I have been self conscious about being in my forties and worried about aging skin. I decided to try some of the Olay Anti-Aging body wash, from the Total Effects line. It is a basic, detergent based formula, with petrolatum, the much maligned sodium lauryl sulfate, and mineral oil. These …

Just recently my face has been under control. Ever since I went to see the dermatologist m skin is getting better and better each and everyday. But im always having these little pesky break out that hits me at least once every week or so and I was experimenting …

I have always liked to use vitamin E for treating skin problems. Although it is thick and sticky, it works miracles on scars and dry lesions that may not respond to anything else.
I had been told a long time ago to use the vitamin E that came from inside the …

When I noticed my lips were looking a little rough, and I was worried that they were showing signs of aging, I decided to look into some lip treatments. I like the idea of increasing the volume, but cosmetic “lip plumpers” have had mixed results and nothing very impressive when …

Everyone knows the after results of the horrible acnes and pimples. After using plenty of therapies I finally got rid of the acnes(thanks mainly to Jovees tea tree and acne face pack but the face pack wasn’t good enough to get rid of the scars).So I resorted to …

I am fair skinned and very sensitive to the sun, so I wear strong sun screen or sun blocks in the summer when I go outside. A problem I kept running into was being in the house by myself, and wanting to go out to the pool, but not being …

Philosophy brand products have always been pleasing to me, especially for their incredible fragrances. I’ve used several and I am still trying out more. I bought the Eye Hope cream because I liked the name and I was intrigued by the ingredients.
Eye Hope contains both green …

I get the occasional canker sore, and when I got one recently, I wanted to find a product that I had used before, which was a patch that is placed over the sore, that adheres and heals the sore while protecting you from pain at the same time.
I …

Because of the arthritis in my hands and my frequent back aches, I use a lot of heat to help relax away aches and pains. I have a heating pad which works great if I can stay in one place, but with a full time job and kids, staying …

Since the turn of the economy, I’ve cut back on my once a month spa weekends–unless I’m traveling and the hotel I’m staying at offers spa services. To invest money elsewhere, I’ve started doing my own spa treatments at home, and my favorite self-service is a pedicure.
I had become …

I like to go camping with my husband and friends pretty regularly, but I’m ironically one of those people who likes to camp where there is access to a shower. I don’t like the feeling of not taking a shower every single day, and quite frankly, I don’t look …

I have fibromyalgia, and I have used a wide variety of topical pain medications. Most of them are counter-irritant, meaning that they don’t actually treat the source of the pain directly, but rather they make a distraction for the brain by creating another sensation to take the place of the …

Johnsons Baby Lotion is a classic brand of lotion for softening and cleansing a baby’s skin and according to the internet, it is the first choice with hospitals to use on newborn babies. It is lovely to use on your skin whatever your age but I had to …

This face masque contains green tea which is good to use on irritated skin. It calms the skin down and takes away the redness, at least that’s what it claims to be. I got this in a trial size and when I opened the jar, it looked like brown …

My mother is legally blind and can’t see how to color her own hair, so I am the hairstylist and colorist for both of us. When she recently tried out a new brand of hair color, it turned out to be a disaster. It left her hair a strange creamsicle …

I have, my entire life, been a complete klutz. There’s not a whole lot I haven’t accidentally managed to do to myself over the years that has either required a doctor, a hospital or, at the very least, some home medical attention. My latest “mishap” was when I was …

I came early for a doctor’s appointment and while waiting, my doctor’s secretary tried to sell me Nu Skin products. I have used Nu Skin products in the past and I find them expensive but this was a new doctor and I wanted to make friends with her secretary …

I have an oily skin and that explains why I have acne all the time. I used to try a lot of anti-acne products to no avail. However, I like this product because this one worked and delivered what it claimed. First of all, it is available in tube …

I have always struggled with my weight, and have tried some pretty silly diet aids, always trusting in friends who swear they work. This product was actually given to me by a friend who told me they didn’t work. She was going to throw them out, but I said I …

As the name suggests, Myra E is a brand of Vitamin E capsules sold here in the Philippines. The softgel capsule is small enough to swallow. I take this for my skin to look better. I have a mild eczema and occasional breakouts which makes me very insecure about …

I have used contact lenses to correct my vision for over 10 years now. I’ve always thought my brown eyes are kind of plain and I wished that my eyes were a deep shade of green. I saw an advertisement in a magazine for Freshlook Color Contact lenses made …

People who struggle with mild depression don’t have to resort to chemical solutions. More and more companies appear yearly offering premium herbal solutions to all health matters. One such company is Nature’s Way. To treat my undiagnosed mild depression, I take Nature’s Way St. John’s Wort herbal supplement.
This particular …

I normally don’t use mint flavored toothpaste, because the mint burns my mouth and causes me to spend less time brushing than I really need to. I would rather use children’s varieties because they have milder flavors, like fruit or bubble gum, or natural products which sometimes offer non-mint varieties …

I paid about $15 for a 2 ounce bottle of this product. To be honest, at the time that I ordered this product I was a bit skeptical about whether or not it would work. I have recently jump started my new health and wellness regimen and …

I don’t generally use aerosol cans of anything, but thought that I would try Arrid Extra Dry Deodorant to see if it really was better than other brands of deodorants. I have tried just about every deodorant there is and this would just be a way of seeing if …

My brother is a member of an organization that travels to various countries to stay with local families and learn about the culture. He sends me trinkets from around the world as he knows I love to try new products and experience new ideas from abroad.
When he …

I was given this item second hand by someone who said she could not use it because it “tickled her feet.” My feet are ticklish as well, but hey, it was free and I do have some foot pain and cramps at times so I gave it a shot. …

When it comes to anti fungal infections B-tex is one ointment I just hate using. I used it once and was disgusted with the results and since then I avoid this useless but expensive cream. First of all the ointment is pretty expensive compared to the normal ointments and …

I was introduced to this soap by my cousin who has been using it for years. At first she said that it is very difficult to buy or see one in supermarkets or groceries. She has to buy online and wait for weeks for her to receive her kojic …

I have diabetes, and for many years I have tried to prevent complications and manage my disease as best I can with both medical intervention and nutritional support. There are a lot of products on the market that claim to help you lower your blood sugar, which of course …

I used to use Bath and Body Works coconut lime verbena fragrance, and loved it. When I saw that Bodycology was making a copy-cat scent, I picked it up to see if it was close. It was indeed close—“ although not exactly the same. I felt it was …

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 …

I recently made a list of all the heating pads, cold packs, pain relieving creams and ointments that I’ve used over the past two years, and the amount of items is, quite frankly, staggering. However, that also gives me the opportunity to share my experiences with these products with …

Since discovering a whole slew of Tae Bo DVDs at TJ Maxx recently, I have tried to go back there at least once a week for a new title. This week I picked up Billy Blanks’ Tae Bo Believers Workout, the Strength Within.
If it …

I have been using contact lens since I was Grade six and I have also tried several types of cleaning/rinsing/storing solution and until recently, I have been unsuccessful at finding the “right one” for me. For years, I’ve had problems with the solution that I used for my contacts. …

I have combination skin that is dry in winter and oily and acne prone in summer. Since I have had this problem ever since my teens, I have built up a few hyper pigmented scars from blemishes. Most have faded enough that they are not visible under makeup, but I …

I’ll admit I bought this product because it looked like a flower. It comes in a really cute plastic package and the bar is a bright orange color that just made me happy looking at it, and I hadn’t even opened it and smelled it yet. It has what …

I recently had some trouble with a tooth that resulted in a lot of lingering gum irritations and after doing some extensive research on the internet for natural remedies, Oil of Oregano was one of the most mentioned remedies.
I decided to order a bottle of oil of oregano from …

This lamp was a birthday present from someone who knows how much I love relaxation “stuff” and it was a very good choice for me. This little bowl filled with crystal salt chunks is just beautiful, and I believe I am enjoying health benefits from it as well. The …

Softsoap was one of the first, if not the very first popular mainstream company that came out with liquid soap for the shower. I remember my best friend in fourth grade bragging about using Softsoap in their shower and it all sounded very exotic to me.
Fast forward …

After having spending a day at my sister’s place watching my favorite movies on her newly acquired home theatre system- I was in for some great trouble. The fact that my eyes had been overstrained almost left them feeling puffy and burning in pain. But the worst part was …

The Immune Essentials a Condition Specific dietary supplement from Swanson Vitamins that targets the immune system. I was searching for a product that strengthen my immune system at a good price and I found it works great I never get sick. It contains Immune Enhancer AG, Immunolin immunoglogolin, Beta …

I have purchased a lot of bath products from the Body Shop in the past, but I have to admit that this is one of my favorites. I do not consider myself to be very picky when it comes to shower gels. The main things that I …

I have always loved jojoba oil, and I use it in a variety of things, such as lotions, massage oils, and even bath salt mixes. When I was browsing a discount store and needed some conditioner for my hair, I happened to see these hot oil treatments. I had never …

Sitting in front of the computer or watching my favorite television shows was enough to make my eyes feel tired and fatigued. This in turn would give rise to puffy eyes and worst of all dark circles- a situation which I completely dreaded. This situation would make feel …

I love the fragrance and taste of black currants. I was first introduced to it when I tried a black currant iced tea in a Jason’s Deli in Texas. It was love at first taste. Then I found a currant fragranced house spray made by Trapp, and I was …

Before I really thought Lavender was purely for fragrance and cosmetic ingredients. I always believe in its effectiveness as regards giving you calm and total relaxation. I was shopping at GNC one time when I saw this product. Tea is part of my night time rituals before I sleep. …

My cousins in London would oftentimes call me during wintertime and during the course of conversation they would talk about how they’ve covered their full face and ears and even neck of Vaseline 100% Pure Petroleum Jelly in order to avoid the drying effect of the coldest season …

I take my vitamins faithfully. I consider myself to be a really healthy person. I take care of my body now so it will take care of me later. I began to notice that I was starting to get …

I have Raynaulds, and my circulation has become a real problem. When my feet turned blue and black, I really went rushing to the doctor’s office. The problem was Raynaulds getting worse………no or nearly no circulation to my hands or to my toes. I took medication, and found it …