Archive for the ‘Health&Beauty’ Category
Apr 22
Best. Stuff. Ever.
Carmex has done it again! About two months ago, while browsing for a new lip balm, what do I spy but another Carmex flavor–this time–Strawberry! You may remember me talking about Cherry, their first attempt at flavoring Carmex. Now they’ve really got it down! Where Cherry still had a Carmex after-taste and a medicinal sting to it, Strawberry welcomes no shortcomings! It’s just amazing! I’m in love with the stuff. I haven’t left the house yet without having it handily in my pocket!
Nov 3
I think I’ve made it abundantly clear that, though in the past I’ve not cared much for ice cream, as of late, I’m all over it! In fact, Josh and I swung by Marble Slab and I finally perfected my Rocky Road! Chocolate ice cream, marshmallows, chocolate sprinkles, and crumbled graham crackers! Oh! In a waffle bowl, of course 
It was perfection.
My ice cream enjoyment is always rather bittersweet though. I have some overly sensitive choppers that just can’t be stopped! I’ve tried sensitive toothpaste before, but I’ve never had a whole lot of success.
Today in the mail, I received a sample of Biotene to try out. Check out some of the specs:
- Maximum sensitivity relief & dry mouth protection.
- Helps prevent canker sores & irritation with a gentle low foaming formula.
- Includes xylitol to help prevent cavities.
- Natural enzymes defend against bacteria, plaque, and gingivitis.
- Great taste for fresh, clean breath!
I’ve already tried it out and so far, I’m liking it. It actually does have a pretty great taste. It tastes like the little square gum you get from the little quarter machines. I’m really pleased with how clean my teeth feel as well, so I’ll definitely be testing this one out as far as I can.
I haven’t had an opportunity to see if it really helps my sensitivity–we’re out of ice so I can’t even test it with ice water. I’d imagine it’ll take more than one use to really see the effects anyway.
I’d been given a bit of heads up that I might be checking this out, and I was excited. I’m even more excited to read the claim that it helps prevent canker sores. I’m not sure why, but I seem very prone to those ever since my days in braces!
I’m curious to read up a little more on this Xylitol–which they say helps prevent cavities. Without dental insurance right now, I could use all the help I can get in that department.
I’ll update when I feel I’ve given it a thorough enough try to determine whether or not it helps in the sensitivity department, but for now I’m giving it a preemptive A.
Oct 19
I’m addicted to lip balm–lip balm in all shapes, flavors, scents and forms.
Two things motivate my addiction. For one, my papa got me started. He used to give me his ChapStick all the time. I became addicted to cherry and strawberry ChapStick.
Secondly, my sinuses are nuts. On my clearest day, I still don’t breathe very clearly through my nose, so I’m literally a dirty mouth-breather (haha!) It makes for pretty much constant dry lips. They’re not gross or anything, I promise, they just don’t retain the moisture that most people’s do.
I have a few favorites, but about 6 years ago, I discovered the joys of Carmex.
Carmex is my go-to stuff. When I really need something, it’s there for me, providing the impenetrable protection that my lips deserve.
Honestly, there are three different containers of Carmex on my desk at this very moment. There’s a little tin, a squeezy tube of classic Carmex, and one of the new cherry flavor. I flipped when I saw the cherry flavor come out! I had actually just been wondering why there wasn’t a flavored Carmex and viola!
I wouldn’t recommend the cherry flavor if you actually have any splits or anything like that at the time. The flavoring can make it sting a bit if you do.
Matt actually posted up that you can sign up to get a free sample of Carmex, so of course I jumped on that! It took less than a minute to sign up and I haven’t been spammed yet, so you might wanna give it a try too, with the dry wintery weather heading slowly in!
Sep 7
I love this razor! I’ve had my Intuition for a long time and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I absolutely love not having to deal with shaving cream.
I thought I’d be annoyed by having to replace the razors, but they really last a lot longer than you’d expect, and it’s absolutely worth it for the convenience they provide! I shave so much more often with this than I ever did before. I’m sure Ryan appreciates it, considering I always end up squishing my legs under his when we go to sleep. I get cold!!
They’ve started branching out lately, with different scents and razors for sensitive skin too. I really need to go pick up some replacements before I leave town next week.
In my mind, it’d be hard to top this razor. I’ll most likely be using it until I get laser hair removal…however many millions of years it takes until I can afford that…
