I purchased Bio Oil after my first year of university. I had put on the dreaded Freshman Fifteen and had my appendix removed which left me with stretch marks on my calves and thighs and surgery scars. I was more self conscious than ever and I wanted them gone.
When …

I have never in my life been able to gain and retain a tan. I’m out in the sun for five minutes and I can somehow manage to get a burn even if I’m lathered with sunblock and wearing a hat and long sleeve shirts. You may think I’m …

I bought Multi-Purpose Gel Pack from Avon just last month. I was interested in it while browsing over Avon’s brochure. It mentioned in the brochure that this product is good to relieve sore muscles, menstrual cramps or even toothache for warm pack. For cool pack, it is used to …

My friend in the UK likes to send me bath products that are popular over on her side of the pond. This one came to me from the famous Boots Chemist. It’s a body wash with a sweet vanilla fragrance. I have liked nearly all of the Boots products …

I like to use good quality body oils for a variety of health and beauty reasons. When I came across this very small two ounce bottle f J. R. Watkins lemon oil, the packaging caught my eye. It has an old-fashioned apothecary look to it, which always intrigues me. I …

This face wash comes in a pink clear plastic tube. It is a 4.2 fl. oz. bottle with a white cap.
I like the way this wash feels on my skin. I only need to use a little bit to get a good foaming action going. It feels so soft …

While shopping for my latest vacation, I came across a product that seemed ideal for my travels. In the past, I have had beauty products open up or break in my luggage and have subsequently ruined precious clothes. Now with the Pond’s Clean Sweep Micro Dermabrasion Wet Cleansing Towelettes, …

I can remember my mom using Solarcaine First Aid Medicated Spray on my cuts and scrapes as a child, and it seems I always have it in stock in my medicine cabinet these days for the times my own child comes home with a scrape or cut and …

I have GERD, and although I take prescription medication for my condition, sometimes I have breakthrough symptoms and need something “extra” to get me through them. I have often taken over the counter remedies for this, which is acceptable. Lately I have tried a few natural products as well, …

I’m a little obsessive compulsive when it comes to first aid, but more so when it comes specifically to my ears. I’ve been known to clean out my ears with a q-tip to such an extent that it actually damages or rubs raw the inside of my ear, and …

I am currently taking Aviane birth control pills ( the generic for Levlite- 28 Tablet) , and they are a wonder pill. There are many benefits being on birth control pills. My favorite benefit is shorter periods. I use to hate havig my period, …

Because I was so impressed by Cetaphil’s daily moisturizer and their antibacterial soap, yesterday when I ran out of my daily cleanser, I decided to go by Wal-Mart and get their daily facial cleanser. I think the reason why I have been so impressed with Cetaphil products is because they …

It’s really rather sad that I can review as many of these products as I have, because that means I’ve TRIED this many weight loss products. But, it can be really discouraging to work for months on end, exercising for two hours every day, counting every calorie and carb, …

I have a sleep disorder which is directly linked to my fibromyalgia. Without proper sleep, I am in pain constantly. Even with good sleep, I suffer pain often, but getting the right quality of sleep is essential to keeping my condition under control so I can live normally.
I …

When I want to take a complex supplement, Centrum is always my first option. Every time I use it, I feel that my body has more energy thanks to its formula based on a variety of minerals and vitamins. They have recently released a new product specially designed for men …

I have tried many different toothbrushes over the years. I don’t have a particular one that I stick to and will try almost any toothbrush once. I saw a fairly inexpensive toothbrush at my local Dollar Tree store and just could not help but try it. It was the …

I am a musician and have spent years listening to live music loudly and also listening through headphones. Over the years, it has caused me to develop tinnitus. It’s a mild case, but enough to be annoying if I am in a quiet room. (There is really no …

Catwalk Headshot Heavenly Hydrating shampoo is one of many brands my hairstylist has talked me into trying. Usually, she lures me with a new nicely fragranced product, because she knows I am a sucker for something that smells good, whether it works or not. She must also know …

There is something to be said for old school water bottles. I remember, as a child, my mom used to have one of those ice packs where the lid screwed on to the bag and it would usually get condensation and you’d be wet from that and from the …

I am a person who seems to be suffering from dry eye problems every now and then. Sitting in front of the computer only makes the situation even worst and leaves me behind with red swollen puffy eyes. So in order to combat this problem I always try experimenting …

I have had migraine headaches for about twenty years. The kind of migraines that keep me in bed, unable to do or take care of anything. The only thing I am able to do except for laying in bed is to make it to the bathroom to get sick. …

Natalbes Prenatal/Postpartum vitamin and mineral supplement is an excellent (and cheaper) alternative to taking pre natal vitamins. I discovered this brand when I was searching for the best pre natal vitamins for me because a lot of those in the market makes me very constipated. When I searched …

One drug-free treatment that I know of is light therapy, a therapeutic method that uses photic stimulation. Though the process, tiny pulses of light are delivered to shut eyes. Some hospitals offer the service and fortunately, products are made available for us to be able to do the therapy …

First of all, I got this toothbrush sanitizer simply for its cute egg shape. I thought it was the nicest toothbrush holder to squeeze next to my chaotic supplies of toiletries. Apart from that, it’s actually a sterilizing gadget for cleaning my toothbrush. Before, I would …

I always use a feminine wash whenever I go take a bath. For women just like me, it is important to practice personal hygiene. Simply Delicate is a feminine wash that was trusted by many women.
I do like how Avon has come up with a variety of feminine wash. …

This mouth rinse is sold only at Walmart, as it’s a Walmart brand. Before I started purchasing this mouth rinse, I was purchasing Plax mouth rinse, but after comparing the ingredients and the labels, I figured I’d switch to the Walmart brand since it does pretty much the exact …

Everyone knows Dial has been around for years and is a household name for soap. I was interested when I found out they sold body washes. This particular wash I picked up was due to its heavenly frangrance. It smells so sweet and naturally delicious. Not like those too …

I don’t often buy Tom’s of Maine anymore, but I know they have great toothpaste and are widely available. I recently decided to go back to the good old days and buy some Tom’s of Maine peppermint toothpaste as my recent toothpaste purchase.
The peppermint flavor is a strong …

This is an interesting concept for a foot cream. I have diabetes and very mild nerve damage in my feet. (which is actually not due to the diabetes, but I treat it the same way) In the summer I am fine, but in the winter I get cold feet. …

The last dermatologist I went to recommended me to use CeraVe moisturizing lotion. I have to say that it’s the best moisturizer I’ve ever used. It’s not greasy at all. Your skin absorbs the lotion almost immediately. It has no scent and it’s non-comedogenic (doesn’t …

When I first saw the bottle that was being used on my hair, I thought it looked like something that belonged in a pharmacy, not a salon. However, soon enough, I smelled it and changed my mind. This shampoo was being used on my hair because my stylist …

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 …

For people suffering from astigmatism, using Bausch & Lomb Toric Lens might be the solution.
Astigmatism is something like of a blurred vision when you look at something very bright or very light. You tend to misread the numbers or alphabets.
A lot of us are suffering from Astigmatism, and …

I tend to suffer with motion sickness if I have to go onto any boat, even a ferry. Most of the time, I have Dramamine or a similar medicine to take and this prevents and stops the nausea and dizziness quite well. When I went through a phase of not …

A while ago a friend told me she solved her hair loss problem using castor oil. Once I also had hair loss at that time, I decided to try it. To be honest, when I went to the drugstore I did not have any brand in mind, I was …

I have combination skin which tends to be oily in the summer. I like to use a toner during the day to freshen up, especially if I am hot and sweaty and have been spending time outside. I love the idea of using a spray bottle for toner and keeping …

I am battling at this moment with a tooth that needs a new filling. The old filling is disintegrating, and it is leaving a nasty, disgusting taste in my mouth that I will have to deal with until my dentist’s appointment. I’ve tried several things to get the rotting …

Bath and Bodyworks is one of my favorite stores to shop all year round. I love their products and especially their great sales events, which happen at least twice a year. On my last trip, with gift card in hand, I bought a bottle of their …

Im pretty sure everyone knows what this condition is. Its really when someone doesnt have enough blood in their body and it can be due to various things. I mean, I used to have the belief that anemia simply means your body isnt making enough blood cells. This indeed …

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 bought these speakers to protect the privacy of my ears from noise coming from my mother’s bedroom across the hall. She listens to audio books nightly, and the droning noise from them can sometimes drive me nuts. I have a stereo CD player that I use most nights …

I’ve been trying to make my lifestyle more and more ethical over the past 3 years and finding cruelty-free products is one of the ways to do that. Almost none of the stuff that I use now is tested on animals, including things like hand soap, cleaning products and even …

The most important routine we need to do everyday is brushing our teeth three times a day, most especially after we eat. But how can we attain a good and healthy teeth? Not only by using a good toothpaste that has fluoride ingredients that will strengthen our teeth, but …

I decided to write a review on Cholangiocarcinoma. Cholangiocarcinoma is a big word for bile duct cancer. My mother was diagnosed with bile duct cancer and passed away three months later. Bile duct cancer is very rare and almost unheard of in the Western part of …

I have occasional migraines and if you are reading this, you probably already know the misery that they cause. I’ve tried a lot of different things, including prescriptions that I could not tolerate because of side effects, homeopathic remedies, over the counter medicines, caffeine, hot and cold therapies—“ you name …

Recently, I tried Crest Pro-Health toothpaste. I’ve long been a fan of the Crest brand, though I’ve tried various other products in recent years. I still tend to go back to Crest, though. What does sometimes vary is what variety I get. In this case, …

I’m all about convenience, especially when it comes to products I can take camping with me! I love camping, but hate the idea of not having immediate access to a restroom and shower. I sometimes carry jugs of water with me just so I can have water to bath …

The Zon Ball is a semi-soft, rubbery silicone ball made to use for exercising your hands. I received one from a fellow musician and music teacher who said he gave them to his students to use when they were having hand pain. I have fibromyalgia, and some mild nerve symptoms …

I became interested in a little spray bottle I saw an acquaintance using. It is a spray form of vitamins. When I asked why he used a spray, he explained that the absorption rate was much better. According to him, you only get about 10 or 15 percent of …

I have a sensitive mouth, and most mint flavored toothpastes irritate and burn my tongue and gums. Because of this, I normally use either kid’s toothpastes, with their typical fruit or bubble gum flavors, or natural products that have milder flavors also.
One of my favorite all time …