Good Housekeeping Jun-15

Confession: I own a label maker… and I love it! I used to think it was one of the most extraneous, silly dust-collectors money could buy. But this tiny $29 tool has turned out to be a game changer. Exhibit A: my bathroom cupboard. When I look in at the bins I’ve labeled First Aid, Sun Care and Fever, it gives me a sense of calm and order. The bins are also an easy visual reminder for when it’s time to make a drugstore run. The best part? This trick took me a mere 15 minutes — and has saved my gang endless aggravation. (Who wants to be on the hunt for a Band-Aid just after a kitchen mishap?!) The label maker provides some hidden benefits, too. Last week, when…

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DIY hair SCARF BUN Tie one on to look breezy-chic and hide frizz in a flash. 1. Smooth mousse over damp strands for control, then blowdry, brushing back. Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse, $28, moroccanoil.com 2. Twist hair into a low bun, securing with a hair tie or pins. Set with hairspray. Nexxus New York Salon Care Maxximum Superior Hold Finishing Mist, $11 3. Wrap a silk scarf around the bun and double-knot at bottom, leaving ends loose. Pin in place. Tropical Flowers Square Scarf, $85, echodesign.com beauty buzzword MARULA Oil from this African tree is the star ingredient in a slew of new skin and hair products. “Marula oil consists mostly of fatty acids, making it rich and deeply hydrating — plus, it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties ,” says GH…

trending A wave of new skin treatments promise to give your face a refreshing “drink” thanks to their cooling, fast-absorbing gel form. “The sheer, water-based formulas feel lightweight and nongreasy, but still deliver benefits like oil balancing and effective moisturization,” says GH Beauty Lab Product Analyst Danusia Wnek. The Lab’s picks: Estée Lauder Clear Difference Oil Control/Mattifying Hydrating Gel (shown), $50, esteelauder.com. Garnier Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream for Dry Skin, $6.…

@aprilfranzino “WHY IS MY HAIR GREASY EVEN WHEN JUST WASHED?” Your issue is buildup, either of too-heavy products or of residue from your shower water, says Riawna Capri, celebrity stylist for Clear Scalp & Hair in L.A. Try switching to a clarifying shampoo, such as Nioxin Intensive Therapy Clarifying Cleanser ($15, nioxin.com), and a lightweight leave-in conditioner spray, like Tresemmé Hair & Scalp Renewal Light Leave-In Conditioner Spray ($5). Or, mix 1 Tbsp. baking soda into a blob of any shampoo to make it clarifying. If that doesn’t leave strands clean and fresh after a few days, swap your showerhead for one that filters out minerals and chemicals from hard water, as these can accumulate on hair. HAVE A QUESTION? E-MAIL GOODHOUSEKEEPING.COM.…

#GHhacks 1. MOISTURIZE FIRST. Layering a same-scented lotion before spritzing can “boost the ‘trail’ or aroma left behind, making it last,” Bakouche says. Don’t have? A fragrance-free cream, like Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Sheer Hydration Lotion, $7, drugstores, also helps scent “stick” to skin. 2. SPRAY PRECISELY. Target the warmest spots on your body, like behind the knees and ears, the neck and the insides of elbows. Heat helps increase the fragrance’s strength. 3. TRY A SOLID OR OIL. Concentrated forms of perfume “don’t dissipate as much as liquids with alcohol, which evaporates,” she says. Wear solo or with spray for staying power.…