I have been self conscious about being in my forties and worried about aging skin. I decided to try some of the Olay Anti-Aging body wash, from the Total Effects line. It is a basic, detergent based formula, with petrolatum, the much maligned sodium lauryl sulfate, and mineral oil. These …

I don’t normally buy toothpaste that sports the word “mint” but this was a notable exception. Strong mint flavors irritate my mouth and gums, so I normally use kid’s toothpaste, or natural brands, which often offer alternative flavors to mint. When I saw this toothpaste, I had to try it. …

I am a major fruit and yogurt fan for some reason. I know that they are both healthy for you and I eat a lot of both. However I recently learned that having yogurt by itself is a great way to help your body with its normal digestion processes. …

I have been looking for a good toner that I can use year round. In the winter my skin is too dry for a lot of the astringent ones, and in summer I need something that will really get the oil off my face and not just feel cool. …

Anyone who is into homeopathic medicine knows about the beneficial properties of Arnica. I find Arnica Gel from Boiron to be the best form of Arnica to use. The lotion kind is to greasy for me and leaves your skin feeling sticky.
The Arnica Gel called Arnicare Gel from Boiron …

Bath & Body Works has some amazing scents in their products, and I find them really worth their money because the quality is so good and the products last so long. I love their lotions and such, but also their shower gels and body washes. I especially …

When I wanted to replace my old scale and get a new digital one, I referred to Consumer Reports for the best out there because I wanted one that would last for years since they could be more expensive than the non-digital scales I was used to using. …

I love to use a light, non-drying toner in the summer and winter to refresh my skin. I have dry skin in the winter, so a harsh alcohol based toner does not work for me then, and in the summer when my skin is rather oily, I can use a …

I have always enjoyed using kid’s toothpaste products, despite being ribbed by friends. I recently tried using a couple of kid’s shampoos, one with a negative result and one with a fairly positive one. After that, I thought I had grown out of the novelty of the idea, but then …

Although my skin is normally very dry, I do notice that it becomes more oily during the summertime. I recently ran out of my usual and somewhat pricey daily moisturizer and I decided that I wanted to try something new. The main thing that I was looking …

I needed band-aids and decided to try a bit of a cheaper brand than I usually get. Nexcare bandages were far cheaper than my normal brand so I figured I would give them a try. I got the Nexcare plastic bandages at the grocery store for 96 cents. There …

I’ve been overweight for as long as I can remember. My family’s sick to death of hearing me say “This year I’ll get fit and healthy”. I’ve been singing the same tune since I was 18. Fact of the matter is I’m lazy and I love to eat. I …

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 …

I used the Colgate Herbal White Toothpaste for brushing my teeth and found it to be very good! Please let me share this positive experience with you.
Please let me start this review by saying that I like the way this toothpaste package is designed! I love the green background …

We have had several blood pressure monitors in our home, but the best one I have ever bought is the WrisTech Blood Pressure Monitor. I bought this home health product via television and was lucky to pay only $24.99CDN for it, in stores they are retailing for about $50.
WrisTech …

It seems like every time you turn around, there’s some commercial ad on tv or the internet that proclaims you need to do something to get your teeth whitened. It’s almost as pervasive as weight loss regimes or supplements and you almost feel self-conscious if you’re teeth doesn’t gleam like …

There are 6 types of Marlboro cigarettes. They are the following: Reds, Mediums, Lights, Ultra Light, Menthol and Smooth. They also come in hard pack or soft pack, and in different colors which correspond to its kind. The packaging contains health warning messages in an effort to promote smoking …

Welcome to the cold, flu, sinus and allergy season. I have sinus problems year-round, actually, but winter weather only makes the problem worse. Even when I take over-the-counter medicine, the cold and the damp wreck my sinuses.
Cleanup duties are necessary. Lately, I’ve been blowing my nose at least two, …

There are lots of dietary supplements that promises to help reduce fat. These products have been advertised frequently in health magazines. I have been downbeat with these products because most are created from synthetic components and it has ill effects. Most of this fat-burning supplements also are contraindicated for those …

For people suffering from astigmatism, using Bausch & Lomb Toric Lens might be the solution.
Astigmatism is something like of a blurred vision when you look at something very bright or very light. You tend to misread the numbers or alphabets.
A lot of us are suffering from Astigmatism, and …

I’ve been taking chromium for years to help control my diabetes and boost my metabolism. I have used various brands and types, and have gotten consistently good results with all. I decided to try this New Chapter chromium complex because it was very unique. This product not only …

Headache usually is a pain that disturbs the area of your head. There are myriad ways and reasons for the occurrence of headaches. I have faced the similar problem of headache. It cannot be ignored although it is due to stress and tension. All you need to …

My kids are rather picky about a whole slew of things. But, when they’re sick, it seems their pickiness is suddenly twenty-fold and there’s nothing that’s good enough or makes them feel good enough fast enough! It’s a frustrating position to be in, especially when kids are at that …

I’ve probably used Vaseline products all my life, or at least since I was a little kid watching my mother slather on the petroleum jelly onto her elbows to keep them supple and prevent cracks. She also used it on my lips and put some on my nose when it …

I’ve had my fair share of accidents and, as a result, also have a rather impressive collection of bandages and first aid products. Usually I forget I have them, so the next time some bump or bruise arises I’m off to go buy something new because I hardly ever …

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 …

The candid B is the ointment, which is completely medicated, and it is used only for some particular problems of the skin. Actually my mother in law is having little delicate skin and, most of the times she complains about the irritation of the skin. This time …

I’ve always been picky about what type of facial tissue I use because I seem to always have a runny nose and don’t want a tissue that’s going to dry out or irritate my nose. For several years, I just suffered with sandpaper-like tissues and sub-par products until …

Since I have hit forty, I’ve had more problems with premenstrual syndrome and menstrual cramps than I ever had before in my life. An elderly friend told me about Lydia Pinkham tablets. I had never heard of them in my life, but she said that she had taken them …

This is one of my favorite whitening soaps because it’s not only effective but it is very mild to use. The price is also very cheap and it usually comes in buy one take one packages here in the Philippines. This brand has long been in the …

I started using this product last year when I have problems with my gums. Before I used this product I noticed that when brushing my teeth it would sometimes hurt the gums in my teeth plus I am also not confident if it truly cleanses all those hard …

Every spring and every fall, I find myself totally miserable because if it’s not an itchy mouth and throat and nose due to allergies, then it’s the itchy and dry eyes. In fact, the itchy eyes seems to be the worst, because you can’t help but rub your eyes …

Equate: Sport Spf 30 Sunscreen Lotion seems to work just fine. I have used it on multiple occasions and I never really seem to have any sunburns on my body. Now I burn fairly easily, even when I am not out in the sun for too long, so sunscreen …

I never knew that much about valerian root and did not really give it any thought until recently. I have always had trouble getting to sleep at night and when I did finally get there, I would wake up at the slightest noise or whisper, my boyfriend literally could …

I saw this toothbrush in a store and since I always wanted a somewhat electrical toothbrush one for 5$ seemed a good buy. Well it is not exactly an electrical toothbrush - it’s a toothbrush on batteries with vibrating bristles.
It is designed as any other toothbrush, the handle is …

I’ve tried a few Desert Essence products over the years, even some baby care products, and found that they were highly reliable and, most importantly, they flat-out smell fantastic! Every product I’ve purchased from this company has had all these natural essential oils in it that just cover my …

For the uninitiated, Vinegreat Hongcho Pomegranate Vinegar is a popular health drink in Korea. I am from the Philippines and I have never heard of this product until Friday last week when me and my friends from school chanced upon this newly openned Korean health food store just near …

I have tried a lot of ways just so I will be able to lose the excess weight that I have had for years. I have tried all the fad diets out there like the South beach diet, Atkins, and many others. I have worked out religiously for about …

I’ve always, since I was about fifteen years old (so I guess that’s not really “always”, but you know what I mean) had a complete and utterly impractical fear of the dentist. I had one bad experience and, I’ll admit, have never been back to the dentist save to …

Being a hygienic person, I don’t just focus on outer appearance; oral hygiene is important to me as well. We all know that brushing teeth is not enough so I use Bactidol. This product is like a mouthwash but do more than a mouthwash does.
Unlike other mouthwash or oral …

I had been hearing so much in the news about red wine being good for the heart and even extending life span, I decided to add it to my antioxidant arsenal. I tried by first actually buying and trying to drink a glass at night. This didn’t last …

I usually buy Stayfree Ultra Thin Regular Pads each time it’s that time of the month so I can just go into the store really quick, grab some feminine products, and leave. I don’t like having to look through all the prdoucts to find the one I might like. …

Once in a while, I just can’t sleep. Too much on my mind, wound up or nervous because of something. Sometimes I am tired but not sleepy that’s the hardest of all: my body wants to rest but just cannot slip into the blissful unconsciousness. It is …

This herbal remedy is something that my wife and I tried because we are just idiots. I don’t think that there is nothing that we won’t try at all. The reason why we tried Horny Goat Weed herbal remedy is because a close family friend of ours …

Crystal red, white and blue is what I commonly see as toothpaste colors in the market so I’m quite surprised and intrigued when I saw black toothpaste called Herbal Twin Lotus. Out of curiosity as well as I want to try something different, I bought one black toothpaste to …

Though I do not often buy band aids or find much need for them, I have needed some recently. I am very clumsy, and fell pretty hard over my son’s tricycle. I did not know what hit me, and just know I got up with a very large scrape …

These wristbands seem to only protect part of the body from mosquitoes. When wearing one of these wristbands, I still got bit up by mosquitoes on certain parts of my body, like my neck, one of the absolute worst places to get bit, on the back of my neck, …

I was starting to get so sick and tired of being sick every few weeks. It was like my family could not catch a break. I hated that germs passed around so easily and decided that we needed to take every avenue possible to keep germ transfers at a …

I take a nightly bath as part of my therapy for fibromyalgia pain and muscle spasms. It has become not only my life-restoring therapy, but also a big hobby and lots of fun. I love to try out new bath products. Some of my favorite contain sea salts, which help …

I recently tried out another brand of foam hair color, and I liked the ease of application so much, that when I saw the new John Frieda line was on sale and there was a great coupon—“ I went for it. I bought the natural medium brown, which is about …