One of the first television advertisements I remember seeing as a child was one for Ivory Soap. It touted that this soap was 99 and 99/100 percent pure. Did it occur to me just why that was important? – not…
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They don’t like to bathe. At least that’s been my experience raising two youngsters who have Aspergers Syndrome. I am sure there are exceptions, but many families who are affected by the Autistic spectrum have similar tales to tell, and…
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It might seem a little pushy for a woman to be telling a man what he should have in his bathroom, however most men want to impress other women rather than their guy friends so listen up! Your bathroom should…
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The ancient Egyptians shaved with sharpened seashells; native Americans just jerked their facial hair out by the roots. Today we have the convenience of razors: razors with one blade, two blades, three blades or more … electrified blades, dry electric…
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Sanex Dermo Sensitive – Anti-Perspirant Deodorant *WHAT IT DOES* This is a anti-perspirant deodorant which actively works with the skin whilst letting the skin breathe. It gives 24-hour protection. Its dermo active formulation with lactoserum cares for sensitive skin. *PACKAGING*…
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Whether you like it or not, appearance is extremely important if you want to make it in the world of business. How you present yourself affects how others will view you and therefore poor personal grooming can actually affect your…
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I would have to say, I truly hope so. Most of us rely on personal hygiene products for our normal daily ablutions and even when it comes to toothpaste, how safe is this really to use with ingredients such as…
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Hair Removal Bikini KitVeet formerly know as Immac (for sensitive skin) *WHAT IT DOES* This product will remove hair on the legs, underarms and bikini line using a cream and spatula. There is a finishing cream enriched with ceramides to…
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Introduction~ I’ve stated many times in reviews, particularly on toiletries, that I’m not exactly brand loyal. There are certain brands I trust and tend to buy frequently, but also I’m quite willing to try different brands and this is what’s…
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Boots Natural Collection – Watermelon Sparkle Body Spray *WHAT IT DOES* This is a body spray, which you can put on your body to refresh and revitalise your spirits. It is a fresh juicy watermelon fragrance, which will leave your…
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Dermatologists, estheticians and other skincare experts may tell you that it’s never okay to pop a zit; but real women know that this undesirable act is sometimes necessary. Leaving the house with a whopper of a zit that is clearly…
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In this generation popularity towards beauty treatments has increased ten fold and more people are turning to treatments like laser hair removal. Other treatments that are quite popular as well is anything to do with lasers such as clinical anti-aging…
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To be on the receiving end of a relaxing foot massage is to be granted a little slice of heaven in a world that keeps you, for the most part, mobile and upright. Feet are the unfortunate recipients of a…
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Shaping your eyebrows can subtly change the appearance of your facial features. Get it wrong and it can do this on a more dramatic level! As eyebrows help to frame the face, over-plucking them can leave you with a very…
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There are many conflicting opinions about whether or not it’s a good idea to pop a zit. Opponents of pimple-popping claim that it can cause the bacteria which causes pimples to spread, thereby creating an opportunity for more zits to appear. Even…
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Unwanted facial hair can be a real pain so the Bliss ingrown hair eliminating peeling pads seemed a good idea. I read about them in a magazine supplement and decided to give them a whirl.Boots the chemist stock the Bliss…
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You’ve only got one life so why not just accept your body the way it is, rather than fretting about your weight or any other supposed imperfections you have? The only ones who benefit from our body insecurities are those…
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It seems that most people aren’t happy with the way they look and so spend a great deal of their time trying to change their bodies. What’s the point, though? Of course, it is worth making an effort to look…
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Sure Women Cotton Fresh *WHAT IT IS* Sure women cotton fresh is a roll on anti-perspirant. It claims to last for 24 hours and has 0% alcohol in it. The anti-perspirant also claims to be body responsive and this means…
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Not everyone is designed to be stick-thin, so why waste your time chasing the ‘perfect’ body? You don’t have to simply accept the notion that being skinny makes you more attractive, because it doesn’t anyway. This may be hard to…
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Adolescence is a time of great upheaval characterized by the need to establish independence from the family, a stable identity; rewarding, reciprocal relationships with peers, accept one’s sexuality and assume a mature sex role. This journey continues into young adulthood…
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For a woman or young girl, feeling down about oneself, physically, is only a magazine page flip away. Not only that, it becomes a chronic chipping away at one’s self-esteem which takes a lot of counter reflection to recover from…
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They say it takes less than three seconds for someone to evaluate you when they first meet you. This may seem unfair – especially if you are having a bad hair day, and your washing machine has broken down. The…
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If you want to have the figure of a celebrity you could always hire your own personal trainer and chef to keep you on track, since this is how many celebrities manage to keep their weight down. The chances are…
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There is not a single person existing on this planet who does not want to look young and beautiful in the entire course of his/her life in this period of time. Beauty is indeed a blessing and it needs to…
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Advertisers are projecting a false image of women. For years they have been displaying an ideal which is impossible to attain and not even realistic to aspire to. For a majority of young women this image is constantly displayed on…
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Are you America’s Next Top Model? Or would you win Make Me a Super Model? Sorry to break it to you but mostly likely you’re not over 5’8 and a size zero! Whenever I flip through magazines I always wish…
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How many adults nowadays wish that they were teenagers again? I hear you middle age mamas talking and I wanna help. before you become overenthusiastic, no I did not create some kind of order on-line time machine. Your never gonna…
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As a teen most people are aware of the pressures of society to look and act a certain way. They have also been self-conscious and have probably felt awkward at least once through their high-school years. At this age, too,…
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Miles of white sand in Florida cane be irresistible for parents and young children this summer; the sun’s warmth can provide the ideal retreat for a long week at work in stuffy office blocks. Although seen as appealing, there is…
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