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 …

When I sent my partner to the store, I requested cotton swabs. I was asked what brand, and I replied that as long as it was either Q-Tip or Johnson’s, it was fine. I did not think about the varieties that were available. I have always felt that Q-Tips …

I bought the Medela Single Deluxe Battery/Electric Breast Pump Model #67272 for under a hundred dollars at Babies R Us. At first look it is clearly not a high end pump but does not look inferior either. It came with some additional parts like extra diaphragm etc., but I …

This affordable battery-operated toothbrush sells in all the stores, including Walmart. With no cord, this two battery operated toothbrush has two speeds, 2 large, rotating toothbrush heads, and is very comfortable to hold in your hand.
I started using this toothbrush after my dentist found a few cavities. It …

I am a huge fan of Dove products. I like just about everything they come out with, and have used a few of their antiperspirants and was generally pleased.
The visibly smooth variety is supposed to do something unique. It has a “pro-epil complex” (I’m sure they made that up) that …

For my latest workout, I thought I’d try out the 40 minute Firm Cardio Party. This workout contains 5 individual segments, and features many of their master instructor’s favorite moves. If you have done other Firm workouts, you may be familiar with many of the moves. While I may …

I have used a few Pre de Provence soaps in the past, but it had been a long time—“ and when I bought one of their lavender soaps for myself and a friend who had been looking for one, I also bought one of their pineapple soaps.
The fragrance …

My favorite deodorant is Dry Idea Deodorant Powder Fresh Clear. I have used this deodorant for years and will only stop using it if it is no longer available for purchase. I purchase it at the grocery store that I shop at for $4.19 for a 3 oz. bottle. …

I found a half full can of this deodorant/antiperspirant spray in a closet. This is not usually how I end up with my health products, but since it was there, I decided to use it. It didn’t seem very old, and although I am usually not a big fan …

Bath and Body Works stores held their famous semi annual clearance sale this month, and I enjoyed my yearly treat of stocking up on all my favorite shower gels for a fraction of their original prices.
As I was picking out my favorites, I came across a scent I had not …

I picked this product up at CVS pharmacy when their bath line was on sale buy one get one free. It looked nice and I thought it would be a good addition to the bath decor. I ended up hanging it (by it’s too short rope) onto my shower caddy.
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This 50g nifty sized neck and shoulder rub squeezes out an opaque white cream. The tube boasts active ingredients of 16% menthol and 14% wintergreen oil, which explains the minty smell when you rub it on.
I like the convenience of this rub as it comes in a nice flat …

I’ve said many times that Crest is my favorite and preferred brand of toothpaste. These days, there are many varieties available, and I really don’t know if they all do what they claim or not. I’m not even sure we have a true way of gauging and …

Well, as it’s been getting closer and closer to the new year, I’ve decided that I was going to go ahead and get a jump on the old New Year’s Resolution for once and see if I can stick to it BEFORE the New Year started, you know, just to …

I have known for years, as many people have long before any studies were done—“ that chocolate does wonders for one’s outlook on life on any given day. We crave it, we need it, it makes us happy—“ but we weren’t sure why until scientists discovered that it actually does …

I love to use natural soaps, and a friend who shares my interest turned me on to a company called Lux Naturals. I was at first confused, because there is a Unilever brand called Lux soap, but this is completely different. These folks make good, old fashioned handmade cold process …

I have tried both the U panty liners and the tampons, and have been very impressed—“ the coverage and performance is superb. I was expecting exactly the same from this pad.
The U heavy flow pads have very good absorbency. I’ve used them both on heavy and …

Protein shake is always good for those who are into body-building. One of the product I recommend is Herbalife Shapeworks Formula 1. Just blend two heaping tablespoons with 250ml of water and consume it. However, do remember to blend it - it takes extremely long time to …

These days, with so many diseases being transmitted from person to person, and so much publicity regarding viruses such as the —˜swine flu’ and food poisoning cases that can cause fatalities, it seems prudent to take precautions. Health experts say that the single best way to avoid catching viruses …

I sometimes babysit for my neighbor who has a young boy. When she had to go out of town for two days for a business meeting, I kept her son at my house.
When she showed up with him, he was not feeling well and she thought he might …

I have a friend who has been going to school to major in herbal medicine, and she’s the one who recommended that I take Black Cohosh supplements to help with my menstrual cramps. Technically speaking, Black Cohosh is used to treat menopause symptoms, such as the hot and cold …

When bath and Body Works has their semi annual clearance sales, I am one of the first ones in the door. They have one after Christmas, and I stocked up this past year on lots of lotions and shower gels. So many, in fact, that I forgot about a few! …

As a fibromyalgia sufferer, I have tried many things over the years to ease muscle aches and pains. I learned of this product through a friend’s grandfather, in an unusual way. After a long day of shopping, I developed severe body aches. This time, it was …

The Greek brand Korres is one that I was not very familiar with until I tried this body butter. It comes in a tube, and is one of the richest, most sophisticated feeling butters I have tried. Although normally I am not a huge fan of lemon scents, …

I purchased Lysol Spring Waterfall Disinfectant Spray for my bathroom at home. I want to always make sure that everything is sanitary as possible in there. I found Lysol Spring Waterfall scented Disinfectant Spray. Since I know that it has a good reputation, I thought that I should go …

I recently broke my frames so needed new ones as I wear prescription glasses. Past experience has taught me that most eye examiners just want to sell you new glasses, contacts or whatever with little regard to your real needs. Also getting help choosing your frames is non-existent. Mostly …

I was given this item second hand by someone who said she could not use it because it “tickled her feet.” My feet are ticklish as well, but hey, it was free and I do have some foot pain and cramps at times so I gave it a shot. …

I have been struggling with light to moderate acne since I was about 12. The breakouts usually occur on my chin and the edge of my jawline. I have to really cake my foundation on to hide the blemishes on my chin, so when I first saw …

Skin is the largest organ in our body that’s why we need to take care of it from any damages. Due to tropical weather here in our country, the climate makes my skin dryer everyday and one of the part that worrying me my feet and most especially my …

I have a mini pharmacy of back and neck patches, heating pads, cooling packs, back belts, ankle braces. You name it, and I can probably supply you with a product that will help on some level or another. It’s a sad and pathetic thing to admit to, but I …

I’ve always been picky about what type of facial tissue I use because I seem to always have a runny nose and don’t want a tissue that’s going to dry out or irritate my nose. For several years, I just suffered with sandpaper-like tissues and sub-par products until …

No matter how I slather on a scented hand sanitizer to clean my pampered hands, I don’t get the same assurance of a tingly clean feel compared to a rubbing alcohol. At times, I even forget to bring a hand cream in my purse, yet I always manage …

We got into a situation recently, where we needed one of our medications very badly and couldn’t wait, but our normal pharmacy was closed for some reason or another. We ended up going to another pharmacy that is a chain pharmacy because they were supposed to have a …

I hate to admit that I’ve tried these kinds of weight loss supplements, but the truth is, I’ve always had problems managing my weight. I’ve been overweight for as long as I can remember, and have recently, within the last five years, really started to fluctuate all the time. …

The first time I introduced myself to Sucrets products was actually when I had a toothache and didn’t have any dental insurance to speak of and certainly couldn’t afford to have my wisdom tooth removed. I realized that Sucrets had a numbing effect to it, so I would put …

Dove is one of my favorite companies. I use their hair products, soaps, body washes, deodorants, skin care, and I will try anything they come out with. I don’t normally buy aerosol hair sprays for myself. I prefer the non aerosol, I feel that they last longer and you …

I eat too much and because of that I often experience an upset stomach. But when I learn the benefits of drinking Yakult Probiotic Health Drink, my problems in digestions were slightly lessen.
Yakult Probiotic is a popular health drink available in all leading supermarkets nationwide. An 80 ml …

I bought this to use as bubble bath when I was having a bit of winter itch and thought that the regular bubble baths would dry my skin more. I have always had good luck with Aveeno products when my skin was acting up, so I thought it was the …

I take a lot of vitamins daily, though some I only take a couple of times a week. One of the supplements I take is Potassium, namely Spring Valley Natural Potassium. I bought this one a few weeks ago on a whim and plan to use it …

I’ve been dreaming of owning an easy chair but a better blessing came to me. It is not just an easy chair but a massage chair at very, very low price that I got. My friend had not choice but to sold this because her whole family is …

I didn’t realize just how badly a snoring problem could affect your health until, after a series of problems I was experiencing, I finally made it to my doctor to see what the heck I could do to help alleviate the problem. I’ve always had problems sleeping, but it …

Well, for the last month or so I have been the hapless and helpless victim of my very perky and very sadistic dentist. I’ve had two root canals done as well as other scrapings and poking around my mouth in the name of good oral hygiene to last me a …

Having to stand on my feet in my high heeled shoes almost left me with a terrible foot pain thereby leaving me feeling fatigued and tired by the end of the day. This is why is became important for me to use insoles in my shoes to actually …

I use a thick memory foam mattress topper on my bed, and I love it. On top of the memory foam, I keep an egg crate foam mattress topper. As odd as it may seem, this helps to keep me cooler in the summer, because memory foam sort of form …

I have been a user of headphones of various types for years due to being an electronic musician.
This has sometimes resulted in my developing itchy or irritated ears, and also seemed to produce a wax buildup in the ear canal. I sometimes used a carbamide peroxide wash to help get …

This is a tasty way to get a healthy dose of vitamin C and other vitamins and nutrients too! All this drink mix requires is cold water, so it can be mixed and ready in just a minute or so. There are some bubbles, but it’s not really like …

I’ve always been in a battle with my weight. Though I successfully lost 50 lbs a few years ago, it has been a see-saw battle since then, and though I know better, those lose-weight-quick-and-without-effort products seem more and more appealing, especially when you work and work to exercise and …

The Lysol Disinfectant Spray 350g is a product I can’t live without. I use it everyday and it’s safe even for children. I spray it on toilet seats, carpets, tables and chairs, bathroom and kitchen sinks—”the list goes on.
I love the original scent of Lysol so …

I was at a holistic festival a couple years ago when I first discovered the benefits of spirulina. A woman running a booth next to mine (I was there selling jewelry), was selling her home-made spirulina tea, and we struck up a conversation that continued to last the whole …

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 …