Health Reviews
Satin Care for Sensitive Skin By Gillette
I have very soft and sensitive skin, my problem areas are my face and hands but when it comes to shaving it have problems there as well. I can’t use anything that has fragrance in it when I shave, it breaks me out on my legs and I hate …
John Freida Weather Works Sealant 4 oz
I have hair that tends to be smooth on top and frizzy at the ends. Sometimes I like to wear a flat ironed style, and when coupled with humidity, it can be a challenge keeping that style. I have tried a few products to help keep the hair straight …
ACU-LIFE Back Therapy Brace,One Size Fits Most
So about that one size fits most claim… definitely not. I hate to start off a review with a negative statement, but that is definitely the most obvious one I have to say about this product. I work in a retail environment in which I’m oftentimes required to lift …
Clearasil Oil-Free Gel Wash
It’s been a bit since I’ve used Clearasil and so I hadn’t seen what new products they’ve had out since the last time I used their products. Recently, I went to the 99 Cent store near my house and was I was browsing through the store stocking up on some …
The Firm Wave Rock it Off Workout
Having finished the Wave’s Rock it off workout, I feel sweaty, breathless, and happy it’s over. Maybe not in that order but nonetheless, I feel I got a good workout in today. I purchased the Wave system by the Firm a few weeks back at Wal-Mart and …
Suave Naturals Conditioner (Refreshing Waterall Mist)
I have very long thick hair (thanks mom and dad!), and so to keep it as healthy as possible, I have to use conditioner or it will just end up as tangled as a horse roaming freely on the range. But as many out there know, constant buying of conditioner …
Blue Star Ointment
I have probably a good dozen different anti-itch products in my house at all times, but especially during this time of the year, mid-summer when the mosquitoes are at their prime. And this year, they’ve been particularly bad. We live in a condo complex right next to a marshy …
Denivit Professional Whitening Toothpaste
I have not given much thought to making my teeth whiter but lately, I have begun looking closely at them through the mirror. I noticed that the front part is uneven in color —“ some teeth are yellowish while others beige. I picked up Denivit in the supermarket …
Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Firm Hairspray
I decided to treat myself to a salon type hairspray to see if it would help keep my hair in place better. My hair is known for its frizz and is very unmanageable. I decided to try Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Firm Hairspray. I paid approximately $15.00 for …
Topsy Tail Style Hair Braid Tool Braidmaker
Back in the nineties, I was given a “Topsy Tail” by an aunt, and I loved the thing. I had much longer hair then, and often needed to wear it back for work. I had since cut my hair much shorter and stopped using it so I lost track of …
Tarta Soap
I feel disappointed when I used Tarta soap. I never heard of Tarta soap but I was really left with no choice so I gave it a try. There were no other available soaps that time but only Tarta soap at the nearest sari-sari store at our area. I …
Urban Spa Natural Loofah Scrubber
I purchased the Urban Spa Natural Loofah Scrubber from Well.ca approximately two months ago because I am in the process of planning a wedding and I realized that part of my back would be on display in my wedding dress and I thought this might help give that soon-to-be …
XyliWhite Refreshmint Toothpaste Gel
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 …
Avalon Organics Moisturizing Cream Shave with Aloe
Awhile ago I tried the Avalon Organics Moisturizing Cream Shave in Aloe Unscented and I really liked it a lot. I loved the fact that is was made with organic nourishing and protecting ingredients. It also helped nourish my sensitive skin when I was shaving my legs. So I …
Sonicare Elite 7300
I had a Sonicare Elite 5300 that I just loved, so when I decided to purchase a second sonicare for our household, I decided to spend the extra 20 and get a sonicare elite 7300. Don’t get me wrong, you do get the very best toothbrush available today, and …
Nature Made Biotin Vitamins
I went in to get a hair trim about three weeks ago, against my better judgment might I add. I knew for a fact that the mere “trim” would actually end up taking off more than two inches off of my hair. However, my hair had disastrous split ends …
Celestial Seasonings Herbal Tension Tamer Tea
One of my favorite herbal teas to drink when I need relief from stress and tension is Celestial Seasonings Herbal Tension Tamer Tea. The tea has a nice minty and warm spice flavor to it and a very nice blend of relaxing and calming herbs in it. It helps …
ClearTract D-Mannose Urinary Support Formula 500 mg 60 ct
I have had a long history of urinary pain and symptoms. When I developed a serious urinary tract infection in my late teens, it took months to get myself well. The infection left scarring, which now can contribute to infections or just to irritation of the urinary tract. I was …
Close Up Deep Action Red Hot Toothpaste with Zinc Mouthwash
As a working person I try to buy multipurpose and time efficient items. I opt for household items that can resolve more issues in lesser attempts and time. Recently I saw Close Up Red Hot Deep Action tooth paste with active zinc mouthwash in my neighboring superstore. I immediately …
Dove Cream Oil Body Wash Jasmine and Vanilla 19.4 oz
I love Dove products. I have always loved their classic soap, and have been delighted with the ever expanding line of quality products for real women that they have made since my early teens.
Dove shows us that you don’t have to be a princess or actress or model to …
Juvelie Green Tea and Honey Pure Natural Organic Soap Bar 5 oz
I recently put in an order for two soaps made by Juvelie, a New York company that makes natural soap products and other health care items.
One of the soaps I chose was the green tea and honey. It just sounded really refreshing and calming, and it would …
Microplane 34007 Cut-Resistant Glove
This review is for an incredible product that a friend found for me online. I cook almost every day, and I am forever cutting myself in the kitchen. If it’s not a direct cut from a knife, it will be a cut from washing or rinsing food processor …
Western Family Mint Mouthwash
Mouthwash is something that is a must in my house. I have discovered that it keeps my teeth clean and healthy although I smoke. I have always feared developing tar stains and try to use mouthwash at least once a day. I am not dedicated to one type of …
Ab Coaster Cardio Conditioning Workout
I recently tried out the Ab Coaster Cardio Conditioning Workout to see if the system improves at all. In general, I have been a little disappointed by the limited nature of the Ab Coaster, as well as their Core Express workouts lack of actual Ab Coaster use. …
Ecedrin Migraine
Excedrin Migraine is the first over-the-counter medicine approved the FDA to treat all the symptoms of a migraine. Available is gel tabs, caplets and tablets it advertises to begin treating a migraine within 30 minutes of the first dose. Made by Novaris Consumer Health Inc. Excedrin Migraine is available …
Body Heat Green Apple Warming Massage Oil 8oz
I receive massages often due to having fibromyalgia. To show my partner gratitude for helping me manage the condition, I reciprocate by giving massages back. We have a variety of oils, creams, and products for massage—“ but sometimes I like to just have a little fun and try something different …
Close Up Toothpaste
It is very important to care for our body. It is one way to keep us healthy and strong. Just like any parts of our body, our teeth need extra care as well. We eat every day and these food that we ingest usually leave cavity on our teeth. …
Swissoats A111
I was starting to feel slightly weak in the body, felt quite tired all the time, and felt that I’m starting to have fine wrinkle lines around my eyes. My boyfriend was such a darling, and he bought for me a dietary supplement, naming Swissoats A111.
He said that …
Pynocare 40 Actisome
I have a scar on my face which I got from a vehicular accident when I was still in the fourth grade. From then on, I find it difficult to find the right treatment to erase it. It really was distracting to look at. …
Olay Body.corps Bath Bar
I used to find the Olay Body.corps bath bar a little more than annoying when I was younger, because it was always much harder to wash off than other soaps I had used. However, these days I appreciate it a little more since its a moisturising soap which claims …
Holistic Esthetics
With the stressful lifestyles us KL dudes and babes are having, it is hard to find time to even breathe fresh air as we really get to go to places like park where we can see plenty of trees and plants. Everyday we travel to office, hang …
Clarins SOS Sunburn Soother
After having a blast with my friends at the beach on a hot summer day, I was least expecting sometimes terrible like this to happen. After a few days I noticed that my skin had become red and looked rather burnt. Initially I thought it to be a sun …
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy, 14-Ounce Jars
The reason I noticed Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy was its recommendation for routine baby skin care. The skin on my hands dries out every winter very bad. I suffered severe, agonizing pains caused by cracks and sometimes open bleeding splits, no matter how hard I tried to prevent …
Vaseline Intensive Care Total Moisture Dry Skin Lotion 2 oz
Vaseline lotion is a brand I remember from my childhood. My grandparents used it exclusively, and I was always asking for some of the smooth yellow lotion for my own hands. The newer formula of the Intensive Care is called “total moisture” and is very similar to the one …
Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Cream
I was looking for a good lotion/moisturizer because I have been suffering from ultra dry skin! I have tried everything from Vaseline, Jergens, Cetaphil,etc. My skin itches from being too dry, my fingers are chafed and my heels are so rough. Here in the Philippines the weather is humid …
Thayers Slippery Elm Throat Lozenges
Thayers Slippery Elm Throat Lozenges, despite how ridiculous the name might sound at first, are an extraordinary product. Basically, they get rid of a sore throat, and it is almost instantaneous. Made from, well, elm tree bark and mixed with one of several flavors, chewing on on or two …
Nivea Deep Pore Control Cleansing Foam
Nivea Deep Pore Control Cleansing Foam is a facial wash which can clean the face from all the dirt and grime you’ve been getting all day. I was a bit hesitant to buy commercial brands because they are not only expensive, but they cause my skin to dry, too. …
Rite Aid Rest Assured Nite Protector Dental Guard
I started to notice that my jaw was hurting me a little bit and I thought it was because I was grinding my teeth a lot during the night which I know is true because I’ve woken myself up doing it before, and I find myself clenching my teeth …
Summers Eve Fresh Scent Douche
For some reason ever since I gave birth to my son I haven’t been feeling fresh down there all the time. I don’t know why, but it really bothers me. I purchased my first douche last month and didn’t have the best experience with it. I figured it was …
Allersoft Cotton Dust Mite and Allergy Pillow Covers
In this day and age of bed bug horror stories, it is no wonder we live in fear. And since we close our houses up and use heat or air conditioning year round, out sheets and other linens do not get that fresh air required to help our …
Lothantique Green Tea Foam Bath 16.66 oz
I take a hot bath every night because it helps with the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. I often use mineral salts for their healing properties, and bath oils and bombs if my skin is dry, especially in the winter. In the summer when my skin is oilier, I like to …
Kiss My Face Peaches and Creme Moisturizer8% alpha hydroxy acids 4 oz
This product from Kiss My Face is an all natural (well, almost) alpha hydroxy product that helps to refine the skin by exfoliating the outer surface. It is a gentle, rich moisturizer, full of many valuable oils such as safflower, sunflower seed, jojoba, sweet almond, olive, and soybean oils, and …
SuperCissusRX joint supplement
This one is a real winner right here. SuperCissusRX by USP Labs is a great joint support and tendon/cartilage supplement. After playing football for four years, my knees were in pain, my lower back was killing me, and my joints felt very stiff. I then came across USP Labs …
Lactase Enzyme Supplement Chewables Vanilla 32ct
Before I was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, it was thought that I might be lactose intolerant. I tried using the Lactaid pills, and since I did sometimes get relief with them, it was assumed that the problem was solved. Unfortunately, I still sometimes got symptoms even when I had …
Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash
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 …
Canesten Anti-Fungal Cream
I’m ashamed to admit that I had athlete’s foot last year because of the rainy season. My shoes and feet always got wet and it never occurred to me that I would get ’stinky feet’. It smelled horrible, and I had to buy new sneakers because the smell wouldn’t …
Nourish Skin Organic Foaming Fragrance-Free Hand Wash 4.5 oz
I used this product for over a month to wash my hands at the church where I did some volunteer work. The upstairs only had one restroom, so both men and women used it. The cleaning lady brought this in because it was organic and non-fragranced, and a couple …
Eos Refresh Everyday Hand Lotion Cucumber 1.5 oz
Eos is an interesting company, and I have often used their lip balms and other products. When I saw this little pocket sized lotion, I thought it was too cute to pass up. The little green squeeze bottle is shaped a bit like an egg, with a little flip cap …
Imedeen Radiant Complexion
When Imedeen Radiant Complexion was very new in the market, almost all of my friends were talking about it and were planning to try this product. I actually was also attracted to the promises of this product but I refused to give in to the lure …
Nature’s Alchemy Sesame (carrier/massage) Oil 16 oz
I like to make my own blends of massage oils. I have a set of essential oils, and usually use either almond, sesame, or olive oil along with jojoba, castor oil and various others as the mood hits or if I have a specific need. Two products that I use …
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