Category Archives: Health

Depends is the leading adult underwear product line marketed to those experiencing incontinence. Originally introduced in 1983 by Kimberly-Clark, these early Depends were the first such product ever marketed, and could be worn either with underwear or as an underwear … Continue reading →

Advair, distributed by GlaxoSmithKline, is a fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder for use by those with asthma, or with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. Advair is inhaled through a purple inhaler called a Diskus. … Continue reading →

Gillette Company History Gillette was first incorporated in 1901 as the American Safety Razor Company and specializes in the manufacture of high-quality personal care items. It is considered the world leader in men’s grooming products and a top producer of … Continue reading →

There’s no question that LensCrafters is the top company in the optical and contact lenses industry. They are without a doubt, the most established and professional company for consumers to purchase contact lenses and other optical eyewear from. For years, … Continue reading →

The nation’s leading cigarette manufacturer, Philip Morris USA, boasts the highest revenues, income and market share for more than 20 consecutive years. Marlboro began as a British company and can trace its history back to the early 1800s when Philip … Continue reading →

WHAT IS SPORT CLIPS? As the website states, “at Sport Clips, it’s good to be a guy.” Sport Clips is a sports themed hair shop that caters to men and boys. Each Sport Clips store is decorated with local and … Continue reading →

The History of the Gillette Company The idea of the first disposable razor was born in 1895 when a man by the name of King Gillette had the bright idea of creating a double-edged razor that could be used until … Continue reading →

The History of Crest Crest is a popular brand of toothpaste that’s made and sold by Procter & Gamble across the entire world. Many countries, however, know it as “Blend-A-Med,” the name of an existing brand of toothpaste that Procter … Continue reading →

L’Oreal: how to save on quality products Intro Men and women across the world consistently turn to one company when wanting to choose the highest quality of beauty and personal care products. That company is L’Oreal. The biggest beauty product … Continue reading →

Mucinex® is More Than Just Mucus! You have no doubt seen the television commercials, the giant, green ball of slime with the New Yorker accent, moving into someone’s lung. Yes, it’s Mr. Mucus, the official mascot of the Mucinex® brand … Continue reading →

Schick, the leader in hair-removal technology, has a rich and exciting history of innovation in the field of razors and blades. Schick has pioneered most of the advances we think of in razor technology for the last 100 years, including … Continue reading →

Although most well known for its ever evolving line of safety razor products, Gillette has been a leader in the personal hygiene market for many years. The company was originally founded in the early 1900’s by King Camp Gillette, a … Continue reading →

Newport is one of many major brand name companies producing Class “A” cigarettes, both menthol and non-menthol. The Newport brand is owned by Lorillard, which was founded in 1760 by Pierre Abraham Lorillard, is the only tobacco company from that … Continue reading →

History of Clairol Personal Care Products Clairol Company was founded in 1931, by an enterprising, New York chemist, Lawrence Gelb, and his wife. They chose the name Clairol after discovering a hair coloring solution during their travels in France. Returning … Continue reading →

LA Fitness is a popular chain of health clubs based in Irvine, California. The chain is privately owned by the firms Madison Dearborn Partners, Seidler Equity Partners and CIVC Partners. There are currently over 300 LA Fitness clubs that provide … Continue reading →

How Great Clips Got Its Start Great Clips is a major hair salon chain that is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The first few stores were opened in 1982 by Steve Lemmon and David Rubenzer. In 1983, Ray Barton joined the … Continue reading →

Charmin gets its name Charmin has been a toilet paper brand that consumers have relied on since the early 1900′s. When the original Charmin packaging was introduced in 1928, it was designed to mimic the feminine fashions that were popular … Continue reading →

Fantastic Sams was formed in 1974 by entrepreneur Sam Ross, and it’s grown to become one of the largest hair salons in history. The chain sports over 1,400 independently owned locations. Fantastic Sams has become popular due to their low … Continue reading →

Cover girl is a company that is well known by most Americans; from their celebrity appearances, to their popular campaign, “Easy, Breezy, Beautiful, Cover girl. What is no secret about this company is that although their quality products are desirable, … Continue reading →

Prilosec is an over-the-counter medication that is used to help control and eliminate heartburn. Prilosec was first introduced to the public in 1988, as the first prescription medication that worked as a proton pump inhibitor. However, in 2003, Prilosec was … Continue reading →

If you have allergies, you know that there are few things more disruptive to your day than having an attack. Itchy or running nose, headaches, watery eyes, perhaps even cold-like symptoms like sore throat are common. It is bothersome, painful, … Continue reading →

About Olay Olay is one of the top-selling major consumer brands among Procter & Gamble’s products. As the leading brand for women’s skin care, body wash and soap, Olay has ten product ranges under its brand name offering facial moisturizers, … Continue reading →

Over the last two decades, the government has been placing numerous restrictions on tobacco companies and the sale of the substance. From these restrictions, consumers have seen an increase in tobacco prices skyrocketing over the last ten years with no … Continue reading →

A well-known brand of razors for both men and women, Gillette, has been making people happy and hair free since 1895 when King Camp Gillette founded the original Gillette Company. When the Gillette Company first opened its doors, they were … Continue reading →

Great Clips Overview Great Clips is a major hair salon based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota where it was founded. They operate their corporate office in the Minneapolis area. The company is run through franchising its hair salons across the country. … Continue reading →

Bath and Body Works Company History Bath and Body Works, LLC was founded in 1990 in New Albany, Ohio and is an American retail establishment under the Limited Brand. Their main items for sale include women’s fragrances, lotions, bath/shower gels … Continue reading →

It has been over 25 years since Great Clips opened its doors. Since that time, they have established a reputation for providing top quality hairstyles at affordable prices for the entire family. They are one of the very few salons … Continue reading →

Diapering isn’t usually an exciting task. However, if it has to be done, it is certainly best that it be convenient. For many years, diapering was a mundane task, with only rudimentary supplies that parents had access to. However, thanks … Continue reading →