I received a bottle of Handi-Bac coconut-lime-verbena fragranced antibacterial foam as a stocking stuffer one Christmas.
It’s made by Bath and Body Works, one of my favorite companies for skin care products. I always like to keep an antibacterial around for when I am out and about and might need …

I was never fond of using mouthwash. I hate the stingy feeling in my mouth everytime I use them. Besides, the alcohol content in the mouthwash gives me asthma attack every after use. So mouthwash was a big no-no for me until I discovered OraCare Mouthrinse. …

I have always had a few skin tags on my body, even though I didn’t really know what they were called until recently. They are basically folds of raised skin, and they are benign growths. The one on my neck is a bit embarrassing, but I assumed that unless …

Listerine has never really been my thing. I tried the original and was scared away from it since then. I have used Scope and other lighter mouthwashes. I was having a problem with my gums being too sensitive and wanted to find something that would strengthen my gums and …

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 …

Not just as diet - A life style by choice
I consider “Fit for Life” more than just a diet but a lifestyle and a very good preference in keeping myself healthy and fit. Most diets work by telling you to abstain from certain types of foods or count …

I was looking for a small lotion to fit into my purse, since I had used the last bit of my Bath and Body Works brand that I normally carry. I found this Curel, and since my hands and cuticles can always use some help, I decided to give it …

During my regular shopping sprees to the supermarkets, I happened to set my eyes on a diet shelf which happened to stocked up different kind of energy bars and shakes. Though I hadn’t tried any of these earlier, I decided to give it a try and picked up an …

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 …

Complan in a nutritional meal drink powder that comes in a variety of flavours - original, vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Complan contains 24 essential vitamins and minerals, it’s rich in calcium and iron and is a nice source of extra energy especially for people who are on the go …

Yet another product I purchased to help with the tired, aching back was the Homedics BackTherapist, which is a 5-motor seat massager designed to be placed on your chair and simply sat on, either on a desk chair or in your car. I never tried the auto option, …

Trying to lose weight the right way has become an obsession of mine. I know regular diet and exercise doesn’t always work and I could use a little help with controlling my diet. Lately, I have become so overwhelmed with the countless number of weightless products on the market …

I was blissfully unemployed for about seven years, getting my children responsbile enough to stay home by themselves for a few hours at a time when I was ready to get back to work. And, as a stay-home mom, I had the luxury of being able to sit around …

Throughout the years, I have heard of how zinc supplements will help shorten colds and flu because it will boost your immune system. And since zinc is a necessary supplement the body needs in order to have healthy cell regeneration and growth, it just made sense to buy the supplement …

I got the ProWhite Precision 4000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush about a month and a half ago. I was looking around some online shops wanting to spend some money when there she was just smiling back at me :). It was love at first sight and some days later I …

My long hours of working at the computer, especially when trying to type thousands of words on the key board would sometimes make me feel completely tired and exhausted. What would really make the situation even worst was the acute pain which I would normally experience around my wrist …

I have combination skin, a touch of occasional adult acne, and several allergies which flare up from time to time and make my skin sensitive and red. I’m always looking for the perfect cleanser for summer time, when my skin tends to be oilier and more acne prone. In …

I have very fair skin and have been warned not to spend time in the sun without serious sun block, both because of my skin and the fact that I may possibly have a mild case of lupus.
I have tried a few of the self tanning products, and …

When I was a little girl, my grandfather used Ivory soap. Of course growing up, I got into all of the fancier, more modern shower gels and feminine triple-milled soaps that became popular. I forgot about Ivory. I forgot it even existed. One day last month I was browsing …

Nowadays everyone is worried about A(H1N1), and every method or medicine that may help prevent A(H1N1) is being followed, which includes washing hands as frequent as possible.
Dettol Anti Bacterial Herbal Hand Soup seems to be one of the best product around. It is approved …

Although the price was a little high for an eight ounce bottle, this product claimed it was concentrated, so I gave it the benefit of a doubt for longevity and bought one. I like Pangea Organics. They have some very interesting combinations of scents, and very therapeutic, natural products. …

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 …

I have been using Colgate Sensitive Whitening toothpaste for almost a month now, and so far so good. I love the fresh feeling it gives my teeth and mouth. To be honest, I do not think any other toothpaste can top its great taste and very strong …

When I saw this product I had to have it out of curiosity. I also thought it might fulfill a need for me. When I travel, I rarely bring anything but the very basic needs to save space. I never seem to have time to do my at-home …

I was in hurry the other morning because I was running late for work. Even though I was running late I still needed my cup of coffee that I have every morning. When I opened up the cupboard, a glass fell right on my foot and cut …

This is a great deodorant for me and it is recommended for those looking for extra protection against underarm sweat, smoothness and mild whitening. The added bonus of this product is that it minimizes hair growth on the underarms making you shave or wax less often. The …

I own Confidence Fitness Space Saving X Bike by Confidence Fitness and I use it when I stay over at my old place.
This bike costs $200. it measures 17.5 by 46 by 33 inches and weighs 47 pounds when unfolded, and it is colored white all over except …

A package of 48 Fun Flossers will cost you less than three dollars, and they are definitley worth the money you will spend on them.
We decided to try them after a trip to the dentist where we found out that our son had two cavities. We were told that …

Talk about resistance training! This one has about 6 routines that you can use, and about 5 are for the pros, and only 1 left for amateurs like me. When I say resistance, I really mean like riding your bike on a 90 degree angle. It is so hard …

I have had glycolic acid peels done in the past by Esthetician. I have problem skin, and often get ‘whiteheads’ or small white cysts on my face. A professional peel always corrected this but was terribly expensive. Then I found a great alternative at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Renew enzyme facial …

I have been using Pepsodent Complete Care toothpaste for about two years now. This toothpaste pretty much has it all: it helps to control cavities, remove tartar, and even whitens your teeth with its special enamel-safe formula. It actually strengthens the teeth enamel, according to the description on the …

I stayed in a hostel since a very tender age and I still remember my mother packing my toilet bag with the anti septic cream Boroline. She use to advice me to use it daily on my lips, heals and other delicate parts of my body. I honestly did …

I have damaged hair that has seen lots of colorings and abuse from heat appliances. The top portion of my hair is in pretty good shape, but the back and ends are like straw. I am always looking for a conditioner or treatment that will strike a certain balance for …

I have long been a fan of Burt’s Bees products, though my experience with them has been sort of hit and miss over the years. Some products, like their cuticle cream and heel or hand and feet cream works wonderful, but products like their soaps or shampoos or lip …

I purchased the Alli starter pack for the same reason anyone would buy a diet aid, to lose weight. The box of refill pills would lead you to believe that you must start with the starter kit, but they are basically the same thing. When you buy …

This is a product to help fight constipation. 99% of it is made of pure psyllium husk (I have no idea what the other 1% is made of). It contains no preservative, no artificial colour, no flavouring, no animal substance, no gelatine. This product helps reduce cholesterol, …

I wanted to buy an electric brush which is rechargeable and I saw this Braun Oral-B Sonic brush. Twenty five dollars seemed little too much at first but with the life of the brush I am fine with the money I paid. The grip and design are great. The …

My weight was getting to the point of concern. After being put on cholesterol medicine for a time, I knew it was time to get serious and lose some weight. So I started analyzing my eating habits. I did well most of the time until the …

Being Asian, I was born with Black hair and I’ve colored my hair a few times just to get a different look. I particularly like my hair looking somewhat on the brownish side to highlight my fair features. So when I noticed this product from Sunsilk in …

After I had my baby 2 months ago, I started to feel pain in my knee and the joints of the hands. I discovered that babies in the womb do take a lot of calcium from the mother’s body. This results in weak bones and teeth for the mother. …

I’ve had skin care issues all my life and, unfortunately, sometimes its less a matter of treating it and more a matter of just dealing with it. Though, as I’ve gotten older, it’s hardly as severe as it used to be in my youth, it’s still an embarassing problem, …

I’m a huge fan of Tylenol. Our family always have a box of them in our house. Tylenol is the only brand we use for headaches and other aches. I work a lot and I have to deal with my two cute naughty kids and that’s why I have …

After my last physical with my family practioner, I decided to get healthy and invest in a complete multi vitamin and multi mineral with iron and calcium dietary supplement made by Nature Made called Multi For Her.
Based on my daily diet I was not getting enough of the proper …

The Bella ultra thin sanitary pads are international branded sanitary pads. I was quite satisfied with the brand of sanitary pads, which I was using before, but when I saw the Bella ultra thin sanitary pads in the store I wanted to try it. I just bought …

So I had a miserably failed experiment with a Dr. Scholl’s product which actually ended up hurting my feet while I was wearing those insoles, and I returned them and was on the hunt for something else to use in my shoes because I really needed some extra support …

I own a lot of yoga mats and Aurorae Yoga Mats is one of them. It cost $35 online, in one piece.
It had the right measurements of 45 x 70 which was not too large and not too narrow. I like that it was a little larger than the …

I was looking for a locally available alcohol free mouthwash to save some money. I am already using an imported brand but to be more economical I tried looking for one locally and I’m glad I found one. The name is OraCare. But I did not buy it …

Since I have lost a good deal of weight, I’ve noticed the skin under my arms is not very attractive. I don’t know if it is directly due to to weight loss or just coincidental, but since I’ve gotten smaller, the skin under my arms is dark, and just …

Since I have gotten a little older I have had more facial hair than in my youth. Most of it I can easily tweeze off, but I was having trouble tweezing my upper lip and eyebrows, because of the stinging pain. I am no sissy, but the sensation would make …

During the last week, when my brother gifted me this product called —“ Lus Vitamin C orange eye pads bounds, my joys knew no bounds. Since I am a total beauty maniac and also the fact that I had been totally impressed with Earth therapeutics orange pads in the …