Great resource to see how toxic products are is to do a search on http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com. Could not find any reviews for products made by the Melaleuca company.

Also noted on http://www.safecosmetics.org/index.cfm FAQ:

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Q: I don’t see Arbonne, Avon, Mary Kay, Melaleuca or other similar companies listed on your website, even though they claim to be “safe,” “natural” or donate money to breast cancer research. What’s the deal?

A: Arbonne, Avon, Mary Kay and Melaleuca are aware of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics but have refused to sign it. If they are truly supporting women’s health, and if they are making “safe” products it shouldn’t be too hard for them to sign the Compact. More than 600 companies have signed the Compact, a commitment to manufacture personal care products free of known and suspected toxic chemicals.

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics does not endorse or hand-pick “safe” companies to refer customers to. The growing list of safer companies on our Web site is comprised solely of companies that have signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics. If you don’t see a company on the list, we encourage you to send a letter letting them know about the Compact, and urging them to sign it.
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Melaleuca products ROCK! Not looking to make a sale here - just want to encourage anyone who is thinking about switching toxins for safer alternatives - Melaleuca's products are safer, more effective, and more economical.

Their supplements work. Plain and simple. My husband has not had a cold in almost 4 years. He does not have to take high blood pressure or cholesterol meds any more, and for the first time ever, he got a preferred rate on his new insurance policy. My son rarely battles eczema, chronic sinus congestion, headaches or fuzzy brain. My skin no longer drives me crazy with itchiness, and I do not have to wear gloves or a gas mask to clean. While I can not tell you what is in every product, I don't care. The proof is in our bodies. We feel great and love these products. I encourage you to give them a try - you have absolutely nothing to lose.

One satisfied customer!

I haven't read this entire thread, as it's way too long, but I do want to say to those who said that the animal testing for Melaleuca's heart health product wasn't all that "beneficial" to the animals tested, as they verified the results by euthanizing the animals and performing an autopsy. If that's how a product is "beneficial" please spare me the benefits. For the record, I am a loyal Melaleuca customer, but I've been very disturbed by what I've learned regarding this incidence of animal testing.

Greetings from a Midwest Farmer's Wife & Mother,

We have been happy Mela-what? customers since 1991. After suffering for years with all kinds of allergies, eczema, fragrance and chemical sensitivities along with continually having strep throat, I was absolutely thrilled to find this company and their unique products.

Of course I was very skeptical at first, since I had tried many, many times in desperation to find products that I could use to wash my dishes, clean my bathrooms, cleanse my face and clothes, and even take a bath without having to worry about allergic reactions and ultimately having to spend $200 or more at my local dermatologist (his nurse recognized my panic-stricken voice on the phone for years - not anymore!)

But the nice gentlemen who took the time to explain how the company and products worked, told me there was a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee and that if I had any problems with ANY of the products or even my customer membership fee, I could return everything within 60 days and get my money back! That's a much better offer than my local grocery store or discount store and especially my doctor had ever offered me, so I thought, "What have I got to lose? What if what this guy is telling me is really true? What kind of a life would I have without all these allergies and sensitivities?"

I'll tell you what kind of life I've had for all these years. In a nutshell, my doctor told me during my last physical a couple of months ago, that if all his patients were as healthy as me, he'd go out of business! You know why...because I haven't taken a perscription antibiotic or had to use any prescribed dermatological skin creams for allergies since 1991...Oh, I've had a few colds and even gotten the flu a couple of times, but NO strep throat or any other disease requiring antibiotics for me.

Just think of all the money I've saved during these years by not having to go to the doctor all the time and buy those expensive antibiotics - it's more than enough to offset any cost of my products. Products that I was already buying at the grocery store or discount store anyway - talk about a Win/Win for my family; I cannot say enough about what this company and their exceptional products have done for me.

If you would like to hear more, don't hesitate to email me at: DebLindley@SaferForYourHome.com

Wellness to you and yours,

Deb Lindley
DebLindley@SaferForYourHome.com
www.Greener4You.com

"Enhancing Lives is our business..."

PS...
Pick up your F R E E ebook, "The Little Green Book
For Safe & Healthy Homes" - it's really Free!

Hi, I've been a Melaleuca client for a few months now, I must say that I am a satisfied customer, since I became a customer my son's allergies are less, not like before, I did not know that the chemicals I was using at home was causing more allergies.
A lot of us mothers don't realized what we're cleaning our homes with, until the problem is there.

I have been referring my friends, and family members to change their homes.
I live in Lancaster (LA) California. If you need any information email me so that I can assist you. lorenbarillas@hotmail.com

May the Lord Bless you greatly,
Thank you
Loren

Hi everyone! I just stumbled upon this site cause I had someone tell me their concern on animal testing with Melaleuca. I wanted to give her accurate info. I'm so glad I came upon this site, I was especially happy to read about a PETA member posting that there are inaccurate claims about Melaleuca and animal testing. I will be sure to give her this link.
I am also so happy to see that I'm not the only passionate Melaleuca rep out there! My son had eczema and was diagnosed with asthma. Now we don't need his inhaler and his skin looks better than ever. My baby doesn't cry fun him skin hurting anymore. I'm a Mela customer for life!
Feel free to contact me if you are not a customer but want to become one. workinmamaof2@yahoo.com
Melissa

I have been using Melaleuca products since December 2007 and love, love, love everything! I can't say enough about how much better our family feels from using these wonderful products.

My 6 year old is getting into the cleaning along with me! She recoginizes products she should not touch. She is even asking people if they've heard of Melaleuca yet? (Usually their answer is no) "Then she says you should talk to my mom!"

I'm going to talk to the Kindergarten teacher next (she has 3 kids of her own!)

Lynda McDaniel, Auburn Hills, MI
lynda.mcdaniel@gmail.com

I too love the products! My daughter had bleeding exema. Melaleuca worked when perscriptions didn't! On a routine visit to her pedatrician she noticed how well her skin felt & looked. I told her I was using Melaleuca she told me "keep using it!" I have been able to control my acid reflux better with Melaleuca's Florify than with Nexium ("the purple pill"). My coworker had very sensitve scalp she got a perscription shampoo from her DR -didn't work. What did work? Melaleuca Original Shampoo and it's cheeper than a perscription. Only 14.99 for 32 0z!!! Would you like your teeth to feel as if you got a cleaning from your dentist everyday then try Melaleuca tooth polish! I can go on and on.....

As far as the 35pts. I too have a very hard time staying under 80 points. And we don't have stock piles of stuff!

Give Mealeuca a try! Melaleuca is a membership company like Costco & Sams but unlike Costco & Sams Melaleuca membership is only $29. All of thier products have 60 day 100% satisfaction guarantee. Try telling wallmart you didn't like thier Tide or Cascade and see if you get your money back. Heck, Melaleuca will refund your memebership within 120 days if you're not 100% satisfied.

Melaleuca has a great offer going on. New members will receive $100 in free product!

Contact me if you have any questions or would like to become a customer. Or if you would like to supplement your income part/full time working from home. I'm looking for team members who are looking for a business opportunity that is NOT economy driven!

I'm in San Antonio, TX but Melaleuca has made it easy for us to connect with you regardless where you are in the US or Canada.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Arali Garza
210-896-1153
arali@wedeliverwellness.com

The MLM-ness of this thread is creeping me out.

Looks like AT has been comment spammed!!! Please delete! Check the profiles of those who have commented - this is probably their first post, a sure sign of comment spam.

I've never used the products, but recently moved to the town wherein the Melaleuca headquarters are house. I've also come to know many people that work for the company and I can vouch that they are a community minded organization doing good things for the local economy and community here in this small-ish town. The people I've met are sincere, warm, and friendly.

Was this originally written in 2004? It seems strange to re-post it as something new.

Is this an advertisement???

What the heck? Is this the zombie pod version of AT?

Seriously, major spamming going on. Get rid of it.

This is coming off more like shelling for a pyramid company than a helpful post.

Has anyone ever tried Greening the Cleaning Products? Claims to be completely nontoxic and eco-friendly (several children's hospitals use it). I've been thinking of switching to green products & am considering this brand since all profits go to the Imus Kids with Cancer ranch. Or can anyone suggest something comparable?

Well the products may or may not be harmless but the people hawking it are certainly pretty awful.

What in gods name is going on here? Is this a Melaleuca cult?

Melaleuca is like Amway for the quasi-green crowd. My neighbor invited me over for a presentation, and didn't really tell me what it was, and ye gods, it was a horrible hour. The rep gave all kinds of false info (1 in 2 people have cancer, etc.), and the products were pricey - they approach a reasonable price once you rope a bunch of your friends into buying it too, but if you don't feel like pressuring your friends, forget it - EXPENSIVE.

Someone before me mentioned pyramid: Yes, this is exactly what the Melalueca scheme is.

Random fact: the melaleuca tree, native to Australia, is a notorious invasive species in Florida.

Pyramid scheme or not, Melaluca products are the best cleaning products I have ever used.

a pyramid is a pyramid is a pyramid.

Jeez Louise, how did all these people find AT? Do they constantly google 'Melaleuca' looking for saps, er, I mean customers, er, I mean folks to help out?

wow! Never use the M word again!

Please also know that Melaluca is a "multi-level-marketing company" with "independent reps". The translation for all of us is that there is a LOT of margin in these products.

I've got to say that I've never seen so many posts about one product. And LOOOOONG posts. It's almost like reading almost 170 spams.

wth?

This is a scary thread of comments!

This was recently discussed over at Re-Nest:

http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/cleaning/melaleucas-ecosense-cleaning-products-047670#comments

I'm not using it anymore, there are plenty of other natural choices out there.

There's nothing magical about melaleuca, people. It is tea tree oil and we use it in Australia as an antiseptic. Buy it is the supermarket. Smells like eucalyptus - which is what most Aussie plants smell like. The thought of that smell as toothpaste makes me want to throw up.

For a more realistic view, check out wikipedia for tea tree oil and melaleuca.

(Sigh) the last post no-one will read.

At one time, I looked into joining Melaleuca since I was told they were "safe" products to use in the home. At the same time, I was also researching a company called Neways, another company with supposedly safer alternatives to the mainstream products we are subjected to on daily basis.

After much reading and research, I didn't join Melaleuca based on some discrepancies in their products. Predominantly, ingredients such as fluoride, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate/Ammonium lauryl sulfate, parabens (Methyl, ethyl, propyl etc) to name a few familiar ones. I feel that a company who proclaims itself to be a "Health and Wellness" company should not be using ingredients which are considered "questionable". Fluoride is a highly controversial subject and in my opinion, considering its source, is an outright toxic substance which has no place in our society.

While Neways was considered a better alternative since they didn't use recognizable petro-chemicals, I personally feel that synthetic ingredients shouldn't be used by consumers considering that anything we put on our skin is absorbed through the skin and then into our bloodstream. One other thing to consider is the fact that of the 80,000 petro-chemicals used in personal care and cleaning products today, very few of them have been properly tested for human safety. Therefore, why are they permitted to enter products and sit on shelves where people presume them to be safe?

My experience when researching Neways introduced me to Dr. Samuel Epstein, an internationally recognized authority on the causes and prevention of cancer. In his book titled, Unreasonable Risk, he lists some 40 chemicals which he lists as "frank carcinogens". Fluoride is amongst the list as quoted on page 33 of his second edition in addition to Diethanolamine (DEA), Formaldehyde, Triethanolamine (TEA) Silica (crystalline), talc, and titanium dioxide to list a few. On page 34 he lists "hidden carcinogens" of which Quaternium 15 and Quaterniums in general are a couple of more familiar chemicals listed.

Of those carcinogens which may cause cancer, many of them according to Epstein, also can cause genetic damage. This is precisely why it is so important, particularly for women, to be aware of the various chemicals in use. It can save much grief if they happen to be pregnant as well. My wife and I have a child who was born with genetic damage which we attribute to her exposure to pesticides and cleaning solutions while pregnant. A few of the "genotoxic carcinogens" Epstein mentions on page 35 are as follows:

"Aflatoxin, Arsenic, 1,4-Dioxane, Ethylene Oxide, Formaldehyde, Lead, Nitrosodiethanolamine....
...Formaldehyde-Releasers: Non-carcinogenic ingredients which break down in the product or on skin to release the 'frank' carcinogen formaldehyde. Even less well recognized 'hidden' carcinogenic ingredients are those in fragrances, scents and perfumes, also present in many household products, for which there are no requirements for any ingredient listing."

I would recommend Epstein as a valuable resource for those who wish to expand their research and arm themselves with the knowledge required to protect one's self and family.

Enter another company called Sunrider into the fray and high priced products. They claimed to be superior to certified organic, although they had no 3rd party organization evaluating their products. I still have the laundry detergent bottle. We ended up dumping it out due to the fragrance contained in the formula. Here is the ingredients list:

Sunrider Sunbright Laundry Superclean -
Water, triethanolamine dodecyl benzene sulfonate, sodium methyl 2- sulfonate, ethanol denatured 95%, cocamide dea, citric acid, nonylphenol ethoxylate, propylene glycol butyl ether, fragrance, sodium citrate, octoxynol-9, benzoin extract, lemon grass extract, lemon grass oil, tea tree oil, disodium distyrylbiphenyl derivative, protease enzyme.

Whew! As anyone can easily observe, the herbal extracts are closer to the bottom of the formula. It looks like chemicals rule this product as well.

I am happy to report however, that I did manage to find a company which is dedicated to 100% natural products devoid of any petro-chemicals and use only certified organic ingredients in their personal care line. It has been two years since I began purchasing from them and am happy with their products. Laundry detergent isn't amongst their current product line so we were purchasing Nature Clean until recently when Costco came out with another alternative liquid laundry detergent called "ECOS". Again, it fails to list the ingredients so I need to phone their customer service line and inquire about the contents. Sometimes, I have run into a few companies which require you to name the specific ingredients/chemicals you wish to avoid and they simply answer with yes or no. Talk about not wishing to divulge any information willingly LOL.

We learned the hard way in some respect. We at one time blindly believed that every product in a health food store was "safe" just because it was in the health food store. Now that I am cognizant of various chemicals, I read many labels in the health food store and am abhorred by what I see in some of the products. In many aspects, it appears as if the companies in question tend to think if they throw a few herbal extracts in with the alkylamine group chemicals, SLS, Propylene glycol and three types of Parabens, they can justify charging the populace $12 per bottle of shampoo. Sure we can think they are only doing it to sell en masse, however, I think they should stick to keeping as green as possible.

What people need is companies dedicated to 100% natural, petro-chemical free products. If we can purchase hair wax or special hair care products from a salon for $30 per bottle containing outright propane as one of their ingredients, we can support the
companies who truly endeavor to supply people with a safe alternative to the mainstream kiss of death.

I hope this helps.

Timmy jr wrote:

"Has anyone ever tried Greening the Cleaning Products? Claims to be completely nontoxic and eco-friendly (several children's hospitals use it). I've been thinking of switching to green products & am considering this brand since all profits go to the Imus Kids with Cancer ranch. Or can anyone suggest something comparable?"

posted by timmy jr. on 2008-05-05 16:06:11

Timmy jr.,

We have a Foundation whose generations donations have come to the aid of 911 victims, enabled hurricane assistance and now, are currently assisting orphans in desperate need of help.

You can read all about it here:
http://www.melaleuca.org/

Hope this helps - thanks so much for asking.

Wellness to You and Yours in 2008,

Deb Lindley
DebLindley@SaferForYourHome.com
http://www.GreenerForYou.com

"Enhancing Lives is our Business..."

PS...
Pick up your F R E E ebook, "The Little Green Book
For Safe & Healthy Homes"!

If anyone is looking for more information on how to buy Melaleuca products, I can help!!! Please contact me at pazcadadia@hotmail.com. Educate Yourself!!!!!!

Attend one of our free health seminars. www.saferforyourfamily.info.
You can request more information, and we will show you what Melaleuca is really about.

I noticed the last post was over 4 months ago and wanted to provide some updated information. If you are new to Melaleuca, you can find out more about the company and product line here: about.melaleuca.com. You can only order products by enrolling through an existing Preferred Customer/Marketing Representative. If you are interested in trying the products, please leave your contact information here: Freedom United Team . FYI, you do NOT have to build a business/refer new customers to purchase Melaleuca products -- you can simply join as Preferred Customer (to enjoy the greatest savings) or a Direct Customer.

I have been selling Melaleuca for some time now and love their products and have helped many people fight through many health issues and get relief. My aunt was suffering from super bad head aches and had tried everything possible out there to help her. She tried Melaleuca four months ago and rarely gets headaches anymore. When she does get headaches now they are very mild and she finally feels like she has her life back now. Thanks to the wonderful products Melaleuca offers. If anyone is in Minnesota or Wisconsin and is interested in these products feel free to email me and I can help get you more information or the products to try for yourself.

Thank You,

Laura Fredrickson
lfredrickson99@yahoo.com

I just need a COUPLE small things, if you are in or near Portland, Oregon or Tucson, AZ please post an email address where I can get a hold of you. I am absolutely NOT interested in selling Melaleuca, but there are just a couple things I would like to buy if that's possible.
Thank you so much!

I had used Melaleuca in the early 90's as a hairdresser I also did nails and feet. I would put a few drops of the Tree Tea Oil in the foot bath. It cleans and stops any infection there may be. The smell was a little strong but I liked what it did.
For those of you that do not know Tea Tree Oil is from the Tea Tree plant in Australia it was used to fight infection before penicillin.
I recently saw a box being delivered to a neighbor and was surprised i was still in business. Then I answered an ad to work at home Mom's.
Then I get told they test on animals. etc. So I have been searching the net for more information. The question I ask my self "How do I feel about testing on animals"?
I know that I would not be here today if it were not for the testing. I know now that there is less animal testing because the use of computers has made it easier to know if something is ok.
I am not going to sign up ( calm down) I will buy as I need to.
And for those of you all up in arms over testing . If you had severe health problems or your child I know you would not hesitate to use these products. Until you walk in a patients shoes keep your lips together .
Maj

I also use Melaleuca and I LOVE their products and I too have the ability to get people enrolled with Melaleuca.

Shoot me an email at alyssamaliska@ymail.com

Alyssa Maliska

Hello Hello!
My husband Harry and I adore Melaleuca products and I also enjoy introducing family, friends and strangers to Melaleuca.
What a compelling issue when it comes to sacrificing any living being to the good of the whole when it comes to animal testing.
Honestly I am just now getting info on possible animal testing by the company and so have requested from them directly validation either way with explanations. I believe that as a whole this is a wonderful company with wonderful products that have enhanced mine & my families life.
And I know that myself like others with serious health issues have benefited one way or another at the expense of the life given (or taken) for the sake of science & humanity.
I just hope that we all come to a point in life were no more loses happen for us to have gains.
Yours in Creating a Better Life.
Kelly Webb.....ourgreen4life@aol.cm

I have been using melaleuca products for several years and am branching out to spread the word about what great products they offer. I have sensitive skin and the only products I have found that do not bother me is the melaleuca products. They are all natural and do not have an offensive odor. All of the products are so safe that they do not require child proof lids, this is especially nice for those who have children. If any one has questions of want to know more about the products feel free to email me at dbahadar@saferforyourhome.com.

www.WhatMattersToMoms.com

I have been using these products for a year now and really believe they are the best out there for the money. I know this is an old thread but if anyone in the New England area is interested in them you can contact me at rebmyers@gmail.com for more information!

I've been a Melaleuca customer since July 09' and as a family of 4 we've experienced significant positive changes in our health and environment. Melaleuca has been a blessing for us and I would love to share with anyone interested in knowing more. I live in the Illinois area, previously moved here from California. You can contact me at wellngreen@yahoo.com to learn more about the company, the wonderful products and a business opportunity. You can also place an order or ask any questions.

My name is Linda

I absolutely love these products and have been a member for years. I anyone needs help finding the products or wants more info. email me at klockhart215@yahoo.com. I would love to help you.

Anything I might have said has probably been said here, but I can't express strongly enough how much I believe in Melaleuca and their products. They're constantly working to improve their products, and their company, to better the environment and the health of their customers. If anyone is searching for products, or an alternative income, please contact me. I truly want to assist others in bettering their lives!

Lorik@new.rr.com

Our family have been customers of Melaleuca for 15 years. Now our grown children have their own accounts with Melaleuca and order their own products. I have personal experience with just about every one of the the over 300 products that Melaleuca manufactures and not one bad tale to tell. We have endless positive experiences to share from eczema to our dog's arthritis.

Early on I spent a great deal of time researching the company's claims and the science behind their products. I came away believing 100% in the integrity of this company and still do today.

If I can answer any questions about the company or specific products, please get in touch. khenrie@iglide.net

Enjoy the day!

If anyone needs anything in the Portland, OR / Vancouver, WA area, I can help.

paula@paulapages.net

Hi, This is my first post. It always makes me laugh when people find dozens of great comments about a company and immediately accuse them of being spammers, or a cult. But if they find dozens of bad comments about a company they don't accuse them, they think it is all real. Come on, seriously.
There are spammers on both sides.

Just to clarify some things.
People in Melaleuca are not supposed to SELL products, they only help people open accounts, they are not distributors. You can do that too, or you can just be a customer and buy direct from the company (I think approximately 80% are just customers). Also the product prices do not get more affordable if you enroll people, that is wrong. Every preferred customer buys at the same price, even if they help others enroll.

One more thing, I have been with Melaleuca for 2 years and I have never heard anyone, even Frank talk about his religious beliefs, which are none of my business. They have never impacted my business. And yes the business model changes from time to time like any evolving business but it is most definitely still residual income.

To the Pyramid comments, so stupid I hardly want to respond but please go and educate yourself on what a Pyramid scheme is. A company could not operate for 27 years as a pyramid, they are illegal. Melaleuca has awards from the Better Business Bureau for exemplary business practices.

There have been several posts saying that Melaleuca do NOT test on animals except for the ones designed for animals, eg dog vitamins. Yet still people think they do.

I did my research in the beginning on this company, I used the products, and I met the people. Then I made a decision to move forward. That's all we can do.

If anyone is interested in a real company with beneficial products (I am not a spammer, I was a satisfied customer before I ever referred someone else) please contact me at successinfo@wedeliverwellness.com

I just have to comment on the post about the animal testing. I'm not sure where that person got their info from but it's completely inaccurate. The founder and CEO of the company grew up on a farm and is very outspoken on his stance against animal cruelty. None of the household or personal care products are tested on animals nor will they ever be. The only reason they are not listed as a company that does not test on animals is because they used the dog shampoo on their dog before putting it on the market to make sure it did what they claimed it did. How can they sell pet products and not try them out first? They now also have two kinds of dog treats that I'm sure they tried on some dogs to make sure they actually helped in the way they claim they do. This is not animal testing in my book, but if it is in yours then I guess you should shop elsewhere. It really ticks me off when people post hear-say as if it were fact.
One more thing - If you don't like their business model, then don't become involved with it. You can purchase their products and get all the benefits of a membership without doing anything with the business. The mission of the company is to help people, so if you don't want their help then don't check it out for yourself.