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A Complete Guide to "Reef-Safe" Sunscreen

Slathering on sunscreen whenever you’re spending time al fresco should be a no-brainer — even when it’s cloudy — to protect against skin damage and cancers.
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Good Housekeeping's 2024 Sustainable Innovation Awards

These brands — for home, beauty, bedding, cleaning, food and more — are working to help the planet.
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What Is a Carbon Footprint — And Why Does It Matter?

Climate experts explain what's at stake, plus how to calculate and reduce your own impact on the planet.
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What Is Clean Beauty? The Real Meaning, According to Beauty Scientists

Good Housekeeping Beauty Lab experts tell you what you can — and can't — trust.
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Euromonitor, Good Housekeeping, Lauder and EcoVadis on Sustainability: Webinar

Sustainability is a critical parameter for cosmetic product development but can mean different things to different companies.
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Why to Recycle Beauty Packaging?

We’ve all paused over the recycling bin, inspecting every angle of a product to decide whether we can chuck it in.
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Do you work here? with Mike Simpson

Mike talks soap with Birnur Aral, Executive Director of the Beauty, Health, and Sustainability Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute.
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Bath bombs smell nice, but they’re a menace to plumbing. Here’s how to minimize the damage.

Plop. Fizz. Relax. Adding a fragrant bath bomb to your tub can transform a routine wash into a relaxing, spalike soak.
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Why ticks are on the rise and how humans are fighting back

Slathering on sunscreen whenever you’re spending time al fresco should be a no-brainer — even when it’s cloudy — to protect against skin damage and cancers.
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Testing Tactics: Approaches to Measure Scalp Comfort & Care

Birnur explores test methods applied in creating scalp care products to address scalp conditions such as inflammation, redness, dandruff (D) and seborrheic dermatitis (SD).
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Unboxed Podcast Special Edition Episode: Birnur Aral

Ranging from footprints to charting sustainability journeys, Merchant Boxes' Alison Engleson and Birnur unpack various topics on sustainability for small brands.
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Testing Tactics in Skin: Evaluating Radiance and Texture

Birnur discusses methodologies on how to measure skin radiance and texture, the interconnectedness of these two attributes and scientific roots of why we covet smooth flawless skin.
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Gardenside Chat: Dior Beauty x Birnur Aral

Birnur was interviewed during the CSR week of Dior Beauty's Employee Resource Group, Hive. Conversation covered power of scents, green emblems, product efficacy and more.
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Testing Tactics: How Sensory Testing Bridges the Gap Between Technology and Consumer Experience

Birnur delves into the role of sensory testing in the development of cosmetics for skin and hair.
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Testing Tactics: Decoding Repair and Conditioning Claims to Deliver Real Results in Hair

Birnur explores the evolving world of hair conditioning and repair, including prevalent bonding claims.
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How Long Can You Really Keep Your Favorite Lipstick?

Birnur interviewed experts in the field to reveal how bullet lipsticks age, which risks are real and which signs matter most.
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Natural Cosmetics: How to Decode the Claim

Birnur examines how “natural” is defined in cosmetics and how to distinguish real standards from marketing language.
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Organic Cosmetics: What the Label Really Means

Birnur brings clarity to when “organic” labeling reflects a recognized standard and when it’s just a word.
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Clean Beauty's Reality Check

Birnur interviewed experts to weigh in on how the clean beauty trend gained momentum, where it went wrong, and what matters more than labels now.
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From Non-Toxic to Clinical Grade: Decoding Buzzy Cosmetic Claims

Birnur discusses what common cosmetic claims really mean, how they’re used, and what to look for beyond the label.
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The Hidden Cost of What We Wear

Birnur breaks down what contributes to our clothing’s environmental footprint.
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Longevity, Unpacked

Birnur dives deep into the literature of what science supports and where research is still evolving on the longevity front..
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Seasonal Daylight and Well-Being: What the Science Shows

Birnur explores what research shows about how changing day length affects mood, sleep, and how it is experienced differently.
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