I love coconut, and I have always liked the shea butter lip balms that One makes. They have to be one of the most environmentally friendly, pro-earth, totally natural products I know of—“ except for the saccharin, of course. But saccharin has been exonerated as of late, as long as …

Since I have gone over the big 40 mark, I have noticed a few fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes and cheeks. Losing weight has made them more obvious, and I noticed one night while I was laying down and plucking some eyebrows with a mirror in my hand …

I subscribed to weightwatchers online from December 2012 to August 2013. It worked initially. I went from 145 lbs to 132 lbs in 4 months. Then I slowly gained the weight back up and hit a plateau around 134 —“ 138 lbs. It is not until I quit and …

I noticed I was running out of my usual clay mask, so when I was at the store, I looked for a cheap one to get me through until my regular one went on sale. I found a basic bentonite clay mask by Freeman that was less than five dollars, …

The Garnea eye roller is a new invention by this company and it has been advertised all over the TV for some time now. I went to Walmart and asked for this product and the lady looked for some time and could not find it. She informed me that …

Sometimes I need a little boost of energy. I have fibromylagia and other conditions which can leave me feeling a bit challenged some days. I have used several methods for getting it—“ ranging from energy drinks to B-12 wafers to various herbs. When I started a walking plan for …

Atarax is a brand name for the drug Hydroxyzine hydrochloride. Atarax has properties that are effective in treating allergic reactions and allergy symptoms, particularly itching. It is also used to treat other conditions such as insomnia and anxiety. This drug can also act as a sedative. Atarax is available …

I often get breakouts and pimples on my face and when they do break out, they are big pimples that are really annoying. Whenever I get the zit, I usually don’t do anything until they disappear. However, if they stay on my face for too long, like a week or …

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I went through a phase of trying kid’s shampoos after using a coconut scented one at a relative’s house was a pleasing experience. The two in one formulas were gentle to my hair, and the cool scents were just fun and different. After trying out a cherry almond …

I searched for a feminine wash that is really mild and does not contain harmful chemicals like SLS, SLES, parabens etc. Back in 2011, I had urinary tract infection almost every month and so I tried to be very careful with my feminine wash. Luckily, a friend introduced to …

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 love lip balms and especially ones that are made with natural ingredients that are good for your lips instead of petroleum based balms. An extra plus is when they have a great fragrance or flavor. When I found this balm, I found the Holy Grail of lips balms. Being …

Being a hygienic person, I don’t just focus on outer appearance; oral hygiene is important to me as well. We all know that brushing teeth is not enough so I use Bactidol. This product is like a mouthwash but do more than a mouthwash does.
Unlike other mouthwash or oral …

I recently tried Tiger Balm patches for the first time and really liked them. My back problems have been severe on and off for the past year and a half or so, and I’ve found that the only way I can really treat the pain is through the use …

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 …

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 …

Vicco turmeric cream is a great beauty product cream which not just gives fairness to the skin but the healing property the cream has helps fighting pimples and acnes. Regular use of the cream gives a glowing and healthy skin and keeps the pimples and acnes distance away. I …

Being a smoker (yes I’ll admit it smoking is my closet friend) my teeth over the years have yellowed quite a bit. Being a senior I don’t always stay on top of new products but my teeth were getting on my nerves so bad I inquired at the pharmacy …

Before I really thought Lavender was purely for fragrance and cosmetic ingredients. I always believe in its effectiveness as regards giving you calm and total relaxation. I was shopping at GNC one time when I saw this product. Tea is part of my night time rituals before I sleep. …

When I lived in Texas for a few months, I had the pleasure of enjoying an outdoor hot tub. Since I have fibromyalgia, I am very aware of the benefits of hot water for the symptoms. I have been taking hot baths for years to treat my sore muscles and …

I will be going on a long hike in Hong Kong’s Lamma Island, so I had to bring with me a good antiperspirant and deodorant. I am scared that my underarms will turn dark or irritated after having been a victim of a bad antiperspirant and deodorant previously. After …

I used to experience pretty severe acne problems when I was a kid and a young adult, and mostly that was attributed to the fact that I didn’t know how to properly care for my skin and keep blemishes and breakouts to a minimum, but it was also attributed …

I bought this item when I began really missing the hot tub which was installed in a home I lived in a few years ago. It was so nice for my fibromyalgia and stiff joints.
I really wanted this to provide the same sort of relaxing experience but it …

I deal with dry mouth a lot. Much of it is due to medications I have to take for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis. I have tried a few things to help with my dry mouth. I have chewed gum, sucked on hard candy, and …

Last time I tried using an epilator was a decade past. I remember it to be a frightful experience using the Epilady brand. The pain was actually unbearable using it on the underarms and thighs, then to the legs. However, I decided to buy another brand this year to …

I bought Softsoap Pomegranate & Mango Moisturizing body Wash along with another scent in one shopping trip after having come across it at the store (and having already been a fan of their hand soap). I really liked the scent and found it deliciously fruity, smelling really tropical …

I had never heard of taking a mustard bath before, but because I am such a huge fan of my nightly hot soaks, I felt I had to try it, just because I had not tried it before. I regularly use mineral baths, sometimes oatmeal or even bentonite baths—“ but …

I’ve heard a lot of hype about the benefits of acai berries in your diet as a supplement. I had taken some acai supplements about two years ago, and they worked very well, though the results were subtle, but then couldn’t find them again after that. Then, it seemed …

I had no knowledge that something as harmless as toothpaste could cause me skin problems. Take for instance my whitening toothpaste (also desensitizing in formula). It was highly likely that that toothpaste’s watery foam would drip out of my mouth while brushing and land over my chin …

I have always been a fan of the Botanical Nutrients line. I first used it when I was younger and was staying over night at a friend’s house. We had gone swimming and when it was my turn to use the shower, I spied a bottle of the Rose Hips …

I am not sure why I thought that this would be different than any of the other many self tanner products I have tried over the years. I have suspected lupus, so I cannot get a “natural” tan as I must avoid the sun and wear heavy duty sun block …

I recently developed a keen interest in bath bombs. I take a hot bath every night to help relieve and prevent symptoms of fibromyalgia, and this has become a hobby as much as a routine. I ordered a lot of bath bombs from an online company, and really loved …

When you have problems sleeping at night because you are congested, or even have a stuffy nose, you have to try Vicks. This stuff works so well, and it can be a life saver in the winter months when you tend to have a lot more colds. It even …

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 …

After having attended one of my cousins wedding recently and having enjoyed myself thoroughly when I came back home, I was rather stunned to find out that my weight had increased around two kilos. This called for immediate attention because even a slight increase in my weight (especially on …

I always believed that my hands and legs were the most overworked part of my body. While my hands did all the rough work, my feet seemed to take up all my body weight for the day. The main problem with me was the more longer I was on …

When I became interested in natural products, I sought out the ones that were highly recommended and unusual. This body wash was found for me by a friend, and it turned out to be one of my favorites. It is made with coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba, glycerin and essential …

I have purchased several of these hand sanitizers from the Dollar Tree for over a year now. It is very handy to carry around or in the car because no water or soap is required and according to the label on the bottle, this sanitizer kills 99.99% of all …

I took advantage of a sale at Walgreens to stock up on some of my favorite Nature’s Bounty vitamins. While I usually like to try out different brands, I always seem to come back to this one. In particular, I have found that they are one of the few …

For my latest workout, I thought I’d try out the 40 minute Firm Cardio Party. This workout contains 5 individual segments, and features many of their master instructor’s favorite moves. If you have done other Firm workouts, you may be familiar with many of the moves. While I may …

I take a nightly hot bath to treat the painful and debilitating symptoms of fibromyalgia. I use a variety of bath products to make the experience both more fun and more therapeutic. In the winter I like to use moisturizing products because my skin is dry, and the frequent exposure …

Well, it’s been that time of year again. You know, after all the candy and desserts of the holiday season causing your pearly whites to dull and sometimes even crack. Yeah, tis the season for visiting the dentist. Actually I’ve really needed to for several months now but without dental …

I have tried many antiseptic creams and one of my favourite one is Savlon. I first bought it from England and it did impress me as it is very cheap yet effective and it can be used to treat a variety of skin problems like cuts, minor burns, insect bites, …

I am always in the mood for a good bargain. I usually shop at walgreens because it is one of my favorite stores that has great deals available. I have tried this product and find that it works just as great as the name brand but the price is …

I hate getting colds, and when I do get one, I tend to always look for products that say they can shorten the duration or severity. I have used zinc lozenges many times, and they do work for me—“ but the one problem I have is that they make my …

I’m not sure with other VCO brands, but this one doesn’t quite work for me. Been taking it since last year then I stopped for a while because I didn’t feel any significant changes in 2 months, then this year I went back to VCO since it was told it’s …

Hydroxycut hardcore is a rip off and it does not work. I bought Hydroxycut hardcore for a lot of money at GNC for around $50ish and it was crap. I took it for about a month and saw very little change in my body. I ate right and exercised …

I am so concern of my health that I bought this wonderful promo pack of Rite Bite Work- Out Gymnasium Bar in Hypercity. It is a healthy way of including it in my diet because I am a busy person and I sometimes do skip the right time to …

I was first turned on to these when I stayed at my Uncle’s Condo for a few weeks. We had to do a major cleaning before we left and I found a container of wipes in with the cleaning supplies. And to my surprise that was all they had. …

I sometimes have problems with dry mouth. It usually hits me in the winter, when I’ve been using the heating more and the indoor air gets extremely dry. I often wake up at night unable to swallow. During the day it affects me to a lesser degree, and usually manifests …