I try desperately not to get sun burned. I have a suspected case of lupus, and doctors have warned me that the sun could potentially make me sick. So, when I go outside in the sun, I always, always wear sun block—“ the strongest I can find.
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The advertisements are pretty intriguing for this one, so I had to try! The concept is simple. The 2 in 1 gels are supposed to work as lubricants and as massaging oil. I was worried the tingling kind would be too weird so I went with the warming.
As a …

I had been quite excited about attending my cousins wedding a few months back. In order to look my best, I tried my best to eat right and exercise regularly to help my skin looking and feeling fresh for the day. But to my horror, I noticed a two …

Beauty products that really helped in enhancing my beauty have always been my favorite fashion accessories. I would just love to buy those products which I thought would help me look naturally beautiful. I have been always been fascinated by lip care products and have a few in my …

I have been coloring my hair at home for a couple of years now. I used to get it done at the salon, but it became so expensive that I couldn’t justify it, especially when it is so easy to use color kits at home. The one thing I missed …

When I was helping to care for an elderly friend, we had many long talks—“ about everything. One day she noticed I had a small scar on my arm that had darkened a bit. She told me to get the “Black and White” cream from her cabinet and use it …

I have this sort of love/hate relationship going on with Burts Bees products. The cuticle cream is to die for, but the lip balms are awful. I’ve had all these kinds of hit and miss experiences with these products, but because I love the products that I love so …

I used these pH boosting drops for over three weeks, while staying with a friend out of town. He was a big believer in keeping the body and all that goes into it alkaline, and he insisted that I use the drops in everything I drank that was water based, …

I use a variety of Valeo products in my exercise regime just to enhance it, because they are well made items, and they are so affordable. One that I bought was the Valeo Ab Wheel which was only $10 and made pretty durable. I bought it online …

I have struggled with blackheads and milia around my eyes for ages. I also get the occasional adult acne breakout with whiteheads that could put a fourteen year old’s to shame. I’ve always thought about getting a professional tool for working on these problems, and finally I did.
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I always take a hot bath before bed, to help prevent muscle pain and cramps from fibromyalgia. I have used all kinds of bath products to keep this routine interesting, and one of my favorite types is a salt bath. The minerals in the water help to restore and balance …

I was in need of a new bike since the one I had for my whole childhood no longer worked. I headed to the store looking for a bike with a larger seat and one that was under my 200.00 budget. Color …

So gals, if you’re like me, the ban of your existence is not just dry skin or acne or heaven forbid, the dreaded bloating that occurs every single mouth like a running joke, but it’s when you’re faced with cracked and horrendously dry lips. I’m talking the kind that makes …

I live in the Deep South, and we get sweaty feet here because of the summer heat. I have used various anti fungal products to prevent my feet from reeking, and most of them are pretty effective, depending on the form and usage. I almost passed this great …

I am of those who have persons who really cant figure out my exact skin type. Sometimes my skin looks very oily and sometimes it feels totally dry. Although my dry skin does not carry in many problems, the oiliness on my skin does make my life difficult. …

I am person who can have different skin types at different times of the year. While in summer my skin tends to become a combination type, in winter it goes completely dry. As a result I have to use different kinds of products designed for the particular skin type …

In the process of looking for the perfect shave product for my legs, I came across this natural product in a health food store. I have always loved olives and use olive oil as a hand treatment as well as moisturizer. This gel is made from an organic olive …

I use essential oils for medicinal purposes and to make bath products and aroma therapy blends. Clove oil is a staple in my collection because it can be used for so many things. I normally use it in bath and body oils that have a spicy scent, or add …

A supplement I have been taken daily to help treat and soothe my stomach ulcers is the Spring Valley Aloe Vera Soft Gels. They help promote a healthy digestive tract. So far, they have helped soothe the lining of my stomach where the ulcers are so I am not …

I recently noticed that my teeth had become quite sensitive and thus tested out some toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth. The product I chose was Sensodyne total care gel. I was sceptical about toothpastes for sensitive teeth, simply because I doubted that a sensitive toothpaste would be …

Now that the rains have begun, I worry about the numerous mosquitoes that abound around the house. When we were still living in West Africa, this has become a paranoia for me. The continent was so disadvantaged in terms of medical facilities and healthcare that I would panic everytime …

I recently had the opportunity to use this wonderful product from Greece when I received it as part of a bonus gift package from a spa. I have combination skin, and normally my use of facial masks is related to purification and trying to combat adult acne. This is a …

I love Method soap and I happened to keep one last little drop of a favorite foaming one because I could not find it in Target anymore and I did not want to forget the name of it. The almost empty bottle sat under my kitchen cabinet for months. …

I hate it when I work and I get mosquito bites. I live in an area where mosquitoes thrive. Its not a God-awful place where I am. I think its just cause there are way too many trees and too many shrubs here. We get decent amount of rain …

It was just recently when I tried using the Summer’s Eve Feminine Wash for Normal Skin. Frankly I am a long time user of Lactacyd feminine wash which I trusted and tested for such a long time. But when Lactacyd became out of stock in the store here in …

The purchase of this product was a complete splurge for me. At the time, I had noticed that the area around my eyes had become darkened and puffy due to lack of sleep. I had tried several home remedies including applying cucumbers to the area without having any …

Oh what I wouldn’t give to relax a little, I mean I have literally spend countless hours looking for products that are soothing, and conducive to stress relief and restorative health and well being. At this point, I should have a PHD in TLC if you …

When my daughter was first born, she gave us a scare. When a baby is first born, they are given a hearing test in the hospital. When the doctors gave our daughter her hearing test they thought there was a problem. They recommended that we go …

I like to take a high quality vitamin, and I have recently been trying a few of the liquid ones that include raw foods. The Garden of Life liquid multi is a pretty comprehensive and impressive formula. It has no chemical preservatives, no synthetic nutrients, and has all the vitamins …

This is a face cream I bought one winter when my skin was feeling really dry and was quite scaly I chose this because of the alpha glycolic acid content. This acid has an exfoliating effect similar to a gentle face peel, without the irritation from scrubs or exfoliating sponges/loofah.
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If you are one of the people who has always been told by their dentist that they need to floss but you can never force yourself to commit because of the strain that it puts on your teeth then believe me I am just like you and I have …

Hands down, this is one of my favorite moisturizers of all time. I have very dry skin and it is usually very hard for me to find a product that works very well long term. For some reason, I will try a product and it will …

I have combination skin that is sometimes difficult to manage. I like to use a hydrating mask at all times of the year, but it is sometimes hard to find the right one for summer, when my skin is oilier and often victim to mild adult acne breakouts.
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Camphor and milk in the same name isn’t exactly a combination of ingredients I think of when I think of treating my skin using an antibacterial wash, but there it was, all in one simple product. I don’t even remember where I found Reviva Labs Camphor Cleansing Antibacterial Milk, …

The little bottle of 5-Hour Energy Grape Dietary Supplement packs a lot of energy. So I like to refer to it as the small but terrible energy supplement.
I discovered it on one of my quick trips to the supermarket, finding it at the check out counter beside the …

Mederma is a cult product popular among consumers and those working in the medical field. This scar remover was recommended to me by a skin clinic. It’s mainly for a cosmetic reason why I and so many others wish to get rid of ugly scars. The …

I can remember Benzedrex being a huge seller when I worked at a drug store for a few years. I never knew why, until they pulled it off the shelves for a short time in the late 1980s, because apparently it was being used recreationally. The drug contains a …

I love to use unique bath and shower products, and I have recently become fascinated with shower tablets that dissolve in the indirect water flow, releasing vapors that you can enjoy in the shower. Friends know I love these, so I was not surprised that one of my birthday …

I’ve been straightening my hair daily for nearly 3 years, and I’ve always had very thick hair. I started getting concerned with the effect ultra-high heat from straighteners would have on my hair, especially since I rarely protect my hair with sprays. I noticed my hair was not as …

I discovered coconut oil through my father. I had skin rashes then and my father told me to apply coconut oil into the rash. He gave me Theraherb Virgin Coconut Oil. Immediately after applying, the redness of my rash decreased. The next day it was totally gone. From then …

I find that CoverGirl Simply Ageless foundation makeup covers my blemishes so good, that to me, it performs like a foundation that cost much more, or a foundation makeup that I would find a the department store cosmetics counter. I have used CoverGirl cosmetics for many years, and …

Right Guard Aerosol Deodorant
Right Guard was one of the first deodorants that I ever tried. In fact, there was a time when there were very few choices in deodorants and Right Guard was one of those choices. I purchased Right Guard from the grocery store for $4.99 for a …

I am a diabetic patient and my foot doctor recommended I find a good cream to use on my feet, to keep them healthy and moisturized so that they do not crack or get sores and infections.
I bathe them nightly and I use Fruit of the Earth Vitamin E cream …

During a recent visit to my friend’s place- I happened to witness an interesting product. When I landed at her place I saw that she was rolling something under her feet. On enquiring about the product she explained that it was actually called Thera band foot roller and was …

I used to use an Oral B product that was very similar to this floss, but could no longer find it easily in stores, so when I saw this one I had to give it a try. This floss is tight when you pull it between your teeth, but then …

Several months ago my husband found a small pimple on his ankle and in a couple of weeks it broke out in a sore and was spreading very quickly. In two months it had gotten real big. He was treating it with home remedies which was not …

I needed a new electric toothbrush but couldn’t find a brand name one under $20 at my local drug store until my Pharmacist suggested I buy the Life Brand Electric Toothbrush for just $6.99CDN. Life Brand is a store brand and therefore doesn’t get the advertising exposure of other …

I try to take good care of my lips and keep them soft and healthy all year. In the winter it can be a challenge, since the heating system in our house makes the air very dry, and add in the cold weather—“ I get very dry lips that are …

My feet tend to get severely dry and cracked which is something that I’m always frustrated with. I first discovered this at a CVS a few months ago, I wanted to give it a try because the store associate told me it was one of the best to …

This cracked heel repair stick is from my new favorite line of foot pampering equipment—“ by Earth Therapeutics. Although they sell kits with several matching products designed to work together, I purchased this separately. I already had the foot spray, which also has tea tree oil and mint, and …