I have been self conscious about being in my forties and worried about aging skin. I decided to try some of the Olay Anti-Aging body wash, from the Total Effects line. It is a basic, detergent based formula, with petrolatum, the much maligned sodium lauryl sulfate, and mineral oil. These …

My son has an annoying habit of biting his fingernails, which likely caused an infection in his finger. I took him to the doctor, who prescribed an antibiotic. He urged me to spend the extra few bucks to have the medicine flavored with a product called FLAVORx. …

After having spending a day at my sister’s place watching my favorite movies on her newly acquired home theatre system- I was in for some great trouble. The fact that my eyes had been overstrained almost left them feeling puffy and burning in pain. But the worst part was …

I started using Kroger Vitamin C 1000 mg with Rose Hips last year to try to stay healthy and so far so good. It has an excellent taste that is a little bit sweet and a little bit tart, but it is the perfect combination of both sweet and …

I color my hair at hone, much to the dismay of my hairstylist who had to admit that I did a pretty good job of it. Despite her bitterness that I insisted on saving that money, she did recommend a few products for me to use that I have greatly …

I had a problem awhile back with redness in the skin on my neck and chest area. It started after some sun exposure which was very much unintended. I got stuck in a car in traffic, and had not put sun block on my chest because I hadn’t intended to …

In our household, we have picked this (among so many) spray because it is easy to use, quick and effective, and not messy at all. It provides a very good protection, but for best results I recommend thoroughly rubbing it in the skin, not only spray it all over …

While I try to use more powerful lotions on my problem areas (my hands, my feet, my knees and elbows), I have been trying out more mild lotions for the rest of my body. My skin gets awfully dry, and it seems like the harsher lotions do not help …

Lately I have been waking up every morning not feeling too well, and it dawned on me that I had not taken any Vitamin C in several weeks.
I normally would take Spring Valley Chewable Vitamin C 500 mg in the orange juice flavor a couple of times a day …

I really been having problems with my hair when I started to go to the parlor and make my hair straight.In the first week of having my hair straight, it was really amazing because it was so shiny and really straight.But after a few days, it was really getting …

I’ve always had pimples for as long as I can remember. I’ve had it on very special days such as my high school graduation, the prom and on some date nights. I lost a lot of self-esteem and felt that I am no better than other people. I have …

There are several brands of cleansing bars marketed to women that have been long time favorites of mine. One of the brands near the top of my list is Caress. It has been around for years, and the quality and consistency of the brand is excellent.
I …

I tried my second Shape workout DVD today, and I am happy to report that I found it more appealing than my last. Although it has a similar configuration, it was a more inclusive session. Today’s Shape 20-Minute Makeover contained a 20 minute interval training session and also four …

I was talking to a friend about shaving and having ingrown hairs on my thighs afterward, especially with new razors. She recommended I try this product. When I found out how much it cost, I had to decline—“ thirty two dollars for two ounces of something to shave with? She …

I grew up with eczema so I understand how frustrating it can be. So needless to say I was pretty upset to find out my daughter had it too. The rash seems to be developing on her face and chest the worst and regular baby lotions just do not …

Even though I had seen the Brand’s Chicken Essence products a lot of times in almost any store all over Singapore and not just here, their products are also available worldwide, but still I never really thought of trying it.
I used to have a colleague in my previous …

I’ve tried a few different kinds of the muscle pain relief creams and stuff. Usually I’ll buy one, use it for a couple days while a sore muscle recuperates, and then I’ll end up having to toss it, because it seems like it goes bad or loses its effectiveness …

I dont know how i fell for the ads, but i stumbled up the frutels website about 2 months ago, and dished out 30 bucks for a month supply. Basically what you do is take 3-5 during the day depending on the serverity of your acne and your …

I bought this face mask at Walgreens after reading so many positive reviews about them. It’s actually pretty hard to find since it took me a couple of trips to actually buy it, it gets out of stock really fast. This mask costs a little over $4 which is …

Sundown Heart Health is a great over the counter herbal medicine. It is garlic based and focuses on helping maintain a healthy heart. I really like Sundown Heart Health because it doesn’t leave your body smelling like garlic. The capsules are coated and unlike some other …

I became the proud owner of this lovely natural soap from Plant Life when I ordered a set of four of their twenty-seven varieties of soaps. There are all beautiful handcrafted 100% natural soaps, made with coconut oil, olive oil, palm kernel oil and soybean oil. They are fragranced …

Next to the lemon-lime flavored drink mix, this is one of my favorite flavored drink mixes put out by Emergen-C. The drink is rich in tangerine taste and the drink reminds me a lot of tangerine flavored juices. It’s especially delicious and refreshing when it’s real cold. That’s generally …

Since moving to a dry climate, in the middle of a very hot spring, I have had to add much moisturizers to my skin and hair routine. I was a bit horrified when my scalp began to flake a bit, not huge amounts, but enough to be disconcerting. I …

Getting between the teeth to get the stuck in foods can be quite difficult. That is where dental floss comes in. My choice of floss is Johnson and Johnson Reach Mint Flavor Waxed Dental Floss. I choose it for several reasons including the fact that it is a trusted …

Although I am a big fan of this product line, it was not until fairly recently that I actually tried this facial cleanser. I had been shopping in a local pharmacy when I realized that I had been out of my usual cleanser. Since this product is …

I recently tried out another brand of foam hair color, and I liked the ease of application so much, that when I saw the new John Frieda line was on sale and there was a great coupon—“ I went for it. I bought the natural medium brown, which is about …

When I unwrapped my present of Angel Face shower steamers, I was impressed by the lovely packaging. The individual steamers were green for eucalyptus and red for peppermint, and came in a Chinese take-out type of box which was really cute.
When I read the ingredients, it listed “love” …

The last thing that any parent wants to find out when changing a diaper is that their wonderful baby has a horrifying diaper rash and has no diaper rash cream at that time. Although, there are many different diaper rash creams on the markets and online as well, there …

As an Occupational Therapy student, we were trained to take blood pressure. During the training, we need to have our own sphygmomanometer. The professor will then demonstrate how to take the blood pressure and then we will be asked to do it ourselves and we will be graded. It …

A favorite place for me to treat myself is Bath and Body Works. I normally go there when they have their bi-annual clearance sales, but I happen to be in the neighborhood and went in the other day to see what was new. For fellow Bath and Body Work …

After trying the 8 Minute Buns and Legs workout, I thought I—˜d see if I could get a hold of the 8 Minutes Abs and Arms Workout. While I knew the first DVD cost about twenty dollars, I was shocked when I saw the second DVD for …

I found a really good deal, which I can’t remember the price right now, one day on the iron-free version of Rainbow Light Just Once multivitamin. The retail price for a bottle of 120 is about $28. That is a 4 months supply, not bad. I know …

I have been looking for a proper leave in hair product for a long time. The last product that I consistently used was a cream oil moisturizer that left my hair feeling oily and greasy. Unfortunately, the worst part about the product was the fact that it …

I searched for a feminine wash that is really mild and does not contain harmful chemicals like SLS, SLES, parabens etc. Back in 2011, I had urinary tract infection almost every month and so I tried to be very careful with my feminine wash. Luckily, a friend introduced to …

Equate: Enteric Safety Coated Adult Low Strength Aspirin Regimen Aspirin 81 Mg works just as well as the name brand products. I have found these aspirins to effectively ease and do away with pain and as a low strength aspirin, they work quite well. I really like that the …

Not wanting to miss out on anything that might help me lose weight, I had to at least try bitter orange, after hearing the claims that it could reduce appetite, give you energy and help you burn fat. I shopped around for a good price and ended up with …

I love to make massage oil blends, and one thing that I always wanted to make was an oil version of a muscle rub that was not quite as potent as the pain relief or counter irritant creams you can buy in the stores, like Ben Gay or Mineral Ice. …

If you are a woman, I would strongly recommend you to try this brand of multivitamins. It is the first one I tried which I actually felt work, unlike some other cheap multivitamins I had bought previously. “One a Day Women’s” is designed specifically for the female body, and …

When it comes to grooming items, about the cheapest thing there is is a pair of fingernail clippers. You can usually find them sitting around at a store for somewhere between 50 and 90 cents. The reason that they’re so cheap is that they are so basic: …

I like Olay products in general, and since some of the other Olay body washes I have bought were highlky moisturizing, I assumed this one would be the same. Luscious Embrace has a strong floral smell. It is one of those scents that people will probably either love or hate …

Bath and Body Works is one of my favorite stores to shop. They always have an amazing array of classic favorites and new fragrances to choose from, and their lines include everything from body wash to shampoo, lotions, even bar soap and cologne sprays.
When I went in last …

I’m a little hooked on the idea of using oil products for my hair. My hair can be oily and dry at the same time, and it’s very thick. Sometimes I can’t even run a comb through it without running into problems and without my head hurting as a …

Dabur has always been providing quality household products to the Indian homes. It always has given some very quality product for a reasonably cheap price affordable by any common man. One such great product I have been using is the Dabur Amla Hair oil. Enriched with the goodness of …

Stretch marks are definitely alarming at my age. I began having stretch marks when I lost a great deal of weight. I may have reduced my size to a slender figure, but a few parts of my body retained the flabs. I didn’t have a toned …

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 …

I got this play mat because it was only $21 and most play mats are closer to $50. We needed something to take in the car to bring to Grandma’s house. I really should have saved my money. Let me tell you that the …

I have been trying out some of the products made by Lush Cosmetics in Canada, and I have fallen in love with the whole line. Aside from their second-to-none bath bombs and soaps, they also make some great moisturizing products and shampoos. The Dream Cream body cream was a …

I have been using tampons for over ten years and I have tried many different kinds. I stopped trying new brands when I found Tampax Pearl. I’ve uses the light, regular and super absorbency.
One of the most important things to note is they are comfortable! They are easy to …

I tried different diet pills but to no avail they offer drastic weight lose. I am frightened about my abrupt weight lose,I stopped using Chinese products diet pills and seeked professional advice, in my mind I know there’s no more cure to my weight problem. I consulted my Doctor …

I always believed that having beautiful looking skin needed a little care and attention. For this I always trusted in using different types of face packs which helped me keep my skin clear and looking young. Of all the face packs I used so far, my all time favorite …