It has been a very long time since I last used a facial mask. The weather outside has been extremely hot, unfortunately causing me to do a lot of sweating. Although I rarely suffer from facial outbreaks, I still experience other problems such as exaggerated pores. …

Because I have a combination skin I don’t like to use products that are applied all over the face. I much prefer something that is designated for use on oily areas of the skin, because otherwise it will dry out parts of my face too much and the uneven …

Eskinol’s Dermaclear C: Overnight Pimple Gel falls under their oil/acne control line. It claims to dry out pimples overnight, but it really depends on the size and type of pimple.
It is essentially Salicylic Acid. But it’s over the counter, and probably not as strong as what your dermatologist …

I have recently started using GSE (grapefruit seed extract). It has helped my family tremendously. We were having a terrible time getting rid of an awful stomach virus. When I started taking Gse and giving it to my children, the virus vanished overnight. Others at my church had it …

I use a thick memory foam mattress topper on my bed, and I love it. On top of the memory foam, I keep an egg crate foam mattress topper. As odd as it may seem, this helps to keep me cooler in the summer, because memory foam sort of form …

Although this item was really made for new mothers after delivering, I used it for relief of pain and swelling after a minor hemorrhoid procedure. My doctor did not really warn me that after the lancing of an external hemorrhoid I would be in agony for days and unable to …

In really enjoyed taking this stuff and the first thing I would like to say about it is that it actually tastes good and I mixed this with water and the orange flavor tasted so good. This stuff was in powder form and I had to mix it up …

I am suffering from allergy coupled with sinusitis for long. It seems that I am a permanent patient of cold and virus. I have tried various medicines - both OTC and prescription based —“ with mixed result. Currently, I am taking NeilMed Sinus Rinse on the advice of a …

Pretty much everyone knows the brand Listerine. They also know the agony of the suggested three to five minutes of keeping this stinging liquid in their mouths for maximum results. But I have to tell you, although I am quite sure that every single
Gingivitis germ and last speck of plague …

During the hot, balmy summer months, the lips are just as vulnerable to damage as skin. This lip balm works pretty well to prevent painful and unsightly damage from being done to my lips. I don’t have to use too much and after I’ve applied the lip balm, I’m …

For me, the best thing about the Pigeon Digital Thermometer is that it does not break since its main body is made of ABS plastic and not the breakable type that normal thermometers have. I find this product the right thermometer for me since I have a history of …

I often use the Omega clear soft lenses (a transparent one which doesn’t have certain color, so it will only show my own eyes color), but knowing that lately Omega has its own colored soft lenses attracted me to try once. Well, I didn’t say that the Omega soft …

This product, manufactured by Stiefel Laboratories, is a wart and corn remover. A wart is described as a small tumor (caused by a viral infection) that resembles a cauliflower or a blister. It is rough to the touch and is found often on the hands & feet, but also …

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 …

One must be very careful in assuming natural products are harmless. One of my first experiences of learning this the hard way comes from this very good product, Olbas herbal bath. It is not a completely natural product, as it does have some questionable chemicals like sulfates and PEG, …

The Weight Watchers diet was a great diet to do for me. I followed this diet plan by going to weekly meetings. There you get weighed and you get a book for all the different types of food points that you can eat. I got very motivated …

Last September, my husband and I had a lot of changes we were going through. We had just finished closing on our new condominium, and were getting ready to move, and I had, after a long eight year sabbatical, had finally started working again because my kids were now …

working as a nurse in a hospital is often times very stressful. Most of the time, I often catch a cold or even certain infections. Often times I tend to forget taking up my vitamins so I end up being vulnerable to infection. Luckily I use PotenCee which is …

I have been using a lot of different shampoos lately because I have been too lazy to actually look at what I am purchasing. I wouldn’t recommend doing this because you might end up wasting your money on some really crappy shampoo. The truth is, most shampoos just aren’t …

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes are a great product! They are quick and easy to use and kill most germs. When cleaning our works stations at work or for clearing tables or counter tops at home this product is genius. The cylindrical container makes storing the wipes easy. …

As I am getting older, I have noticed fine lines around my eyes and I have been actively looking for a product that can help to reduce them or slow their progression. I heard so many people talk about retinol, I finally decided to look for a product with …

After a complicated caesarean section, I was advised complete bed rest and wasn’t allowed to move out of my bed for next 3-4 days. Though the first day went off rather smoothly, I started feeling a little uncomfortable the second day. This was chiefly because I did could not …

I fell for a sales pitch and ended up spending a lot of money for this product. I have combination skin, with seasonal differences. In the winter, I have dry areas that really need a heavier moisturizer and I can only use cream-based cleansers and not soap or foaming cleansers …

I have a cousin who lives out in a rural area. When I spent a week with her along with my mom, we got to hear lots of horror stories about the various bugs and wild animals she encountered living in that neck of the woods. (Literally, woods.)
When …

Silverex ointments for cuts, wounds, ulcers, burns and bacterial infection of the skin.It’s one of the best ointments for quick relieve from all the above mentioned skin related problems.
Few days back i myself caught hold of a hot red steaming Iron rod by mistake. It’s was not for more …

Just imagine…at one point you have complete vision and then macular degeneration creeps up on you and you only have peripheral vision. You cant see the television, or read, in fact life is very different for you.
This has recently happened to my Uncle, an articulate, interesting gentleman who loved …

When I get a burn on my hand from cooking and baking or a sunburn from the sun I like to use Solarcaine Cool Aloe Burn Relief Formula Pain Relieving Gel with Lidocaine HCI. It helps relieve the burning sensation I have on my skin and it helps take …

Prior to purchasing this product, it had been a long time since I purchased a facial toner. I am not quite sure exactly why to be honest but I found myself frantically searching for a new product to try after experiencing a few facial outbreaks. Even though …

I used to be proud of Beaver Dam Community Hospital. That was until they took the community out of it.
At one point, we had a small hospital but a friendly one. Even if we had to be there for an extended stay (like when our daughter was born), they …

I have owned a Dermal-Tone Facial Exercise Machine for a number of years. This machine stimulates muscles in the face using electrodes positioned on the unit. I have not always been faithful about using it, but I can honestly say that when I do use it faithfully …

Acne has been a huge problem for me for the past few years and has caused me to be self conscious. I have tried countless products ( i.e Oxy, proactiv, neutrogena, etc ) over the years without much progress until recently when I came across Retin-A cream recommended to …

I am a clean and disinfecting freak, more so in the winter months when everyone always seems to have a cold or the flu. I go through a ton of Clorox disinfecting wipes through these months because I am always wiping down the door knobs and highly touched …

My acne prone skin had always been a great cause of concern. Initially I would have acne especially on the —˜T’ zone on my face, but with regular care and treatment —“ I had quiet successfully managed to keep the eruptions at bay. But a few days back when …

I just recently had an opportunity to use Ponds Clean Sweep Wet Cleansing Towelettes and was pretty impressed by the quality of the product. Ponds makes a lot of quality products, so I’m not really surprised.
One of the things I loved about the towelettes was that they were …

I used Care One Dandruff Shampoo after spending the night at someone else’s house. I had forgotten to pack my own shampoo. I am not particularly fond of dandruff shampoos and definitely not a store brand. I didn’t have any choice though. I decided to give it a try …

Alpha Hydrox Oil-Free Formula by Alpha Hydrox is a cream that I bought over at Amazon for $4 along with many other skin care products in the past. It is a cream that promises to get rid of excessive oiliness which can lead to acne.
First things first. The product …

Fitness First is the biggest chain of gyms in the Philippines and possibly world-wide. There is a reason for this. For one, each facility is equipped with the best machines. There are so many cardiovascular equipment such that even during peak hours, there will be a machine available for …

When I first saw this product on the shelf, it seemed like a really neat idea, and on impulse I bought a box. They are not much more expensive than the regular tissues, and although I am more of a Puffs fan, Kleenex brand is sort of the gold …

When I was getting ready for a trip to visit a beachfront property for a weekend, I pulled out all my bathing suits to see which one would look the best. As it turns out they all looked awful—“ because I had bruised my leg the night before. It was …

I couldn’t find any replacement heads for my electric toothbrush, so in a pinch I purchased the GUM regular toothbrush with soft bristles for $2.99CDN at my local supermarket. I have always been a fan of GUM toothbrushes but hadn’t bought one in a long time due to switching …

A couple of weeks ago my daughter started picking at her lips. After a while she ended up with a cold sore on her lip. This is the first cold sore she has ever had. We went to Rite Aid and asked the pharmacist what would …

I love the Earth Therapeutics line of tea tree oil products for the feet. I have used almost all of their products. Before a trip to Savannah, I happened to see these foot wipes on the shelf, and bought some to carry with me on the journey.
Savannah always involves a …

Spiffies are meant to be used on babies from 4 months of age onward. They clean the teeth, gums and tongue and coat them with xylitol. Xylitol is a natural sugar from Birch trees that is actually GOOD for teeth. It basically prevents bacteria that causes decay from sticking …

On last week we had gathering of our old friends. As we are friends since long, our discussion also was long. We talked lots about family, profession, health and many personal things. Like other topics we also share our experiences …

When summers arrive most of us suffer from skin disorder and prickly heat is one of the most common of them. Prickly heat is caused mainly because of the sweat accumulating in the skin pores and summers are the time when the body perspires a lot. Well the body …

This summer time, I have noticed that more skin problems are getting complicated.
I was at home and complaining to my sister about my back pimples specifically on my shoulders and lower back. She then suggested using Dr. Kaufmann’s soap and she even accompanied me in buying it. It is …

When I started my new job about a year ago, and my hours had me leaving the house and coming home at all kinds of hours during the day, I found that I wasn’t taking care of myself quite the same way that I should have been. I’d leave …

Cussons Imperial Leather Japanese Spa Shower Cream is a very luxurious product for the money and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed using it. Usually a 250ml bottle would cost £1.50 at Tesco but they are currently on offer at two for one, which is fantastic …

I have loved Bath & Body Work’s health and beauty products for years, and it just cemented my admiration for the company when I started to work there part time a few years back. Of course the company policies were your standard crappy huge corporation policies and the pay was …

I’m not generally afraid of bugs or insects or anything like that, but when I got stung by a bee for the first time in my life, the pain was actually a lot more than I’d anticipated from such a tiny little creature. I was out with some friends, …