This shampoo was one option recommended to me by my hairstylist the last time I had it professionally colored. It looked great—“ I had highlights put in, and I really wanted to keep the brightness of the color for as long as I could.
I had tried non-salon brands and never …

Mentholatum, with its strong, minty aroma, is meant to relieve minor aches and congestion. It’s one of those products that’s been around for ages—”my mother used it, my grandmother used it, and I’m sure yours did, too. Whenever I have a stuffy nose or pain in my …

I hate to admit that I’ve tried these kinds of weight loss supplements, but the truth is, I’ve always had problems managing my weight. I’ve been overweight for as long as I can remember, and have recently, within the last five years, really started to fluctuate all the time. …

This herbal medicine to me is a miracle rug. It’s really not an herbal medicine but more like a fruit extract. You can buy it at the whole foods store for around $7. Now the price is really high considering the size of the bottle but it isn’t something …

When I first met my fiance and we started dating, I was staying at his house overnight and saw that he used the Mentadent toothpaste. I remember using it when it first came out and thought that the dispenser was rather cool looking. Very unusual in the toothpaste realm as …

I had to find a pair of shoes to wear to my best friend’s wedding, and I hate wearing heels. Sure, it was going to be a fairly casual gathering, but heels were still more appropriate than flats. I found a stunning pair of black heels, sandals, that had …

A really nice facial cleanse I like to use is Clean & Clear Deep Action Cream Cleanser. I love the way it tingles my face as I am washing it, and the white creamy silky texture it has. Even like the way it lathers all over my skin and …

I’ve always had extremely thick, curly hair and along with it has come a dry, itchy, flaking scalp. Over the years I’ve tried just about every product out there. Even those not-so-tasteful home remedies like treating it with beer.
Someone saw Neutrogena’s T/Gel advertised in a magazine and they …

Deodorant is pretty much a staple in most people’s daily rituals, and I liked trying various brands and their scents when a new one came out. There are so many to choose from these days, but there is one that I use almost daily because it remains my …

Likas papaya soap is a wonderful local product available in the Philippines. It is not surprising why this whitening soap has gained such a popularity over the years. I’ve used it and I love the wonderful whitening effects that it leaves the skin. It is very …

From an early age I have had to wear corrective lens. Though I never really got used to glasses, I have been wearing contact lens for many years. In the past I have used extended wear lenses from several different companies with mixed results.
When …

This toothpaste is either a love it or hate it toothpaste. It has a strong distinct taste that comes from the thyme. it is fluoride free so it is a great option for those who do not want fluoride in their toothpaste.
The toothpaste itself is very strong, it …

My daughter purchased SoftSoap brand Juicy Pomegranate & Mango Infusions the other day at Walmart, and even though we use another type of soap I used hers and it seems okay I always switch brands from bar soaps to body washes, just depends what is on sale and what …

For the last year I’ve been buying only AZ toothpastes. I’ve tried a lot of them and Imust say that I am equally satisfied with all of them because never one had disappointed me. I really care about my teeth and about 2 years ago I noticed that all …

I am diabetic, which means I cannot indulge as often as I would like in sweet treats and desserts. At least not the regular kind—“ but we diabetics do benefit from the low-carb diet craze, as the sweet products made for low carb dieters are much safer for us to …

This shampoo comes in a 11 fl. oz. blue colored bottle with a green cap. It contains Aloe to help moisturize the scalp. This shampoo is used to control and prevent dandruff. It serves as a conditioner as well as a shampoo.
What I found was that it does a …

If you want to fully monitor your weight and be very well alerted if you are gaining some unwanted pounds then go and buy your own EatSmart Digital Bathroom Scale w/ Extra Large Backlit 3.5″ Display and Oversize Platform. This is really a very smart choice. It is far …

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 …

Foot care products have always fascinated me. Since I have always felt that our hands and feet were perhaps the most exposed part of the body, according to me they needed to regular care to help keep them in good condition. So for this purpose, I always loved trying …

When we moved to Tucson in 2006, I needed to find a quality pediatrician for my young son. Our former pediatrician, up in Phoenix, couldn’t recommend anyone off the top of her head, so I went with the suggestion of a family member who resided in Tucson at the …

I am a bit of an aficionado of hand creams and treatments. Over the years I have used so many I cannot keep count. This one I met recently- and my knowledge of it came from a very unexpected place. Normally I talk about hand creams and lotions …

When I was 17 years old I broke my right arm on the elbow and since then, I have always suffered pain on that joint. To make matters worse, I got a very bad tennis elbow on the same joint several years ago. Recently the pain has spread to …

The Seasonal Defence is the product or the natural medicine introduced by the nature�s sunshine. Most of the products of this company have been good and effective. I have tried many of nature’s sunshine products, which still have been working well. The Seasonal defence is a …

I’m a little obsessive compulsive when it comes to first aid, but more so when it comes specifically to my ears. I’ve been known to clean out my ears with a q-tip to such an extent that it actually damages or rubs raw the inside of my ear, and …

I have used Aveeno products before for sensitive skin and itching. I knew they were good, so why it took me so long to finally try the shaving gel, I have no idea. It was a male friend bragging about the product that inspired me to try it.
I …

I was diagnosed with Psoriasis a few years ago and kept on having to get prescriptions for anti-biotics and Prednisone (Cortisone). It is a very painful, itchy skin disorder for which there is no cure, only treatment and it can occur at any time as it is triggered …

After having attended my cousin’s wedding, when I returned home- I was in for a shock. I discovered that my gorgeous looking hair had suddenly started looking limp and lifeless (perhaps due to the various style products used during the wedding). Initially I thought that the condition of my …

I have always loved tea tree oil and I use it in a variety of ways. I often use it in creams for my feet or skin in general for its antiseptic properties. I like the pure oil, but sometimes I prefer a strong dose of tea tree in a …

This may be a strange thing to admit, but I have to say that I’m quite a bit of a bandaid afficienado. I have a very large emergency medical kit that has about four dozen different kinds of bandages in it and, sadly, I have need of them way …

I decided to purchase this product after receiving a lot of positive feedback about it from my friends and family members. Because this product was so affordable (about $2), initially I was very skeptical about how well it would work. My hair is naturally very dry …

I had a good experience with the Colgate gel toothpaste. Actually when I had been to the south India along with my family I got a chance to use the Colgate gel toothpaste. This toothpaste comes in 2 different colours with 2 different qualities. I used …

I am a regular user of Noxzema skin cream, so I trusted the brand when I picked up these razors. They have four blades, and that seemed like it would give a really close shave. I was hoping for razors that would glide easily, and keep me from having to …

I went to Tagaytay last week and we stayed on my aunt’s house overnight. We we got there, I noticed that I had several mosquito bites. It’s only a vacation house, so it’s poorly maintained. Luckily, when we strolled around on that day, we passed by a drugstore and …

I bought this Acne Gel from Healthy Options on the second floor of SM Mall Manila. I actually bought it because I read about it online, and so I thought that it might be a good product. What I like about this product is that, it is actually …

When a pair of shoes that I love were leaving my feet feeling cold in the winter, I looked into something that might offer some warmth. Since these are made with an outer layer of wool, it seemed like a great idea. They also had a soft texture, and the …

We’ve been told time and again that brushing our teeth is not enough. We need to floss and gargle with a mouthwash and visit our dentist every four to six months. Recently some products have come out claiming that alcohol in a mouthwash’s ingredients can be drying to …

One great way to avoid unwanted pregnancy is to simply have the female partner in a relationship take an ovulation test. These tests are now sold in most drug stores for about ten dollars, and are generally about ninety nine percent accurate in terms of predicting if a …

I was looking for a cheap bottle of lotion for my using after the shower when I came across the Dial nutri-skin brand. It happened to be on sale, and for just a few dollars I got the big twenty one ounce bottle.
The product had a few …

I first used Curash anti-rash family powder when my daughter was born. Unlike my son my little girl has always suffered from dry skin and she tends to get rashes easily. The chemist recommended I try Curash Anti-Rash Family Powder and I was so happy with the results my …

One of the things I’ve suffered from, due to menopause, is an inability to sleep and, once I do manage to sleep, stay asleep. Once I wake up, being able to return to sleep can be very difficult.
When it comes to something like helping with sleep issues, I …

While perusing around the internet and trying to come up with some neat ideas for holiday gifts this year, I ran into a rather crafty product made by Garmin. It is called The GPS Forerunner 301. This great little black wrist attachment does not come cheap. …

This is an over the counter wart removal system. It comes with 12 disposable applicators. The applicator is used to apply the contents within directly on the wart that causes the wart to freeze and fall off.
I like the fact that I could remove warts at home instead …

I often use a towelette in the summer because my face gets really oily when I spend a lot of time outside. I also use a lot of sun block products on my face, and when I am at a pool party or spending time away from home, I …

I started a new job about a year and a half ago, after a seven year haitus staying home and raising my kids. The most stress my feet saw during that seven years would be an hour in a pair of tennis shoes for my daily walk, or a …

While hitting a bit of a plateau in my efforts to lose weight due to boredom, I was wandering the sports section at Target and saw the Bosu Ball. It came with a few workout DVDs as well as the balance ball, which is basically half a stability ball …

The last time I bought a multi pack of anything was at a warehouse store. I normally get bored with a flavored product too quickly to keep using the same flavor for a long period of time. This definitely applies to lip balm. When I was shopping in a …

I’m not exactly dark skinned by Asian standards, but recently I decided to have fairer skin anyway. My goal is not to be as white as Westerners which is genetically impossible, but what I want was a more uniform skin throughout my body.
In my search for a skin whitening …

I am going on 4 years with Mirena. It’s an estrogen free intrauterine contraceptive. I can’t stress how good and effective this is. But I can also not stress enough how important it is to be in a monogamous realtionship while you are using this. At first it is …

I love pampering myself but i have never been to any health spa to have my foot or body scrubbed. I love trying out products that would make me feel comfortable and beautiful for the effects it promises on their labels. Zen Zest is a local brand, it is …

This CVS brand Scar Gel named simply that… Scar Gel, is only available online. I had tried a few other varieties of scar gels and creams and though some of them have shown a few results here and there, I’m still looking for one that does a better or …