My hair has always been one of my best assets. I take after my father in the fact that I truly have black hair. And when I say black, I mean black. I always wore it long since my grandfather dared my mother to have it …

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I have always favored Caress scents. Their regular pink bath bars are wonderful, and their line of fragranced body washes is simply decadent. I bought this Burnt Brown Sugar and Karite Butter variety on one sniff alone. It went straight into the cart. It’s amazing!
This is definitely …

I have very fair skin and use heavy duty sun block in the summer if I spend any time outdoors. I have used lots of Neutrogena products in the past and generally have been very happy with them. I decided to try their fresh cooling spray sun block because it …

I have a large collection of bath oil beads inside a big glass bowl in my bathroom. It is a little work of bath art, and is ever changing as I add and replace beads with different brands and types. I copied this from something I saw in another person’s …

This CVS brand Scar Gel named simply that… Scar Gel, is only available online. I had tried a few other varieties of scar gels and creams and though some of them have shown a few results here and there, I’m still looking for one that does a better or …

I have been using the Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey protein powder as my primary protein powder since I started lifting weights in the gym 2 years ago. I’ll review the mixability, taste, profile and consistancy.
Mixability: 10
As I said, I have used this product for 2 years, I have never …

I understand perfectly that I am overweight and I want to do something with that problem. I think that people who are slim are very attractive, but the same can’t be told about persons with overweight.
I’m eating a lot and I don’t move around a lot. I spend most …

When I moved house I registered with the Moorcroft Medical Centre in Botteslow Street and I have been with them for about nine years now. Prior to that I was with a different doctors surgery in a different area so I can compare the two and I am …

I know my bones are weak, this is because even a single standing from sitting hurts my back. I was not discipline and never been because I used to carry heavy things in improper position and even when sitting I slouch. I always forgot to take care of my …

A few months ago, I decided to put on a few pounds, not just pounds in general but muscle mass. So I figured that I will need more help on achieving the amount of calories, protein and amino acids in my body. So I went out and bought me …

All women know that pantiliners can sometimes be a necessity. It is a great way to stay fresh and clean throughout the day. I think most women hate moisture in their panties, especially because it can cause infections. I have a problem with getting yeast infections more than I …

I have been taking contraceptive pills since I was around 14 years old —“ that may seem odd but my GP suggested beginning the pill because I was experiencing chronic pain prior to my period. So, I was prescribed microgynon which I continued to take for the next …

I almost feel guilty for waiting so long to try this product. I use mineral bath very frequently in my nightly hot bath. I use bath therapy to help treat the muscle pain, trigger points and cramps that are from fibromyalgia, which I have had since I was a teen. …

I got Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Ylang Rose Sensuality Foam Bath as a gift.
I really like the smell. I can’t figure out exactly how to describe it, but I really like the smell. I guess the smell is ylang ylang and rose, since that …

I’m all about convenience, especially when it comes to products I can take camping with me! I love camping, but hate the idea of not having immediate access to a restroom and shower. I sometimes carry jugs of water with me just so I can have water to bath …

We were given free samples of the Gargol Oral Wash in one of the establishments we went into when we were having our lunch. All you need to do is sign up your name and you will be given 2 flavors of a 10 ml sample. As indicated in …

I have been battling thinning hair for a couple of years now, and have tried everything out there. This shampoo was one that I read about, and was interested because of the theories laid out about why hair thins in women, and what the botanical ingredients of the product …

I have fibromyalgia and I am an avid user of pain relief gels, ointments, creams, sprays, etc. I received a call one day from an elderly friend of my mother’s who wanted me to know about a product called “Naturally Painless.” It is a natural-ingredient spray for pain of all …

Since I am a person with MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities), I use all products that have no fragrance or chemicals in them for my personal hygiene and cleaning products for my home.
Today, I would like to tell you about the “Free and Clear” hair and body products that I …

In order to relax after a long and stressful day, I light an essential oil mixed with water in a simmering pot. I love the lavender scent because it truly relaxes me especially after a spent in the office trying to deal with deadlines. I dim the lights and …

Generic Bactrim or Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim ranks as an antibiotic that is a combination of two elements and it is used for the control and treatment of bacterial infections. This antibiotic has been largely structured to tackle and eliminate the effect of bacteria in the body of an individual …

I like to use this conditioner as my “summer” rinse out. I discovered it when I was visiting a friend and borrowed her shower after going in the pool. It is a very light, weightless rinse that detangles and conditions without making your hair flat. It is excellent for …

I love tea tree oil and I am a big believer in its healing properties. I bought this product because it seemed like a very convenient and easy way to take a treatment with me everywhere. This little touch stick has all natural ingredients that can be used to treat …

When I purchased a little bottle of the J. R. Watkins lemon body oil to use for a cuticle oil, I had no idea I would end up liking it well enough to seek out another fragrance in the same brand. I use massage oils quite frequently as regular massages …

A few years ago, I always suffered from menstrual cramps whenever my monthly visitor would arrive. It was painful and annoying because I couldn’t do much when I am “under attack.” I would stay in bed the whole morning. I didn’t have any other bodily pains, but the cramps …

Dr Scholl’s is a company that knows feet and in general I have always been happy with their products. I am diabetic, and even before I was diabetic, I used insoles in my shoes. I used to work in retail and stood on my feet for long hours. …

I’ve tried several foot scrubs and things like that because I got a little concerned about the lack of care I was giving to my feet, especially after learning how important your feet were to the health of the rest of your body, and once I started really taking care …

Mosquitos love me. I can walk out my door and they swarm.
I am always on the look out for a good bug repellant that has Deet, but doesn’t leave my skin feeling oily and my pores clogged up. I didn’t think one ever existed.
I saw a commercial the …

I used this one when I get irritated on my part when I traveled outside the Metro last year. I just used it because I did not bring my feminine wash that I trusted and that is the only feminine wash available in the market that time.
I remember I …

I turn to The Body Shop every time I need to suppress the stress out of my system. I have been using their scented oils and creams usually laden with natural ingredients and aromatic powers that help soothe aches and pains. Notably, Tea tree oil by the body …

The McDavid Jumper’s Knee Strap is for those with jumper’s knee or Osgood-Schlatter disease, but it does NOT work. I have jumper’s knee and all the strap does is apply pressure to the swollen area of my knee, but I don’t know how that’s supposed to help, because it …

I am one of those customers who love to make impulse purchases, usually chosen at the checkout, which is exactly where they know to put all the cute little things that people don’t really need to buy but always will.
This week I picked up a little lip balm …

My husband and I both remember growing up having used Vicks products. And even as an adult, he always swore by their benefits, but I didn’t always like it simply because of the greasiness. It never failed to get on my clothes and sheets and usually stained it all …

Mane-Tail-Groom, otherwise known as MTG, is a product that was originally made for people but was switched over to being a product for equine. MTG was made in 1938 by a barber for his clients. He later found out this product was being used for skin and hood problems …

While working in a hospital since last few years, I have learned that a supplement should be taken with care. That is why when I felt need to take a multivitamin and multimineral supplement, I tried and tested many products. Amway Nutrilite Daily is one such product which I have …

I strived in the past few years to impose upon myself a strict fiber-enriched diet. Had it not been for my recurring constipation, then I could eat whatever I want. Aside from oats and cereals, psyllium is the only other alternative fiber I know, namely, under the …

Part of my fibromyalgia ordeal is sometimes dealing with severe muscle cramps in my feet and legs—“ but mostly my feet. They start in the center of the foot or the toes, and feel as if my foot will break in half if I try to straighten it. …

I used to be a blissfully unaware stay-home mom. I spent a good seven years at home raising my kids before they were teens and old enough to start staying home by themselves so that I could get back into the work force. Even when I worked prior to …

It was my husband who introduced me to the awesome Berocca–a super potent Vitamin B & C combination in tablet form that, when dropped in water, turns the liquid into an effervescent energy drink. I say potent because it really works wonders for me. I take Berocca whenever I …

Living in th Philippines with tropical weather means a lot of insects exist in my place. Being a mother, i am very particular to the skin of my baby. Mostly, she plays outside the room, which means more insects particularly — mosquitoes. I usually, let my 3 yrs. old …

If you are looking to buy a good quality and good tasting antacid tablet for you or your family, I would recommend that you buy Tums Extra Strength Assorted Fruit Smoothies Antacid Calcium Tablets in the blue flip top container in the 60 count tablet size with the picture …

I usually use Q-tips to clean my ears, but you aren’t supposed to put them inside the ear. That means that the wax can build up quite badly inside the ear. In order to clean the wax out of the inside of the ear, I decided to try Murine …

I actually bought this product to relieve a dry throat rather than a sore one. Well, it was bordering on sore because it was so dry, but it was not a cold or infection that caused the soreness. I love olives and anything that boasts olive leaves or oil, I …

You know it wasn’t the effect or the smell that first drew me to this particular product, which is strange as that is what gets me to try those kind of products. For this one, it was actually the packaging. I happen to be a huge history buff and I …

The Lifetime Fitness in Orland Park, Illinois is definitely the best place I’ve ever been to work out, to swim, to play basketball, or even get a massage. The question is, however, is it worth the price? Lifetime Fitness is a very large gym. The second floor is a …

Arm and Hammer is better known for it’s baking soda more than it’s toothpaste, however, their toothpaste has been out on the market for a while. The premise of their toothpaste is that there is baking soda in it and therefore, it will make your teeth whiter and your …

When my son jammed his finger playing baseball with some friends of his, I immediately thought it was broken and took him to the prompt care center up the street. They took an xray but were pretty sure just from the exam that it wasn’t broken, because he was …

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 …

I sometimes develop some skin allergic reaction especially when I accidentally apply nonhypoallergenic cosmetic products and lotions. There are times that I get some insect bites which cause extreme itchiness and swelling. When these skin problems happen to involve a large percentage of my skin area, I usually …

I love to use a rich body butter in the winter when my skin is dry. It often doubles as a foot cream or overnight hand treatment. Since I have been using more natural products, I have come to appreciate that it is important what we put on our skin, …