Because I am an Asian and thus has a naturally browish complexion, I always wanted to have whiter and fairer skin. I tried many whitening products ranging from lotions, creams, astringent, bleaching mix, etc. Though some are a little effective, most are placebo - meaning they are not …

I used to have fair skin but when I went on a vacation at our grandfather’s house for almost 5 months I’ve been on a 3 day-camping in an open area in a farm, and that was summer back then and 2 day-camping at a resort and many birthday …

Snoring has been an increasing problem as I have gotten older. My wife reminds me the next day how loud it was. I have to admit, I really don’t hear myself, and I usually get a good nights sleep. So out of respect to her wishes, I …

Although I am not sure I am ready to try the latest installment of the Discover Bellydance series, I couldn’t resist previewing what the most difficult of their DVD workouts had to offer. The Mystic Dance is the final DVD in a three workout series by Natural …

I color my hair at hone, much to the dismay of my hairstylist who had to admit that I did a pretty good job of it. Despite her bitterness that I insisted on saving that money, she did recommend a few products for me to use that I have greatly …

I tried a Gaiam kickboxing workout a while back when I was working for LA Weight Loss and was inspired by all the customers to get my own life back on track and get into shape. I didn’t have a lot of weight to lose, but it never hurts …

One of my favorite sunblock sprays to use is the Kiss My Face Sunblock Spray with SPF. I love this sunblock because it is a spray on one and it dries super fast so without it feeling greasy or oily which is very nice. Plus this sunscreen helps not …

These Non-Applicator Tampons were the cheapest tampons in Sainsbury’s and they are from their own brand. I bought a box of 16 of the Super variety which are for a medium to heavy menstrual flow. For the price, I think these are not bad at all. …

Taking prescription medications sometimes means sacrificing healthy hair causing it to be very dry, brittle and very damaged. I take every precaution to not damage it anymore by not using any unnecessary appliances or products that will further ruin my hair. A women’s hair makes or breaks their day …

Australian sea kelp is the star in this convenient Aussie product. Although I usually use a rinse out conditioner when I shampoo, I like to have some leave in type on hand too, in case I have a need for freshening up the hair after a humid day, or get …

This stuff is awesome. New-Skin liquid bandage is a substance you apply directly to a cut to disinfect the area, and it acts as a barrier to protect it from dirt and germs. It comes in a small glass tube with a brush applicator attached to the inside of …

I am not really familiar with the effects of berries to our body because they are not a common fruit to me. I even seldom see it at the supermarket. When I was browsing at the internet there is this product that really caught my …

I was born asthmatic. Unfortunately, my husband was, too. But it didn’t keep us from being attracted to each other and eventually got married. So as expected, following Law of Genetics, our daughter has it too.
At an early age of 3-months, asthmatic symptoms were already showing. We brought her …

Over the last several years, I’ve really turned in to someone who is rather vain when it comes to my appearance, which is ironic, because most days when I’m not working, I’m just sitting at home in my jammies with my makeup off and looking a hot mess! But, …

I am a huge fan of bath products of all kinds, and I also love Burt’s Bees. When a pregnant friend received a bottle of the Mama Bee body oil at her baby shower, and found later that she was sensitive to it, she passed it along to me. I …

I am not a fan of diet supplements or even products which claim to suppress hunger. I find that eating less and exercising more is about as simple and effective a way to control weight that there is. I had recently been injured, and without being able to exercise, …

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 …

I am a huge fan of Dove products. I like just about everything they come out with, and have used a few of their antiperspirants and was generally pleased.
The visibly smooth variety is supposed to do something unique. It has a “pro-epil complex” (I’m sure they made that up) that …

I am an African American woman and my hair needs a lot of moisture and care. During last winter I was feeding it too much protein after washes so it began falling out tremendously!! I did research to figure out the fastest way I could grow my hair back …

Both Jason and Tom’s of Maine are well known brands for Oral Care and are the leaders in Natural, Non-Flouride Toothpaste. Over the years while I have been using these products, Tom’s has added xylitol, a personal favorite that I use instead of sugar. Jason has added …

Lemon grass and tea tree are two of my favorite natural smells, so when I saw that Nubian heritage had a soap that showcased both of them, I had to have a bar. I have used a few of their other soaps and really liked the nice, natural recipes and …

I remember, a couple years ago, being blown away when I found a local vendor at a craft show selling his hand-made emu scented oils. They felt fantastic on the skin, such a little amount went a long way, and the long-term affects on my skin were unbelievable. I …

I haven’t had menopause period, but my mom is having hers now. As with normal menopause symptoms, the woman will experience some hot flashes (which is, a sudden temperature rising period), sleep disturbances, unstable emotions, nausea, anxiety, decreasing libido. Since my mom is having hers now (on the way …

I suffer with dry mouth sometimes, due to multiple causes, including medication, and weather.
When it is very cold outside, and we run the central heat more often, the air becomes very dry and I start having symptoms of dry mouth, dry eyes, dry skin, dry everything!
My dentist had …

Nowadays many people prefer to have good physic, and for that they are focusing on the hand weight. As review it is been heard that the hand weight at Marshalls is so cheap and many people got the idea to pick it up because it is designed in such …

There is one thing that every household needs and that’s a nice heating pad. My husband plays basketball every weekend and the first thing he wants to complain about is his knee. We have tried tons of different creams and tons of different medicines but the one thing that …

It’s very important to keep your teeth clean. I have tried different toothpaste brands, but this time I’m going to talk about Colgate Total.
First of all, I don’t like toothpastes with a strong taste, so this one, even if it tastes like mint, has a soft taste, so it …

When ever a new diet appears on the horizon, I feel compelled to either buy it, try it, or debunk it. Generally it takes only a few seconds to spot the gimmick, several minutes to dodge the often erroneous nuggets of wisdom, and just a few more …

I usually don’t ever use mouthwash because for some reason by the end of the day I’m too tired to do anything but sleep. And I’m not much of a morning person. But when I came home from my college dorm, I found this mouthwash in the bathroom. I …

Neutrogena is a brand I have trusted for many years. I use their hand lotions and cleansers, even facial moisturizer—“ and the old classic glycerin soap which has remained unchanged for years. When I get a bout of sensitive skin that reacts to harsh detergent soaps and strong fragrances, …

I have fibromyalgia and often use over the counter muscle rubs and gels to treat the painful and stiff muscles I struggle with chronically. I also happen to be a pretty big fan of Burt’s Bees products, and when I saw this one, it was something I had to …

My sister bought Lynds a gift voucher for our local health therapy centre in Tewkesbury call Red, (which stands for Relaxation Everyone Deserves) for a Christmas present last year. Lyndsey had just had Josh our second son so my sister thought that she deserved some pampering.
Red …

I am a big fan of fragrance and aromatherapy. I love to try all the latest aroma therapy products, and my friends and family know, so they help me. Usually I have beaten them to the punch and found a new product myself but this time, my aunt found …

I first used this moisturizing body wash while on vacation and staying in a hotel. I bought it because I thought it would be a treat compared to using regular bar soap. At first, it was okay because I was a bit sunburned, and it felt cool …

I have a slight problem with water retention around the time before my period starts every month. My ankles and lower legs swell and become tight and my rings get tight on my fingers. It can be very uncomfortable. My doctor prescribed a diuretic for me, but I hate taking …

I signed up for a trial to TriSlim which are weight loss pills. I figured, it was a thirty day trial so I could try it out. They do however charge you a shipping fee. Of course, I didn’t think about it at the time, but why does it …

You know those days when your hair just isn’t right and you decide on a bold new strategy to make it look great again? I had one of those two weeks ago. Not only did I over-perm my hair but then I decided to cut in lots of …

If you have an active lifestyle, that includes busy and being workaholic, you need a good doze of multivitamins. I have been drinking this multivitamins from GNC for a long time now. It claims to boost your energy and restores your health because of the effects of daily activities. …

I am a person who has been suffering from severe headaches right from my teenaged years. Though I try my best to use various alternative therapies( reiki, AccuPressure techniques) to help me heal my headaches, most of the time my headaches are so severe that they seem to calm …

I’ve always had a tendency to bruise very easily. If you combine that with the fact that I am constantly bumping in to things- it becomes quite a problem. A week ago I dropped a rather heavy carton on my leg, it fell off the side of the trolley …

I have battled with allergies since I was a toddler. Especially indoor allergies. I have tried almost everything over the counter to treat my allergies such as Claritin, Benadryl, Zyrtec and Sudafed. However, I did not like the side effects I experienced from taking these allergy medications such as …

If you’re looking for something to diminish the appearance of your acne scars, look no further. Mederma will help reduce the appearance of your acne scars and soften your skin at the same time!
I have never had problems with my skin until a few years ago. All of a …

When I became enamored with a great sea mineral spray by H2O, I was interested in trying other hydrating mist products from high end companies to see if anyone had something similar that I might like even more.
This product from Philosophy jumped out at me from the …

Slim Fast Shake Mix, Chocolate Royale is one of my favorite flavors of all the Slim Fast shakes. The flavor is rich and chocolaty and you really feel like you’re having dessert when you are having one of these shakes. The best part is that a shake …

Oasis Moisturizing Mouthwash Mild Mint Flavor is a mouthwash that’s specifically formulated to provide relief from the symptoms and discomfort associated with a dry mouth. The mouthwash comes in a sixteen ounce bottle for nine dollars and ninety-nine cents. It’s a very expensive mouthwash to be sure, but it’s …

I suffered from an ingrown toenail a few months ago that was excruciating. My big toe was so sore, I could not wear socks or shoes, and could not even stand for the bedsheets to touch my foot. I did not want to go to the doctor, because I …

Although it’s certainly justifiable to call this drink mix a “multivitamin that isn’t a vitamin” since it does contain vitamins like vitamin B and C, it doesn’t actually offer as many vitamins, minerals and nutrients that a lot of multivitamins in pill form do. That means that this drink …

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 take a hot bath every night to help treat the muscular symptoms caused by fibromyalgia. It is more therapeutic than anything else I have ever tried. To keep things interesting, I use a variety of bath products, like salts, bombs, and oils. Recently I discovered the high quality of …

I sorely miss in my bathroom counter the scents of warm vanilla and cookies and cream. I know, it’s a lot right? And what would scents like those be doing in my bathroom counter? I’m not the least bit delusional in imagining food inside the bathroom. …