8 Women On Their Most Worthy Investment Ever

We’re often reluctant to invest in ourselves. Think about the “girl math” trend, and how revealing it has been in showing the lengths women frequently go to when justifying purchases for themselves. Tori Dunlap, founder of Her First 100k and author of Financial Feminist, previously told Refinery29: “We’ve been judged for our spending and we feel guilty any time we spend money on anything.” Spending big on an item or experience for oneself *only* might feel taboo, or even selfish, because of this societal judgement — but sometimes, these purchases are the greatest investments, and putting them off is only going to cost us later down the line, be it financially or otherwise.  read more

We Asked 5 Dermatologists Which Products They Use In (& Out Of) The Shower

To that end, the skin on our bodies tends to have a number of needs, and in some ways, they differ from the face. Hot showers, heavily perfumed shower gels and drying vigorously with towels can all make skin dry and irritated, which is why most dermatologists will recommend using a body serum or lotion post-shower. Body care is especially beneficial if you have a skin condition such as eczema, psoriasis or acne, says consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto. Those with body acne will do well with a salicylic acid-based body wash, for example, which will penetrate the skin on a deeper level to break up the mixture of oil and dead skin cells before they can clog pores and form a breakout. Salicylic acid (as well as AHAs like glycolic acid and lactic acid) is also great for keratosis pilaris, or “chicken skin”, says consultant dermatologist Dr Sharon Belmo. This presents as rough, bumpy patches of skin that often resemble goosebumps. read more

It’s Official: These Are the Best Places to Buy Dresses Online

While the current state of the world is still a bit tough, it doesn’t mean we aren’t shopping for future celebrations. Graduations, weddings, and parties will feel as though they were never canceled or postponed, and once that time comes, you will need the perfect dress for all the occasions. In case you’re more of a “buy now, wear later” person, I made a list of the very best places to shop for fancy dresses so you will be more than prepared for your first elegant event of the year. read more