Body lotion is a necessity for me because my skin tends to get dry from spending most of the day in an air-conditioned room. When it comes to body lotions however, Lubriderm Skin Nourishing Moisturizing Lotion with Sea Kelp extract is one of the drugstore brand lotions that …

I had taken another Dexatrim Natural product that contained green tea, but had a variety of other natural ingredients in it as well and it worked pretty well, much to my surprise. So, I went to get another box of it, but couldn’t find the exact one I had …

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 …

Whenever I am on my period I always buy Kotex Tampons. I wear these tampons because they are comfortable, easy to put in, easy to pull out, in my budget and offer a little variety to girls. I can choose from regular, super, or super plus. I can also …

My hair is something I hate. Most people who have thin hair would love to have hair like mine, but I can’t stand it. It’s so thick I can barely put it in a ponytail because they just don’t make them big and strong enough to hold it, and …

If you think that you shouldn’t use a generic form of birth control because it is less effective, then you are very wrong. I’m sure there are certain kinds that you should be aware of that don’t work as well, but Junel Fe is not one of them.
I was …

Being sexually active for quite a few years now I have used various brands of condoms. Last year I got a new boyfriend who was brand loyal to Trojan Magnum. After twenty minutes or so of sex I become physically uncomfortable. Not pain but soreness, and I felt …

Well, I am almost embarrassed to admit that I tried these shorts because the claims seem so ridiculous. I couldn’t help but get sucked into the advertising and good reviews, though. These shorts are meant to slim your rear and thighs, as well as tone your stomach …

When Neutrogena came up with a continuous spray product that had “Helioplex” which was their own UVA/UVB stable protection blend, Banana Boat did not waste any time coming up with their own “AvoTriplex” name for the same sort of photo-stable protection. I had to laugh a bit. Companies always …

I would like to share my experience with married couples who have difficulty in conceiving. My baby girl was born last July, after 5 years of marriage. Close relatives and friends shared their happiness with both of us. My wife have tried many different kinds of traditional herbs and …

Oh the things I’ll go through to look good! About six months after I started working in retail for the first time ever, I started to notice that my shoes were really doing a number on my feet. I have wide feet near my toes, so it’s hard to …

As part of my treatment program for fibromyalgia, I frequently get massaged, usually by my partner at home. I have used a great variety of oils for massage, and sometimes make my own blends, adding ingredients that might benefit the muscles or give a sense of warmth, added effect from …

I get aches and pains a lot, mainly because of my activities and work. I rely on a lot of creams, gels, medicines, and patches to relive my pain (not wanting to take prescription pain relievers). One product I use often, mainly for knees, is the Ace …

About the same time I was getting my humidifier at my nearest Walgreens, I have a habit of stopping by their beauty aisle first to check out their new bath and body products. Now I have always been a fan of Cetaphil and have been using it faithfully for almost …

The Colgate gel toothpaste is the toothpaste, which I have not liked at all. Actually I use the other brand of toothpaste to brush my teeth. But once I had been for trekking with all my friends. There we lived for 4 days in the small …

This kit of eight different styling tools/accessories, and an instructional video was given to me for a Christmas present. Every one who knows me personally has probably heard me complain about my thinning hair, and the lady who bought me this kit was told that it worked best for thinner …

Unfortunately I ran out of my regular floss and needed a temporary replacement. Like my regular floss this is also 55 YD, mint waxed and is also a store brand (CVS). I paid $1.19 + tax at my local CVS store (Special: If you buy two you get …

For women, we always take special attention to our feminine care. It is really uncomfortable for us to move around easily when we have our monthly periods. We tend to get irritated all the time. It has to do with the reaction of our body with hormones. We always …

Listerine Cool Mint Mouthwash is an excellent item to use for taking care of your teeth. I use it daily to help reduce plaque and to improve the quality of my teeth. I would say I’ve been using Listerine in general for several years. The Cool Mint …

When I saw this powder on sale, I decided to order some—“ it reminded me a bit of the Burt’s Bees powder which I always liked. This one is also a “bee” product, although the scent is more like a light-honey-floral. The powder is talc free, which is much safer …

I have been on this birth control for about three weeks now. I was on birth control about a couple years ago when I was seventeen. I cannot remember the name of it but I got off it after a couple of months because it was too expensive. I …

During my thirty odd years I acquired a few scars; from stitches on my leg during a fall, to a small surgical scar on my stomach. I had tried various scar creams over the years but nothing compares to Bio-Oil Scar Healer.
I kept seeing the television commercials for Bio-Oil …

Dexatrim Max is one of the supplements that I tried recently. My friend purchases it for me on the first trial. I was asking for a gift and this is her gift for me. Dexatrim claims to block hunger and burn fat. One of those supplements who promises you …

I have become fascinated with natural products, not just because they are healthier for you and don’t contain all the harmful or questionable chemicals, but also because they have some of the most original and unique fragrance combinations I have ever seen.
This body wash was one that I …

I started smoking at the tender age of twelve, when all my smoking dare-devil friends pushed a pack of cigarettes on me and told me I should try it. Being the dumb tween that I was, I actually listened to them and did it. I’m pretty sure I didn’t …

I love having my body pampered, and one of the ways I pamper myself after a hard day’s work is having massages, and for this I go to Body and Sole Spa here in my home city of Zamboanga.
There are a …

Dettol has become a symbol of hygene for me. Dettol is an orange colored antiseptic which comes in the form of concentrated liquid, soaps, hand wash, band-aids for home use. Dettol has helped me get rid of my skin rashes and itchiness which I had developed after …

I have chronic asthma attacks, which are typically brought on my stress, anxiety and panic attacks. One of the therapeutic products I use to help ease stress, anxiety and panic attacks is the Earth Therapeutics Anti Stress Bath and Body Oil. The reason I like this therapeutic bath and …

So, you are either short-sighted or long-sighted and you’ve either had glasses before, or maybe you’ve window shopped and tried different types of frames or you are in a battle against yourself whether to put in $200 approx. for some good frames or spend $20 approx. for monthly disposable …

With cold season coming up it is time to start thinking about germs and viruses. This time of year I always stock up on Oust Surface Disinfectant & Air Sanitizer. I get one to keep in each room. It is really great stuff. When trying to make sure that …

Since learning that sulfates can fade color and also irritate the scalp and cause hair loss for some people, this thinning-haired person stopped using about 90% of them. I decided to try using a few sulfate free options, and this was one that caught my attention. The NaturOli Soap Nut …

A natural toothpaste I like to brush my teeth with is Toms of Maine Anti Plaque Whitening Toothpaste because it has a pleasant mint flavor and is free from fluoride. The natural ingredients in this toothpaste that I really like are the spearmint, peppermint, coconut oil, silica, xylitol and …

Philosophy makes some amazing scents, and my friends all know I am a fan of their products—“ when I can afford them! I was given this bottle of blackberry scented lotion for a present, and decided to keep it at my desk so I could use it whenever I needed …

The last but not least of my acne regime from Mario Badescu, a must have, the cleansing gel. This gel contains papaya extracts which are AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids). This claims to get rid of dull skin and remove makeup, dirt, and oil without drying the skin. This cost …

So, summer is around the corner and I would like to share a few reviews on the sunscreens that I have been using over the years. One particular sunscreen that I am a little bit fond of is the Neutrogena Baby Sunscreen, made specifically for the face. I love …

The new local grocery store down the road from my house has been hosting a sample day one time a week. And they were giving out these little packets of One a Day Vita Craves, a cute little package with two Vita Craves just enough for a day’s …

It’s maybe once every three months that I experience any kind of serious breakout, and usually it’s somehow associated with my stress levels at the time. About six months ago, I got married, changed addresses, extended my hours at work, and was generally having a stressful time of it, …

Dick’s Sporting Goods store sells a large variety of sports and outdoors equipment as many people are well aware. While searching through their store one afternoon for a bicycle seat for my sister, I came across an exercise kit that was geared just for women. Interested, I took a …

One favorite product I have always loved from Avon is their bubble bath. It comes in a big tall bottle that seems to last forever, makes tons of bubbles and smells great.
The latest visit from an Avon lady inspired me to buy the Hot Apple Pie scent bubble …

I recently started working out and saw an advertisement for the Iron Gym, it was supposedly an at-home chin-up, pull-up, push-up, sit-up, and dip device that required no installation to work and could hold up to 300 pounds. I was a little skeptical at first but when it went …

Since I have turned forty, I’ve been trying out new creams and age-defying products. So far none of them have defied anything in any impressive manner, but a few have been helpful for the condition of my skin.
Being a diabetic, I am very familiar with the value of alpha lipoic …

I saw a show on TV that interviewed people whose lives had changed for the better after starting to ingest Fish Oil capsules. One man said his chronic depression abated. Others stated that doctors had told them to take Fish Oil for a healthy heart.
I try to …

I hate to admit it, but problem skin has been the bane of my existence since I hit puberty and began to experience breakouts at an early age as a result. I noticed that I had excessively oily skin, which paved the way for breakouts at every available opportunity. …

The problem of dandruff has always remained with me from my childhood till today. My dandruff was of the dry kind- and would just drop or come on my finer nails whenever I scratched my head on itching. What I really hated about my dandruff was the fact that …

While I was working graveyard shift for a call center a few years ago, there were times I just wanted to sleep on the floor; especially after my days off. When I feel tired or sleepy; I go to 7-Eleven and buy Lipovitan Ira. And just like magic, I …

Now we already know about the whisper sanitary pads as I have said about this in my earlier reviews. But now I am going to talk particularly about the Whisper ultra thin pads. Now the whisper ultra thin pads are my favourite sanitary pads, which I have …

I became concerned about the use of aluminum based deodorants when I heard all the reports about their associations with cancers and other negative effects on health from long term use on the skin. I tried a couple of brands. When I tried the first brand, I was told …

I occasionally get cold sores, and when one popped up unexpectedly while I was away from town, I had not brought anything to treat it with other than lip balm, which does little. I was going home the next day, and I knew I had some expensive medicine that worked …

I take a hot bath every night to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia that have affected me since my late teens. I use a variety of bath products to keep things interesting and also for their health benefits. Some products, like mineral salts and essential oil blends, help to detoxify …

Ever wonder what makes us have a dull or overly shiny complexion? It is all those layers of dead skin cells they make us look dull or they trap oil and make us look shiny. As soon as I discovered this I started exfoliating. Exfoliation is so good for …