Suave is known as a “generic” type of brand that often emulates name brands with much higher price tags. The difference between Suave doing this and other companies doing this is that Suave actually does it well.
Suave recently came out with a line of professional shampoos and conditioners, …

The good news is, there is always a job on campus for those that qualify for work study. The bad news, if you need a job and need one near campus (because you lack a car) work study is the only thing available for you.
I actually …

I love these kind of products that claim to treat the body, the mind, AND the spirit. I wouldn’t say I’m really a holistic healing kind of nut, but there’s something very therapeutic just in the act of taking control and trying to do something to help make your …

I am always trying new lotions to find the perfect one. Now that I am getting older and a little more vain than I used to be, I decided to try a lotion that promised results to help defy age. I decided to try Nivea Age Defying Moisturizer to …

I decided a few months ago that I wanted to get my body back into shape. This is really hard for me because I have children and I work full time. I often feel like I don’t have time for me. …

I actually received this from a friend and I’m so glad I didn’t buy this when I came across it. The bottle does look nice though, I must give credit for that. And for everything else, it could be better, a lot better I mean. This toner isn’t cheap …

I am a person who loves gardening and also have the privilege of having a beautiful garden at the back yard of my place. Recently since my garden required a little revamping( the pots had to be changed and the plants trimmed )- I had to spent quite …

My in-laws have a Bowflex Home Gym in their home, and I am thoroughly convinced that these home gyms are the best that can be purchased! They not only are great for building upper body strength, as well as developing leg muscles, but they can save you thousands …

I hate getting sick in the winter, and I use whatever is at my disposal for preventing it. Last year, I had become disappointed that some of my favorite preventative measures did not seem to be working. Part of the reason they may have failed was non-compliance—“ I would forget …

When I was shopping in a store that carried a variety of interesting and rarely seen or older health products, I came across an interesting, pretty little bottle of oil called “White Flower analgesic balm.” It was less than an ounce, and looked to be of Chinese or other …

I purchased Scope Outlast Mouthwash last month at WalMart at Preston Crossing in Saskatoon because my gums had become sore and were bleeding. I figured it was called Outlast because it contained more antibacterial ingredients. I was a bit concerned because I thought that it might be …

Sometimes I am guilty of buying a new product just because it is unusual or unique. I have not had much experience with Garnier skin products, but they seem to be popular, so I assumed they must be pretty good. I paid about ten dollars for this roller product, hoping …

I would like to share my pleasant experience in using the Oral-B Toothbrush with you. I think that this is definitely one of the best toothbrushes that I have ever used!
Please let us start with what I believe is the strongest point in this toothbrush: the specially polished end-rounded …

I am always trying to find a shampoo to fight my dry and flaky scalp. I’ve always had this problem and it can be really frustrating to deal with. I’ve gotten to the point that I will do anything to get rid of the problem. A friend of mine …

I have fibromyalgia, and one of the ways I combat the symptoms is through massage. I use a variety of commercially prepared massage oil blends, but sometimes when I am bored with them I like to make my own using good carrier oils and essential oils. One of my favorite …

Dove Go Fresh Deodorant Ultimate Clear
When there is a new product on the market that claims their product is superior to other like products on the market, I have to try it out. That is what I did when Dove Deodorant was introduced. I wasn’t sure that it would …

I have already written about how horrible disposable tissue toilet seat covers are… now let me share a much better alternative.
These are unlike the thin, wispy, “useless against anything stronger than still air” toilet covers that you get in public restrooms—“ you know, the ones with the little piece still …

I have fibromyalgia along with a couple of other conditions, and one of the known symptoms is termed “brain fog.” This describes the phenomenon well. When you get the brain fog, you just can’t put your thoughts together well. It is similar to the effect of not getting enough …

I’ve always been a big fan of avon. Many moons ago, I once decided that would be a great way to make a few extra bucks, and so I signed up to be an avon representative. The one great thing about that experience is that I got tons of …

I don’t have kids but I often use wet wipes around the house for things like my computer keyboard, and of course when various neices and nephews come to visit! I also take them with me on picnics.
Usually I buy the Life brand unscented wipes. This time I bought …

I always have hairy skin, I come from a family of hairy skinned people. And I am always shaving or using Neet. I saw an Ad on TV about this Smooth Away that painlessly and effortlessly removes hair. I got very excited. I went …

Duac Gel For Acne is a gel which works to eliminate mild to moderate types of acne. It is an anti-acne product that can clear the skin after weeks of using it. I was very fortunate to try Duac Gel For Acne when I had some gentle acne …

I do not remember when intimate soaps became a “big thing” but now it is hard to imagine your daily routine without them. It seems there are more and more to choose from, which is good since not all will suit everyone.
This one is widely available, since you can …

Honestly, I don’t know if I’ve put this in the right category, but to me, anything that will make my skin look better and more refined is definitely a sign of good health, so here it will stay.
I’ve tried Biore products pretty much all the time I was growing up …

I have a slight problem with water retention around the time before my period starts every month. My ankles and lower legs swell and become tight and my rings get tight on my fingers. It can be very uncomfortable. My doctor prescribed a diuretic for me, but I hate taking …

Despite the fact that I have excellent dexterity in other areas, I tend to cut my fingers in the kitchen a lot. Being a musician as well as someone who types quite a bit, I need my fingers to be pain free if possible. The last time I …

One of my fellow natural remedy loving friends recommended this cream to me when I was complaining about premenstrual symptoms. Since I turned forty, I have become more irritable about a week before my period, suffer from ridiculous amounts of bloating and edema, and end up with worse cramps …

After I gave birth to my second child in 2002, I came down with a bad case of cough. It was later diagnosed as chronic heart failure. During the course of my treatment at the hospital it was further diagnosed that I have Marfan Syndrome.It is a condition that …

I’ve used almost all of the adhesive bandage brands, but out of all of them, I still think none compare to Band-Aid brand. There are so many varieties out there as well, which pretty much cover any site of a wound. I keep a few first aid …

A friend of mine gave me a gift basket that had various Bath & Body Works lip glosses, and small lotions in it, as a gift. It’s a favorite store of mine, and one that I and my friends like to receive gifts from. One of the …

My favorite natural stress relieving body washes to use is Aveeno Active Naturals Stress Relief Body Wash. It has a very calming lavender aroma to it and contains soothing and moisturizing ingredients that help cleanse and moisturize my skin while relieving stress from body, mind, and spirit.
The way …

Nature’s Bounty Calcium tablets are completely vegetarian tablets that contain 250 tablets per box. I got it on sale for 3 dollars at the Great Mall in a drugstore but that is probably way cheaper than the actual cost. The tablets don’t taste any different than the normal ones …

I have used adhesive pads that heat up for a long time to treat lower back pain and menstrual cramps, but only recently did I discover that there are the same kinds of sheets made for cooling. I found out about them when my neighbor brought some over for the …

Vitamin C is an essential part of out daily diet but a lot of times most of us don’t get enough of this vitamin. Hence, the people who don’t get out daily nutrients properly have to rely on supplements. Vitamin C supplements helps us to relieve stress, slow down …

The drug market is flooded with many generic brands of supplements where a small percentage only gets to surface and become recognizable due to adverts. I was surprised by the other unknown brands waiting somehow to be tapped off their shelves. At the moment, I’m taking Pharex’s …

So in love with this Astring O’Sol Ice Xtreme Mouthwash. It really helps me in so many ways. The icy cool is so refreshing. Every time I use it, I can feel the coolness and the cleanliness as I can feel it so deeply and it soothes. Specially when …

I purchased this Bodymax B15-GE1 exercise bike at the recommendation of a personal trainer friend who suggested I compliment my gym sessions with workouts at home. This particular bike had everything I was looking for, was in my price range and most importantly it was available for collection …

I have always been a Colgate kind of girl and it has always been my choice of toothpaste when going shopping. Recently when we went to the store for household supplies my husband wanted to try something different that he said is a good brand that he likes to …

I have always loved the TRESemme brand, and have always picked this brand over others when I am at the store buying products. I usually use a different kind of TRESemme shampoo and conditioner, but when I found this one, it won me over.
I first saw this kind of …

A humidifier is an absolute necessity for me in the winter months when the air gets drier. Without one, I wake up in the middle of the night unable to swallow, my nose gets dry and bleeds, my skin itches, and my lips chap. I pretty much need to run …

After getting rid of an older Taylor Scale that did not have a quality construction to it I decided to replace it with a better quality model. While it was not my first choice to purchase another Taylor scale, I went to Target to replace it and found that …

I have long, over processed, over colored, and thinning hair. It tends to be a bit frizzy at the ends, so I like to use heat appliances such as flat irons and the In Styler to style it daily. I also blow dry my hair to give it more …

I received this metal box of talcum powder as a gift. Although I do not normally use talc as it is associated with health risks, I made an exception for this product. I just don’t use it near “intimate areas” where I would normally use powder. When I use this …

I have used baby oil in the past for many years as an in-shower moisture treatment. When I happened to be near the baby section, I noticed that Johnson’s now offered a baby oil that contained shea butter and cocoa butter. The product claims to lock in ten times more …

The candid B is the ointment, which is completely medicated, and it is used only for some particular problems of the skin. Actually my mother in law is having little delicate skin and, most of the times she complains about the irritation of the skin. This time …

I read something recently that completely altered my approach to anti-aging skin care. While I have always done my best to apply topical moisture treatments, I had completely underestimated the necessity of exfoliation. By doing so, I had basically wasted a lot of time and money on …

Since I have thinning hair, I have tried many shampoos and different kinds of products to either thicken it or at least make it seem thicker. One of my favorite shampoos has always been Paul Mitchell’s tea tree shampoo. I love the clean feeling and gentle tingle on …

I seem to always suffer from chapped, dry lips. None of my other lip balms in my collection seem to cut it for that extra amount of moisture, except for this.
Vaseline Lip Therapy is just that. It’s Vaseline that heals your lips. Sounds like a great idea, right? Well, …

Tea tree oil is a favorite ingredient of mine. I have been buying the Desert Essence brand for years, and I love their 100% pure oil. Since I knew the brand well, I decided to give their castile soap a try. I have used Dr. Bronner’s castile soap with …

As part of my daily teeth cleaning routine I always have mouth wash around to rinse after brushing in the morning and before bed. Sometimes I use it after eating strong smelling foods, usually anything spicy or with a lot of garlic. About six months ago I had to …