OraMD 100% Pure Breath Spray Review + Freebie Offer

Me -- a proud user of OraMD Breath

I've just been given the fantastic opportunity to try a product from a favorite company -- Trusted Health Products -- that's called OraMD Breath. Breath is a 100% pure spray that gets rid of bad breath better than anything I've found before. As someone who absolutely loved the OraMD toothpaste alternative, I was ecstatic to try the similar product "Breath." 

Some of my readers might remember my review of the OraMD oil that I'd switched to using for brushing my teeth with.

If you've been here at Ribbons & Pearls for a while and have read my journey and what I've learned about dental health (I've discussed the dangers of using commercial toothpaste a lot), you probably know that when I had to have my first tooth extracted (wisdom tooth), I started doing research and learned that the commercial toothpastes, filled with the cavity-causing fluoride and other harmful chemicals.

 I have basically shared my entire journey, along with everything I learned along the way as I went. I began this mission to heal my teeth. The first and most important step was quitting toothpaste, which I haven't touched for 2 years (going on 3 now, I think). 

Anyways, one of the products that made that quitting toothpaste journey a million times less painful was my discovery of the OraMD oil. I had been using a natural, olive oil based soap (bar soap!) to brush my teeth, and let me tell you, I dreaded having to brush my teeth every morning. The taste of bar soap is something I never got used to. Waking up became very un-fun for me as I knew I'd spend the first part of my day gagging from soap. 

When I found out about this OraMD stuff, and had the opportunity to try it myself, the first thing I loved about it was that I no longer had to gag from a mouth full of soap. 

Secondly, Trusted Health Products uses the best ingredients, which I'll get to soon enough.

Needless to say, I never did go back to soap. My preference is OraMD, although I've tried many different toothpaste alternatives like baking soda, aloe vera, peroxide and even a powder made from Himalayan salt and peppermint. 

The only thing about using those things to brush my teeth with is they do not leave my mouth feeling... cleaned. Peroxide does, of course, but I never liked the idea of using only peroxide every single day for brushing. 

I'm not aware of any real dangers of doing so (unless perhaps if you had a disease of the mouth or something maybe), and there are a lot of benefits of using peroxide, but I prefer to switch between peroxide and something else (preferably OraMD) every day or 2. 

Baking soda, oddly enough, doesn't remove some tastes from my tongue like coffee, and other tastes that tend to contribute to bad breath. The salt/peppermint powder doesn't do much for breath, either. 

The reason I'm even discussing OraMD in this review for the Breath product is because the two are very similar since they work using the same effective key ingredients -- botanical oils of almond, spearmint and peppermint.

Due to the same key ingredients that I knew were so effective and favorable since I'd used the OraMD to brush my teeth, I knew I'd love it as a breath spray, too. In fact, I love having this blend of perfect ingredients in the form of a spray because it makes for easy, quick use. I can squirt one spritz into my mouth for brushing my teeth as well as for just any time I feel the need to clean my mouth, kill some germs and freshen my breath.  This works so well, and results are significantly different from those I've had when using commercial types of breath and mouthwash products -- they usually contain ingredients like alcohol that actually do more harm than good to our dental health! 

The reason for the different results is that the ingredients used in Breath kills the cause of bad breath, and bacteria that cause it on contact. They don't mask odor by using those artificial mint flavors, which end up making my breath actually have odor after the mint flavor/scent is worn off.

Packaging & Storage:

OraMD Breath comes in a tiny, dark colored glass bottle with a convenient, spray-top lid. It's small enough that it easily fits in a pocket for on-the-go use, which does mean that you also have a small amount of product, though. The dark colored glass keeps the ingredients potent and protected from things like too much light, which can lessen their potency. About 60 sprays are in each bottle.

Since Breath contains a concoction of such powerful oils, the minty "burn" can be intense, but hardly ever unpleasant. It also reminds me of how very little oil is required to do the trick -- one spray, two max. I use one spray and it's plenty to brush, or just swish for cleaning and killing germs throughout the day. I do brush with this product or the OraMD oil made for brushing, but either work for me.

Other important qualities are the ingredients', which are so pleasingly all natural and all safe, have germ-killing properties that are clinically proven (by University of Kentucky, clinical study) to kill periodontal bacteria.

Trusted Health products uses only pure ingredients, no chemicals, additives, artificial crud, alcohol, or sweeteners (which are not good for our teeth).

 My Results Using Breath

OraMD products give me seriously clean breath like nothing else I've ever used. To give you some information on the results, I'll say right quick that I used the OraMD "Breath" today for the first time upon first waking up and my breath was still nice and fresh well into the night tonight (it's 4AM now).

 I'd had coffee, and long after ever using a spray of OraMD Breath, my breath was fresh as could be. This is why I like the product more than I typically would -- because the fresh breath lasts. 

One squirt in my mouth is all I used and it's clean enough that I don't get uncomfortable when people get really close to me to talk, and I typically cover my mouth when someone gets really close to my face while talking just because I don't like it. 

I've always wanted to keep my breath off people, even when I know it's not awful or anything. With OraMD Breath, the mint extract in it is so strong that despite being with a house full of people who get super close to my face while talking.

Ingredients in OraMD Breath:

100% pure almond, spearmint, and peppermint oils.
Ah, the beauty of simplicity! Something I've come to expect from all Trusted Health Products is that you won't see a long list of awkward ingredients, unlike many products of their nature. Simple can be best in cases like this, and it's extremely nice to know what's in the products you're using, for once!

Obviously, I do recommend the OraMD products -- both the Breath and the OraMD for brushing. I would especially think them to be useful to folks with periodontal issues, but even if it's just your breath you're wanting to clean up, OraMD is what I'd recommend for that, hands down. It's also the perfect alternative to unhealthy, harmful toothpaste, which I proudly have not used in years!

Before I go, I'd like to mention that for a limited time, the manufacturer is willing to offer my readers one free bottle. They said they would love to have my readers try out Breath and agreed to send one bottle free, aside from the minimal shipping/handling charge, which is totally worth it since you'll get to use the product for extremely cheap. Click here for the free bottle.

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Organic Perfect 3 Grass Blend Review

Perfect 3 Grass Blend is a blend of powdered wheatgrass, barley grass and oatgrass in powder form. It's organic and fermented. Perfect 3 Grass Blend comes from Perfect Supplements. Perfect Supplements has a variety of similar products, all organic and very health-beneficial. 

As someone who's tried a few different types of wheatgrass and one brand of barley grass, I have found my preference when it comes to a wheatgrass product & I am happy to say, there's nothing like the Perfect 3 Grass Blend. One reason I love it is because, unlike other wheatgrasses and barley grasses, you have three different grasses in one tub, so it's like triple the health benefits. Although there's plenty to love about Perfect Supplements' wheatgrass, barley grass and oat grass blend -- all of which I'll be sure to include in this post -- I also love that it's USDA Certified Organic. It's also fermented (this is great for the digestive system), which is something I've never encountered with a wheatgrass/barley grass/oat grass supplement before. Another great thing is it's gluten-free and vegan!

Perfect Supplements' Perfect 3 Grass Blend is unique in comparison to any I've ever tried & I feel it's far more effective for my health needs than anything else.

Above is a photo of the tub of Perfect 3 Grass Blend. As you see, it comes in a nice little tub with a twist-on lid. It also comes with a little scooper inside! I loved that because it really makes it more convenient & it's easier to just add a scoop (or two, depending on how much you're using) to your drink without having to measure out. 

  Also, if I'm travelling, although the tub isn't tiny, I can fit the entire thing in my bag & just grab it, open the lid and add a scoop into my drink on the go. 

  The tub contains 180 grams of the Perfect 3 Grass Blend. 

I've taken photos to show the Perfect 3 Grass Blend powder. It's very fine. In fact, it's the finest wheatgrass or barley grass powder I have ever used. Being so fine, it dissolves easily in your drink.

As recommended on the jar, you take 1-2 scoops of the Perfect Three Grass Blend daily to juice, water or a smoothie or other beverage. 

I personally like it cold! I get a bottle of filtered, cold water & add a scoop, then shake the bottle well. It's usually dissolved and mixed in quickly.

I also like to add a scoop to a smoothie or milkshake. I find that it's really filling and tastier that way. It gives a nice, clean & fresh taste to a milkshake or smoothie. I think it could also be added to yogurt, which would also probably go down easily. I've even heard of people adding it to their cereal. 

A lot of times, I will get just less than half a scoop & dump it into my mouth -- just the Perfect 3 Blend powder straight, not mixed into anything. I actually started doing this for my teeth -- because I had a toothache & dental issues & since it's so good for both relieving tooth pain and dental health, one day I decided to hold the wheatgrass powder in my mouth. Now, I do that pretty often using the Perfect 3 Grass Blend. I did it in the past with other wheatgrass, but found it very hard to handle. I  either developed more of a tolerance to it or something changed because it's almost a daily habit for me to just put it straight into my mouth. I will leave it in there to mix with my saliva for a minute, then swallow with something to drink. 

Surprisingly, it actually goes down really well. You could even dump a little on the middle of your tongue, then swallow with a drink just like you would with a BC or Goody's powder. 

I once read that swishing the wheatgrass juice around in your mouth for 30 seconds before swallowing was supposed to be good because of the enzymes in your saliva or something. So this is one reason I like to do that. 

Also, I love the totally clean feeling left over in my mouth after holding in the Perfect 3 Grass Blend! Seriously. You would think it'd leave a nasty taste or something, but it actually leaves my tongue feeling deeply cleaned. Plus, it's amazing for bad breath! Coffee tongue? Hold in some Perfect 3 Grass Blend & follow with some water & your breath is good to go.

Taste

As can be expected, the Perfect Three Grass Blend does taste a lot like wheatgrass, if you've ever had it. I find that Barley grass taste almost identical to wheatgrass, but the Perfect 3 Blend, as I've said, is a combination of barley, wheat grass and oat grass. 

I'll admit, my first response when I tried the Perfect 3 Grass Blend was "it smells & tastes like a freshly mowed lawn." Yum. I happened to love the smell of a freshly mowed lawn. But all wheatgrass juices taste like a freshly mowed lawn. Your breath, however, won't smell like grass. As I said, it leaves your breath smelling fresh. It's a great remedy for bad breath.

Some people say it's an acquired taste. I tend to think most people can easily get used to the taste of wheatgrass to the point of enjoying it & even looking forward to a wheatgrass juice made with the powder. Just like black coffee. After a while of drinking coffee, most people tend to enjoy the taste and look forward to a cup. The same thing happened to me with the Perfect Three Blend. I look forward to drinking it everyday. I like how it makes me feel & the health benefits and eventually, the process of drinking it just became enjoyable.

As for those who aren't really into the taste yet or just can't enjoy it, mixing it into something else like a thick drink -- smoothies, milkshakes, etc. should do the trick.

I've done some experimenting and found that the taste does seem to be masked somewhat by a strong tea.

You can also experiment with adding it to foods, so I hear. I've seen a wheatgrass+guacamole recipe online that sounds pretty tasty!  There are also loads of different smoothie recipes online for wheatgrass & the Perfect Three Grass Blend can be used in the same way you would with those wheatgrass smoothie recipes.

I've seen where you can even add it into energy bars and salads as well. 

And yet another interesting thing I've yet to try, but want to -- cranberry juice + wheatgrass. It's supposed to be a great detox drink. I think you just add in the Perfect 3 Grass Blend to cranberry juice & you're good to go. Just be sure the cranberry juice you're using isn't loaded down with sugars and junk.

*If any of you happen to be interested in more detailed recipes for foods/drinks with Perfect Three Grass Blend, do let me know & I will do a whole post on that!*

Supplement Facts on the label

                    Barley Grass Benefits

-Can improve MS symptoms, osteoporosis, arthritis and many more.

-Help recover faster from injuries such as bone fractures.

-Detoxifies the body and blood of things like common pesticides.

-Lowers cholesterol.

-Decreases pain and inflammation greatly

-Improves varicose veins, blood count, stamina, immune function and endurance.

-Gives you a sense of well-being and happiness.

-Increases libido

-Builds blood                         

-Decreases body odor!

Contains rich source of chlorophyll.

-Decreases respiratory congestion & can improve conditions such as asthma.

-Increases muscle function.

                    Oat  Grass  Benefits

-Strengthens bones, which also means it strengthens teeth, which is one reason I adore the Perfect 3 Blend! It’s amazing for my dental needs as well as my overall health.

 -Rich in antioxidants

-Balances body’s pH, which as I’ve said earlier, in a pH balanced body, apparently disease is a lot less likely to occur.

-Removes chemical neurotoxins from the body (the chlorophyll in the Perfect 3 Blend is responsible for this awesome action.)

-Chlorophyll is also known to have powerful healing properties for the entire body. If you just read up on people’s personal stories online, you’ll be totally shocked to hear what all they’ve healed by changing their lifestyle some & using wheatgrass, oat grass and or barley grass. All three together are truly nothing short of amazing!

- Chlorophyll works gently in our blood stream to support the production of red blood cells.

-Fights inflammation, aging, fatigue and disease. Wheatgrass, oat grass and barley grass all have these properties!

All three together, clearly, have so many benefits that it's impossible to list them all. Wheatgrass as well as the other two reduce bloating, which is something I'm so grateful for! I have severe bloating, which is uncomfortable & the Perfect 3 Grass Blend prevents it. It also helps immensly with all digestive issues. I've noticed a difference in my own. It's helpful for IBS as well, which is something I have struggled to keep away since I recovered from my severe case of it. 

*More about my personal experience with wheatgrasses & Perfect Supplements*

I've talked about using wheatgrass in the past. I've used many different brands and had a huge variety of effects, but I can honestly say, none has affected me just the way this Perfect 3 Blend has, and I was shocked at how quickly I seen results -- I'll describe what results in a moment.

What got me interested in wheatgrass in the first place was to help the severe IBS and endometriosis I was suffering from a couple years ago. It tried some wheatgrass tablets first & was taking them just as the bottle directed & began to experience negative stuff. This can happen when your body is toxic. When it detoxes, things happen. This is why it's okay to take it slow and start off with a small amount, then work your way up. However, unless you have a very toxic body, I don't think you would experience icky effects from Perfect 3 Grass Blend.

After taking those tablets I mentioned trying a while back, I didn't feel anything different. No energy or decreased symptoms/pain. No change in my foggy headedness, dizziness, migraines, bloating, cramps or anything. Nothing changed at all, even months after continuing with those tablets. I gave up. Then tried other tablets with similar results -- nearly nothing! Gave up again, only to go and try a different brand that was powder, like the Perfect 3 Blend that you drink. Then tried 2 more brands. I didn't experience any great healing.

Now, a few years after my first wheatgrass experiences, I've also made big changes to my "lifestyle choices." I try to drink around 3 cups of water daily, I eat healthier, although I eat little and really have an extremely hard time getting enough of the needed vitamins and minerals. So this is why I feel so intensely about this Perfect 3 Blend -- it gives me all these things that I don't get enough of in my day.

Although I try to eat a lot of greens throughout the week -- spinach, green peppers, potatoes, lettuce, black olives, cucumbers, etc. Those are the ones I eat most. They're beneficial, but don't give me everything I need. I also don't get enough fruits either.

On days when I know I've not eaten enough of what my body needs, I'll have extra Perfect Three Grass Blend. I love that it has taken a lot of stress off me about trying to get every single mineral, vitamin and nutrient I need. It can be really hard to get everything needed & to be honest, it gets expensive trying to eat healthy and avoid the stupid pesticides, chemicals and other crap that ruin what we need in the foods we get.

Some reasons I am using Perfect 3 Grass Blend

So that is a main reason I'm trying to keep using the Perfect 3 Grass Blend on a daily basis. Other reasons include prevention (of disease, common ailments like flu, colds and other illness as well as free radicals and all that stuff that can cause us future health problems.) Detoxification is another big reason. I've talked a lot  on my blog about my own health battles -- the IBS, endometriosis, vaccines and dental issues -- and I've been diligent in sharing everything with you guys. Vaccines and just everyday foods and such put toxins and heavy metals and crap into our bodies that cause serious problems on a daily basis as well as serious health problems for our future. I desperately needed to get all that out of my body. Almost a full year of antibiotics, vaccines that were literally pushed on me by my doctor, vaccines that have been causing me real bad problems recently & are very harmful (Gardasil, to be exact) and the dental stuff all combined with the daily crud. Those had to go in order for me to get my health back on track. I had to start "detoxing" it. I could tell I was in toxic overload! Especially with all the symptoms I was having. 

I started using the Perfect 3 Grass Blend about 2 or more weeks ago. I can't be exact, but it was maybe 3 weeks at the most. I started with one scoop daily & have worked my way up to 2 scoops (sometimes more) daily. Never have I had a single negative side effect from the Perfect 3 Grass Blend. Other wheatgrass products I've used have seemed to give me headaches, stomach upset, etc. I've experienced nothing of the sort with the Perfect 3.

I did start experiencing a change in my digestive system stuff. You guys know I started taking aloe vera internally (straight from my plant) for the endometriosis and IBS. I don't do it daily, but on a more as-needed basis like when I notice the IBS "coming back" due to certain foods, exposure to crud, etc. I started having the intense crams associated with both IBS and endometriosis again a few months ago as well as a lot of other symptoms associated with IBS as well as the vaccines I got. 

I haven't had any of the regular stomach problems in over a week, the cramps aren't happening & I feel what they call a "sense of well-being." I wake up energetic and ready to get things done. It's amazing, really. And I started noticing these effects not 2 weeks into taking the Perfect 3 Grass Blend. At first, I noticed a little extra energy upon waking, less migraines upon waking and better sleeping, which I don't know if it's a benefit from the Perfect 3 or not. I have been doing twice as much activity as I had been & I actually feel totally fine. I actually feel like doing strenous activity and doing work that requires me to put some muscle into it without getting beat. I'd never experienced this stuff when I was using the wheatgrass supplements I talked about. I think part of it is due to the Perfect 3 Blend containing all three and not just one.

Something else I've noticed -- a slight decrease in cravings. I love my sweets and can sometimes get into those moods once a month where I just keep wanting to eat all kinds of stuff. I don't know if I'm just not in that "mood" the past few weeks or if the Perfect 3 has actually somewhat knocked out all those crazy cravings, but I like it! I don't like feeling desperate for chocolate. Sweets are nice & I won't turn down my peanut butter or white chocoloate chip macadamia nut cookies, but it's nice not to feel like I must have something sweet. I hope this is an effect of the Perfect 3 Grass Blend because I would love to continue feeling this way, not desperately craving sweets. I do want sweets, but it's not near as intense as it was.

As I said, I have been really shocked at how noticeable these results are for me. I've not had this happen before, so I didn't expect to notice anything big, especially this soon. I figured maybe I'd feel a little better energy wise and be less loaded down with toxins after a month, but I didn't expect to feel good all over.

Oh, and I can't forget the teeth! I have a root canal that my dentist didn't cap & three teeth he temporarily filled over a year ago &  they do often cause me some pain. Remember my posts about when I quit using toothpaste & made all those changes & stuff? Well, I do still feel some discomfort in those teeth, so a week ago, it flared up and was giving me some minor problems & I took some of the Perfect 3 Grass Blend, held it in my mouth on the tooth twice that day & have been great ever since! 

That reminds me, I also oil-pull using sunflower oil & on an oil-pulling forum I read often, someone said they used wheatgrass with a small amount of water similar as you would with oil-pulling. They just swished it in their mouth everyday and said it made huge differences for their teeth & even for cavities! I have read so much about people saying their cavities are better or even gone from using wheatgrass. This is something I also hope to accomplish -- better dental health. 

Besides the Perfect 3 Grass Blend, I have been working to make sure I drink plenty of water, I've added some seabuckthorn oil into my diet  & am also incorporating some MSM into my diet for a little while -- to help further detox, especially due to the vaccine I recently had. I think it will work wonderfully while using the Perfect 3 Blend together to give me even better results, extra detox & better sleep. 

I know this is really lengthy, but you guys know me. When I get excited about something, I get carried away & I like to include everything I can about something I love & I didn't want to leave out any detail on this one! Even still, I know I've not included every single health benefit there is to be had with the Perfect 3 Grass Blend. I am sure there will be more benefits to come as I keep using the Perfect 3 Blend, so if you guys are interested, I'll do updates as I continue. If you have questions, I'm happy to try and answer them, as always & I love hearing from ya'll too!


 
More about the company Perfect Supplements

As you can tell, I'm super impressed with the company and the Perfect 3 Grass Blend. I wanted to share more about the company, though and some great things about Perfect Supplements:

Perfect Supplements products consist of pure and natural ingredients that are USDA Certified & backed by scientific research. They contain no chemical additives, preservatives, toxic pesticides, animal product fertilizers.The ingredients are wild-harvested or organic. They're also free from fillers, flow agents and artificial ingredients such as magnesium, stearate, silica or rice. The ingredients in Perfect Supplements' ingredients are fairly traded and their suppliers comply with ethical labor standards. 

All of their products  comply with Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP). Perfect Supplements are also accredited with the BBB. They have a 100% money back guarantee and their products are lab-tested for highest quality ingredients.

This is something else awesome about Perfect Supplements, their vow: "We vow to never profit at the expense of another human being."

UPDATE:

This isn't a huge update, but I just found out something pretty darn interesting and couldn't resist. Be forewarned though, this could gross you out! I have been good and refrained from being too gross on my blog. I've talked about private parts and irritable bowels, but I have always stopped there. I've never gone so far as to really talk about poop & I never thought I'd see this day, but guys. I have to talk about it. I know, it's disgusting & I'm gross. 

I just wanted to say, though, that due to the chlorophyll content in this magnificent 3 Grass Blend,  you very well could notice that your... waste... is suddenly very green! I say this because, um.. well,... um.. My, uh, my friend. She had been using the Perfect 3 Grass Blend and just a while ago, noticed that her poop is very bright green. Not an icky green, either. A bright, bright green! It's pretty interesting, actually. But when my uh, friend told me this, I had to come make an update here. So, if you happen to try the Perfect 3 Blend and notice green in the toilet bowl, don't freak. It's due to the chlorophyll content. There are other reasons for green colored stuff ("stuff is a nicer word than poop, so we'll call it that) such as iron or due to your "stuff" passing quickly through the intestines or something. 

It's been two days since I published this review (I published it on the 18th, so today is the 20th) and my uh, friend didn't notice any changes in her... stuff until tonight. It could be because she upped her intake of the Perfect 3 Blend last night to about 1-1/2 more scoops than she'd been taking. No big deal and no other changes besides the color in the ... stuff. Just thought I'd share that! It was strange because I'd never heard of wheatgrass or oatgrass or barley grass causing your stuff to turn green, so it was surprising. I've also taken other wheat grass and barley grass supplements in the past (I mentioned this earlier in this post) and never noticed any green stuff myself. 

Maadisha -- Ayurganic Shampoo9

These are two lovely bags of Maadisha product. Let's look at the photos of the products and I will share the wonderful qualities of each...

These two above, clearly, are Shampoo9 (pictured on the right) and Oil6. First I want to talk about the shampoo - it's simply fabulous! Note: Maadisha uses what they call "Ayurganic" ingredients, which I thought was amazing, and I love the cute word. Ayurganic is Ayurveda and Organic put in one. Ya see?

The Shampoo, called Shampoo9 from Maadisha is a natural shampoo with the some of the most amazing ingredients on earth. Besides cleansing your locks though, this Shampoo9 is completely unique to any other and 100x's better than any shampoo you'll find in your drug-stores. Here is why...

1. Shampoo9 has no harsh chemicals. Every drug-store brand and even some shampoos that boast the words "natural" on them still contain very harmful chemicals. 

2. Revitalizes scalp, gives luser to hair and truly cleanses your hair, removing oil, which means your hair will not become oily before your next wash, even if that wash is a day away! I began washing my hair every other night rather than every single night because it was so damaged. I wash my hair with Shampoo9 and it won't be greasy even when I go to wash the very next night. Tonight was my night to wash again and my hair looked as if it could go another half of a day without being greasy.

Also, I don't know for sure if this shampoo prevents/helps dandruff issues, but I came to my own conclusion that it does.



What about those Ayurganic ingredients?

To name a few,

- Gooseberry – rejuvenates hair and relieves the scalp of excess sebu

 - Soapnuts – cleanses the hair of oily secretions

- Henna – naturally conditions and maintains color

- Neem Extract – acts as a natural antibacterial

Entire list of ingredients in Shampoo9:

lawsonia inermis (henna) leaf, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, melia azadirachta leaf extract, sapindus mukurossi fruit extract, emblica officinialis fruit extract, citrus aurantifolia (lime) fruit extract, triticum aestivum (wheat) leaf extract, ilex paraguariensis leaf extract, rosemary officialis, organic olive oil, purified aqua, vegetable glycerin, citric acid.

Benefits:

"These “ayurganic” ingredients are a rich source of Vitamins B, C, D, and E, Iron, Proteins and Anti-Oxidants, all of which play an essential part in the holistic method of revitalizing and conditioning your hair. Shampoo9 is chemical-free and gets your hair back to being, not just looking, naturally radiant."


Aroma/smell of Shampoo9

The aroma of Shampoo9 to me, smells pleasantly, and subtly of lime and mint leaves or maybe tea tree oil. Not strong at all, and after my hair has dried,  I never smell the aroma in my hair.  This is likely due to their being lime on the ingredient list.



You may notice that Shampoo9 feels and looks differently from your average shampoo in that it doesn't lather as much, requires more product for full head coverage (for me anyway) and is almost a clear-ish color.

Directions for using Shampoo9:

You basically use this as you would any shampoo, but the bottle says to use a "dime sized amount and leave on for 3-4 minutes, then rinse." A dime sized amount definitely isn't even close to how much I have to use to cover my head. I use about triple that, if not more! For someone with longer hair than mine (mine's shoulder length), it'll take even more, and for shorter haired folks, it'll take less.

What do I love about this Shampoo9?

Besides the amazing ingredients that have so many beautiful benefits, and that it's organic, not chemical-infused, etc, I love that it does so much good for the looks of my hair! I have used several natural shampoos and have yet to find one that doesn't make my hair really strange looking (do not know how to explain that) or super hard to flat iron. I expected that with Shampoo9, but they done something right because my hair actually is doing better than it has in months. My highlights which are really worn out, turning golden and in desperate need of re-bleaching look better, not so orange and dull. All shampoos claim to "remove build up, leaving bleached hair looking nice and not dull." That has never been true. Not with Pantene. Not with that darn purple shampoo. Not with Garnier Fructis, not with any shampoo. Not even Herbal Essence. The only other shampoo in the world that I've felt really makes my hair easier to manage and nice looking is Aveeno, but now I have Maadisha! 

My hair is strange. It's puffy but airy. It's curly, but not kinky. It's a poofy mess before I iron it. And at this shoulder length (I'm way past due for a cut!) my hair is a royal pain to manage, and even after ironing, it gets all crinkly and stuff (you know what I mean? Like after it's been pushed behind my ear, it just has a crinkle in it and looks off?) I have been actually admiring my hair the past few days! I looked in the mirror yesterday, and for the very first time in 6 months said "my hair looks awesome!" I really think this shampoo makes my hair look so nice. It doesn't turn messy and flat a few hours after ironing if I get to working, cleaning house or doing any kind of real activity, wheras previously it was getting out of control with any type of movement. 

That is my scoop on the Shampoo9. Love it. Love it. I also want to talk about what is in the other Maadisha bag -- the best soaps I've ever touched to my body. I'm not even playing. But I am going to do that in a separate post, okay? Just look for the title "Maadisha soaps or something similar." I'll get it up soon. 

Luster Premium White Review and Giveaway!

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   Luster Premium White is a brand dedicated to whitening teeth while also keeping them healthy. There's very much I have to say about the products so bear with me, I promise I will get to the giveaway quickly. 

  First I want to add some information on what Luster Premium White is and how it works, what to expect, etc. The Luster products have been proven to whiten teeth up to 6 shades, the average is 5. and is the only consumer whitening product that's FDA cleared (if you care about the FDA clearing a product?) 


  What do I love about Luster products?

1.  They are totally safe and cause absolutely no damage to teeth. I absolutely love that the products don't cause sensitivity. For people like me, teeth whitening can cause such severe pain that it's intolerable. I read that Luster would not cause sensitivity, but was a tiny bit skeptical for myself since mine are always sensitive. I have actually had severe pain from a simple 20 minute whitening with the drug store teeth whitening products. Sensitivity is an understatement for the pain I've experienced with some products, lasting for 24 hours sometimes! 

  Being able to use such a wonderful whitening system that actually works - without causing pain and worsened sensitivity is nothing short of a blessing for someone like me. 

  It's also important to add that there are no worries about dental work being damaged by the products. I had a molar tooth break about 3 months ago and has started causing me serious pain, on and off and the Luster products haven't caused any added pain at all! In fact, I've not even had the tooth hurt in 2 weeks. 

  I can also vouch for the claim that dental work will remain un-damaged after using Luster products. One of my bottom teeth (in front) was broken out as a kid, playing with my nephew in the pool and I had more than half of it fixed and I've had no problems with it while using Luster. However, while reading the information booklet, it states that false teeth won't whiten by using the Whitening Light. I don't know if my one false tooth applies to that or not, but it actually has whitened quite well with the rest of my teeth. 

  I'm pretty serious when it comes to my teeth. I could possibly fall under some type of odontophobia or paranoia of my teeth! I've had nightmares since I was a teen about my teeth falling out. The point is, I do A LOT to keep my teeth healthy. As a teen I used clorox bleach in desperate attempts to whiten. I do not recommend that! The thing is, it's hard to find a product that 1. actually works to whiten your teeth very well. 2. Does not damage or cause sensitivity and 3. that doesn't cost a paw and a leg! Thankfully, Luster has thought of everything when creating the perfect teeth whitening system.


                        LUSTER NOW! TOOTH PASTE

  The Luster Now! Tooth paste (as shown in the photo at the top) comes in a small box with 3 convenient 1.5 oz tubes of the Luster Now! tooth paste. Having 3 little tubes rather than one makes it perfect for keeping one in your purse for "emergencies" or an extra whitening, keeping one in your home bathroom and one at work. Or you can be generous Gene and give a tube out to a friend or family member to get them hooked too! The very first time I used the tooth paste I was debating whether I should keep all 3 tubes (yes, I love the stuff!) or give one for my family to try. I ended up giving one to a family member while the other's are sneaking over to try it! We quickly became Luster fans. 

  I expected the Luster Now! Tooth paste to taste bad, but it tastes just fine, like regular tooth paste. It comes in a beautiful turqoise color. I admit, I admire the color before brushing. 

  TO USE: Simply use it like you would any tooth paste, paying close attention to your front teeth. You may experience some blue color left on the gums, but I never do. If so, you can easily rinse it off.

  With only one use of the Luster Now! Tooth paste alone, I noticed a very drastic change in the color of my teeth. It was love at first use. I have a photo of my teeth after using the toothpaste. My teeth weren't extremely stained before, but since I've had to quit with the whitening products the past few years due to pain, they were quite dull and stained. I admit, I'm a smoker and a regular coffee & Dr. Pepper drinker. 

  Since I've recently used peroxide to whiten some, my teeth were about a 4 -6 on the color chart provided in the Luster Premium White kit. Before use, match your teeth to the shade chart.  With my first use this is my results: 

This photo was taken only hours after using Luster Now! My teeth were much whiter!

 

  
                              LUSTER PREMIUM WHITE

  The Luster Premium White kit includes: 1. Activating Whitening Light. 2. 4 AAA batteries. 3. Accelerator Mouth Rinse (8 Fl. oz) 4. Super Whitener (.34 Fl oz)  The Luster Whitening Light even comes with a stand!


  HOW IT WORKS:

I'll give you a quick outline of how to use Luster Premium White and what to expect. First, you'll shake the Accelerator Mouth rinse, then fill the cup provided to 2 mark. However, I was unable to fit that much of the mouth wash in my mouth! Lol. If this is the case, you'll just have to use a bit less. Swish the mouth wash in mouth for as long as directions state to. By the way, each piece of the kit is numbered 1, 2 and 3 so you'll easily know which to use. 


  After rinsing with the mouth wash, you'll shake the small container (looks a lot similar to a nail polish bottle) It's called Super Whitener. Then apply it to your teeth using the wand brush. Let that dry. I have tons of slobber run out like crazy when using it so a paper towel under the tongue is helpful. You will absolutely need to read the directions carefully! This is only a bried outline of how to use. The directions mention being careful with the Super Whitener because it can cause irritation and stinging to the gums and lips! I have no issues with it and somehow I always manage to get some on the gums and lips. I'm able to feel a tingly sensation on my gums, but I've never had stinging or actual pain from any part of the kit.


  After the applied coat of the Super Whitener is dry, you'll begin using the Whitening Light. The light is so cool. Something about the way it looks is just amusing and cool to me. It's a pretty small hand-held device. It's light so holding it to your mouth shouldn't cause discomfort. At the end is a little window where the bulbs are located. You simply press the on/off button and it will power on. If you want to discontinue using before session is over, power the same button off. 


  It's much easier than it sounds. I worried that it would be hard to sit there for several minutes holding the device to my mouth without drinking or eating. It's actually easy and quick. I use it while checking E-mail to help pass the time. I will suggest keeping an empty cup on hand and paper towels. I tend to dribble slobber pretty badly while using. Lol. 


  After a few minutes of holding the light to your teeth you'll hear a beep and it will power off. This is just a break and when you're ready you can turn it right back on and finish. I will take a minute to get a drink in between beeps and then get back to it. It's meant to be used for 1 hour although, like I said, you can take breaks or you can use for as long as you want. I personally use for at least 30 minutes at a time for best results. Also, the bulb will need replacing after I believe around 5 uses so I like to finish my full session so I actually get best results. 


  You can use for however long you prefer at one time. If you're teeth need a lot of whitening, I would try and go for the full 1 hour sessions. I like to do that so I notice such quick and drastic results. I get whiter teeth with each use, but depending on how deeply stained your teeth are, it can vary. I have some surface stains, but most are deep stains. Premium White, if used properly, will get rid of those as well.




                        MY EXPERIENCE & OPINION
    I think my teeth look healthier all together. They don't look as thin and brittle, if that makes sense. I had areas where they looked almost transparent in the light and it seems the Luster Premium Whitening kit has done something for that too! They even look thicker, not as thin. They feel and look amazing and I'm looking forward to more time with Luster products. I can't find a single negative thing about the products I've used. They're truly a God-send! 


  I've seen better results in just one week of use than I had with months of using teeth whitening strips. In my opinion, nothing does so much for my teeth like Luster. It's so nice to use the products without dreading pain afterward and knowing I am not causing damage to my teeth. It seems the results will be long lasting too. It's totally worth the money and in the long run will definitely save money if you're used to using the whitening strips. 


  As far as I know, I have tried almost every whitening product available at super markets, drug stores and even most of the popular whitening systems offered online. I've used syringe filled meds from dentists and I can't find any store-bought whitening product that I have not tried. Heck, I've even used tons of different home remedies! Nothing, nothing, nothing has been able to compete with just one week's use of Luster products! 

  I love my teeth and they are a part of me I've been complimented on the most so of course I want to keep them their even better than their best. My faith is in Luster and there's not a chance I'd go back to using any other whitener now. I'm more than impressed and beyond satisfied. I plan to keep using even when my light needs replacement bulbs. I'd much rather replace the bulbs than settle for another mediocre whitener. I doubt my teeth will need more whitening by the time my bulb goes out, but I will certainly be praising this product for ages to come! It's that rave-worthy! 
10 out of 10 rating, Luster Now! and Luster Premium White gets a 10. Luster goes above and beyond when it comes to dental care and I can't say enough nice things about the products.






GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

 US residents only please. Winner will be chosen using Random Picker. I will announce the winner when giveaway is over and the winner will recieve a notification via E-mail. When notified, I will ask the winner for shipping info.


Winner will recieve the following:

- 1 box of Luster Now! The box comes with 3 tubes of whitening toothpaste. 
- The full Premuim White kit which includes the Activating Whitening Light & 4 AAA batteries, Accelerator Mouth Rinse and Super Whitener.

 To enter the giveaway please do the following (put all info in the comments box please):
- A first & Last name and your email address is required.

- "Like" Luster Premium White page on Facebook by going to the link and clicking the "like" button.

www.Facebook.com/LusterPremiumWhite

- Leave the link to your Facebook account in your comment box. 

- For 1 extra entry, you can post a link to this giveaway on your Facebook account or blog about the giveaway. 

JJust remember to include the link where you posted or blogged about the giveaway in your comment.