I really love wearing shorts but I do not have the confidence to wear one because of the huge and dark scar on my left knee and I think that people are constantly looking at it and making fun of me because of it. I had it since I …

When I was buying a few things at a CVS store, I decided to try these Age Defying towelettes, which are really facial cleanser wipes with an odd choice of name. I like to have something on hand when I am doing “dirty work” like gardening or painting—“ any job …

I have used Clean Well hand sanitizer before, and when I saw the hand soap I wanted to try it. Like the hand sanitizer, it does not have triclosan, a chemical that is used in most anti-bacterial soaps but has come under fire recently for being unsafe and causing bacterial …

I am normally a huge fan of Secret products and I use them regularly and will continue to do so. Unfortunately, this one product has been the only one made by Secret I have ever been disappointed in. It is partly my own fault, because I did not read …

When I had surgery to remove two wisdom teeth that were impacted, it was unfortunately unavoidable that they did some serious damage to my inferior alveolar nerve on the right side, leaving me with parasthesias for months and no feeling at all for several weeks in my lower lip and …

Whenever I would think of Gold Bond powder, the original that comes in the yellow bottle, it reminded me of something an elderly person would use. Something about its mentholated odor and old fashioned looking packaging always gave me a warm memory of my grandfather—“ even though my grandfather …

I tried this product because of an article I read that recommended it. It is supposed to help with blood glucose regulation, and I am diabetic. I thought that I could use a good “cleansing” as well, and it is supposed to help eliminate toxins from the body as well …

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 …

If you’re anything like me, your teeth and having fresh breath are important. Unfortunately most of my own teeth have gone by the board over the years, but the few I have left I like to keep tip-top and one of my oral hygiene regimes is the mouthwash.
Morrisons (large …

I decided to buy this OPI product when I was noticing my cuticles were looking really rough. My usual oil and cuticle remover treatments seemed to be falling down on the job a bit. I have used OPI nail polish for years, and I have been pleased with it, so …

I know that it is important to keep sanitizers around during cold and flu season. I already get sick enough, and want to kill germs before the start to attack. I also do not like to spend an arm and a leg to do this and shop for bargains …

I have been looking for a good toner that I can use year round. In the winter my skin is too dry for a lot of the astringent ones, and in summer I need something that will really get the oil off my face and not just feel cool. …

I have been a fan of Earth Therapeutics ever since using their tea tree foot products. I am diabetic, and I try to take good care of my feet. Any callouses or dry, flaking skin could end up cracking and then I could get an infection—“ for a diabetic …

While I was browsing in a Dollar Tree store, I noticed a sleekly packaged body wash which I assumed from the “look” of it was some prestigious brand.
Upon looking closer, it was made by April Bath and Shower, which I know as a company that mass-produces inexpensive bath …

I have, for about the past eighteen months, had recurring problems with my lower back. In fact, I was recently in my doctors office and left more frustrated and in more pain than when I’d gone in. My doctor suggested physical therapy, but when I told her that I …

After being dissatisfied with a bath bubble mat that was meant to mimic a hot tub, I decided to buy this bath massage pillow instead. The massage is only concentrated on the neck and upper back, but it was not loud like the bubble jet mat and was much easier …

I like to use feminine wipes on occasion and always thought they worked better than regular toilet tissue. I feel that they give more of a clean feeling than just a wiped off feeling. I feel comforted when using most feminine wipes and thought it was time to buy …

In the summer, I have weird skin. It is dry all winter, but when warm weather hits, I not only become an oil producing machine, but I break out in adult acne with no warning. This is complicated by the fact that I use heavy sun block products, but this …

I love to try out new body washes in the shower. I have a habit of gravitating towards the most girly, fluffy, flowery scent I can find—“ and usually in a brand like Dove or Caress, or Bath and Body Works—“ products that are primarily marketed for women. Well, …

Dove Go Fresh deodorant is unlike any other deodorants I’ve tried before. I’ve used Rexona and although it stops my sweaty underarms, it also made my armpits darker. I’ve tried Block & White Deodorant Spray but I don’t like it’s smell. It’s like I have a body odor. I’ve …

My skin is very sensitive to soaps and cleansers, so I’m always aprehensive about trying new products on my face. I recently tried Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser on the recommendation of a friend. Generally, even though my skin is sensitive, I still like a little fragrance to …

When I go to the chemist to buy some talcum powder I have to admit that I don’t usually pick up a tin of Yardleys English rose talcum, more often than not I buy a stores own brand or some Johnson’s baby powder. One of the first things to take …

A friend who also suffers from the same condition as me, fibromyalgia, uses one of these hand held infrared lamps to treat her legs, which give her a lot of trouble in the winter with cramping and pain. I too have horrible leg cramps sometimes, and once when I …

I am a single mother, 36 years old, pre-diabetic, and a month ago was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. Both my ovaries were slightly enlarged because of the said cysts. My doctor said that such condition, if not managed diligent could be detrimental to my health. The regular management …

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 …

About three weeks ago I was talking to one of my very good friends who had just recently gotten married. We were talking about how life had changed since our weddings (which were only about two weeks apart) and decided that really, nothing HAD changed much! In fact, things were …

Is Hoodia the magic bullet for easy-peasy weight loss? I am beginning to think so! Day Four of taking this supplement strictly as prescribed on the bottle - twice daily, half an hour before meals - and I am finding my hunger and appetite greatly diminished. (To …

Burdock root is an herbal which can temporarily halt heavy menstrual or uterine bleeding. It is sometimes used alone and sometimes used in conjunction with other herbs such as Dong Quai, Red Clover, Yellow Dock and Dandelion. This herb has been used for decades to help control menstrual bleeding …

The Colgate Triple Action Fluoride Toothpaste is my second favorite among the Colgate toothpastes, next to the Maximum Cavity Protection, the original flavor. Colgate has a wide variety of toothpaste flavors and all of them are remarkably good and really favorite by consumers. But personally, the Colgate Triple Action …

This is a laxative that my mom used and it’s “natural source” so she prefered it since she does not really like anything NOT natural or western medicine. However I don’t really see any difference if its natural source or not since it still works the same. It is …

I have a scar (keloid) on my right knee. I got it when I was a kid. I’ve tried a lot of products to if not vanish it, minimize it even just a little so I’d be confident wearing mini skirts and shorts.
I’ve read about this product and its …

When my “Power Balance Bracelet” broke, I tried to find a replacement for it but was unable to find the same brand. I did find this though. I had been using the Power Balance to help with some dizziness I had several months back which was probably fibromyalgia related.
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This is a shave gel that I’ve only found at the Dollar Tree. I thought that I’d give it a try because when I shave, a lot of times I’ll end up cutting myself here and there and have to wait around until the cuts stop bleeding so that …

I am always looking for a good sugar substitute. I do not want to give up sweet flavors or adding sweetener to tea and coffee. I came across the SunnyDew Liquid Stevia at the local health store. They had a deal to buy one for around 25 bucks and …

I have lots of calluses and corns on my feet as I do a lot of walking whether running errands or just simply moving about in the house. I do not have an office job which involves sitting all day long. On the contrary, I move around all the …

The little bottle of 5-Hour Energy Grape Dietary Supplement packs a lot of energy. So I like to refer to it as the small but terrible energy supplement.
I discovered it on one of my quick trips to the supermarket, finding it at the check out counter beside the …

Beauty products that really helped in enhancing my beauty have always been my favorite fashion accessories. I would just love to buy those products which I thought would help me look naturally beautiful. I have been always been fascinated by lip care products and have a few in my …

An herbal tincture I have been using to help treat my respiratory issues is Gaia Herbs Osha Supreme. It contains many herbal extracts in it that I love because they help promote healing and breaks up the thick mucus in my lungs naturally so I can cough it up …

I am now officially over forty and it’s time to start looking into all those wonderful anti-aging products and sorting out the ones that work. I noticed a few months ago that my eyes were getting very tired looking, and were slightly puffy in the morning, especially if I …

When I broke my leg a couple of years ago, I was having a hard time with it, worrying that I would get it wet when bathing. I prefer showers, and wanted something that I could wear over it, considering even using garbage bags, but was afraid of …

Trying out various skin cleansing products have always made my skin care quite interesting and exciting affair. Thus, whenever I happen to see a product which I feel could bring positive results for my skin, I spare no time in buying it for myself as soon as possible. This …

Even though it embarrasses me to admit this, but I snore at night. I decided to purchase this device after becoming fed up with the numerous jokes and complaints of my boyfriend. Even though I paid about $30 for this product, I still had doubts about whether …

When the liquid hand soap in my bathroom set ran out, I wanted to get a nice replacement for it. I really liked the silver holder, so I decided to look for either the same brand that came in it originally, or a bottle that was a similar size …

I just love my IGIA Facial Sauna! I recieved the Suana from my son 4 years ago as a Birthday gift.The IGIA is a 3-in-1 Facial Sauna. It is a steamer,inhaler & aromatherapy Sauna. The features of this sauna include Facial Aromatherapy, Revitalizes skin, Facial Cleanser, with a …

A few days back I had been suddenly witnessing pain in the right side of my abdomen between the upper edge of the hip bone and the upper part of the rib cage. Though I never took it seriously —“ I tried gulping down a few pain relieving pills …

I have used many Aveeno products over the years and I really like them. Although this is not a 100% natural formulation, and it does contain detergents and artificial fragrances and ingredients, it is a very consistent brand for gentleness and quality. Probably the most natural thing about the product …

I like to feel like I am fully protected whenever I do use a maxi pad. I cannot always trust them, and know that leaks can happen within a split second. I needed some protection, especially for the overnights. I was trying to stray away from tampons a bit …

I have two dilemmas running in tandem and wreaking havoc on my emotional state. The first is this, since I’m a writer, I spend an exorbitant amount of time reading, both for my own editing purposes, and for research. The second issue is that my age …

Dandruff is one of the reasons for hair fall. I have tried many shampoos available in the market. Majority of the shampoos just gave relief from dandruff for two days but again I feel itching sensation on my scalp and my …

I am still fairly new to using douche products so I have still been shopping around to find the one that is best for me. One that I have recently used is the Walgreens brand disposable douche with a fresh scent. I purchased a four pack of this product …