Melaleuca Products: The Power of Nature

November 17, 2022February 24, 2023 ~ Loreeebee ~ 3 Comments

I was reminded recently of just why I love Melaleuca products so much. They are not the cheapest on the market, but they are natural, bio-degradable, non-toxic to the environment and the user, as well as allergy friendly. And they work. They work extremely well.

What are Melaleuca Products?

This video explains the evolution of Melaleuca products as well as how and why they work. It also touches on the business side of the company. If you are interested in becoming a preferred customer (PC) to ensure you get the best prices and other perks, contact me to help you with the process.

I started using them years ago when I finally noticed how my body reacted to other cleaning products and personal care products.

My Favourite Melaleuca Products

There are tons of products, from make-up to cleaning products with healthy food and drink items, vitamins and supplements too. Here are just a few of my favourites:

Cleaning Products

This post was inspired this morning when I was cleaning the top of my kitchen cupboards prior to decorating them for the Christmas season. Don’t judge me, but this is about the only time these cupboard tops get a good cleaning. I am always amazed at how dusty and dirty they get. For this specific task, I choose Melamagic, a heavy-duty cleaner. I also use this miraculous cleaner to wash floors at the cottage and home and even to get rid of the black gunky stuff in our pedal boat every spring. It comes in liquid form (just add a bit to your bucket of water) or in handy wipes.

Soluguard, concocted from thyme and lemon, is my go-to for spraying door handles, kitchen, and bathroom counters etc. It too comes in liquid or wipes. The wipes are great to keep in your purse for cleaning things you come in contact with outside your home. This was (still is) particularly helpful during our obsession with the Covid-19 virus.

I am also fond of Melaleuca dish soap, dishwasher pods, and laundry soap.

Make-Up and Personal Care Products

Although I don’t order the make-up products (I don’t use much) I do like their unscented, aluminum-free deodorant and their lip balm. There are many flavours of lip balm to choose from that include protection from the sun. These are perfect for outdoor sports and for those of us that work outdoors. I order lots for stocking stuffers as my whole family (including the men and grandkids) love them.

I’m also stuck on Renew Body Lotion as a moisturizer that I slather all over, especially after showering and before bedtime. It makes a great make-up remover too, safe for use all over your face, including around your eyes. Renew comes in a few sizes, from purse size (also great for stocking stuffers) to the largest, most economical pump bottle.

Essential Oils

Another category of Melaleuca products I love and order regularly are essential oils. I use them to make my own bug spray, air fresheners, skincare, and more.

Conclusion

If you too are interested in using natural and safe products in your home and on your body, leave me a comment!

Allergies and Sensitivities: Trust your body

April 14, 2019November 2, 2020 ~ Loreeebee ~ 3 Comments

How do you know you have environmental allergies or sensitivities to common products and even foods? Listen to and trust your body! I have learned the validity of this simple piece of advice over the years.

For example, this is my evidence that I have personally compiled and learned to listen to. How many of these (or similar reactions) apply to you?

sneeze when walking past the highly scented laundry soap and fabric softeners in a grocery store?
sneeze or cough when popular (Febreeze comes to mind) room deodorizers or air fresheners are used?
cough when adding soap to your sink or dishwasher?
get an instant tightness in your chest when walking by a house whose dryer vent is on spewing the scent of Bounce into the air?
get the same reaction from yards sprayed with fertilizer and or weed killer, from blocks away?
have to open the windows and turn on vents before cleaning bathrooms?
get an instant headache walking through the fragrance department of a store? (why do they have to place those right at the entrance to the store?)
get an instant headache from the different perfumes in a crowd? For example, I dread going to the NAC (National Art Center here in Ottawa) because each elderly lady there seems to have an entire bottle of perfume on. The blend is not pleasant!
get stomach cramps and diarrhea after eating some foods.
get skin rashes after eating certain foods.

I saw an article recently about cancer causing ingredients in many common dish soaps. The offending products include:

Cascade
Legacy of Clean
Finish
Sunlight
Palmolive
Dawn
Simple Green Naturals
Mrs. Meyers
Seventh Generation
Method
Green Works
Bon Ami Dish Soap

I must admit I have never heard of many of these brands of dish soap, but do know Dawn, Palmolive, Sunlight, Finish and Cascade are on my avoid list as they bother me. I used to have to leave the room when running the dishwasher.

These reactions that I have experienced are the reason I use Melaleuca products in my home. They are all natural, many with tea tree oil (from the Australian melaleuca plant) as a main ingredient. By using these products, I have reduced my contact with ingredients that aggravate my allergies and sensitivities. I no longer have to open the bathroom window when cleaning, and can run the dishwasher while working in the kitchen.

If you have similar reactions to any products or foods, trust and listen to your body. You may have allergies and sensitivities too. Then get proactive to improve your health and the quality of your life. Remember, you are in the driver’s seat!

Purse Project in time for Christmas

December 11, 2017February 13, 2022 ~ Loreeebee ~ 1 Comment

I am off to drop off purses for the Purse Project I saw in the OTTAWA CITIZEN. Today is the last day for drop-off for this specific purse project, but there are many out there. Find one in your community to which you can donate. It is a wonderful Christmastime idea.

Like most women, I have lots of purses hanging out in my closet, collecting dust. Many of them have barely been used. The idea is to fill a gently-used purse with personal items for women living in shelters or on the streets. There are so many things you can fill the purses with, use your imagination. Here are a few to start with:

feminine products
soaps
shampoo/conditioners
disposable razors
kleenex
lotion
make up
face and foot treatments

Find unused products in your home or purchase some to fill the purses with. Many drug stores have a travel section with miniature sizes of the products listed above. Gift cards are another great idea to add to the purses.

I have come up with six purses, all packed with goodies, ready for drop off here in Ottawa. There are lots of drop-off locations listed in the article above, including many Shoppers Drug Marts and most Ottawa Police Stations.