I can remember using Nair Hair Remover as a teen, and man it was some awful stuff back then. It smelled of rotting eggs and when I tried it out on my underarm area, it burned me so badly that my skin was raw, red, and blistered for …

When I was in China last summer, I developed several large and very very painful boils that made my life almost unbearable. Of course being in a foreign land where you’re not used to their products, I tried several ointments that although helped some, didn’t do much in the long …

I was introduced to this brand of cleanser when I borrowed a friend’s shower. It was her favorite, and I understand that it is difficult to talk her into using anything else. It meets a particular need—“ it is a luxurious product with a nice, pampering feel to it, …

Time and again I give hand sanitizers a shot. But my default choice will always be rubbing alcohols. A recent scare, though nothing seriously epidemic, led me back to using alcohols again after an eye infection. I have this mannerism of rubbing my eyes while typing …

I have a sleep disorder which is directly linked to my fibromyalgia. Without proper sleep, I am in pain constantly. Even with good sleep, I suffer pain often, but getting the right quality of sleep is essential to keeping my condition under control so I can live normally.
I …

Lactacyd feminine wash is an important part of my life already. I have been using it for years and years now and there is no way I am living without it.
Up until I was fifteen, I did not know the different parts of my body have different needs …

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 …

My skin sometimes appeared dull and lifeless and this was because due to my hectic lifestyle. Though I did try to care of my skin as much as possible, sometimes it would become rather difficult. As a result I would have break ups or black heads (especially on my …

My hairdresser recommended using a cap over my hair when I color or use a deep conditioner or hot oil treatment. I liked the idea, since I had been having a problem with conditioner running all over my in the shower. I wanted to be able to put the conditioner …

Since I have hit forty, I’ve had more problems with premenstrual syndrome and menstrual cramps than I ever had before in my life. An elderly friend told me about Lydia Pinkham tablets. I had never heard of them in my life, but she said that she had taken them …

I had been complaining about the chlorine/chemical smell in our water for months before I finally broke down and bought this shower filter, which is supposed to, by way of vitamin C, neutralize the chlorine and chloramines in your water supply. I had already switched to using bottles water for …

My long hours of work in front of the computer- left me with a terrible back ache. Though I tried doing some stretching exercises and tried to get up in between for some casual walk- my back ache never seemed leave my side. This would therefore leave me feeling …

After falling once and being very embarrassed about it, I learned to pay attention to what kind of surface the sole of my dress shoes have. Many, unfortunately, are not well thought out, and are completely smooth—“ meaning you can easily slip and fall on hardwood or tile floors, …

I like to indulge in some outdoor activities on some days and one of the things I like doing the most is playing tennis. I remember when I was a little girl my sister and I would go down to the local park where there was a tennis court …

I think I have this sick and twisted fascination with all things pain-relieving, meaning the creams and patches an pads, anything that you apply topically to alleviate the discomfort of sore muscles. I’ve tried a lot of these kinds of products as well and most of them have worked sufficiently …

Ever sine a child my parents would rub Lander Vaporizing Colds Rub on my body when I got the cold or flu and it is supposed to help clear your congestions during this time.
Well recently my nose was getting stuffed up frequently at night, which would cause me to …

If you are trying to loose weight, I highly suggest the Curves Digital Fitness Pedometer. This pedometer can be found through Avon. Contact your avon representative, or get online at avon.com. I am sure that they can be sold at Curves as well, but I am …

I love beautiful skin. If yours is oily and you are anything like me, then you have tried countless products to help achieve that smooth, acne free skin that only the like’s only models seem to posses.
After extensive research stemming from my frustration from using expensive products that never …

I try to keep my feet and hands as well taken care of as possible. As a musician, I am proud of my hands and nails, and they are often observed by others. As a diabetic, my feet are a huge health priority. For a long time, I …

When my allergies are flaring up I like to use the Village Naturals Therapy Mineral Shower Gel for Allergy & Congestion. It helps relieve my allergy symptoms and relieves my nasal congestion so I can breathe easier. It even helps relieve my sinus headaches that I get from time to …

If you have kids like me, you will become adept in finding first aid medications for minor illnesses at home.
I am a cautious expert in finding and discovering first aid to ordinary ailments at home like stuffy nose due to simple …

I was going through a pretty lengthy period of having constant ear aches. I’d been to the doctor a number of times about it, and they’d give me something, and I’d take it, and the pain would go away and just a week or two later, the ear …

I tried this nicotine chewing gum quite a while ago and as far as I can remember it was not a mint flavored one or any other flavor but today you can get different flavors. Anyway, I have been a heavy smoker for a number of years and, …

I obtained a small sample of Neutrogena Body Lotion from a stay at a hotel while on vacation. I was impressed that the hotel chain offered higher end brands for their guest supplies.
I’ve used Neutrogena brand many times in the past and was always very pleased …

My daughter purchased SoftSoap brand Juicy Pomegranate & Mango Infusions the other day at Walmart, and even though we use another type of soap I used hers and it seems okay I always switch brands from bar soaps to body washes, just depends what is on sale and what …

I’ve been struggling to remove plantar warts for several years now. After delaying removing them, the plantar warts have spread covering the bottom of my feet. I even went to a dermatoligist to remove the warts, but nothing seemed to work. After seeing a commercial on television about Dr …

I have been trying to lose weight for a month now until I decided to buy a waist trimmer similar to the one that was bought by my friend. I asked her what she was using one day and she said she was using this McDavid Waist Trimmer …

I recently decided to try floss picks. I ended up getting Oral-B’s floss picks, and they have Scope Outlast (mouthwash) flavor. The picks are small peices of plastic with a small peice of floss stretched out on the end. The other end is pointed into the …

I purchased Aquafresh ExtremeClean recently because it was on sale for under $3. I usually use Crest products, but I am always willing to try other brands, especially if I can purchase them on sale or with a coupon. So, when I saw this toothpaste on sale, …

Nivea Deep Pore Control Cleansing Foam is a facial wash which can clean the face from all the dirt and grime you’ve been getting all day. I was a bit hesitant to buy commercial brands because they are not only expensive, but they cause my skin to dry, too. …

I was so happy of my first experience with AZ Oudenaarde Hospital. I moved to this small city when my first pregnancy was just three months old. So of course we choose the nearest hospital to deliver my first baby.
And since the gynecologist was also living near the hospital, …

I am a bath product fanatic, and this was one of the first Lush products I ever used. The brand had been recommended by other bath fanatics. I don’t know why it took me so long to getting around to trying a few of their products, but I am …

When I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I tried a lot of different things to combat the chronic pain, stiffness and spasm. When I discovered that a hot bath did me more good than just about anything else I had tried, I started taking one every night. This turned out …

I’ve used Softlips balm in the stick form in the past, and I liked the slim container and good hydration I got from it. When I saw this lip butter in a tube, and that it was natural and organic, I had to try it. This product is free of …

I always keep a box of plasters with me for just about anything. Lately, however, I have been using them more often than normal because of my hands which are infected. Because the hands are over washed or have been immersed so often in the water, I get …

As many chronic pain suffers know, the prescribed medications we must take have side effects. The dilemma I face, as many others do, is how much risk am I willing to take. Do I medicate my pain today without considering long-range damage, or live with pain that causes permanent …

I have tried a lot of toothpastes in my life, and I think I have finally settled on one that I both enjoy and feel is accomplishing what a toothpaste should be designed to do. I like this paste for several reasons, but most importantly, it has all …

Cetaphil has always been known for its products which are good for hypersensitive skin. I have been using Cetaphil products on and off because of the fact that they are more expensive than other brands. However, being a person with extremely dry skin and sufferer of atopic …

I am particular with the toothpaste I used everyday. I usually want fresh mint and with a good ingredients. I’ve been looking for a toothpaste with a good fluoride ingredients to make my teeth more stronger, but of course the most important is to maintain the natural white of …

My skin has been extremely oily, which causes access blemishes and blackheads when I do not keep my skin super clean and oil free. One of the skin care astringents I had been using was the Dickinson Witch Hazel, which cost me between five and seven dollars depending on …

I recently had a pregnancy scare. After not getting my period for about two weeks I freaked out and decided to go to Planned Parenthood. That whole week, I was a paranoid mess, complete and utter mess. I hope I never have to go through anything like that ever …

This is one of those products that one tries and immediately regrets it.
I have had a problem with GERD for several years, and was in the process of switching from one proton pump inhibitor to another that was less expensive, and I thought since I was making a change anyway, …

While I was visiting my brother in another state, I ran out of the shampoo I had brought with me.
I was going to the store later in the day, but since I needed some for my shower before I left, I was told to just take my pick of what …

The first thing you notice about Mount Sinai in Miami Beach, Florida is the fact that has an amazing view of the ocean. The building itself is rather nice as well, but the ocean sparkling in the sun takes your breath away.
When you enter the hospital via any …

My lips get dry easily, probably due to a combination of various minor ailments I have.
Because of this, I have become a connoisseur of lip balms, and I found a very unusual one that I really like. I had never heard of kokum butter until I tried this balm. Now …

The Polar brand of heart rate monitors came in many sizes, but I am going to be reviewing the Polar FT4, which is a wristband model that you would use when you are out and about. I bought this monitor because it is a lot easier to let the …

In the hottest part of summer, when I ran out of deodorant, I bought this product to see if it really was different. I had been hearing that it was amazing and fantastic and I would never want to use anything else. It was pretty expensive, but I liked Secret …

I fell for a sales pitch and ended up spending a lot of money for this product. I have combination skin, with seasonal differences. In the winter, I have dry areas that really need a heavier moisturizer and I can only use cream-based cleansers and not soap or foaming cleansers …

A few years ago, I had some gum infection and had to have a deep cleaning and scaling. I was told to use these after every meal, in addition to flossing and brushing, to get my gums back into shape. At first I found them a bit annoying, but …

I have used Pantene in the past and generally like their products. Since I have dry hair (for the most part) I wanted to try this new shampoo and see if it left my hair as manageable as the other Pantene product always did.
I was interested in the …