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How to do homemade moisturisers etc - I saw a bbc programme once where a botanist (?) made all sorts of interesting things including a vodka-based mouthwash!!

I am also interested in gluten & dairy free ideas that the rest of my family might also eat.

Something about tools for diy that are easier to use when your hands are getting a bit weak - also perhaps a feature on exercise gadgets to remind you to do them? Feet and hands are getting a bit pathetic and don't want to just end up using insoles etc in my shoes.

of course, if you ever need someone to test a Kitchen Aid mixer....

Products or supplements for thin flaky pitted nails.

Turmeric is a very effective anti-inflammatory and may well reduce pain.

I've just bought a renovation project which we are living in as we do it up - I'd be happy to test anything DIY related.

I'd love to test hair and beauty products, menopause related, kitchen products, holidays for single, older people, food and drink products, mortgages for older people

Soup makers would be a good one to test

Baking stand mixers or sewing machines

Steam irons- are there any reasonably priced ones out there that don't start leaving splodges of water all over the clothes after 15 minutes' use?

Though what I would really really love to test (and keep) would be an electric bike.

Something for dry feet.The soles of mine are like sandpaper!

Face creams for Rosacea

I would like to test a really effective cream for keeping my heels soft.

I'd like to test the mini printers that mean you can print from your phone

Walking equipment, family meals and skin care.

I would like to know more about products for thinning hair and dry skin especially on the hands and feet. Also any info relating to services for older people and which ones are the best and actually have helped. Thank you.

Be great to get impartial advice on the best lightweight hand-held vacuum cleaner.

Waterproof mascara would be a good product for me. I could put it through its paces!

would like a shampoo and conditioner that stops my hair thinning

Another vote for thinning hair, vitamins, shampoos etc so many shops have reviews claiming they work but how long have people been using them for etc. Wigs/ hairpieces. The celebs seem to have them but for everyday use and ordinary person on the street how good value etc are they? Carpet cleaners? Diet/ healthy eating books. Pvc cleaners? Bleach alternatives? Failing all that, good quality chocolate!

I'd be interested in having information about gardening tools for those of us who haven't got the oomph to be wielding the usual, heavier garden tools. I struggle a bit with gripping tools, such as secateurs.

Robotic vaccum cleaners, I really would like one, but they range in price a lot & don't know anyone who already has one.

A robotic vacuum cleaner. Now there’s a thought. I don’t know if one exists that’s up to the challenge of our house. Do they do one which tidies away abandoned shoes, newspapers, mugs, toys....

Cordless hand held vacuum cleaners.

Make up with ranges and colours that suit the more mature skin, not tested on animals and preferably vegan

I'd love to test shampoos for thin hair. Also, hair removing creams would be good.