Good Housekeeping October 2023

CAULIFLOWER ESCABECHE To large heatproof glass jar, add 5 oz cauliflower (cut into ½-in. florets), 2 cloves garlic, 1 carrot, 1 jalapeño and ½ small red onion (all thinly sliced). In saucepan on medium, bring to a boil 1 cup distilled white vinegar, ½ cup water, 2 Tbsp sugar, 2 bay leaves and 1 tsp each dried oregano, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and kosher salt. Add to jar; let sit at room temp 4 hr. Refrigerate overnight. CAULIFLOWER HUMMUS Steam 3 cups cauliflower florets until tender; let cool. Transfer to food processor. Add ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice, 1 clove garlic (grated), ¾ tsp kosher salt and ½ tsp ground cumin. Process until smooth. Add ½ cup tahini (well stirred) and process until creamy. Refrigerate until cool, about 30 min.…

HAVE YOU EVER HAD THE FEELING THAT YOUR PHONE was “listening” to you? You’re talking about something that is perhaps somewhat obscure — and soon your phone or computer advertises that very product or service to you. Recently it happened to me! During a computer conference, a colleague was explaining how her daughter was planning to move off campus to an apartment near her school. Having never been there, I was curious about her new commute and whether shops and restaurants would be close. Moments after I hung up, I noticed an ad on my browser…for apartments in that town! Seriously?! Not only had I never been there but I wasn’t in the market for apartments, there or anywhere! With scenarios like this in mind, we asked our technology experts…

+ BRIGHTENING TURMERIC A flowering plant with vibrant orange roots, turmeric provides “antiinflammatory benefits and protection from environmental damage,” explains Simran Sethi, M.D., founder and CEO of Skin by Dr. Simran Sethi. This can brighten skin and improve issues like acne and redness. GH BEAUTY LAB PICKS: 1 KORA ORGANICS TURMERIC GLOW MOISTURIZER, $62, SEPHORA; APTO SKINCARE TURMERIC MASK WITH AZELAIC ACID, $16, TARGET + PURIFYING CUMIN Black cumin seed oil is “antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory and contains a powerful protective antioxidant,” says Rishi Chopra, M.D., a dermatologist at UnionDerm Hamptons + Central Park in New York. This makes it best for oily and acne-prone skin, “and it may even help accelerate the healing of breakouts,” he notes. GH BEAUTY LAB PICKS: 2 THE BODY SHOP OILS OF LIFE INTENSELY REVITALIZING CLEANSING OIL-IN-GEL,…

Q What is a color corrector, and how do I use one? — MICHELLE D. A: Color-correcting makeup products are more ubiquitous than ever, created in shades from yellow and green to orange, purple and blue for various skin needs. They are usually liquids or creams made to be applied before foundation to “neutralize and balance out discoloration or unwanted tones on skin,” says Elizabeth Seropian, a celebrity makeup artist in Sherman Oaks, CA. Correctors follow the principles of color theory, “using complementary colors to cancel out specific tones,” she explains. Here, how to choose the right shade for your skin goals. —Reporting by Catharine Malzahn Skin Concern Color Corrector Shade Purple or blue dark circles on medium to light skin tones Peach or pink Redness Green Blue veins Yellow Dark spots…

We’ll let you in on the term that’s popping up all over the beauty world: hair porosity. Understanding your hair’s relationship to moisture is key to choosing the right products and techniques for the optimal health (and look) of your strands. Here, everything you need to know about hair porosity, including the types, how to determine yours and care tips from top hair pros. What exactly is hair porosity? “Porosity refers to how well the hair is able to absorb or hold on to moisture,” explains Marisa Garshick, M.D., a dermatologist and an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Cornell-New York Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. “The cuticle, hair’s outermost layer, determines how much moisture passes in and out, which can dictate how porous your hair is.” Much of…

IF YOUR HAIR IS: Low Porosity In this type, hair’s cuticles are very tight, making it diffcult for moisture to enter or escape, Brown says. Because of this, hair can be either too dry due to lack of hydration or excessively oily because of buildup on strands, says Erinn Courtney, a hairstylist in Los Angeles. If hair takes a long time to blow-dry or is resistant to coloring (e.g., gray hair), these can be signs of low porosity. Straight strands are naturally oilier, while curly or coily hair with low porosity tends to feel brittle and dry. CARE CUES: • Incorporate a clarifying shampoo into your routine at least weekly to remove buildup, Brown suggests. • Choose moisturizing hair treatments, such as spray, foam or light cream conditioners for fine…