I am very sensitive to most adult mint-flavored toothpastes, and because of the discomfort those strong flavors cause, I normally use either natural products which offer more gentle flavors, or kid’s products. Here is a product that is both. On the continuum of mainstream versus natural products, this one …

I have very sensitive teeth from years of eating lemons like apples and I also have a love of vinegar. I was also a smoker for 21 years and became obsessive about brushing to keep my teeth from turning yellow. Between ruining my enamel and using hard toothbrushes, I …

Lately I have been trying to sneak in a little strengthening in to my cardio workouts. Since toning bands aren’t always convenient, and a lot of weighted balls and props are distracting outdoors; I opted to try wrist weights on my usual trail.
Luckily the …

I just bought a pack of Biguerlai slimming tea. I have heard so much about its effectiveness; I know it is a form of laxative so you are not supposed to drink it everyday.
My experience and what I do was to drink this tea on Fridays before I …

If you have the opportunity to join an Inches-A-Weigh gym, you really should not pass up the opportunity! I had the opportunity to work at one for a short period of time, due to the problems with the economy the owner was forced to close. We had …

I purchased Solarcaine Medicated Spray after getting a rather bad sunburn. I paid $5.67 for a 3 oz. can. I heard that it takes the sting out of sunburn and my sunburn was bright red. I usually try home remedies that seem to do little for the burn except make …

My 500ml bottle of Totalcare Multi Action Mouthwash from ‘Wilko’, Wilkinson’s own label, was the cheapest on the shelf in the shop as it was only about 79 pence. But the reason it caught my eye was because the mouthwash inside the transparent bottle is a pretty lavender …

Manufactured by a company called Pascual Laboratories, Poten Cee is one of the Vitamin C tablets in the market today. You can buy it at Drugstores such as Mercury Drugs either in a box or per piece. The packaging is really simple but instantly communicates what the tablets are …

This interesting German made shampoo was suggested to me by a friend who had tried it. She did like the way it made her hair feel, but could not continue to use it because she had a reaction to something in it that caused her scalp to itch and flake.
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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 …

As a women we should maintain the normal flora or PH of our vagina. I am using feminine wash for many years but the old feminine wash made me irritable and feeling dry all the time. I switch to lactacyd (lactoserum lactic acid) just last year. This feminine wash …

I am one of those people whose skin can become very dry or very oily at times, that it becomes rather difficult to say what exactly my skin type is. With the same problem applying to my hair too- it sometimes becomes very difficult for me treat both dry …

I love Dove soaps, and have ever since I was a kid. I remember the familiar classic Dove smell. It reminds me a little of roses, but is so distinct that I would know it anywhere. When I worked in a drug store, every time someone opened a new case …

I have had several allergic reactions that caused skin problems that would last long after the reaction was treated. Namely, redness and peeling. To cleanse my face during these periods, I would use various different products, opting for the ones that were mild, fragrance free, and non drying. …

Well, although it’s still March, it’s close to summertime here in the deserts of Nevada. And I can tell you that even though it’s just been spring for about a week or two, it’s time to break out the sunblock because that big old ball of orange is shooting down …

I had this allergy to insect bites like mosquito and ants. After I was bitten by those insects I vigorously scratch it because of very itchy feeling. My skin turns to red and it turns into scar.
My friend who is using this Benadryl ointment recommended me to used this …

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 …

I ran out of facial tissues at work last week and decided to pick up a new box on my way to work this morning. I hate spending too much on something like that (because I’m always afraid people will steal them) so I ended up buying the cheapest …

When my husband met me, I already had a five year old and a three year old from a previous relationship. He was ecstatic to be a part of my kids lives, and was content in the understanding we might not have the opportunity to have another child between …

My sons (who are both teenagers now with raging hormones and sometimes a slight to severe case of acne) and I have all tried a clearasil product very recently (their vanishing cream). I had a good experience with it, though it didn’t really help my son’s more severe blemish …

Having hypoglycemia, I check my blood glucose often if I am feeling bad and the natural solution of “food” does not make me feel better, and so I have to buy all of the diabetic supplies like monitors, strips, and lancets. I have had several monitors, including a …

I have been looking for the right skin toner because I have tried a few products available but they just left my skin dry, itchy or irritated. So I tried this product from Nivea, thinking that it might fail as well. But I was actually surprised to find that …

I have combination skin that is rather oily in the summer and drier in winter. During the winter I prefer cream cleansers or very light cleansing, but in the summer I can tolerate something quite a bit stronger. Someone recommended I try Ole Henricksen products, and after trying one …

Apollo Petroleum Jelly is one of the things that is always present on our medicine cabinet at home because it always pays to have this handy. This is because we use this product on several skin related injuries.
When my daughter is still an infant, Apollo Petroleum Jelly had …

Ulcer on the tongue can be quite irritating, we just can’t consume anything hot and spice. I just love spicy food and staying away from them is just about impossible, but I can’t do anything when these ulcers pop up and make life miserable. Inefficiency of Vitamin c is …

I can’t even explain to you how I felt when I witnessed my first diaper rash. Okay, well not MY diaper rash, but that of my godchild. I used to babysit for my godchildren all the time when they were just little guys and I had a houseful of …

In my tour of the entire Fitness First branches in Metro Manila, the Mall of Asia SM was my second destination. Located at the extension of the mall building, this branch features all the amenities of a gym that you can hope for. Like all Fitness First branches, this …

I like to keep a basic, high quality lotion for general use that has no fragrance. This is not because of sensitivity, but more because I wear a variety of fragrances and I don’t want my other products to clash with them. For this purpose, I have used a variety …

Popularly marketed as “the non-acidic vitamin C,” Fern-C definitely sets itself apart from so many brand names that contain the same thing: ascorbic acid. I suppose I’m never too old to give up on my daily dose of Vitamin C. Out of all the ascorbic acid supplements …

Rescue Oil is a fairly cheap product that claims to reduce the apperance of scars, stretch marks, acne, lines and wrinkles, after sun remedy and for many other skin conditions.
I thought i would try this as i had some fine lines around my eyes and some acne scarring on …

I have always been a health conscious person and have tried to incorporate healthy habits in my regular routine to keep myself feeling health. Apart from physical health, I always feel that following a good oral hygiene is also important to stay healthy. Thus, I feel that brushing, flossing …

I like to use a moisturizing body wash in the winter to help combat dry skin. I have used several of the Olay washes, and liked the effects on my skin, so I decided to try the Calm Release scent. I like calming scents, and expected it to be soft …

I am overweight and a total food addict. I overeat regularly. When I heard about Full Fast spray, I was intrigued. I am a believer in holistic and natural medicine, so the idea that someone had come up with a natural way to influence the body not to be hungry …

Kyusoku Bihaku is a famous whitening pill taken orally without prescriptions. It is said to be a whitening pill that is also a good anti oxidant in the body. Most Asians are going gaga over whitening pills and glutathione is a craze here because it promises soft and whitens …

When my sister gifted me this product called Oriflame coconut and rice milk nourishing hair mask, I just seem to love everything about it. The fact that I truly believe that the properties present in a “coconut” can truly work wonders for my hair, receiving a hair mask made …

After my very first experience with bio oil, I have been hooked. For me this is the ultimate miracle oil for a wide variety of different skin problems and issues.
I was first recommended to try Bio Oil after being bitten on the face by an animal. The …

I am total beauty freak and find it quite fascinating experiment with various skin care products that are available in the market that would actually help me take care of my skin or hair in a rather simple and interesting manner.
So during one of those casual shopping sprees …

As a pharmacy manager and a writer, my jobs usually occupy most of my time and leave me with no time to exercise. I usually feel the tension all over my body due to stress. One afternoon after work, I did not feel like going home to write or …

During my most recent visit to the eye doctor, I learned that I should not be washing my glasses with Windex or other cleaners that are designed for more powerful household purposes. I have been using this Target Optical Lens Cleaner for my glasses, and it works quite …

I bought this Acne Gel from Healthy Options on the second floor of SM Mall Manila. I actually bought it because I read about it online, and so I thought that it might be a good product. What I like about this product is that, it is actually …

This toothbrush does not stop at just looking beautiful, it actually cleans pretty well too. The contours on the handle make for easy gripping and the head looks perfect and flexible. This is my first experience with a powered toothbrush and I must admit I found it very comfortable …

I love lip balm, and it is hard for me to pass one up if it is original and unusual, and Eos lip balm is both. It comes in an interesting sphere shaped solid balm, with a twist off top. Once I actually used it, I realized it was a …

I tried using Myra E 400 from a local pharmacy here in the Philippines and have consumed 30 pills already but to no accounts. I didn’t notice any change or improvement at all. What’s worse is that it just makes me feel sleepy after taking it. I guess this …

Among other aliments, I have allergies. I happen to have indoor and outdoor allergies. I take prescription allergy medicines. However, I can still end up with a stuffy nose at night time. It can really bug me not to be able to breathe through my …

I was up late watching infomercials the other night when I came across the Brazilian Butt Lift thirty minute advertisement. While I am interested in shaping up that particular area, I wasn’t quite ready to buy another whole fitness program so soon after I purchased the Firm’s …

I love old fashioned, cold processed soap, and Pangea Organics is a brand I am proud to buy. Not only are their products organic, their packaging is recyclable and plantable. The box the soap comes in is actually seeded, so you can plant it and grow herbs. I planted mine, …

I read about this product in a magazine and there were so many reports of amazing results that I wanted to give it a try. Like most people, my diet has some undesirable elements in it, and to complicate things, I am diabetic. I did check with my doctor about …

I had an unfortunate experience with a very bad old office chair. The seat was worn and the cushioning in it was distorted and no longer distributed weight properly. After some long hours of trying to tolerate sitting in it and working, I finally developed a very sore tail bone. …

Lately, I’m noticing that the ends of my hair are drying out and feeling brittle. I love my length and don’t want to make any cuts. Although my previous conditioners and shampoos had promised me with volumed up strands, they never took effect. If they have any results to …

Oh what I wouldn’t give to relax a little, I mean I have literally spend countless hours looking for products that are soothing, and conducive to stress relief and restorative health and well being. At this point, I should have a PHD in TLC if you …