Health Reviews
LaLicious Brown Sugar Vanilla Souffle 16 oz
I bought a jar of this product after trying some out at a relative’s house. I have used lots of sugar scrubs before, and my general impression of them was good, but also that they were all quite heavy and oily. This is great in the winter when my …
Advance Techniques Color Protection Conditioner
I have always had a problem finding a great Conditioner. I have extremely long hair and it always seems to be very knotty, oily, greasy, and just unmanagable most of the time! I have searchd for and tried many, many different Conditioners so that my hair would just look …
Oral-B Specialty Toothbrush End Tufted Brush Tapered
After my dentist told me I had mild gingivitis a few years ago and it was successfully treated, I have made an extra effort to brush and floss my teeth with great care to keep it from coming back. Oral infections are found to be associated with heart …
Acure Organics Facial Cleansing Creme Olive + Mint 4 oz.
When I asked my aunt what cleanser she was using on her face, she showed me her bottle of Acure Organics Creme with olive and mint. I had asked because her skin looked smooth and pretty, and the tone was very even. I knew she had some issues with dry …
Walgreens Ibuprofen 200
I have suffered from severe joint problems in my fingers, knees and back at times and the pain has limited my mobility on its worst days. While I try to use as many natural solutions to this as possible, there are days, especially when I have to go out …
Banana Boat Aloe Vera Sun Burn Relief Gel, 16 oz.
I am photosensitive, so I try and avoid the sun at all costs, but sometimes it is impossible and I will burn badly after only 10 minutes or so in the sun. I’ve tried various after burn care products, and found a few I like and some that …
Nature’s Way Dong Quai Root
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had very painful menstrual cramps, and I’ve tried anything and everything to help alleviate that kind of pain. For the longest time I was taking motrin by the bottle-full. Literally, 1600mg of motrin at a time, and it was making me …
Ultra Dental Water Jet WP-100
The Ultra Dental Water Jet WP-100 is a countertop waterpik. I love using this dental hygiene product because not only does it do away with the need for flossing, but it’s better than flossing. Yep, it’s been clinically proven too at being a whopping 93% more effective at improving …
Hair Spools Hair Styling tool (Amerimark) set of 24
My mom ordered these hair spools for herself, but I ended up using them more than she does. I have never been a fan of conventional rollers. If I am going to roll my hair, it usually means I am going to sleep in the curlers, because perhaps I want …
Oral B advantage mouth rinse
I always try to keep my teeth clean and white as it’s only way to keep them healthy. I like to go to dentist I mean, I am not afraid of the dentist, but I prefer going just for prevention, I really don’t like when she had to use …
Quadriderm Antifungal cream
Quadriderm is an anti-fungal cream for itching and infections especially for private areas. The skin near our thighs is prone to fungal problems and these fungal problems cause itching which is intolerable. Summer is the time when I suffer from this annoying fungal problem and if I don’t use …
Dr. Bronners Tea Tree Oil Soap
I made some changes in my life over the past few months after educating myself about all the different toxins that affect our health everyday. These toxins, aren’t just in what we eat, but what we use in our home to clean and on our skin. There is …
Calmoseptine Ointment
We were recommended this product by our pediatrician. Our daughter was suffering from pretty bad diaper rash, her tush was so red and raw that she had spots that were bleeding. We had tried many different creams, and nothing would take it away, so our doctor gave us a …
Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Shampoo and Body Wash
I am a big fan of the natural products that Burt’s Bees make but I had never tried any of their shampoos until fairly recently. I paid about $20 for this product online although I did think it was a bit expensive. I figured it would be …
Tretinoin 0.1% Cream- acne medication
This prescription strength cream is FDA approved and intended for the use of acne medication. This review is NOT regarding the Retin-A Micro or Retin-A brand. Although, they are similar medications, I am writing about the generic, plain Tretinoin 0.1% cream. It comes in a red …
Barielle 60 Second Mani- Pedi
Lately during one of my regular shopping sprees —“ I happened to pick this fantastic product called Barielle 60 Second Mani- Pedi. Barielle 60 Second Mani- Pedi -as the name suggests- could be used for home manicure and pedicure was essentially a citrus scrub(orange) which included Dead Sea salts …
Skin-Prep by Smith&Nephew Protective Dressing Wipes
I was running frantically down the stairs barefoot, after emerging out of the shower, I slipped accidentally and fell a few rungs down. Thankfully, my somewhat lithe frame endured the accident without breaking a bone, and I sustained minor injuries —“ the big hematoma on my left calf …
Jason Earth’s Best Extra Rich Therapy Creme Calendula 4 oz
I generally like Jason’s products, and this one is no exception. It was stumbled upon by accident.
When I found the cream, it was in a markdown section of a store, and there were several jars. Apparently, all of the lids were broken from being opened by customers. It has …
Philosophy Eye Hope anti aging eye cream 0.5 oz
Philosophy brand products have always been pleasing to me, especially for their incredible fragrances. I’ve used several and I am still trying out more. I bought the Eye Hope cream because I liked the name and I was intrigued by the ingredients.
Eye Hope contains both green …
ADC Adsafe Pocket Resuscitator
While in school toying around with the idea to be a nurse, I had to use a variety of medical supplies and tools, especially when doing rescue training, and most of them have stuck to me and I felt like my own home medical first aid kit should not …
Pearl White Slimming and Whitening Capsule
I used this Pearl White Slimming and Whitening Capsule last 2006. Obviously, my reason was I want to make my body slimmer. I am somewhat overweight at the time. One of my friends recommended this capsule. I am impressed to the result since she was so chubby before using …
Avosil Scar Cream
So, about two months ago at work, I had a little mishap because I’m seriously accident prone and, while letting the shipment delivery guy in our back door, I stumbled and ran right into the key sticking out of the door lock. Nice job, I know. Needless to say, …
Fluocaril Bi-Fluore Toothpaste 250
I am picky when it comes to toothpaste. There are a lot of times when I cannot buy my preferred choice of toothpaste but I like to buy Fluocaril whenever I can. I even take a few tubes with me whenever I go back overseas or where ever …
The Magnetic Therapy Back Seat
On my last birthday when husband my suddenly proposed the idea of going in for a long drive to a near by resort- I was rather surprised. Though I just loved the idea of long drive with my husband( since it had been a long time since we last …
Assured Kids Anticavity Fluoride Rinse in Bubblegum Flavor
Recently, while shopping at one of my favorite discount retail stores I realized that I was out of mouthwash at home. Because the store was out of my usual brand, I decided to try Assured Kids Anticavity Fluoride Rinse in Bubblegum Flavor, mostly because I was curious about …
Fresh Sugar Deodorant Antiperspirant roll on 2.3 oz
I received this as part of a gift along with the Fresh Sugar cologne. It is an interesting fragrance, very lemony and summery, with an “icy” feel to it, like a vanilla-lemon snow cone. I am normally not a fan of roll on deodorants, but I made an exception …
Dove VisibleCare Softening Creme Body Wash 18 oz
I have always been a loyal fan of Dove products. I like the way they present their company’s values to reflect real women and the beauty we all possess, not just some ideal of a stick thin model with an attitude problem. (They should eat something, it makes you happy.)
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Dove Cream Oil Intensive Body Lotion for Extra Dry Skin
A really nice body lotion I like to use once in awhile in the wintertime is the Dove Cream Oil Intensive Body Lotion for Extra Dry Skin. It is very moisturizing and really helps hydrate my skin so it can be really silky soft.
Some of the things I …
Alberto VO5 Shampoo blackberry sage 15 oz
I occasionally need to use a clarifying shampoo to combat the build up from various styling products I use to help balance out the look of my complicated combination hair. I have used many kinds, but have found that although some have impressive ingredients lists and cost a lot of …
The Natural Dentist Gel Toothpaste Groovy Grape 5 oz
I have a sensitivity to the strong mint flavors in most commercial toothpastes, so I usually end up using kid’s flavors, or natural products that offer milder flavors. This allows me to brush more comfortably, so that I end up brushing longer. I have tried a lot of different brands …
Moist Heat Therapy Warming Eye Pillow
I am a person who seems to be suffering from dry eye problems every now and then. Sitting in front of the computer only makes the situation even worst and leaves me behind with red swollen puffy eyes. So in order to combat this problem I always try experimenting …
Aromatherapae Muscle Relief Bath Soak 3 oz tube
I suffer from fibromyalgia, and to help treat the sore muscles, pain and cramping that come with it, I take a nightly hot bath. This has helped more than any other therapy and I credit it with allowing me to have a normal life and normal activity level. I use …
Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel
After coming back from my trip to Romania, i have developed a skin problem, called rosacea. Rosacea is a skin problem, that causes an acne-like problem, but the truth is, it’s not an acne. It’s a skin irritation. The skin becomes sensitive and develops redness. I can’t be too …
Natures Answer PerioWash Mouthwash with Alcohol Free Cool Mint
I have awful dry mouth that also causes canker sores and bad breathe, which I hate. The only oral care product that helps relieve the dry mouth and heals the canker sores while ridding bad breath is the Natures Answer PerioWash Mouthwash with Alcohol Free Cool Mint.
I like …
Green Cross Isopropyl Alcohol
For years, I have been using this alcohol. I am very conscious when it comes to personal hygiene and I always want to keep myself clean wherever I go. Sometimes, it is imposible to wash my hands with soap and water. And sometimes, it is not enough to just …
Source Naturals Skin Eternal Hyaluronic Serum 1.7 oz
I am now officially over forty and looking for ways to delay the inevitable wrinkles and signs of aging in my face. I had heard wonderful things about hyaluronic acid products, so I thought I would give one a try. I saw several brands available, and bought this brand because …
Provon Medicated Lotion Soap with Chloroxylenol
I have always had a huge problem with dry hands. No matter what I do, or how often I use lotion, my hands are always dry again within a couple of hours because I wash my hands so often. The dry, cold air does not help in the least. …
Sulfur Ointment
In this review it is my pleasure to acquaint you with a inexpensive and effective medicine I’ve found useful to counter certain certain acne.
It is called Sulfur Ointment…
Basically, I use Sulfur Ointment for spot ‘treatment’ on my pimples. Every night after washing my face with my favorite …
P90X workout
My husband and I ordered P90X because we wanted a challenging fitness program that would be easy to do at home. Well, what we actually got was so much more than that- it’s actually a whole lifestyle change.
P90X is a great way to get into shape- but don’t expect …
Desert Essence Organics Body Wash Green Apple & Ginger 8 oz
I have been a loyal fan of Desert Essence ever since discovering their wonderful Tea Tree oils. Since then, I have tried several of their other products and generally like them all. I like to try all natural products. Since I spend a lot of time bathing (morning shower and …
Likas Papaya Soap
I have used this soap for a while now because I was intrigued by it. Papaya soaps are nothing rare in the Philippines, because a lot of people here want to make their skin lighter. But with the mass number of Papaya-made soaps and beauty products, I think that …
YPK Hospital, Jakarta
I choose this hospital when I had to deliver my second child. Actually in the beginning, it was not about the hospital that I choose but it was about the gynecologist that I choose for my pregnancy check up.
He works in some hospital and this YPK Hospital in …
Kojic Acid Soap (Generic)
One important part of my beauty regimen is to cleanse my face before and after going to sleep. I’ve had my own fair share of experiences when it comes to using different kinds of facial cleansers. Most of the products I’ve used in the past were expensive …
AZ extra delicate mint tooth paste
About 1 year ago I started noticing that not all tooth pastes were all that good. I mean, I was never buying very cheep tooth pastes but then I noticed that not even regular tooth pastes like Aquafresh, Colgate and similar ones were good for me. I tried Sensodine …
Just Feet Instant Relief Foot & Leg Gel 4 oz
When I turned forty, all kinds of weird things happened to my body. One of them was the development of ankle and lower leg swelling around my menstrual period.
This is annoying and uncomfortable as well as embarrassing. I have medication to take to alleviate the problem, but it does …
Whisper with wings sanitary napkin
I used to have heavy menstrual flow every month, I hate the cramp pain but I am very particular with a sanitary napkin to used. Since I was 15 years old I have tried a lot of sanitary napkins. But now I am stick to one brand and this …
Sonic Brite Dental Cleaning System
I originally bought the Sonic Brite Cleaning System out of desperation to find something that would clean my Invisalign. They have discolored over time and from what I read the Sonic Brite System was just the thing that would turn them back to their crystal clear self again.
The …
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