamin C and soy, this
says. “The hormonal aspect is that estrogen acts on the cells in skin that produce GH Beauty Lab test–winning face serum
what differentiates melasma more pigment and increases the amount of tyrosi-
from hyperpigmentation and nase [a pigment-forming enzyme] in the body.” An reduced dark spots by 7% in four
can make it harder to treat.” increase in estrogen can also make skin cells more weeks, according to calculations with
Melasma is commonly referred to sensitive to the sun. “These changing hormones the Visia Complexion Analyzer device.
as “the mask of pregnancy,” as result in excessive melanin production and, in turn,
many women experience it then. dark patches on your skin,” she explains. Additional CLINIQUE SMART
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Again, it’s SPF: Applying sunscreen daily, even when indoors, is the number one way to Get rid of spots while you sleep
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or skincare that irritates your skin, tanning beds and waxing, all of which can exacerbate it,
Dr. Mitchell says. In topical skincare treatments, vitamin C, kojic and azelaic acids and hydro- high levels of glycolic acid:
quinone are effective for melasma. At the derm, lasers such as Clear + Brilliant are also good for It reduced hyperpigmentation
treating melasma, Dr. Russak says. Other options include prescription topical products, like the by 12% in Beauty Lab testing.
retinoid tretinoin and corticosteroids compounded with hydroquinone, and prescription oral
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GH how we tested:
GH Beauty Lab scientists
BEAUTY evaluated chemical and mineral
LAB broad-spectrum SPF 30 or
higher face sunscreens across
These star SPFs will shield you from skin damage price points on 277 testers
and signs of aging (including sun spots!)
with different skin tones for:
• Ease of application
• Scent, texture, absorption,

irritation, staying power
• Look and feel on skin
• Perceived sun protection

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94 93 88

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Boosted with anti-aging and antioxidant For a facial sunscreen that feels like No dreaded chalky look with this milky
ingredients like peptides and vitamin C, (almost) nothing on skin, take a shine La Roche-Posay lotion that works on
Vichy’s chemical SPF lotion was a top to Banana Boat, a featherlight chemical both face and body: Despite its high
performer in almost every category, lotion that won’t leave behind a sticky film. chemical SPF, it came out on top for
including moisturization and gentleness. TESTER NOTES: “Easily absorbed into being undetectable, even on dark skin.
TESTER NOTE: “I didn’t even notice my skin, leaving no residue,” one raved. TESTER NOTE: True to the name, “it
I was wearing sunscreen,” one marveled. “I looked forward to putting it on in the seemed to melt into my skin,” one said.
LAB LOWDOWN: Of testers, 100% morning,” another remarked. LAB LOWDOWN: The formula ranked
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or breakouts. It also scored highest for sun being tacky, running into eyes or causing sticky film on skin and making skin feel
protection and making skin feel hydrated, tearing, and for its light, “tropical” scent. hydrated but not oily, without any stinging.
as well as not leaving a white cast, being
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The most affordable of the products A unique mineral zinc oxide sunscreen A winning mineral zinc oxide and titanium
tested, this Hawaiian Tropic lotion, a in gel-lotion form, Bare Republic’s “silky” dioxide SPF for a range of skin types, Sun
matte-finish mineral and chemical SPF formulation didn’t make skin greasy or Bum proved gentle and not oily or sticky.
combo, stood out for its mildness and bring on breakouts in Lab evaluations. TESTER NOTES: Several commented
classic “summery” coconut aroma. TESTER NOTES: “It was very mattifying on the “airy,” “velvety” texture that felt
TESTER NOTES: “I have extremely and controlled my oil,” and “I couldn’t “luxurious” and dried quickly “to a
sensitive skin, and this didn’t cause irrita- believe the finish: not greasy, and almost powder-feeling finish.” Some also said
tion,” one reported. “Works much better seemed to blur my pores,” two said. it wore well under makeup, “like a primer.”
than anything I’ve used,” a second said. LAB LOWDOWN: It outperformed all LAB LOWDOWN: The lotion received
LAB LOWDOWN: The fast-absorbing others at not leaving skin oily or shiny, a near-perfect score for not causing skin
liquid rated well for not irritating, running and it didn’t cause irritation, redness or redness or irritation. Like other mineral-
into eyes or leaving a white cast on skin. breakouts, though some users found based sunscreens, it may leave a pasty
that it left a white residue on their skin. cast on skin and could be drying.
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Beauty hair s ecial

GH

BEAUTY
LAB

How to

LIGHTEN
YOUR
HAIR

— At Home

If you’re looking to brighten your hair color
for summer, there are easy ways to DIY
a subtle shift. From bleach to natural
methods, hair pros explain the best ways
to refresh your shade this season.

by DORI PRICE

Getty Images. Sundresses, sandals, spritzers — these are just a few using household or pantry ingredients you may already have. Just be
signs of summer. When it comes to beauty, one of the biggest is realistic about the results you can achieve based on your hair’s color:
“If you’re a natural blonde, DIY treatments can lighten your shade
brighter hair. Before you grab the bleach, know that a salon visit is around the face or on the ends,” says Steven Picciano, a Goldwell National
necessary for making any big color transformation, like going more Artist and the owner of Glass Beauty Bar salon in Rockville Centre, NY.
than a few shades lighter than your current hue. Otherwise “you risk If your hair is darker, “the best result you can expect is a warmer,
overprocessing your hair, turning it orange and increasing breakage,” softer version of what you have,” he explains. And keep in mind that
says Angela Soto, a hairstylist and owner of Baja Studio salon in New “previously colored hair will not lighten with anything other than bleach,”
York City. But for more subtle changes, there are techniques to illumi- he says. Ready to lighten up? Turn the page for seven easy methods.
nate your hair at home, including lightening kits and natural methods

JUNE 2021 GH 23

Beauty hair s ecial

1 Bleach

To lighten hair at home

the way pros do in-salon, use starting near the roots and
moving down to the tips. Wrap
a DIY bleaching kit like Clairol each hair section in a piece
of aluminum foil to keep the
Nice’n Easy Born Blonde 3 Hydrogen peroxide from getting onto the
peroxide + rest of your hair. Repeat this
Permanent Hair Color ($10, process with multiple sections 6 Apple cider
baking soda of hair for allover highlights, vinegar
amazon.com), says Priscilla or just do a few toward the
Mixing these ingredients into front of your hair for face- Another hero beauty
Valles, owner of The Salon by a paste can lighten hair one to framing streaks. Shampoo ingredient, apple cider
two shades, says Jessica Scott out after 30 minutes or up to vinegar can be used to both
Priscilla Valles in Las Vegas. Santo, owner of Jessica Scott 60 minutes for darker hair. deep-clean and lighten hair,
Hair in Sciota, PA. “Combine Santo says. It’s often applied
The kit will consist of a guide 1 cup of baking soda with 5 Honey as a rinse after shampooing
3 tablespoons of hydrogen because it helps remove
(follow it closely!) and precisely peroxide,” she advises. Start This natural sweetener excess dirt, oil and buildup
by testing the formula on a few is a true beauty star: It is used from styling products. For
measured chemicals, includ- hidden strands before apply- in DIY skin and hair masks to lightening purposes, mix
ing it to your whole head, she nourish, has antibacterial prop- 1⁄2 cup apple cider vinegar
ing bleach, developer and recommends, because using erties and can even brighten with 1 cup water. After sham-
peroxide can result in damage hair. “Honey contains very small pooing and conditioning, apply
conditioner. Have on hand a or dryness. Apply the paste to amounts of hydrogen peroxide, the apple cider vinegar mixture.
the small section of hair and let which is what is able to Let it sit about 15 minutes, then
haircolor brush for application; it sit, checking the results every lighten hair,” Santo says. Here rinse with water.
10 to 15 minutes and noting how she explains some ways to use
an old towel or T-shirt to cover much time it takes to reach your honey to illuminate strands: 7 Premade
ideal level of lightness. Then products
yourself; an ointment or oil apply all over using your fingers Honey + water or vinegar:
or a haircolor brush. “Leave Stir 2 Tbsp raw honey (pasteur- Eliminate the guesswork by
to shield skin along the hairline the paste on like a mask for ized commercial honey will grabbing a bottled blonde-
30 to a maximum of 60 minutes, not work) into 1 cup water. Apply enhancing tinted treatment or
from bleach; and a comb and depending on how dark your the mixture to hair so it is lightener, which will give subtler
hair is,” she says. The length of spread evenly, let it sit for about results. Try GH Beauty Lab
hair clips to section strands. time the solution processes on 60 minutes, then shampoo. For test winner John Frieda Colour
hair determines how light the extra clarifying, try swapping Refreshing Gloss in Warm or
Stay within two shades of your color will get. Shampoo it out in 2 cups white vinegar for the Cool Blonde ($9, amazon.com)
when your hair has reached the water, which will help gently or Oribe Bright Blonde Sun
current color for best results. goal shade, then use a nourish- lighten hair while dissolving Lightening Mist ($38, oribe.com).
ing conditioner or hair mask to oil and residue buildup.
2 Lemon juice counteract dryness. We test it,
Honey + conditioner: Mix so you can trust it.
When life gives you 4 Peroxide only 1⁄3 cup raw honey with 1⁄4 cup
conditioner and apply to damp THE BEST
lemons, lighten and brighten Want a natural high- hair. Use a comb to distribute HAIR DYES
lighted look? Try strategically the mixture evenly throughout
your hair! “Lemon juice is an applying hydrogen peroxide strands. Slip a shower cap over goodhousekeeping.com
to small hair sections, Santo hair, then go to bed; shampoo /haircolor
easy at-home hack to lighten suggests. Pour peroxide onto the blend off in the morning.
a cotton ball and swipe it over
hair,” says Karen Conlon, a vertical 1⁄4-inch-thick sections,

senior colorist at Salon Artiqué

in Smithtown, NY. (Attention,

brunettes: This may not be your

best method, as it can create

brassy, orange tones.) Conlon’s

advice for blondes: Fill a bowl

with lemon juice, dip in a clean

mascara wand or a spoolie brush

and paint it onto dry strands.

Wait 15 to 30 minutes, then wash

and condition hair. Or, shake

two parts water with one part

lemon juice in a spray bottle

and spritz all over damp hair.

“It can lighten hair one to two

levels but needs time in the sun

to work,” Picciano says. “The

sun’s rays help increase the acid-

ity of the citrus fruit to lighten

hair.” Finish by shampooing Getty Images.

and deep conditioning.

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When stretched across an opening, corner-
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“Leave enough room between the shelves
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and play with height, shape and material,”
advises Leigh Lincoln, cofounder of
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the Los Angeles home shown here. Adorn
the surfaces with see-through decanters
and a stack of mugs or books, and
finish the look with hits of greenery.

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Treat outdoor
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Go retro with umbrellas.

A scalloped canopy in soft pink gives this otherwise sleek and modern outdoor area
a throwback feel. Tall metal lanterns and a pop of wood balance the look.

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Display your favorite objects.

Jaclyn Johnson’s open kitchen shelves and large island are used to store
everyday essentials like glassware and dinnerware, but they also show off

the entrepreneur’s ceramics, books and decorative pieces.

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Layer shades
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2

Be smart about placement.
Adopt a thoughtful approach
when styling shelves with
decorative accents. An example:
“You’d never light a candle
underneath a shelf, so don’t
put it there,” Macdonald says.

3

Experiment with different
shapes and heights.
“Have lower elements that
lead into higher elements, and
try not to be too symmetrical
with things, because that
could feel forced,” she says.

4

Don’t break up collections.
If you own a set of pretty
glassware or handmade bowls,
for instance, display them
together on a shelf. Consider
adding greenery to “give it
more of an organic feel.”

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Mount floating
shelves outside.

Whether you love entertaining or dining
alfresco, your outdoor setup can benefit
from useful storage. A pair of shelves
and a buffet table offer ample room for

dishware, greenery and more.

Set the mood with string lights.

Nothing says summer like the sweet twinkle of outdoor lights.
“The view is so great, and we didn’t want to clutter it up,”
Jaclyn says of the minimal decor, including a striped rug that
pulls the area together.

Craft an Firepit and floating shelves: Jessica Bordner. String lights: Sara Ligorria-Tramp.
outdoor
living room.

When it came to
designing Jaclyn’s
outdoor living area,
Macdonald treated it
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interior by adhering
to the black-and-
white color scheme.
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“looks a lot like
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CRISP COLOR

The living room’s relaxing hue
(Benjamin Moore’s Gray Owl)
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bright white trim to pop.

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