I bought the Neostrata Dark Circle Serum a couple months back, and I truly regret purchasing it. I honestly think this is the worst eye cream known to man! This ought to be kicked off the shelves and never produced again. I feel that upset about it. I …

As a woman it is fairly important for me to keep myself clean. I like to avoid odors and stay fresh for the entire day, if possible. While deodorant and sprays usually work fine, I fell that the soap I choose is most important. Thought I have had good …

As I do lots of travelling with work and I’m a member of fitness first I tend to try lots of different fitness first centres out and one such centre is the one down in Harrow. The gym is located in the ST Georges Centre in the centre …

My skin tends to be very dry, especially during the cooler weather months. Although I love to use perfumed lotions and body products, I know that the only type of product that actually work on my skin are oils. Whenever I notice that my skin is ashy, …

I like to go camping with my husband and friends pretty regularly, but I’m ironically one of those people who likes to camp where there is access to a shower. I don’t like the feeling of not taking a shower every single day, and quite frankly, I don’t look …

I am fond of using pantyliners to keep myself fresh all day specially before and after my period. I use carefree before because it’s the only brand that is really popular when it comes to pantyliners. I love the breathable line, cause it’s really almost paper thin, so you …

When I had an anaphylactic shock episode for the first time, it scared me pretty badly and for a long time I was afraid to leave the house. For that matter, since it happened in the house, I was afraid to stay there too. Whatever causes the allergic reaction, it …

Now when I get a cut or something like that, the last thing I think about putting on it is rubbing alcohol, because I know it’s going to sting, and I’m one of those people who would like to avoid pain if at all possible, but I really liked …

I have always considered soybeans a great nutritional food and being a great soy fan —“I am always lookout for products that can give me and my family the goodness of soy. The greatest advantage of using these soy products is the fact that since these products are handy …

It is said that the root cause of all diseases is constipation. This is also a problem with me for reason unknown to me. I always felt at pain after taking some heavy food.
After going for so many medicines which may have side effects, I was advised to try …

I purchased this product off of Amazon for about $17 a few months ago and since then, it’s become part of my nightly routine. This oil is generally used for skin, nails and hair but I specifically use it on my eyelids and under eye area to keep it smooth …

Gyms are too expensive, so I prefer doing exercise by myself. When I started taking it more seriously, I thought that it would be good to be able to take a good control of my efforts, so I bought a little trainer, as I call it. This product is …

I suffer with dry eyes on and off, usually due to computer work and long nights. My eyes become irritable and painful and may even keep me awake at night with burning and foreign body sensations. I’ve been using Systane brand lubricant drops and have been very happy with …

I have fibromyalgia and often use over the counter muscle rubs and gels to treat the painful and stiff muscles I struggle with chronically. I also happen to be a pretty big fan of Burt’s Bees products, and when I saw this one, it was something I had to …

I am one of the whitest people I know. Despite the fact that I am half Native American, obviously the half that makes up my skin is from the Irish and Scottish side of the family.
I also have the added quirk of being someone who has …

The health of my skin has become a very important issue to me over the years. During my youth, and all those horrible junior high school years of embarassment, I had a serious skin problem that would often have me hiding behind a layer of hair or a thick …

Since I tend to do a lot of hiking and walking, I like to have a convenient first aid kit on hand for those inevitable moments when I end up with a cut or scrape of some sort or another. I carry a backpack with me, with some food …

Whenever you have a small child it is best to keep a thermometer handy. Fevers are unpredictable and you don’t want to be caught without something to monitor it. I have been caught in this situation before, and it can lead to a lot of unnecessary panic. My mother …

Yesterday I took advantage of the rainy weather to get an extra walking workout in. Before finding the Walk Away the Pounds series by Leslie Sansone, I would have been discouraged by the rain and probably would have skipped walking. But since discovering in the home walking …

Over the past couple years, I’ve started to take a different approach to sickness and pain and things like that. For too long I’d invested in over-the-counter pain relievers and cold medicines and they don’t even treat the problem, just the symptoms, and half the time, they don’t work …

One of the many products I tried out, in an attempt to combat my slight dandruff problem, is Colgate Antidandruff Shampoo.
I used this product for a few months and ultimately found it to be rather ineffective in the successful riddance of dandruff and this was rather amazing to me …

First I would like to stress the fact that I have not paid and would never pay actual money for this product. I have used them, yes. Actually, the clinician at a spa used them on me, several times. Fortunately, they were a freebie thrown in with the facial …

I like to use cotton rounds for applying toner, correcting makeup mistakes, and general health care needs like applying alcohol or medication to a cut or burn. I also use them for the household and for crafts.
I bought these at Rite Aid because they looked just like …

It has a lovely sounding name. It’s been around for many years, and many people believe in it. So when I had a sleeping problem, and was not happy with the side effects of prescribed medications, I decided to give Calms Forte a try.
The ingredients listed are …

As a thank you gift for helping a couple of friends redecorate their home, I received a nice little box of Upper Canada bath truffles. This is an adorable little set of six bath fizzies made to look like real truffles, with little chocolate swirls on top. The scents …

I bought these razors when they were on sale and I have very mixed feelings about them. The price was right—“six dollars on sale with a dollar coupon, which the store doubled. I felt like I had gotten a really premium product at a steal. They have some pros and …

This stuff is awesome. New-Skin liquid bandage is a substance you apply directly to a cut to disinfect the area, and it acts as a barrier to protect it from dirt and germs. It comes in a small glass tube with a brush applicator attached to the inside of …

I was born asthmatic. Unfortunately, my husband was, too. But it didn’t keep us from being attracted to each other and eventually got married. So as expected, following Law of Genetics, our daughter has it too.
At an early age of 3-months, asthmatic symptoms were already showing. We brought her …

When I made a display of bath beads for my tub, I used a glass potpourri bowl, and ordered a variety pack of various shapes and types of bath oil beads. When they started to run low, I took a look for more variety, as I loved the idea of …

Coconut Oil is the biggest secret today. Everyone is still in love with the idea of Polyunsaturated fats like Canola Oil, and Safflower, but they turn their nose up at the word “saturated”. Yes, Coconut Oil is a saturated fat, but a medium chain fatty acid. It goes immediately …

Because I am an Asian and thus has a naturally browish complexion, I always wanted to have whiter and fairer skin. I tried many whitening products ranging from lotions, creams, astringent, bleaching mix, etc. Though some are a little effective, most are placebo - meaning they are not …

I was looking for a dual power hairdryer and flatiron to take with me on my trip to the UK. I have an InStyler which I generally use at home but it is larger and not dual powered. I was impressed that this one had ceramic plates and …

I am now officially over forty and it’s time to start looking into all those wonderful anti-aging products and sorting out the ones that work. I noticed a few months ago that my eyes were getting very tired looking, and were slightly puffy in the morning, especially if I …

Supplemin C Drops is a multivitamins for newborn babies. Since my baby is of low birth weight our pediatrician introduced this multivitamins. Its a good multivitamins since it stimulates my baby’s appetite. Eventually she became bigger and she has a very good appetite. I am still using it on …

I stopped by a local Health Food Store yesterday looking for some inspiration. Recently I have taken measures to clean up my diet, and to explore new and healthier alternatives, but I have to say the amount of new choices is mind boggling. Honestly, I walk in …

When I first heard about these, I assumed they were just like the detox pads which I had tried and did not get any benefit from. Reading more into it, I found that the ingredients used in this product was totally different, and the intended out come was different—“ and …

I had read something about this product in a magazine, but was a little worried about buying it, since it is rather expensive and I was not sure I would like it any better than other exfoliating scrubs and other products I have used.
It was in the winter …

Very Private Feminine Wash is a feminine wash made by Very Private that costs $10. I bought it at a local store here. I have been using it for around 3 months now, and think it makes a nice feminine wash because of the quality points I saw in …

As a woman I think it is very important to stay fresh as I possibly can. Also, as a woman, I feel that I can sweat more than the normal. I always find myself using strong deodorants for best results. I wanted to make sure that my whole body …

Since I have turned forty, I have had a problem with thinning hair. I have several conditions that could potentially contribute to it—“ fibromyalgia, diabetes, under-active thyroid, and possible lupus, as well as aging which everyone faces. With it being difficult to know the cause of the hair problems, I …

Far too many children in America are overweight, and that means they are probably headed for a lot of problems regarding their health!
There is a program through Blue Cross of California that is helping to keep children at acceptably healthy weights. The program is called, “Kick”, and the number …

Can’t go to a seaside vacation without a sunscreen can you? I have been hearing only praise about this one so so I decided to buy it…
The bottle does not look really aesthetic as some “top” brands might, it looks quite antique compared to them but then again …

Since using weighted balls in physical therapy and noticing a lot of my newer workout videos also featuring them, I figured it was about time I started a set of my own. Luckily I found out that my first one also included a great workout DVD, so …

For the birth of our second son we used the Cheltenham Maternity unit ST Paul’s wing. We had being going to Cheltenham for all the anti natal and the scans throughout the months leading up to the birth of Josh so we were very familiar with the hospital …

I love taking my nightly hot bath, and I use it not only to relax and unwind but to treat the muscular symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome, of which I have suffered for many years. This hot water therapy has helped me more than anything doctors have offered me, and I …

Vicco turmeric cream, a quality face cream for clearing scars and enhancing the complexion of the cream. The goodness of turmeric can be traced back to the rig Veda’s when a lady (before marriage) was covered with turmeric paste just to get the skin healthy and glowing. So vicco …

I tried a Gaiam kickboxing workout a while back when I was working for LA Weight Loss and was inspired by all the customers to get my own life back on track and get into shape. I didn’t have a lot of weight to lose, but it never hurts …

Being an ex-coffee drinker, I wanted to whiten my teeth more than they were, but my dental insurance does not cover whitening. So, I decided to try the Crest 3D White Whitestrips With Advanced Seal strips, and bought a box of 20 for a little over $40.
I have …

Many people don’t know about Salerm 21 but I think they should. I brought it a while ago for a pretty cheap price and it had been sitting in my shower unused for I’m not sure exactly how long. I thought about using it a few times but never …

All of a sudden, I became aware that my period is late. Although my periods are usually regular, there are also severely intensive, painful, and related with very annoying iron-deficiency anemia. Thus, I am bound to say I really did not miss it at first, but gradually I started …