After a prolonged illness a few months back, my skin and hair had started looking quite dull and lifeless. But was really alarming was the fact that I experienced increase in my hair fall- which indeed made me quite worried and depressed. This is when one of my …

I was walking through the aisles in the Health and Beauty section of Wal-Mart looking for something that could combat my acne when I noticed this treatment. I will admit that I was very surprised at first when I discovered that Burt’s Bees who is so well known …

I started my job in September of 2008, after a long eight year haitus of being a stay-home mother. The job can be phsyically demanding at times. I work in a shoe store, and I’m constantly up and down ladders and lifting and carrying stacks of shoes and boots …

I needed to have my eye examined and also purchase a pair of glasses as well as a pair of prescription glasses last month. I decided to go to one of the larger eye groups who also carried a larger variety of styles in glasses. I have gone to …

Equate: Morning Dew Hand Soap is a liquid hand soap that I especially like to use in the morning because it really has a good strong and fresh morning dew aroma that brings my senses to full alertness - something that is not very easy to do in the …

I have used a few products from Shea Terra, and generally really liked them. After trying their lemon grass black soap, I was hooked on the idea of using a liquid black soap for my face. (It is much less messy than solid bars!) After I used up the lemon …

I like to keep a package of finger cots around the house in case I need them. I use them for a variety of purposes, but most often for covering finger cuts while working in the kitchen. For some reason, a particular favorite deli knife of mine is determined to …

There are so many different hand sanitizers out there that you may think that they are all the same and that they all work just as well. This is not true. There are hand sanitizers out there that claim to work better than they do. With the seasonal flu …

I bought this towel when I was taking a look at what new product Earth Therapeutics had to offer online. I have always loved their foot products, and have probably tried most of what they have to offer in all their personal care lines.
My hair is not exceptionally …

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 …

One of the fish oil supplements I have been taking daily is the Nordic Naturals Kenai Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil Supplement. I like this supplement because it does not have a fishy taste at all. In fact, this supplement has a lemony citrus flavor that I find pleasing. I …

I bought a bottle of this shampoo because it was on sale for a great price where I shop. I like using the two in one shampoo/conditioner products because they tangle my hair less and have a smooth feel, and also make it easier to dry quickly. I’m not …

I recently started using pore clearing strips again for my nose. I used them in the 90’s when they first became popular, and recently bought some of the old Biore strips that I used to use back then. When I ran out, I went to order more, but …

I have always experienced thronging headaches time and again and these headaches not only leave me feeling depressed but also feeling irritated and fatigued. Though sometimes only taking a pain killer seems the only solution to get rid of my headache, initially I always try healing it with the …

I take a hot bath every night to help treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia. I have been battling this condition since my late teens, and this is one of the most effective therapies I have found for it. The hot water stops muscle spasms and foot cramps, and eases my …

For many years we’ve been using Colgate, a brand of tooth paste that was proven to be effective than other tooth paste. Why did I said it’s proven because I was using this tooth paste since my preschool days, as my mother said when I was small I loved …

Once in awhile I get really sore achy feet and can’t handle the pain. One of the pain relieving foot creams I like to use is the Gold Bond Foot Pain Relieving Cream. The foot cream is very soothing to my achy feet and even helps moisturize them so …

People such as doctors generally use carbolic soap for antibacterial purposes and health reasons. I generally do not bathe with carbolic soap though, especially because it dries out my skin even though I think that it bathes me properly. However, recently after my bar of bathing soap had finished …

I have taken collagen supplements in the past, and I always disliked the fact that they came in large, un-coated pill form, making them difficult to swallow. So when I saw this product in powder form, I decided to give it a try. Rather than swallowing 3 …

I have noticed my hair thinning in the last couple of years and I have tried various shampoos and treatments designed to add volume. This is one of the more recent I have tried. I was taken by the classy look of the packaging—“ a blue standing tube with a …

I have just had the opportunity to test the Oral B Cross Action Rechargeable Tooth Brush and I have to say that I am very pleased with the results. I purchased it at CVS for $11.99 in total. The cost is not bad compared to other battery powered …

I wanted to buy an electric brush which is rechargeable and I saw this Braun Oral-B Sonic brush. Twenty five dollars seemed little too much at first but with the life of the brush I am fine with the money I paid. The grip and design are great. The …

Vaseline Intensive Rescue Healing Hand Cream is one of my favorite hand creams to use to help keep my skin from becoming dried out. It has even helped heal my dried hands right up when they were flaking and cracker pretty badly. The cream made my hands look much …

I bought this to use with my P90X program and I must say that I was slightly dissapointed upon its unboxing. I was looking for more of a temperary/removable type system, to avoid drilling any holes, and this one isn’t it. Not to say that there’s false advertising to …

I have always envied my friends who had perfect eyebrows. I simply cannot tweeze mine without being in tears. I have wanted to try waxing for the longest time, but horror stories about the pain have caused me to shy away. Finally, I had a brave moment and …

Vitamin E has antioxidant properties that help the cells in our body by protecting them and helping cells repair themselves. At least that’s what I understood from reading the small font on the bottle I bought. I just saw the commercial on TV and thought about trying it …

I thought I—˜d change my routine up this week by trying out a new workout DVD. With the Shape: Sculpt Your Abs DVD; I have my choice of a Cardio Workout, four separate Ab workouts, and the bonus 12 minute Total Body Blitz.
This DVD, said to use moves …

I have two children, fourteen and twelve years of age, both boys, and I’ve had a story for every week of their life that has made me laugh, while making them highly uncomfortable! One such story is when my oldest son, for the first time in his life about …

First aid kit is a must in our home and I think in other families as well. You never when accidents do happen. Our first aid kit is not complete without Rhea Agua Oxigenada. Personally I hate ugly scars, who does right; though it is inevitable when the wound …

I had originally wanted to put this review in the Baby section but as everybody knows, I am not a baby, and I happen to be the user of this product. It is a long story, in fact, it is even a family tradition dating back to when …

This is the best thermometer ever! We have two young children, 2 and 6 months, and seem to be using it very often. We bought it after we couldn’t get an accurate armpit or ear reading. Two wiggly kids and two stressed out parents needed a …

Before I discover Vitafusion Calcium Gummy vitamins I already have vitamins for bone and that is what I will be sharing a review right now. I discover Nature Made year 2006. Ever since I was young, I have a problem when it comes to clumsiness. I am weak, especially …

I am a musician and suffer from mild tinnitus due to years of listening and playing keyboards through headphones. It normally only bothers me when the room is quiet and devoid of other sounds, like at night when I sleep—“ which has caused me to rely on fans and sleep …

Sadly, I have to admit that I’ve long had a problem with blemishes. Sometimes is very mild and hardly noticeable, and sometimes its a rampaging mess of ance on my chin and cheeks. Because I’m in my mid-thirties this can sometimes be discouraging, so I’m always on the lookout …

I have been using Lush products for a while, and I have really enjoyed them. I saw that this ocean Salt scrub got great reviews, and I love a good salt scrub—“ so I gave it a try. The packaging Lush uses on their scrubs and creams is a bit …

One day while I was out shopping, I started getting the beginnings of a migraine headache. This would obviously ruin the rest of the day, so I went into a store to try and find something to take right away. What I had in mind was something like …

This is the reason why I don’t want to go through with Endoscopy and colonoscopy procedure anymore because I can’t take another bottle of drinking it for preparation. Last year, I undergo colonoscopy/endoscopy procedure to check what’s happening to me. I was diagnosed to have an Irritable Bowel Syndrome …

This cream rocks! Even with the most frequent diaper changes, babies can still get rashes, particularly from diarrhea which, brings about some of the worst and most painful diaper rashes. I worked in a childcare for a long time and for stubborn diaper rashes, I used to alternate ointment …

I received this as part of a gift along with the Fresh Sugar cologne. It is an interesting fragrance, very lemony and summery, with an “icy” feel to it, like a vanilla-lemon snow cone. I am normally not a fan of roll on deodorants, but I made an exception …

I normally keep some facial cleansing wipes around when I am working on outdoor projects, or indoor projects that might involve me getting sweaty or dirty. I have oily skin in the summer, and if I get dirty and oily while working, I am sure to have pimples later unless …

Everybody needs deoodorant in order to keep a well-maintained hygiene and prevent themselves from getting horrible smelling body odor. Although it may not seem like it, it can be difficult to find the one that works the best. As for Ban Original Roll-On deodorant, there are some things that …

I have used many of he Burt’s Bees products and generally love the brand. Since I have turned forty, I’ve been looking at products to reverse signs of aging and help with fine lines, wrinkles and general moisturization issues. I have combination skin that is oily in the summer, but …

If there’s one hand sanitizer that I wholly trust, it’s Purell. Like the most common antiseptic in the world, alcohol, I prefer gel sanitizers that have clinical formulas. Purell is most certainly a clinical sanitizer that’s well known among doctors and professionals working in hospitals, as well …

So many times I have found it difficult to get my children and family to eat vitamins. We all know the value of taking vitamins daily. We used to live in the North and found that the kids were getting sick a lot. Because of this we had to …

I didn’t even know Almay came out with a deodorant. I always thought it was just a makeup company and nothing more. Sadly, I’ve never really used alot of their cosmetics except for maybe a couple different foundations and powders, maybe a blush here and there, but when I …

I have one of those high-sided claw-foot tubs in my child’s bathroom, and I love it, but she has slipped a tome or two (without harm) trying to get in and out of it. She’s still young and it is a bit too tall for her to just …

Frozen dinners by Smart Ones are inexpensive and, most importantly, taste great. I have tried just about every variety offered at the local grocer and haven’t been disappointed yet in the quality of food. My favorites are the Pepporoni Calzone and the Enchiladas. Each meal …

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 …

The worst part of the rainy season which I eventually dreaded was the advent of mosquitoes and flies into my abode. These pests which suddenly seem to appear from nowhere during this season almost made my life feeling miserable. The mosquitoes which basically came in large groups in …

I have been trying out various sulfate-free shampoos, and natural brands are a great place to look. There are only a few SLS free products in the mainstream market, but they are everywhere you look in the natural section. One brand that I have always trusted because I love …