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IN THIS ISSUEBasilPEACH AND CUCUMBER SALADIn bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar and ¼ tsp each kosher salt and pepper. Stir in 1 small shallot and ½ small red chile (both thinly sliced). Add 2 ripe peaches or nectarines (cut into ½-in.-thick wedges) and let sit, tossing occasionally, 5 min. Using vegetable peeler, shave 1 Kirby cucumber into long, thin strips and fold into peaches along with ¾ cup basil (torn).WHITE WINE MUSSELSIn large Dutch oven, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 large cloves garlic and 1 red chile (all finely chopped) on medium-low 3 min. Add 1 cup dry white wine; boil 2 min. Add ¼ tsp kosher salt, then 2 lbs mussels (scrubbed and beards removed); cook, covered, stirring once or twice, until shells…1 min
IN THIS ISSUEDoing It for Ourselves!I GREW UP IN A DIY HOUSEHOLD. Both my parents are wizards at fixing and making things. By the time they sent me out into the world, I’d learned to frame a wall, knit, crochet, sew, bake bread, quilt, navigate a boat, hang wallpaper, countersink a screw, drill a hole in most materials, jump-start a car, disconnect a toilet, hang a door, solder a pipe — and even sponge-paint (it was the ’90s!).My parents will probably be amused by this list, knowing how few of these things I still do. But pushing me to learn new things was one of the greatest gifts they ever gave me. Just having skills like these in your toolbox — knowing that no matter what happens, you can rely on yourself to get things…1 min
IN THIS ISSUEThis MonthCLEAN IT!I’m a sucker for white sneakers, but I hate when they look dirty or scuffed. Can’t wait to whiten them up for summer! p. 61STYLE IT!I love how much dimension a piece of art brings, making my bookshelves cozier and prettier. So easy! p. 29UNWIND WITH IT!I’m definitely going to juice up my all-time favorite drink (iced tea–lemonade year-round!) with these flavor-bomb cubes. p. 68Francisco: Ari Michelson. Clean It: Mike Garten; prop styling by Lis Engelhart. Style It: Colin Faulkner. Unwind With It: Mike Garten.…1 min
IN THIS ISSUEMake a Splashwith These Skin Savers+ PURIFYINGSEA SALT“Sea salt exfoliates, sloughing away dead skin cells, and has antimicrobial properties, great for dull or acne-prone skin,” says Nina Desai, M.D., a dermatolo-gist in Manhattan Beach, CA. It also deodorizes, says GH Beauty Lab Senior Chemist Danusia Wnek.GH BEAUTY LAB PICKS: REN CLEAN SKINCARE ATLANTIC KELP AND MAGNESIUM SALT BODY SCRUB, $49; SEAL STAR 1 IVORY GENTLE DEODORANT, $6, DRUGSTORES+ REPLENISHINGSEAWATERIt’s not just refreshing for a swim: “Seawater that has silica is known to help rebuild collagen and has anti-inflammatory abilities,” Dr. Desai explains.GH BEAUTY LAB PICKS: SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION AWARD WINNER BLUE LAGOON ICELAND SKINCARE BL+ THE SERUM, $180, NEIMANMARCUS.COM 2 PÜR SEA FRESH PURIFYING GEL FOAM CLEANSER, $28, ULTA.COM+ SOOTHINGSEA MINERALSSea minerals, including copper, zinc, calcium, magnesium and potassium, “can be used to calm skin inflammation,…1 min
BEAUTY LABGET THE Hair You WantChoose by… Hair LengthUPSHORTDOUBLE TOPKNOTKeep hair off your neck with this fresh take on a typical bun. Smooth strands with an anti-frizz serum, then loop the top section of hair in an elastic at the high point of your head and the bottom section directly below, leaving the ends out.GH BEAUTY AWARD WINNER: JOHN FRIEDA FRIZZ EASE EXTRA STRENGTH SERUM, $11, TARGETDOWNSLICKED-BACKWhether you have a pixie cut or a bob, look sleek (yet straight off the beach) in seconds with combed-back strands tucked behind your ears. Run a few dabs of a shine serum or pomade through damp or dry hair to tame it and add gloss.GH SEAL STAR: HAIR BIOLOGY SILVER SHINE SERUM, $10, TARGETMEDIUMBRAIDED BUNBreeze from balmy day to night with an elegant yet relaxed updo: Weave a…4 min
BEAUTY LABGET RID OF Hair You Don’t WantBeauty Lab ExpertsBIRNUR ARAL, PH.D.BEAUTY LABEXECUTIVE DIRECTORSABINA WIZEMANNBEAUTY LABSENIOR CHEMISTDANUSIA WNEKBEAUTY LABSENIOR CHEMISTCHIARA BUTLERBEAUTY LABREVIEWS ANALYST+ BEST PRACTICESHAVINGThe most ubiquitous hair-removal choice (over 90% of GH testers opt for it most often), this wet technique uses blades to cut hair off at skin’s surface.✓ Pros Easy to do and works on all body areas; little to no pain involved; generally cost-effective✘ Cons Results last only about two days, and blades should be replaced every two weeks for safety and efficacy.! Key Tips Apply a shaving cream or oil first to guard skin and improve glide. Rinse the blades often to unclog them.GH BEAUTY LAB TEST WINNER: ATHENA CLUB THE RAZOR KIT, $10, ATHENACLUB.COM+ BEST PRACTICEWAXINGAn option for longer-lasting smoothness, wax sticks to hair, removing it at the root when pulled…3 min
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