I have been quit interested in using a soap with charcoal in it, as charcoal soaps seem to be all the rage. A few weeks ago, I began using the Deitanseki brand charcoal soap out of Japan, and while the first few days were amazing for my skin, I …

I used to take an oral contraceptive that also helped with acne. When I stopped taking the medicine my face went back to it’s more oily days. I had forgotten how oily my skin was. I used several cleansers and also the Tweezerman Skin Care Tool.
The …

This little device clips onto my belt and is supposed to create a “cloud” around me which is supposed to keep mosquitoes from coming too close to me. I liked the idea behind the device because it meant not having to spray myself with mosquito repellent or keep a …

A few days back, due to an severe cold and flu attack- I was completely bed ridden. A cold which just started out with sneezing several times a day- took such a bad shape that apart from coughing and blocked nose , I was down with flu and …

I have combination skin that is dry in winter and oily and acne prone in the summer. Finding the right products for each season is sometimes a challenge. I don’t want a oily skin cleanser that is going to strip my face of all moisture, because then I get rebound …

I used to babysit my godchildren all the time when they were younger. My best friend lived in another state, so they would come to visit me for weeks at a time, and I always had a whole cabinet full of things for them here including medicines and vitamins …

Apparently, you can now buy Lil-Lets Tampons with an applicator but here I am reviewing the non-applicator tampons that have been around for years. Lil-Lets are short, very compacted tampons with grooves down the side which supposedly make them easier to insert. Unfortunately, for me they have …

I have never been the type to take vitamins because I didn’t see the importance of it. I have always been relatively healthy and lively, whereas it wasn’t necessary for me to incorporate vitamins into my daily diet. Well, that all changed after February 2006. I suffered from an …

I like to use natural product on my hair for two reasons. First, it means less exposure to chemicals, which may affect my health in the long run. I can’t eliminate all chemical exposure, but if I can cut it down drastically, I figure that is better than doing nothing.
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I have suffered from all sorts of ailments in my ripe old age of 34 and I have been to Doctor after Doctor trying to find out what was wrong. Well after seeing several Doctors I came across one who dabbled in homeopathic medicine. My ailment was lower back …

I have always had beautiful long nails and many of my family members and friends envied my natural white nail tips. I always took pride in caring for my nails by shaping and buffing them to give it a salon finish; however, over a period of time I’ve neglected …

When I was younger, I remember using the Premysn PMS product regularly. When other products caught my attention, I started trying them, and then eventually tried many alternative medicines for PMS symptoms. I had actually forgotten all about these. When I last bought a box of Excedrin menstrual symptoms …

One of the newest variants of toothpaste giant Close Up is Close Up White Now. It is contained in a classy transparent plastic box with a deep blue color used to create the concept. It snatched my attention when these boxes were piled up neatly in the supermarket. I picked …

I had been seeing the commercial on TV for the Infinity Razor for quite some time. The product claimed to stay sharp forever, and never get dull. The claim was that you could shave with this razor over and over and if it ever went dull, they …

Bath & Body works is the type of store I could spend all day long in. I love most of their scents, and the majority of their products from the candles and lotions, all the way to the fuzzy slipper socks they bring out in the winter months. …

When I started having heart palpitations a few years ago, I was terrified, because the doctor could not tell me what was causing them. I found out on my own that a diet too low in magnesium could cause these symptoms, and that many people had found relief in taking …

I have recently stopped using my usual contraceptive pills a few months ago and shifted to a new contraceptive pill. This sudden shift is brought about by the fact that I want to take a medication that will help eliminate the dysmenorrhea I usually feel during the first …

I inherited this jar of “breast enhancement cream” from someone who did not use it very long because it caused a pimple rash to form under her breasts. Since she did not use it long enough for it to work, she could not tell me if there were results …

My friend, for my 32nd birthday a couple years ago, decided to treat me to my very first pedicure. I was a little wierded out, admittedly, by having strangers touching my feet, and I’m very sensitive on my feet anyway, so I felt like I was constantly jerking my …

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 …

When I saw this product, I had great plans for it. I thought it would be a perfect alternative to regular body oils, which are drippy, greasy and messy. A gel formula seemed like it would be light, absorb easily, and be a convenient alternative. I thought since it …

I have used the Alba spf 18 lip balm, and when I went to look for another because I ended up giving the first one to someone who liked it, I found this one instead. It has a higher spf—“ 25 instead of 18, and has most of the same …

I’ve suffered from acne for about 5 years now and my face have only been clear since about a year ago from seeing a dermatologist. But since my face is under control now, I sometimes get these pesky little break out pimple looks so bad, annoying and sometimes painful. …

As I have searched for cheaper and better pregnancy tests, I have bought the most expensive and the cheapest pregnancy test. Part of this is because I wanted to try out different brands to see which was the easiest to use. The other reason is I wanted to find …

I was introduced to papaya enzyme by a friend who had weaned herself off of all antacids after a daily battle with heartburn and indigestion lasting several years. I have chronic GERD and a hiatal hernia, so I am trapped into taking proton pump inhibitors daily. However, sometimes they …

To the world of souls that suffer from the agonies of chapped and peeling lips, there isn’t another word in the English language that can generate as much happiness and relief as the word: Blistex.
My fiance is absolutely addicted to the stuff. In fact, I’ve told him many a time …

The sonicare flexcare toothbrush is by far the best power toothbrush available. Made by Phillips, this toothbrush has three cleaning settings normal, sensitive and massage. You also have the option of a one minute gocare setting, or a three minute maxcare cycle setting.
Recharging your battery is simple. Just place …

I’ve always been a coffee drinker since I was about 15 years old. However, when I was younger, I used to drink much more of it each day than I do nowadays. I’m lucky now if I drink one cup each morning. It’s not that I have stopped …

I don’t work very far from where I live.. maybe a mile and a half, one way, and a few weeks ago, I had decided to walk to work. I live in Michigan, and when the sun and warm winds finally start peeking out after the long winter, we’re …

MMPi Skin Regenerating Serum was created by Patricia Wexler M.D Dermatology. This product is part of her line of skincare to combat anti-aging. I felt that since a doctor who actually works on the skin performing cosmetic surgeries daily could come up with a product line to …

This is a great exercise bike for just about anyone. It fits in small spaces , so you can stick it anywhere you want. My step mom had one , and I used it whenever I went to visit her. I liked it so much that I went out …

I am basically an avid coffee and tea drinker and so happen to get myself in to various health problems. Apart from experiencing severe acidity problems due to this habit, what really puts me feeling quite embarrassed and uncomfortable is my —˜yellow stained teeth’. Though getting my teeth …

When my hair began to thin noticeably a year or so ago, my hairdresser highly recommended the Nioxin 3-part hair care system for thinning hair. Supposedly it was a miracle worker. So thirty-eight dollars later, I was at home carefully following the directions for the system #3 for color treated …

I have been a huge fan of black currant flavor and scent ever since I discovered the fruit through a black currant flavored tea. Although not as popular in the US, it is found everywhere in the UK, and it was quite enjoyable to try out the black currant products …

I have mixed reviews on Herb life. The first time I tried it about 5 years ago, I thought I had found a miracle weight loss “magic” pill. I took it on a barely an empty stomach. Within hours, my mood improved and I didn’t feel very hungry. When …

I absolutely love the support system and information I have found at the Nutrisystem website. I have been using it for a little over a month now and I love the fact that they have you “weigh-in” when you visit and it automatically shows you your progess (or lack …

I’ve used deodorant powders, deodorant sprays, but never have I used a deodorant cream on my feet before. I’ll be honest. I may be female, but I have my fair share of stinky feet from time to time and the last thing I want to do is propagate that …

I have learned that you do not necesarily need to splurge on a product to get what you need. I was looking for a scale to monitor my weight and at first I decided to purchase just a basic, cheap scale. This was only 10$ and because it was …

This shampoo was one option recommended to me by my hairstylist the last time I had it professionally colored. It looked great—“ I had highlights put in, and I really wanted to keep the brightness of the color for as long as I could.
I had tried non-salon brands and never …

I love taking my nightly hot soak and I love all the interesting products that people make for the bath. I discovered Moon’s Harvest awhile back and ordered some of their bath bombs. When I saw this product, it made me hungry. The concept is brilliant. I’ve seen lots of …

I was browsing in a natural foods store when I came across Dr. Ken’s Maximum Care Dental Gum. I had never seen the product or the brand before, so I thought I would give it a try. It supposedly contained chlorophyll, and was sweetened with stevia. It claimed it would …

I consider myself to be in fairly decent shape, but as we all know it doesn’t hurt to workout a little. So I had been seeing the infomercials for a while and I decided to get Beach Body’s Turbo Jam. At first I just couldn’t really get into it. …

Goodwood Park Hotel Singapore is always a pleasure for me to stay in. It is definitely one of the few hotels in Singapore ( as well as around the region ) that has it’s very own identity. There will be hotels one will in then forget about it, after …

When I was younger, I was occasionally beset with Asthma while growing up. I had certain limitations with the amount of physical activities I do each day because I’m likely to get weary. In worst cases, my asthma attacks can get severe and I will be rushed …

I have to use super strong sun block products in the summer due to my fair skin and the possibility of mild lupus. I have been looking into using more natural products, since I spend so much time wearing them and they cover large areas of skin. I prefer …

Since I have turned forty-one, I have become concerned about aging and how my face looks. I have always heard that facial exercises can help to tone the face and reduce signs of aging. I certainly am not one who can afford plastic surgery, so this is an appealing alternative. …

Due to my hectic schedules- trying to balance work both in the in office and at home would sometimes leave me no time for my personal care. Wearing make- up everyday was a part and parcel of my daily routine, but removing the make —“ up in a proper …

As I established in previous reviews, my teeth are not very bright, particularly the front ones, on which I wear caps. As a result, I spotted Crest White Strips being advertised on Cable television and decided to give the whitening product a try. First of all the product establishes …

Have you tried Inhalation Beads? Well if this sounds strange to you then I will not be surprised because I myself did not know about this Inhalation Beads until I read this item from Housekeeping Magazine. I thought it was just for decorative purposes but as I researched and …

When I was accepted for my first job, I had this medical examination as required by the company. The medical examination included an eye check up during which I was recommended by my doctors to wear eye glasses. For two years I wore eye glasses, but after two years …