Good Housekeeping April 2023

WARM BROCCOLI SALAD In jar, shake 2 Tbsp each tart cherry juice and olive oil, 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar, ½ tsp Dijon mustard and 1/8 tsp each kosher salt and pepper. Heat large grill pan on high. In medium bowl, toss 14 oz broccoli florets with ½ Tbsp oil and ½ tsp salt. Grill, turning occasionally, until slightly charred, 3 min. Return to bowl; toss with 3 Tbsp salted roasted cashews (chopped), 2 Tbsp each dried cherries and mint leaves (torn) and 3 Tbsp dressing. Top with grated Pecorino Romano. PESTO BROCCOLI STEAKS Heat oven to 425°F. In mini food processor, process ½ cup basil, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 Tbsp each lemon juice and walnuts (toasted, chopped), 1 small clove garlic and ¼ tsp…

Your Baseboards Often overlooked, these are prime collectors of dust and dirt. So this time of year, give them the cleaning attention they need. Your Mattress To prevent the buildup of oil, sweat, skin cells and dust mites and deter bedbugs, cleaning your mattresses is a must. Ahhh, you can rest easy now. Your Gadgets & Remotes These can get surprisingly gunky. Round them all up and wipe them down. You’re ready to press play again.…

As a kid, I always had mixed feelings about Easter. First there was the weather: When I was growing up in the Northeast, early April rarely delivered the sunny, flower-filled setting of picture books. Plus, for my brother, my sister and me, Easter always meant three consecutive days of dressing in our Sunday best (I couldn’t wait to get out of those itchy cream-colored tights!). But what I did love was the time we spent with family at my grandparents’ home, sitting around the dining room table catching up with cousins, aunts and uncles while Grandpa carved the ham (hopefully saving a crispy outside piece for me!). Reflecting on those holidays always makes me smile, wishing I could go back and bottle up that warm feeling. Now that my own…

What exactly is skin cycling? “The process involves alternating the application of strong active skincare ingredients like exfoliants and retinoids to minimize the chance of irritation,” explains Tiffany J. Libby, M.D., a derma-tologist in Providence. But skin cycling isn’t entirely new: “It’s a tried andtrue derm-approved method with a catchy new name,” says Michelle Henry, M.D., a dermatologist and founder of Skin & Aesthetic Surgery of Manhattan. What are the benefits, and who should try it? “The biggest advantage of skin cycling is that it prevents overuse of active ingredients, which can ultimately do more harm than good,” Dr. Libby explains. “And while it’s effective for all skin types, it can be a game changer for those with sensitive skin, as it eases the complexion into exfoliating ingredients and retinoids.”…

NIGHT 1 EXFOLIATING This step is about sloughing off dead skin cells to smooth and clarify. Dr. Libby recommends using chemical exfoliants like alpha, beta or poly hydroxy acids (the gentlest option) over physical versions like scrubs, which can be abrasive. NIGHT 2 RETINOL TREATMENT The vitamin A derivative is proven to reduce wrinkles and dark spots. Dr. Henry suggests using the sandwich method when applying: “Start with moisturizer, follow with a retinol treatment and finish with another layer of moisturizer.” NIGHTS 3 & 4 RECOVERY SKINCARE These nights, focus on fortifying the skin’s moisture barrier with nourishing serums and moisturizers. “Look for ingredients like ceramides and humectants such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid to lock hydration in,” Dr. Libby advises.…

It could delay the results of your skincare. “It may take slightly longer to see effects from skincare treatments like retinoids when you use them two to three times per week as opposed to daily, which would deliver maximum results,” Dr. Libby explains. It may not be necessary for tolerant skin. If your skin can already handle consistent use of active ingredi-ents like exfoliators and retinol, you won’t get the most benefit out of skin cycling. “There is no reason to go backward,” Dr. Henry says.…