Health Reviews
ULTA Ultimate Volume Shampoo 10 oz
I have thinning hair near my crown, that showed up in my late thirties and has gotten worse since I turned forty one. I have tried many volumizing shampoos and various treatments and some have been very good—“ which has prompted me to keep trying every new one I …
GNC Herbal Plus Standardized Echinacea & Goldenseal
I normally take some sort of supplement in the winter months to try to avoid getting all the colds and flu that go around. I’ve tried several formulas and found them to work fairly well, despite the skeptics claims. The problem came up one summer that I was not …
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
I wasn’t sure there was a cure-all for everything until I came upon Vaseline petroleum jelly products. I have this obsessive problem with licking my lips that has followed me from childhood. As a result, I get red, dry and cracked lips no matter the time of year, the …
Classic tooth brush
Since 1 year I am using the Classic tooth brush to brush my teeth. And since I am using it I normally don’t have any dental problems. The brush is very flexible and very easy to use. It comes in many sizes for different ages of …
Plax Advanced Pre-Brushing Dental Rinse
I used to purchase this rinse because I wanted a mouth rinse that could help to fight plaque and make plaque easier to remove before it could start causing problems. This mouth rinse worked fine for me. I liked that it hardly, almost never really, caused even the slightest …
Clearasil Daily Cleanser
Ever since I knew just what acne was and what effect it had on my dating opportunities or lack thereof, I have turned to various cleansers to make sure my face would be as far away from looking like a tired pizza as possible. One of my favorite tricks of …
100% Pure Glossy Locks: Honey Coconut Milk Shampoo
Ladies, I cannot find many good things to say about 100% Pure Glossy Locks: Honey Coconut Milk Shampoo. I was curious to try it, because I like the fact that it is made of entirely organic ingredients that are mostly fruit and vegetable extracts. That is a very exciting …
Benadryl Itch Relief Spray
Summer is absolutely my best time of year. All that sunshine and warm breezes just taunts me to go out and have lots of camping, hiking adventures. But the bugs and plants do a number on my skin. So right before the spring season starts, I like to refresh …
Medicated Cahp Stick Lip Balm
Chapped lips have been apart of my life for many years. I especially have trouble with chapped lips during the colder times of the year. I really can’t stand it when the the burning occurs outlining my lips. I have tried many different kinds of lip …
Natures Way Valerian Root
A supplement I take nightly to help me stay asleep throughout the night is Natures Way Valerian Root. I like this supplement because it is all natural and contains one percent valerian root in it, which is an herb, used to calm down the nervous system and promote relaxation …
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
I’m a pretty clumsy individual, so I need to have first aid items on hand at all times. You may think I’m over-exaggerating but I can literally hurt myself just getting in my car! Or walking up the stairs, or shaving, or cooking dinner. I usually end up with …
Now Foods Jojoba Oil Pure 4 oz
Many years ago, when I was a teenager, my mom used a jojoba shampoo on her hair, and I started using it too. It seemed to give both of us a lot of body and volume, and smelled great. Now that I am older and my hair is thinning …
Equate Multi Purpose Contact Solution
There is no difference in Equate’s contact formula when compared to OptiFree, however I prefer Equate because it is not only cheaper, but comes in a broader variety of sizes. I love the fact that you don’t have to use a bunch of it when you want to clean …
Conair Dental Water Jet
Awhile back I purchased the Conair Dental Water Jet and was instantly filled with mixed feelings of like and dislike. The Dental Jet definitely served its purpose, it without a doubt provided me with a tool to promote dental hygiene that went far beyond basic flossing. I was able …
Aveeno Positively Ageless Complete Anti-Aging System
Aveeno has been a good brand for me, so when I saw this anti-aging system, which was very reasonably priced, I wanted to give it a try. This set consists of an exfoliating cleanser, an eye treatment, a night cream, and a daily moisturizer with spf 30. It’s sold as …
Lancome Aqua Fusion
The price is a bit pricey but the Lancôme Aqua Fusion is one of my favorite moisturizer. This cost around $30 for less than 2 oz and comes in a little pump bottle. The packaging reminds me of the sea for some and looks really nice. I use …
Equate Triple Antibiotic Ointment
Equate is a generic brand that Wal-mart has carried for years. Generally, Equate products are much cheaper and if you compare labels with the name brands they have the same ingredients. Equate Triple Antibiotic Ointment is a Wal-mart generic brand First Aid Ointment comparable to Neosporin only much …
Herbal Twin Lotus Toothpaste
My husband and I have not been able to go to our dentist for nearly two years now because of our busy schedules. My husband is a heavy smoker and a coffee drinker. He has cigarette and coffee stains on his teeth. Recently, I also noticed black …
Hobe Labs Beauty Oil Sesame Oil 4 oz
If you have ever used Neutrogena’s signature bath oil, you will be familiar with how sesame oil feels on the skin. It is light, easily absorbed, and leaves your skin feeling nourished but not weighted or greasy. Neuatrogna’s famous secret is—“ sesame oil. It is a light, gentle, yet …
Rite Aid Pure Baby Oil 20 oz
Rite Aid has plenty of store brand products that are just as good as their national predecessors.
One such item is their baby oil. This is a simple, fragrances mineral oil, which can be used as a moisturizer in the shower or bath. This is a great way to keep …
Swanson High Potency Soft Multiple without Iron
I take a lot of vitamins because my hypoglycemic diet is so restrictive and I cannot get all of my vitamins from food anymore. I take a lot of solo vitamins, such as C and Vitamin D, but I also take a multi-vitamin. However, I only take …
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
I first purchased Vaseline Petroleum Jelly when my babies were born. It was great for certain uses which I will discuss below. I pay $3.09 for a 13 oz. jar of Vaseline and it lasts an extremely long time. You don’t need to use much Vaseline to get the …
Alba Botanica Gardenia Hydrating Hair Wash 12 oz
I have used several Alba Botanica products and I like them in general. I chose this shampoo for two reasons. One, I have been trying to avoid sodium lauryl sulfate since I heard that it can contribute to hair loss for those who are sensitive to it, and it can …
Prilosec OTC
I just started to take Prilosec OTC for my stomach because I was having a lot of pain. I didn’t know what the problem was, but after speaking to my father who has been having the same issues I decided to try it. I looked at the box and …
Trojan Ecstasy Ultra-Ribbed Condoms
Condoms may not be the most popular product to review, however let’s face it, most of us wonder whether or not some of these work as advertised. Most people have issues with using a condom, which is understandable however in a time where so many STD’s run rampant and …
CVS Waterproof Finger Bandages One Size 20ct
I tend to cut my fingers a lot when I am working in the kitchen. I have a particular deli knife that gets me every time. Because of this, I always keep bandages and finger cots on hand in the kitchen, so I can quickly bandage up the cut and …
Bath Therapy Dee-lish! 3 in 1- 16.9 oz vanilla
I have used Bath Therapy brand in the past, and when I was looking for a gentle, lightly fragranced bath gel to take on a trip, I bought this three in one vanilla scented one at a very good discount. I normally find vanilla a little boring as a scent, …
Infusium 23 (repair)ologie Leave-In Treatment
You know those days when your hair just isn’t right and you decide on a bold new strategy to make it look great again? I had one of those two weeks ago. Not only did I over-perm my hair but then I decided to cut in lots of …
Healthy Home Lave Pure Essential Oil
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 …
Beano Meltaways Strawberry gas prevention medication
I’ve used Beano tablets in the past to help with the gas from eating beans or many other vegetables and foods that cause gas. It works by providing you with an enzyme that helps you to digest the food without creating flatulence. My biggest problems seem to be with …
Vicco Pure Herbal Ayurvedic Toothpaste 3oz
I don’t like the super strong mint flavored toothpastes that dominate the mainstream market. They burn my mouth and make my spend less time brushing than I need to. Instead, I use either natural brands or children’s brands, both of which tend to have gentler flavors and alternatives to mint. …
The Thymes Gold Leaf Body Cream 7.75 oz
I used to visit a little independent gift store in town that sold a lot of products by Crabtree and Evelyn and The Thymes. I fell in love with several of the Thymes scents. My usual favorites were the olive leaf and eucalyptus, but one day I was browsing …
Clear Care Cleaning and Disinfecting Contact Solution
I have horrible vision and had to wear glasses for the longest time. Even when I entered high school and my friends started getting contact lenses, I could not and did not get them as well. I was too scared to touch my eyes or put any thing in …
Suave Naturals Body Wash Ocean Breeze 12oz
I have always liked Suave products. While considered by many to be a “cheap” or “generic” sort of brand, I have found that the quality of their products is above and beyond many of their peers.
Suave sells products close to the mainstream market brands, and even offers some alternatives to …
Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds Power Mile
The second workout I purchased the other night was the Power Mile workout found in the Walk Away the Pounds, Power Series. Since I have tried the Express series, the Walk Diet, and the Walk Away the Pounds Abs workout; I couldn’t wait to see how the …
Up and Up Medicated Chest Rub 1.76 oz
I developed a cold this week, and when I stopped by to pick up some cold medicine at Target, they had a big end cap holding several of their own brand of health products. I fell for the merchandising ploy willingly, because I was too tired and sick to …
Green Cross Isopropyl Alcohol 40% Solution
One of the dirtiest part of our body is our hands. We wash our hands with soap but it is not only enough to kill bacteria. We need a disinfectant to thoroughly clean our hands. Green Cross Isopropyl Alcohol is a very good solution to address our needs. This …
Nature’s Alchemy Juniper Berry Essential Oil 0.5 oz
I was very disappointed with the quality of a couple of carrier oils that I ordered from Nature’s Alchemy, but they redeemed themselves with this essential oil. I like to make my own massage oil blends, and often use essential oils in bath product, vaporizers, and general fragrance products.
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MC Acupuncture Clinic Calgary
I have never tried acupuncture, or any other alternative medicine procedures before, and I never expected to. Even if I ever had such things covered by my medical plan, I admit to being a self-diagnosing and self-curing individual; I tend to try to through any medical issues and injuries …
Giovanni Cleanse Body Wash Cassifleur White Tea 10.5 oz
I have used a few of the Giovanni products before and I found most of them very nice. The Cassifleur White Tea body wash was one that I happened to run across and really liked the fragrance of. It has a touch of the bitterness of tea, but with …
Tony Little’s Body Express Hips, Buns and Thigh Solution Workout DVD
Although I have seen Tony Little for years on countless infomercials, and Home Shopping Channel exercise equipment adverts; I had never actually tried any of his workouts until fairly recently.
Besides his trademark blonde pony-tail, and his “You can do it!” style of encouragement, I really …
Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste
For years, I have had sensitive teeth, mainly sensitive to heat and cold, but all of the toothpastes that are specially formulated for sensitive teeth do not clean as well as regular toothpastes. Usually, I just —˜grin and bear it’ so to speak, and use the toothpastes that I …
MyChelle Oil Free Grapefruit Oil-control Cream
Before I tried and fell in love with an Aubrey Organics product used to control oil, I found this grapefruit oil-control cream by MyChelle. I have a t-zone shiny enough to flag down planes from the sky if the sun hits it just right, and usually that spells disaster …
Dabur clove oil
Dabur clove oil is one product which not just helps fight tooth ache but also keeps the gums healthy. Just a drop of clove oil is good to get rid of those dreadful tooth aches.
Recently I suffered from these awful tooth aches and they just are very painful it …
Soap Goddess bar Starlit Sky 4.75
When I discovered how wonderful Soap Goddess soaps are, I found a new standard for how cold process soap should be made. This female owned and run company makes old fashioned soaps with the very best of ingredients and recipes. They are created using high quality oils like olive, coconut, …
Country Life Dry Vitamin D
I went to my doctors one day with all kinds of symptoms. We took all kinds of test and everything came back fine except my vitamin D levels. They were extremely low, the lowest she had ever seen. You would think I would have gotten an award, but no. …
UNT Acne soothing remedy
The problem of acne always remained a source of concern right from my teenage years. The pimples on my face seem to appear suddenly from nowhere- leaving me in a state of panic and worry. In order to just get rid of them- I have tried using umpteen …
Nature Made Acidophilus Tablets 45ct
For a while, I had a recurring problem with some digestional issues. I’d had a whole string of tests done to rule out Crohn’s Disease which runs in the family, and everything had come back completely normal. I was pretty frustrated because my doctor couldn’t really give me any …
Infinity Razor
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 …
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