I used to be a loyal Herbal Essence hair products customer until I purchased this conditioner. To be perfectly honest, I have always heard amazing things from friends and family members about this product, but I had never tried it for whatever reason. During a recent shopping …

Cool Hand Soup Sanitizer from Leyende is the latest product I tried. It may just be a hand sanitizer, but I like this product a lot over all the other hand sanitizers I tried because it does not dry my skin. I like its soft, light scent which smelled …

I knew I needed to start exercising. My parents were telling me and obviously, my body was telling me. So, one day, I was chatting with a friend who told me she started yoga. She told me she loved it and learned on her own. I was instantly interested. …

I do not often use Suave Shampoo, but I grabbed this bottle one afternoon because of the very cheap price, right around a buck twenty five or so for a twenty two and a half fluid ounce bottle. I do have to say that the scent is incredibly too …

I have been a huge fan of Healing Garden products ever since they arrived in Canada about 7 years ago. My favourite is lavender, as the Healing Garden line uses a lot of lavender in their scents, unlike other cosmetic lines where I’ve noticed an alcohol scent.
Lavender is a …

When I started my new job about a year ago, and my hours had me leaving the house and coming home at all kinds of hours during the day, I found that I wasn’t taking care of myself quite the same way that I should have been. I’d leave …

I needed to lose some weight and began to take some aerobics classes. They used “The Step” in the class in order to get a better workout. I then decided to purchase a video for aerobics so that I could do it from home. I found The Step at Walmart …

I started wearing contact lenses thirty years back. I started with the hard, then semi soft lenses and for the past 20 years I have used many soft contact lenses.
I started with bausch & Lomb but once I tried Ciba vision soft lenses, I have …

Yardley of London has always been popular for their famous lavender and almond scented soaps. I have used both, and loved them. When I saw this unusual offering from Yardley, I was intrigued, and took a couple of bars home. The original Yardley soaps are fragranced …

I’ve tried many Listerine products and I have tried really hard to like them. Most of them, as most people are aware of, are very strong and don’t exactly taste great. Even their mint flavors are so overpowering that it is painful to use them. I am especially …

Ive had acne ever since I was like 14 years old. Its been taking over life for a very long time causing me to feel insecure about how I feel and what I look like to other people.
So I decided to see a dermatologist after trying almost every possible …

After having hurt the toe of my right foot, it made it rather difficult for me to move around in my with my house slippers. As a result, my feet now remained quite dirty and unclean, thereby making them look quite unattractive. This is when I realized that …

I’ve had pharmacists actually tell me before that there’s not much difference in effectiveness in an SPF 60 product and one with an SPF 100 (and can you believe they actually make that, because I’ve tried it before), but I still see that higher number and think it just …

Back in the early part of the decade, I used Clairol’s Daily Defense line of shampoos and conditioners—“ in particular the conditioners. It seemed to give my hair more body and a better feel and texture than any other. I noticed that it was becoming harder to find, so …

I picked up a tube of Colgate Max Fresh Mini Breath Strips: Cool Mint one afternoon while shopping in my dollar tree. I needed a new tube of tooth paste since I was getting ready to run out. I’m one of those people who uses every last ounce of …

When my last body wash ran out, I ended up picking up a replacement at a local dollar store. I found White Rain Naturals Body Wash in Moisturizing Tropical Coconut scent. I usually am picky about what body wash I will use, so I was surprised to find one …

Everybody around me was always obsessed by their not white teeth. I never had that problem because I had white teeth so I didn’t think about it but everyone always says that I have nice white teeth and I was proud. I also didn’t worry much about the toothpaste, …

A few months back, when I suddenly noticed a tartar built around the neck of my lower front teeth and I was just shocked. I immediately decided to visit my dentist, where after a cleaning procedure my tarter was removed and my dentist suggested that I use Crest Extra …

This little massager for cottage cheese thighs is an “interesting” product. I have used the Bliss cellulite cream, FatGirlSlim, and decided to rename it DumbGirlBroke, but I did not use it at the same time as this massager. I actually received this item later as a free gift. …

I paid about $12 including sales taxes for this product. At the time, I found the price to be expensive. However, the fact that I suffer from severe allergies made me second guess my initial doubts about purchasing these wipes. The main reason that I decided …

Everyone who knows me will tell you that the perfect gift for me, ay any time of the year, is something related to the bath or shower. One birthday, a friend of mine gave me a bar of soap that was very unusual. It was “Florida Water” soap, and I …

Since there has been some suspicion over my blood results, I have taken my doctor’s advice, and even without a firm diagnosis of lupus, I take great care to protect myself from the sun. When I go outdoors, I always wear a high potency sun block. I happened …

This toothpaste is a little more expensive than other brands, but there’s an explanation to that. This product is sold in pharmacies, and it’s specifically created to take good care of the gums.
I had some health problems in my mouth in the past, and when I asked my dentist …

There are many different types that you can recieve from the doctor. The best thing to do is to go to your doctor and talk to them about what you require. One contraceptive pill is called dianette - this is ok, but i did find that it slightly …

I admit I had an ulterior motive in choosing this product. I was looking for a laxative to use regularly, as my digestion has become slow due to gastroparesis from diabetes.
I chose these first, because they are chocolate. They taste just like little pieces of chocolate candy.
They have …

The Ionic Breeze Quadra is an air purifier available at Sharper Image. This air purifier is an excellent investment for anyone dealing with indoor allergies or just looking for cleaner air indoors. I purchased this item after getting two cats. I was concerned because the room I use it …

I had bad experiences in fad diet since I had shifted from program to program with yo-yo results before. I was skeptical when my best friend introduced Isagenix to me. I was 18 pounds over weight. I have some bad expectations with the product that I would lose weight …

This kit from Philosophy is made to supposedly mimic the effects of professional microdermabrasion at home. My aunt had the procedure done professionally and paid a lot of money for it. I liked the effects that she got from it, once her skin settled down from the procedure. For …

Lip balms have always been my favorite fashion accessory and I had loads of them (with different flavors) all over the place. In fact I husband even jokes about it saying that I could easily open up a store of lip balms with my collection. But still I if …

Since I turned forty, I have been more and more aware of the signs of aging in my face. This can be disconcerting, as most forty-somethings know. I like to use natural products on my face, because I believe that exposure to too many chemicals can accelerate aging, and there …

Close-Up toothpaste is foamy toothpaste with mouthwash in it. The USP of this toothpaste is the use of close-Up confidence. In my experience use of close-up is a confidence booster. I feel fresh and feel good after brushing with close-up. I don’t use a separate mouthwash as it is …

I recently tried Kotex Security Regular Absorbency Tampons and they were just okay for me. They were very absorbent and they leaked a small bit. They were easy to use with the plastic applicator and they were comfortable to wear during my period. I just don’t think they are …

Thumbs up for the Slim Fast optima Ready to Drink Shakes! I decided to try to lose weight a couple of years ago and started drinking Slim Fast drinks. I drank a shake for breakfast and then lunch, and then had a healthy dinner. At the time, I had …

I found a great pumice stone at one of the local beauty supply stores a while back and, for the most part, I used it pretty religiously, but found that little pieces of the scratchy foam would fall off and I’d have these little pebbles all over my bathtub, …

I am a diabetic, and was diagnosed ten years ago this year. One of the first things I did when I was diagnosed was to find out as much as I could about the illness and how to control it and prevent the complications that affect so many of its …

Over the years I have tried several different products to whiten my teeth. I’ve always had decent teeth, but as I age it seems increasing difficult to keep them gleaming. I used to use Crest Whitestrips, and I received so many compliments on how white my teeth were, …

I gave this product a try after hearing about the line on a television program. All of the products are made with the potent antioxidants found in grape seed. I was a little shocked when I received the product and actually read the ingredients. While I was expecting to …

I love using bath salts for my nightly bath to treat the painful and disabling symptoms of fibromyalgia. The magnesium added to the water is essential for healthy functioning of muscles and nerves, and I can always tell that it helps me more than a bath without salts—“ I often …

I love to use bath salts and have collected many kinds over the years. The salt, when added to warm water, infuses it with beneficial nutrients—“ minerals like potassium and magnesium ensure proper functioning of nerves and muscles. This helps to treat my fibromyalgia symptoms. It has worked better than …

I experienced a severe attack of food poisoning, which although treated with antibiotics, resulted in some ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms for many months. Doctors did a battery of tests on me, but were never able to give a clear cut diagnosis. Eventually I was told that my now permanent …

I have known Efficascent Oil as the famous liniment for so long. I first saw this product from my grandmother who passed away thirteen years ago. She used to be an avid user of Efficascent Oil. This liniment is already tested for years and trusted mostly by generations.
Frankly, …

Being an home maker, I always felt that my hands were always over worked. Any work small or big- required to put my hands to work and because of this, I would sometimes feel pain and acute numbness specially at the back of my hand and fingers. Though the …

I really do not know what I was thinking about when I decided to purchase this product. Most of my experiences with Nivea products have been good, but this product was a let down for me. I like the shade of the product in the tube which …

I spend a lot of time outside during outdoor activities so I normally experience muscle pains, joint pains, etc. So having access to a product that not only makes me feel better, but it is also soothing to smell and touch is a big plus in my book. After …

I bought this great soap free cleanser when I was trying out products to cleanse my winter dry skin. It is vegetable based and does not contain harsh chemicals. The label says 80% of the ingredients are organic. It has a very mild fragrance, that did not actually …

I am a single mother, 36 years old, pre-diabetic, and a month ago was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. Both my ovaries were slightly enlarged because of the said cysts. My doctor said that such condition, if not managed diligent could be detrimental to my health. The regular management …

Supradyn Activo is a product that you can find in pharmacies, and that contains vitamines, minerals and Coenzime Q10.
I bought this product when I was under a big stress due to exams, and my brain and body needed a lot of energy. At that time I went to the …

As I started sending my son to playgroup, he often devloped cold. Every weekend his temperature rises with cold. This became a weekly routine and we decided to provide him with some immunity booster as he was just on milk and common food items. On our search, we found …

A sharps container is something I would not normally pay to buy, but there were special circumstances around this one. I have diabetes, so I am constantly using lancets to check my blood sugar. I do not take insulin, so I don’t have syringes, but this container is designed to …

My mom and I are both diabetic, and when she saw these socks in one of her medical aid catalogs, we both decided to order a pair. These have some very unique features. They are classic diabetic socks, which are non-restrictive at the top, allowing circulation to be at its …