When I was having some serious hip and lower back pain, I was sent to physical therapy. One of the things used for me there was a TENS unit. (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
Although it felt a bit strange at first, having sticky electrode pads on my back, then getting “zapped” …

I’ve long been a regular user of Neosporin ointments and other products. I picked up this little spray because it seemed like a good idea– a very small Neosporin that I could keep in my purse and use anytime and anywhere. I took it with me to the …

I had something similar to this product when I was a teenager. I can remember wearing it to school and feeling myself sweat all day, hoping that I would be thin when I got back home. It didn’t exactly do that, but if I remember correctly, I was not …

I have thinning hair and was interested in trying a product like this to see if it could do anything to make the top of my hair seem to have more volume. I had balked at purchasing the “Bump It’ product from the TV infomerical. This item seemed …

I bought Pureology Instant Repair at the suggestion of a friend. I was told it was one of the best leave in conditioners, and that my slightly dry hair would benefit from it in many ways. It has UV protection, detangling benefits, and smooths frizzy hair.
When I …

This is one of many products my hairdresser has recommended to me. I bought this at a time when my hair had just been colored and was going through a “frizzy” phase. She said it was the very best thing she had and that it worked better than the products …

I bought this item as part of a Halloween costume, and ended up using it afterwards as well. It is a long, 20 inch cascade of dark brown hair, which matched my color very closely. It attaches to your own hair with a standard jaw clip. It is …

I was at a relative’s house when I first used this product. I had come to spend the night, and had forgotten to bring any styling products with me, so I asked to borrow something and this is what I was given. I had never worked with a “putty” …

I color my hair at home and I am nowhere near being a professional in any sense of the word when it comes to hair. When I was complaining about there not being enough product in the hair color kits I bought to cover my hair well, I was told …

Redken is a brand I rarely notice until my hairdresser points it out to me, or uses it on my hair while I am there. This is how she sells me… she knows that if it smells nice and I enjoy the shampoo I can be suckered into buying …

I bought a bottle of this moisturizer on the recommendation of a lady who claims she has been using it for twenty years. I needed a moisturizer for sensitive skin, and I had not tried a new one in a long time. My regular product is Neutrogena– but …

I’ve been using Buf-Puf sponges on my face for years. I started when I was younger, and the product was much more popular than today. It is a soft abrasive sponge, that rinses easily and can be used over and over. You can use this with any …

When I stayed at a friend’s house while vacationing in Florida, I became acquainted with this wonderful soap product. My friend only uses cruelty-free products if possible, and this soap is made by a company committed to being cruelty free and green.
I first thought the …

My skin is very dry and the cold weather outside only makes it worse. I have tried a lot of body oils, moisturizing lotions, and body creams in the past to hydrate my skin. Although I have found that most of these products have made a difference …

Even though I am only 24 years old, I tend to worry about the effects of aging on my skin. I am careful to take certain precautions such as wearing sunscreen and avoiding direct sunlight, but I still have noticed some wrinkles and fine lines mostly originating from …

The first thing that I will say about this product is that it is fairly expensive. I paid about $50 for this product online and I am not sure if the amount of money that I paid for it was completely worth. This product is designed to …

I have tried a few lip plumpers in the past with moderate success. To be honest, my lips are already quite full so I did not really notice any difference in the appearance of them. Nevertheless, I still decided to purchase this product. I have a …

When my eyes are all puffy I like to use The Happy Co Soothing Cooling Red Eye Pillow. They are made with soothing herbs that help calm my mind, body, and spirit while I am reducing my eye puffiness. Not only do I like to use these cooling …

When I get very stressed out I like to use Kiss My Face Anti-Stress Shower Gel & Foaming Bath. It helps me relax and calm down so I can handle the stresses better in my life. It has a nice uplifting natural pine like herbal scent to it that …

My favorite protective lip balm to where when I am going outside is Burt’s Bees Outdoor Res-Q Lip Balm SPF15. It helps prevent my lips from becoming burned by the so and dried out by the wind. However, I don’t like the scent of it or the way it …

Even as an adult, I have always struggled with acne. I only experienced a few minor outbreaks when I was a teenager (mostly due to the fact that my skin is somewhat dry), but now as an adult I have noticed that suffering from acne for me has …

Most topical bug repellents are unfriendly to my skin. They trigger minor allergies. Unfortunately, it’s not a valid reason for me to stop using insect repellents because all the more it can lead to dire consequences. People in my vicinity are falling ill to a mosquito-inflicted …

According to its advertisement, the easy way to a flat tummy is through using Sauna Belt. It is very enticing especially that most of us have busy schedules and spending time in the gym is often impossible. I have been looking for this kind of solution because when I …

I am entering my forties and my hair is starting to seriously thin around my crown. I have tried various shampoos that are suppose to support hair growth and scalp health. I’ve tried many volumizing mousses and gels, conditioners and even vitamins. Some of them were helpful, but never solved …

I have always been a fan of Dove products, and one of the products I like to use sometimes in the winter is their sensitive skin formula bars. The last time I shopped at CVS, I noticed they had a house brand product that looked to be a copy …

Although I am not Chloraseptic brand’s biggest fan, I decided to try this product after a week of particularly annoying sneezing fits that hit me in the early morning. I have not figured out exactly what it is that is causing these episodes, but they must be seasonal as …

When I developed some weird squishy noises in my left ear when I touched it, and a slight hearing loss, everyone told me I must have a wax build up in my ear. I didn’t really want to pay for a doctor’s visit if this was something simple I could …

Normally I use white noise or soft music and nature sounds to help me sleep every night. This works pretty well unless there is something specifically noisy going on, like having a loud snorer visit the house overnight, or the neighbors deciding to have a party. That kind of …

I picked up this item at CVS because my old back brush was ready for the trash. I liked the way the mesh was tightly gathered and not as loose as the “puffs” that you often see for use with liquid body washes. I thought it …

I like to use oral care products that are made for kids, because my mouth is sensitive to strong menthol flavored toothpastes and rinses. Since I use a lot of berry-flavored toothpastes, when I saw this berry-shield mouthwash, I thought it might be a good match for me.
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When I was little, my mother bought my very first fragrance for me. I didn’t want the “little girl” stuff, I wanted a grownup scent. In her wisdom, my mother found a way to satisfy me without allowing me to smell like I was a little older than …

Ok, here is one of those products that you see on the shelf and you think… seriously???
After a few blinks and a blank stare, I realized that I had actually read it right. It said Anti Monkey Butt powder. Monkey Butt. Seriously.
I think this was …

I am a big supporter of products that are simple, natural, and not tested on animals. Although I am guilty of using products that do not fit the above description too, I still appreciate the efforts of the makers. I’ve always liked Burt’s Bees products. I use …

I purchased this product after reading some positive reviews. I was hoping for something that could help fade the stretch marks I have developed from weight gain and loss. I was hesitant to purchase it, because it is extremely expensive at nearly forty dollars for a small tube.
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I like many of Burt’s Bees products, and when I saw this on the shelf at Whole Foods, I had to give it a try. I love ginger scented products, and this has such a light, gentle fresh gingery scent.
Although twelve ounces is a relatively small bottle, it …

Parfums De Coeur has been making a line of inexpensive fragranced body sprays and other products for over a decade now. The line continues to change and evolve, with less popular scents giving way to new ideas. There is one of their scents that has always been …

I was given a tube of Ben Gay PM by a relative, because they did not like it. I don’t normally use the brand, because the strong wintergreen smell makes my eyes water. I was told I might like this one though, because the smell is much lighter.
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I hurt my elbow when I tried to stop a very heavy box that was going to fall off a high shelf. I should have let it fall. I pulled tendons in my elbow that hurt for months afterwards.
I took anti inflammatories and tried to do the …

My optician recommended these drops for me when I came in weeping and sneezing my head off from seasonal pollen allergies. My eyes were like dripping faucets, they were red and swollen and sore and I was miserable! It was everything I could do to keep from rubbing them due …

Although I know that tablet and capsule cold medications have the same ingredients as hot drink medications, there is something soothing and mentally helpful about drinking a warm cup of medicine. You can sort of imagine it making you feel better with its warmth. It’s completely psychological for sure, but …

I have used Johnson and Johnson’s baby shampoo (the regular formula) off and on for years, ever since my mom used it on me as a kid.
The last time I purchased body powder, I chose the Johnson and Johnson’s lavender scented baby powder. I loved the scent …

When I was coming down with a cold and got a sore throat, I happened to be with some friends whose kids also all had runny noses and colds. A kind hearted ten year old girl offered me a package of her Chloraseptic strips to take with me back home, …

I was walking around my local vitamin shop the other day I noticed that the 6.4 oz tube of NOW Xyliwhite Toothpaste Gel was selling for less than $3.00, which I feel is a good price and about average for a tube of toothpaste that size. I really …

Not only does the body skin dry up during the cold season but so do the lips. Like everyone else, I get the problem of dry, chapped lips which often crack and bleed when left untreated or unmoisturized. Although wearing cosmetic lipsticks
can ameliorate the condition, there is no substitute …

Maintaining a proper skin care routine is very important to me, especially during the cooler weather season. Even though I like to try new products, I am usually very hesitant about spending my hard earned money on products that I am unsure about. I purchase a lot …

Walking to me is the most basic and practicable exercise anyone can perform without undue commitment. I began my walking and jogging routines not so long ago. I found out based on experience that walking really keeps my metabolism up and running. I was already an …

Today I intend to buy shampoo at the supermarket for a little hair fall out. I myself do not know if I did not fit with existing water in Malaysia or incompatible with the current disposable shampoo.After I finished working, I take time to go to a drugstore to …

I have tried a lot of different toothpaste’s over the years, but finally I broke down and took my Dentist’s suggestion that I try Crest Pro Health toothpaste. I had seen the commercials for this toothpaste, but really believed that $4.99CDN was really steep for a 65ml tube of …

Please don’t ask me why I bought this bike. Because honestly I don’t have any clue why I bought it in the first place. I think that I was in one of those stages in my life where I was in the mood to get my health together. …

Never really been a big fan of electronic toothbrushes. They have there pers but there isn’t anything like a manual toothbrush. I think electronic toothbrushes have been invented for the lazy teeth cleaners who find it hard to always brush their teeth manually. This is how I used to …