Monday, April 19, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Cosmetics
I won't pretend to know much about this line, but the main point is, your skin, like your digestive tract, is an organ and it absorbs things. So you don't want to put cosmetics on your skin unless they are safe and free of things linked to breast cancer. Nicole Miller's line of cosmetics for Melaleuca are worry free. That's all I know. Oh, except that their face-in-a-bottle works as good as any and is much cheaper than the department store for the top of the line stuff.
Other Cleaners
I love to mop. I love using Mela Magic instead of chem plant floor cleaners.
I love to clean with Tough n Tender. No worries. Enjoy.
Tub n Tile is great. Removes soap scum and rust and other hard water deposits. Slightly acidic to the touch but won't scare you. Works great.
These things are great contributors to the quality of life improvement I talked of. I love to clean and I am so happy not to be using harsh chemicals to do it any more.
We tried safe and bio-, earth-friendly cleaners before and were disappointed when we saw they were not even half as effective as the popular store brands. So I was skeptical for a long time after Sharon started using the Melaleuca cleaners. But eventually, I started trying them and saw for myself that they were better than 409, Lime Away, Simple Green, etc. And non-toxic to boot!
I love to clean with Tough n Tender. No worries. Enjoy.
Tub n Tile is great. Removes soap scum and rust and other hard water deposits. Slightly acidic to the touch but won't scare you. Works great.
These things are great contributors to the quality of life improvement I talked of. I love to clean and I am so happy not to be using harsh chemicals to do it any more.
We tried safe and bio-, earth-friendly cleaners before and were disappointed when we saw they were not even half as effective as the popular store brands. So I was skeptical for a long time after Sharon started using the Melaleuca cleaners. But eventually, I started trying them and saw for myself that they were better than 409, Lime Away, Simple Green, etc. And non-toxic to boot!
What about Deodorant?
Hah!
I use a salt crystal. They don't sell 'em.
But if you like a traditional stick, it is important not to put those harmful chemicals under your arms!! Melaleuca has traditional sticks that won't harm you. And although I don't use sticks any more, and my wife liked the stuff Melaleuca used to offer but not the stuff they offer now, I do know that the Melaleuca sticks are better than the Jason brand - and how!
I use a salt crystal. They don't sell 'em.
But if you like a traditional stick, it is important not to put those harmful chemicals under your arms!! Melaleuca has traditional sticks that won't harm you. And although I don't use sticks any more, and my wife liked the stuff Melaleuca used to offer but not the stuff they offer now, I do know that the Melaleuca sticks are better than the Jason brand - and how!
What about ACNE n'at?
My kids like the acne treatment products, but I personally find the gold bar and the melaleuca oil sufficient for my needs. The gold bar cleans my pores like no other thing. I put a drop of melaleuca oil on any zit one time only and next day it's making other plans and the day after, it's pretty much left town.
What about shampoo?
I have dry, red hair. I use the herbal shampoo. Like it's effect and everything as much as any other shampoo I ever had, but what I really like is the absence of worrisome or proven harmful ingredients. And like the gold bar, I can use it as often as I like without worrying about drying out or frying my hair. I also use the Envia conditioner with it, and sometimes I use the hair gel.
Renew Lotion
I can live without this one.
It's only the very best by far by far by far hand lotion there ever was. But I don't need hand lotion, so never mind.
And who cares if it seems to be the only thing that helps my fruit rashes heal? I can get by.
They say it is the final word in curing severe skin conditions like eczema, but I don't suffer from those.
It's good for putting into raw wounds to keep them soft so they don't keep cracking open and stuff, and promotes their healing. I don't do that. I just let 'er crack and heal, crack and heal. Harrumpgh.
It's only the very best by far by far by far hand lotion there ever was. But I don't need hand lotion, so never mind.
And who cares if it seems to be the only thing that helps my fruit rashes heal? I can get by.
They say it is the final word in curing severe skin conditions like eczema, but I don't suffer from those.
It's good for putting into raw wounds to keep them soft so they don't keep cracking open and stuff, and promotes their healing. I don't do that. I just let 'er crack and heal, crack and heal. Harrumpgh.
Why More Effective?
Melaleuca pays the customer to do its advertising.
But they keep some of the money from eliminating ad agencies and middlemen for something else:
research and development so that they can pretty much guarantee the very best product in terms of Green, safety and effectiveness. A natural outcome of this is occasional products that do not even have a comparable competitor! A few examples are Sol-U-Guard, Sol-U-Mel, Oligo vitamins and Access Performance Bars.
I already went over what sets Sol-U-Guard apart. Sol-U-Mel is like Goo-Gone but works better and does more. But what really sets it apart is, it is non-toxic. Oligo vitamins, although in tablet form, are (get this) SOLUBLE and ABSORBABLE! And Access is a nifty little invention that makes you burn fat first when you work out. Pretty exciting stuff (even though I never had any fat to speak of).
But they keep some of the money from eliminating ad agencies and middlemen for something else:
research and development so that they can pretty much guarantee the very best product in terms of Green, safety and effectiveness. A natural outcome of this is occasional products that do not even have a comparable competitor! A few examples are Sol-U-Guard, Sol-U-Mel, Oligo vitamins and Access Performance Bars.
I already went over what sets Sol-U-Guard apart. Sol-U-Mel is like Goo-Gone but works better and does more. But what really sets it apart is, it is non-toxic. Oligo vitamins, although in tablet form, are (get this) SOLUBLE and ABSORBABLE! And Access is a nifty little invention that makes you burn fat first when you work out. Pretty exciting stuff (even though I never had any fat to speak of).
Laundry
The laundry products were almost a Must-Have, but since I hear that Amway has a really great laundry soap too, I suppose I could survive without MelaPower.
It is a definite improvement in our quality of life around here to have laundry that does not smell like a perfume/caustic soda factory and that is cleaner than any laundry we ever had before, hard water or no. And with peace of mind that it doesn't eat away at our clothes or expose us to harmful chemicals.
And it's cheaper than popular name brands by far. Safe, yet far more effective, and comparable or cheaper price. That's the gist of Melaleuca.
The "far more effective" is the part that is hard to believe, even after you see it. You get used to the idea over time. Some customers take quite a while before they even dare test it out. They keep the old products to use them up and get their money's worth and some never get around to trying out the good stuff. Hmmmm. What was the point of enrolling??
It is a definite improvement in our quality of life around here to have laundry that does not smell like a perfume/caustic soda factory and that is cleaner than any laundry we ever had before, hard water or no. And with peace of mind that it doesn't eat away at our clothes or expose us to harmful chemicals.
And it's cheaper than popular name brands by far. Safe, yet far more effective, and comparable or cheaper price. That's the gist of Melaleuca.
The "far more effective" is the part that is hard to believe, even after you see it. You get used to the idea over time. Some customers take quite a while before they even dare test it out. They keep the old products to use them up and get their money's worth and some never get around to trying out the good stuff. Hmmmm. What was the point of enrolling??
Yellow Toe Nails & Black Toe Nail Mold
Hope I'm not getting too personal here, but in the last few years, I have had a little problem with that mold that the doctor says can only be killed off by taking an internal medication because the mold comes from inside the body or something like that.
I had tried putting bleach under my toe nails. The doctor laughed at me and said, no that would never work and she was right.
But I did find 2 sure-fire ways to kill the mold quick and dead gone dead. They both work independently, but can be done together. Method 2 is much quicker. They are extremely effective whether the mold is turning your nails yellow or black mold is appearing at the edges near the root of the nail or even on the face of the nail, and eating holes into the nail or not.
1 Go barefoot all the time and in the sun like I did until I was about 30 years old and got a full-time desk job.
2 Put Melaleuca Oil on and under your toe nails.
I also noticed that prevention has a lot also to do with shoes. I had to throw away a pair of New Balance running shoes because wearing them only for a half an hour seemed to bring on the mold. Other shoes, no problem. So I got rid of one or two pair, and reduced the time spent in some of my cheaper shoes.
I had tried putting bleach under my toe nails. The doctor laughed at me and said, no that would never work and she was right.
But I did find 2 sure-fire ways to kill the mold quick and dead gone dead. They both work independently, but can be done together. Method 2 is much quicker. They are extremely effective whether the mold is turning your nails yellow or black mold is appearing at the edges near the root of the nail or even on the face of the nail, and eating holes into the nail or not.
1 Go barefoot all the time and in the sun like I did until I was about 30 years old and got a full-time desk job.
2 Put Melaleuca Oil on and under your toe nails.
I also noticed that prevention has a lot also to do with shoes. I had to throw away a pair of New Balance running shoes because wearing them only for a half an hour seemed to bring on the mold. Other shoes, no problem. So I got rid of one or two pair, and reduced the time spent in some of my cheaper shoes.
My Must-Have No. 5
Liquid Moisturizing Soap.
First off, I only use the moisturizing soap because I don't believe in anti-bacterial soap; isn't that like the people who take too many antibiotics too often? So that the bacteria build and overcome it?
The moisturizing soap is awesome because:
a) far cheaper than Soft Soap
b) not stinky like Soft Soap and others
c) cleans better - I usually don't even use my mechanics' hand cleaners any more because I have this stuff.
d) wash your little hands all day long. go ahead; they just won't dry out. Nor will they feel the least bit greasy.
Tip: DO NOT, REPEAT NOT, USE TOO MUCH. Do not use anything but the pump bottle designed for this soap. It is very concentrated. Often it is better even to use half a stroke from the proper pump. spread it on good - you won't even know it's there when you do. Then add just a few drops of water and lather and scrub or rub. Then rinse. This is what you do for far best results. Use too much, and it is just more to rinse off.
First off, I only use the moisturizing soap because I don't believe in anti-bacterial soap; isn't that like the people who take too many antibiotics too often? So that the bacteria build and overcome it?
The moisturizing soap is awesome because:
a) far cheaper than Soft Soap
b) not stinky like Soft Soap and others
c) cleans better - I usually don't even use my mechanics' hand cleaners any more because I have this stuff.
d) wash your little hands all day long. go ahead; they just won't dry out. Nor will they feel the least bit greasy.
Tip: DO NOT, REPEAT NOT, USE TOO MUCH. Do not use anything but the pump bottle designed for this soap. It is very concentrated. Often it is better even to use half a stroke from the proper pump. spread it on good - you won't even know it's there when you do. Then add just a few drops of water and lather and scrub or rub. Then rinse. This is what you do for far best results. Use too much, and it is just more to rinse off.
Must-Have No. 3
Gold Bar.
I shave with it. Never had a better shave. Never.
I bath with it. Dang, I almost forgot what it used to be like (especially in Winter), being a redhead using other soap, until we ran out of Gold once, and I had to go back and use some other french milled high-end "moisturizing" soap. Man, funny smell, and skin? Dry????? Oh man, DRY. ITCHY and DRY.
Oh, man - Gold Bar.
Love the way it goes on and rinses, too. And it really cleared up my skin along with eating right and just letting my body take care of itself for once. Awesome.
I shave with it. Never had a better shave. Never.
I bath with it. Dang, I almost forgot what it used to be like (especially in Winter), being a redhead using other soap, until we ran out of Gold once, and I had to go back and use some other french milled high-end "moisturizing" soap. Man, funny smell, and skin? Dry????? Oh man, DRY. ITCHY and DRY.
Oh, man - Gold Bar.
Love the way it goes on and rinses, too. And it really cleared up my skin along with eating right and just letting my body take care of itself for once. Awesome.
My Must-Have No. 4
Everybody hates putting sticky slime on their skin on a hot day, right? Most believe in sun block, but hooo, you kind of have to center and focus not to mind putting it on, right?
Well, at least with Melaleuca sun block, you
a) don't have to smell funny (I truly think you'll like the smell and perhaps even the feel over any other brand)
b) don't have to worry about what's in it that might be soaking into your skin
and it works! Melaleuca products are simply enjoyable. They improve your quality of life. They almost always work much more effectively than any other brand.
Well, at least with Melaleuca sun block, you
a) don't have to smell funny (I truly think you'll like the smell and perhaps even the feel over any other brand)
b) don't have to worry about what's in it that might be soaking into your skin
and it works! Melaleuca products are simply enjoyable. They improve your quality of life. They almost always work much more effectively than any other brand.
My Must-Have No. 2
I do cinnamon mouth rinse prior to brushing because it acts like, but seems to do a better job than Plax in loosening plaque.
Not only that, it enhances the after-taste and after-effect and feel that I get from using either the cinnamon or the Fresh Mint (green cap) tooth polish that lasts all day. I never get sick of it because it is so subtle.
Every other product I ever used made my mouth feel like it either just got the chalk treatment or the chemical plant treatment. Some were worse than others, but they all generally settled down into bad breath and/or cottonmouth after an hour or two. Colgate used to make me barf if I ate something too soon after using it. Hoooo boy!
Melaleuca mouthwash is also so effective that you can use it after oral surgery instead of that chemical (forget what it's called) they give a prescription for that was developed to "kill every last freakin' little germ (good or bad) in your mouth." I got permission from my above-average super dentist, Michael Eisenberg to use it and it did the job. For some procedures, they do not want you to use a mouthwash, in which cases I don't use it - just salt water.
However, I must warn and admit, the Melaleuca mouth rinse is too hot, too powerful. I have to use it only briefly or water it down a little more than what they recommend.
Not only that, it enhances the after-taste and after-effect and feel that I get from using either the cinnamon or the Fresh Mint (green cap) tooth polish that lasts all day. I never get sick of it because it is so subtle.
Every other product I ever used made my mouth feel like it either just got the chalk treatment or the chemical plant treatment. Some were worse than others, but they all generally settled down into bad breath and/or cottonmouth after an hour or two. Colgate used to make me barf if I ate something too soon after using it. Hoooo boy!
Melaleuca mouthwash is also so effective that you can use it after oral surgery instead of that chemical (forget what it's called) they give a prescription for that was developed to "kill every last freakin' little germ (good or bad) in your mouth." I got permission from my above-average super dentist, Michael Eisenberg to use it and it did the job. For some procedures, they do not want you to use a mouthwash, in which cases I don't use it - just salt water.
However, I must warn and admit, the Melaleuca mouth rinse is too hot, too powerful. I have to use it only briefly or water it down a little more than what they recommend.
Must-Have No. 1
Sol-U-Guard.
Imagine a spray, non-aerosol, that was cheaper than Lysol spray, yet more effective in killing all kinds of germs, more than Lysol.
Now throw in that it doesn't stink and is totally safe to spray on your kitchen cutting board - while you're using it!
Add to that, no harmful chemicals and no harsh odors to try to mask the odor of whatever you are spraying - a spray many times more effective than stinky Lysol in eliminating odors 100%!
How could anyone ever ignore such a product??
Never mind that it kills and repels wasps and hornets, even after it has dried and they try coming around again. And what a great product for (together with a terry cloth) cleaning and making fresh an old mattress!
Imagine a spray, non-aerosol, that was cheaper than Lysol spray, yet more effective in killing all kinds of germs, more than Lysol.
Now throw in that it doesn't stink and is totally safe to spray on your kitchen cutting board - while you're using it!
Add to that, no harmful chemicals and no harsh odors to try to mask the odor of whatever you are spraying - a spray many times more effective than stinky Lysol in eliminating odors 100%!
How could anyone ever ignore such a product??
Never mind that it kills and repels wasps and hornets, even after it has dried and they try coming around again. And what a great product for (together with a terry cloth) cleaning and making fresh an old mattress!
The Thing
Foremost, what I love about Melaleuca, the company, is instead of maximizing the short-term buck (just get it made and out the door, charlie, I don't care how many fish it kills or whether it breaks before the buyer can reach his car with it) and waiting for Big Brother to come and make him shape up, founder VanderSloot wanted to start out in tip-top shape by offering the greatest value possible.
We don't need Big Brother for 90% of his forced (not offered) services. But while there are short-term buck people, Big Brother has an excuse to keep sticking his fingers into the jar.
People are funny. They will pay out for quality or the appearance thereof with cars and clothes....why not enjoy quality for a reasonable cost when inside one's home? Melaleuca products are simply enjoyable. They improve your quality of life. They almost always work much more effectively than any other brand and they do not make you puke or choke or want to hold your breath.
Back in 1991, an engineer in my office commented on buying a PC for the home. Some had 'em, some didn't. His comment was, "It's like the microwave - after you get one, you wonder how you ever got along without it." That's how I feel about Melaleuca products. I am certain I could find other ways to make my home life pleasant if I didn't have Melaleuca, but every day I think how glad I am I do not have to. For example, if I had to give up the mouth rinse and toothpaste, I sure would miss that exquisite after effect that lasts all day and is nice and subtle. I would not be able to use Tom's, let alone that mainstream medicine that does a real number on your mouth, such as Colgate. I would go back to just using hot water, I suppose.
We don't need Big Brother for 90% of his forced (not offered) services. But while there are short-term buck people, Big Brother has an excuse to keep sticking his fingers into the jar.
People are funny. They will pay out for quality or the appearance thereof with cars and clothes....why not enjoy quality for a reasonable cost when inside one's home? Melaleuca products are simply enjoyable. They improve your quality of life. They almost always work much more effectively than any other brand and they do not make you puke or choke or want to hold your breath.
Back in 1991, an engineer in my office commented on buying a PC for the home. Some had 'em, some didn't. His comment was, "It's like the microwave - after you get one, you wonder how you ever got along without it." That's how I feel about Melaleuca products. I am certain I could find other ways to make my home life pleasant if I didn't have Melaleuca, but every day I think how glad I am I do not have to. For example, if I had to give up the mouth rinse and toothpaste, I sure would miss that exquisite after effect that lasts all day and is nice and subtle. I would not be able to use Tom's, let alone that mainstream medicine that does a real number on your mouth, such as Colgate. I would go back to just using hot water, I suppose.
Introduction
I am a Melaleucamite. That is a Melaleuca customer and Marketeer or whatever. This blog is where I sing its praises, instead of sending e-mail to my customers. Also give tips and such like.
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