Guys, please please PLEASE consult with a licensed health professional before putting yourself on a bunch of supplements. Supplements only help if you’re deficient in those nutrients, and it is possible to cause harm by overdosing. If you’re having digestive issues, it could be anything from food intolerances to gallbladder issues to intestinal infections. Seriously, CONSULT A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL to rule out other issues and to be sure you’re taking the right amount of supplements if you do need them.
I also wonder how those Plexis supplements even work. Seems like they create a dependency (at least for his girl) and once she stopped using them she immediately had UTI? If Plexis was really helping her, wouldn’t the effect lasted for some time?
THIS!!! I had been using wayyy too many supplements. Started having digestive issues and then met with a dietician and found out I was gluten, dairy, and caffeine sensitive. Google is not your doctor- a doc is.
@@Jennydear12 it is more concerning about untested supplements because it has supplements that are not tested in a peer medicine research evaluation like green tea extract or garcinia so they are untested supplements. Usually there is medical support for them . Doctors will prescribe daily multivitamins to you if you need extra supplements like vitamin d or e . Some supplements are stored in fat like Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and Vitamin D. If you are Vitamin D insufficient a doctor will prescribe prescription Vitamin D that is much higher than what you buy over the counter. Fat soluble vitamins can live to liver toxicity . That is why it’s much safer to talk to your doctor .
“Skincare for your body” as if it is somehow a separate skin than face skin? Nah. The skin is an organ and it’s literally not a new concept to care for your whole skin? Monat is the worst.
To be fair, there are some things that are good for the rest of your body, but shouldn't be applied to the face, so I'm guessing that's what she meant?
Yeah that caught me too. They're trying to be as wordy as possible to sound knowledgeable but they sound ridiculous. Taking care of the skin all over your body is not a brand new thing.
my sister misused laxatives as a teen & now has life long issues with digestion & everything years later as an adult in her mid twenties. it's so sad & scary, there needs to be more conversation about the permanent effects all these various EDs can have. :(
That sort of reminds me of that story where the athletes tested positive for drugs after using herbalife. Supplements are very poorly regulated, it could well be something other than laxatives too.
"My supplements relieved my pain better than narcotics." I'm dying. When I crashed my motorcycle, I should have asked for a Centrum Silver instead of all that morphine and surgery.
I’ve had two c-sections and surgery for a ruptured ulcer. For about two weeks after all of those surgeries, I was bloated and felt kind of yucky. That’s a common thing. She’s not finally feeling better because of Plexus, she’s finally feeling better because she’s finally two weeks post surgery.
This!! I had a laparoscopic rectopexy in October and my stomach was SO bloated for about 2 weeks. I’ll be honest it was hard for my body image as someone recovered from an ED but I knew it would go down as my body recovered from the trauma of surgery.
Yea I was thinking this as well I had key hole sugery mid feb and had bloating for like 2 weeks. And this poor girl wasnt felling well and they why she need surgery. Plexus is rubbish its all shit
Fun fact: it is very hard to keep probiotic alive in skincare. They will have to have smaller percentage of preservatives which will keep the product at higher risk of bacteria and fungus growth. Since this product also has acidic ingredients, I highly doubt the probiotics are alive... it’s marketing tactic.
Since it’s MLM company I would assume that probiotic bacterias are dead since 2015 and all bacterias in the product are the result of poor manufacture quality.
Also, aren't probiotics supposed to be ingested in order to have any kind of action on our body ? I can't find through research on the internet if there is a real benefit from it being applied to the skin...
To the plexus girl… I have never had a DOCTOR tell me to stop taking my “nature’s bounty” vitamins a whole 2 weeks before surgery. I think that alone says A LOT
Definitely depends on the supplement and the procedure. I had a list of supplements (not brand but actual ingredients) to avoid before surgery. The only thing I kept taking was my iron (I'm anemic).
Uhhh, I've had two c sections and instructions both times were to stop taking my pregnancy multivitamin 2 weeks prior. It's standard, as a lot of things haven't had studies done around their reaction to anaesthetics etc.
I agree with this to an extent, but some vitamins can be beneficial if you’re not deficient in them, and doctors rarely test for vitamin deficiencies or mineral deficiencies. They’ll literally just tell you to try a supplement and see if it helps. There are just a handful of common supplements that can be harmful in large doses. With most of them, you’ll be wasting your money but not actually affecting your help.
Not being able to go without supplements for a few days sounds like an addiction, honestly. I wish people would research these snake oil potions before using them!
Let's chat about Plexus' Poop chart and this gal saying she felt bloated when she couldn't take her supplements. I did the Lax Junkie thing in college (like 20 years ago) and when your body is used to pooping daily, and you suddenly DON'T... yes, you're going to be bloated. That's just like, biology. Okay, back to the video lol.
I am SO GLAD you said what you said about Plexus!! IMO, they are the absolute WORST “wellness” MLM ever. I had a coworker who tried (repeatedly) to get me to buy her “pink drink” for my autistic son because his autism would be “cured” if we “fixed” his gut health! I’d love to see you do a deep dive on that HORRIBLE company!!
That. Is. Absolutely horrendous. I am so deeply sorry that someone pitched it to you that way. They are one of my least favorite MLMs so a deep dive will definitely be coming soon!
Oh it gets better. We had to spend a large part of my son’s early childhood in the hospital (he had a heart condition that led to a transplant) and same Plexus rep (along with a few other huns) thought that I’d be a “great addition” to their downline because I had to spend so much time away from work. It was galling!!
That’s correct- about the lactic acid and other ingredients making skin more susceptible to sun damage. I just want to point out another aspect of nonsense. The fact that these products are so expensive, yet never list the amount of active ingredients. The amounts are usually so minute as to be useless.
Supplements and vitamins are not the same as prescription medication. If I don't take my lexapro, I get withdrawals. If I don't take biotin one day, I just missed a day lol. Your body shouldn't have that big of a reaction to not taking supplements, especially when your medical staff has you on medication...like wtf?
I have calcium deficiency. I sometimes need to take supplements because I have crisis (dizziness, irritation, etc) but I can do without it most of the time, by just eating more milk based products than the average person. But yeah, it does not compare to true medication. I have an anxiety disorder and need treatment for now. If I don't take it more than three days, I feel withdrawal symptoms. I'm angry to see those people comparing supplements to true medication. Plus, supplements shouldn't make the body react badly when their fabrication is controlled and the taking supervised by a physician.
It’s really sad because if this were to come out a year ago I would’ve been so excited and buy that whole skin care line!! The way these girls brand these things and then add in all the misinformation 🤦🏽♀️. So glad I found the anti MLM community saved my money and my soul 🤣🤣👏🏽👏🏽
The “retirement” discussion reminds me of when I finished my last summer at my college job and my coworkers threw me a retirement party. I still joke that that’s when I retired
It astounds me how these huns are the first to condemn those who take actual medication for mental health issues, and yet go around talking about how impossible it would be for them to live without an MLM vitamin or supplement. Like, huh, at least my psychiatrist analyzes my need for medication, and, in my case, is very honest about how long will I have to take it, etc. What exactly does Monet or Plexus or whatever does for your health? It's so hypocritical.
They lie through there teeth . They told me that I won’t find anything to help my hair other than theirs . Like NOTHING will help me at all . And that shame on me for not giving it a try
Oh, so just quitting a job is "retiring from corporate" now? Well then I've retired from grocery corporate, restaurant corporate, retail corporate _and_ fast-food corporate. No, I was never on the corporate level of any of these jobs, but it still counts as "retiring from corporate" *apparently* these days.
I did some light googling about quitting supplements cold turkey after watching the clip with the girl who had the surgery, and the top result said that if you're regularly taking supplements, quitting them abruptly can trigger withdrawal symptoms in your body. So it's not surprising that she felt bad after quitting all those supplements! I cannot get enough of your anti-mlm videos! You have easily become one of my top 3 favorite anti-mlmers on RUclips :) Your commentary is logical and succinct, and you always get right to the main issues without digressing or talking in circles. I'm positive your channel will grow a lot from these videos!
The plexus supplement lady drove me crazy. Supplements should NEVER be your go-to. It should be temporary, and your first priority should be getting the nutrients you need through the food you eat.
I'll stick to my very affordable aquaphor, ponds cold cream, and serums from the ordinary for skin care. $236 for some random body products from monat NO THANK YOU!! As for the plexus thing that's very concerning just as someone with chronic health conditions these kind of claims lure some people to seek these products because they are willing to do anything to feel better
Even if you would like to buy something more fancy, whole body and face routine from necessarie, well known luxury body and face care brand would cost you less
That’s a good thing 😊 I don’t get to choose the ads, that’s just the RUclips algorithm trying to match ads to the content of the video. But we like when MLM ads run because that means the MLM companies are wasting their ad dollars showing it to audiences who are the least likely to be influenced ❤️
I can't IMAGINE how much that monat girl dropped on new products! Unless she's drinking it secretly, people are going to be very disappointed with a 50 dollar lotion that runs out in 3 weeks
Ugh. This is so hard. As someone with severe body dysmorphia I might also feel very strongly about what procedures I could have that affect how I feel. I feel bad for her but someone with that mindset should not be promoting health or wellness sheeeet of any kind.
So I have been catching up on listening/watching your videos this afternoon whilst doing my housework . The one I was watching before this one you mentioned at the beginning about how grateful you are for all your subscribers and about the doubts you sometimes have regarding the quality of your content . I couldn’t reply on that one because I was vacuuming (yay for ear buds) but now I am taking a coffee break I wanted to say some stuff . First thank you for thanking us and a huge thank you for all the great content - you absolutely have a place here and all the work you do and the way you present it is appreciated and enjoyed . You are eloquent and insightful and don’t just interrupt constantly to state the obvious , you take the time to really offer commentary , facts and opinions that make your videos really good and your voice and the way you come across makes you very watchable . So thank YOU, I hope you get a bazillion subs ✌🏻❤️.
I'll spend a good amount of money on skincare when I know the brand is good, I've seen the results, and my esthetician agrees. For example, I use La Roche Posay face sunscreen and cream, but also use a Vanicream bar cleanser and lubriderm on my body. Not every product needs to be expensive, it just needs to make sense for your routine. And I truly can't imagine using one brand for every product on and in my body 🤦♀️
I'm a recruiter and I interviewed someone a few months ago who's most recent experience on her resume was Monat 😅 it was awkward because I asked her the reason for leaving and she said "to make more money"... 🤔
It’s not unusual to use chemical exfoliants such as lactic & glycolic acid in the morning. But it MUST be followed with sunscreen. Also reapplied 2 hours as sunscreen loses its efficacy after that.
I”m Australian, i never use any of those ingredients during the day. Strictly PM only. The sun here is the harshest in the world, not worth the risk of destroying your collagen layer etc.. All the best sunscreen technology comes out of Australia, due to our conditions.
These reps know that other brands make different types of lotion right? Like I can find ones with Salicylic acid, eczema safe, oil free, extra moisturizing? The delusion is real
I like that you said that people are able to do their own research and learn because I don't like when people think that you can't be knowledgeable about something if you don't have a degree in it. As long as you're learning from reputable sources, I'm down with it.
Why is skincare for your body so new and amazing... I thought skin was all over anyway 🤔🤣 To add I saw a comment on another mlm video saying "if there's amazing discounts sales every week its not a luxury brand" and he's so right!
HHa love how I just signed up for monat and then canceled my order day after . They lied . They said it’s “ natural “ it had fragrance / parabens . And ofc they lie about that and say it’s natural .
“Natural” products need preservatives such as parabens so one should be glad that there’s no mold in their products. But fragrance can be cause irritation for some people.
@@HannahAlonzo They aren't supposed to say that it smells good but all of these reps have been saying the new damage crap smells sooooooooooooooo good. Of course it's AH-MAZING.
@@carrieshirley6167 omg they told me that too I’m like I’m only interested in what it can do for my hair not the smell… like who cares what it smells like as long as it’s truly natural
Yay love the MLM videos last week! And Right off the bat I was laughing at the first clip… 😂🤦🏻♀️ Coming from a esthetician…you hit the point I was going to say with the other ingredients that can cause the skin to become sensitive. -She’s just throwing out trending ingredient words like hyaluronic acid to make it sound good.. 😑 ughh I get the occasional client who is a R&F / Monat/ Arbonne person and have to usually hold my words when they “love the natural products they use” …. 🤔
Oh my gosh yes I love your perspective as an esthetician! It must be somewhat insulting to see MLM reps talking about the products like this and recommending them to people without having any professional knowledge 😧
@@HannahAlonzo thank you! 😁 Yes it does.. ! One bc we as esthetician have school behind us and usually a decent amount of continuing education as well! since there is chemistry in skincare and I learned about ingredients and am still learning about skincare ingredients and products in my career I just want to push more Truth out there instead of misinformation! Like you! 😁👍🏼 I try and go about it in a Nice tone with clients using MLM “skincare” 😌 some times it works….
You're one of my new fave anti-MLMers! Thanks for such compassionate videos, too - it's so nice that you don't destroy these women who are, essentially, victims. Just subscribed! :)
Tiffany thank you for such a kind comment! That’s a huge goal of mine to maintain a level of compassion for the people I include in my videos so thank you for saying that 🥺
Have to pause @ 4:40 because I need to say, when I worked as a Young Living Distributor there were MANY products that I refused to recommend for people. For example, their deodorant is just the first thing that comes to mind. When people would ask me about the deodorant I would send them to another brand. I didn't make much money that way, but I only lasted for a year with that company anyway. 🤷🏻♀️ 🤣
@@HannahAlonzo thank you! I really appreciate your kindness. Reading what I wrote I feel like I came across a little snarky, but I think it's because I get mad when I think about how I was totally duped out of SO much money.
“…and Plexus is all-natural, unlike the stuff the doctors have me on now.” Uh-huh…so does that tell you something about the effectiveness of Plexus? Maybe if it really worked so well you wouldn’t need real medicine and surgery?
Its funny expression "skin care for my body". I understand what she mean, but at the same time i just think over and over again that yes, we have skin on our bodies, whole bodies.
Let me tell you I use to have the Monat body care and boy oh boy it was an experience 😂. First off they claim that the body care is “great” for sensitive skin meanwhile it has fragrance 🫠 and I have really sensitive skin. so I tried it anyway and the body wash made my back burned and irritated cause during that time I recently got a back tattoo. The lotion body scrub and serum were 👎🏻 the only product from there line that was UNSCENTED was the body serum. Overall it’s expensive and not worth it at all especially if your somebody that has sensitive skin I do not recommend it
Hi Hannah, love your videos. Love your nails in this one. As an adult with ADHD, my whole head followed your nails like a bird. Speaking of bird, your bird nail is on point and then I noticed the pop stopper not extended on your phone.
I’m very confused. She’s “obsessed with skin care,” but the idea of “skin care for my BODY!!??” Is such a fascinating novelty to her? Has she never used lotion on her body before, really? And I am a firm believer in oils for moisturizing-I have dry, sensitive skin, and a few years ago I started using borage and/or avocado oil on my face, because the winter wind was making my t-zone flaky and irritated. I’d wash my face, wipe off the excess water with my hands, and then apply the oil on my still-damp face. It cleared up the redness and flakiness within a few days, and that’s been my winter skin care routine ever since. So I definitely agree that oils can work great. (I also use monoi tiki oil on my body year-round, and I love it and it smells fantastic.) But. That’s coconut oil, borage oil, monoi oil. It’s not essential oils!! (Citrus oils can be incredibly irritating for sensitive skin, too, btw.) The only undiluted essential oil I have ever put on my face is tea tree on a pimple. And even that I did sparingly (it worked, but once a day was more than enough).
Also those that say they have retired. Hang on, if in a few years mlms cease to exist and are forced to adopt a different model such as being on shop shelves or selling directly from their website and removing the social selling part and all the hunbots are made to leave, are they not gonna then go back to some sort of corporate type employment? Because they're retired right?
It's funny that you said no one says the products from their MLM suck. Lol. When I was doing Beachbody, I signed up as a coach for the discount but I refused to push it. If someone would ask me about it I would answer honestly. If they said the workouts were too expensive, then find some way to exercise you enjoy: walking, dancing, go to the gym etc. If the shakes were expensive: the shakes don't really make you lose weight but they can help you feel full without as many calories. They can be replaced with a generic protein shake. Don't want to pay for the whole program for the portion control containers? They sell similar ones at Walmart for a lot less. (The portion control is actually good for people like me who normally would just eat mostly carbs to balance their diet and people at the higher weight spectrum. Once you are in the lower end, the portions are too restrictive) but you can also do the plate division trick (half vegetables, 1/4 protein, 1/4 carbs or something like that). My coach dropped me faster than a hot potato when she realized I wasn't going to make her money
Can we also talk about the fact that hyaluronic acid us great because it pulls water from the air you are in (think in the foggy bathroom after the shower). BUT if there's no water in the air, where do you think it pulls the water from? The deeper layers of your own skin! So just be aware when using these products, because if the area you live in is dry then you're just sucking more moisture out of your skin in the long run.
Spitting facts hannah!!! Noone EVER talks about the ingredients in monet products! they are trash, nothing special and have known irritants. What a novel idea.....body lotion. " skincare for the body " um yes. Your body ....is covered in skin.
This is like skincare for the body - um yeah, because where your applying it, like your arms, thats skin. Also yes any sort of acids should be used in conjunction with a high factor spf and limited sun exposure
First rep - this serum is like putting water into your cells - yeah, I'd rather just drink water, it's cheaper and it helps cleanse and detoxify - look at that, one product that doess the work of both Monat and Plexus! Amazing.
When the lady was saying she felt unwell when she stopped taking her supplements I thought I’d that bcos her body is getting rid of whatever is in system???? 🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨😮💨
So sweet! I wash my hair twice a week, once with Pantene and once with Redken Blondage shampoo/conditioner. And then I use OGX argan oil on wet hair after I wash 😊
I’m assuming that the Plexus rep had to be on an IV while she was in the hospital- this very commonly results in bloating and swelling which may take several days to dissipate.
I actually feel sorry for the Plexus girl. Her symptoms sounds very similar to mine before I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, an autoimmune disorder which does not allow me to eat gluten. I’m not saying she has that, but it sounds like she needs to have some testing done! You don’t need to live on mlm products to feel better.
I'm sure you're familiar with "Company Stores". If I remember correctly it was a lot of the gold mining companies. People would get paid like $100 cash per month and $100 worth of vouchers for the "Company Store". The store was owned by the mining company so these workers would get $100 worth of vouchers that they would then give back to the company. This is what I think about when I hear about MLMs.
Good grief. I don't normally comment on older videos, but I bought a 3oz bottle of facial cleanser for $6 and I winced at the price. Of course, since it's from a normal company, it's actually turned out to be a good deal. I've been using it for months and still haven't run out. I can't imagine spending $20+ for a beauty product that only lasted a few weeks.
Hi, Hannah! great video. I love your nails here, too, and I think you mentioned a few videos ago that you got a new mic? The audio quality is great. I can't fathom paying that much for a lousy tube of moisturizer. There are so many cheaper options! Weirdly, I always complain that they don't talk enough about product. But they don't know anything about their products or the ingredients as you proved here. I had no idea about acids and sun exposure. I never thought to look into that.
Thanks Divina, I appreciate the feedback on the new mic! And you bring up such a good point that it’s alarming how much they focus on recruitment… but maybe that’s a better alternative than giving poor product suggestions 😂😂
Guys, please please PLEASE consult with a licensed health professional before putting yourself on a bunch of supplements. Supplements only help if you’re deficient in those nutrients, and it is possible to cause harm by overdosing. If you’re having digestive issues, it could be anything from food intolerances to gallbladder issues to intestinal infections. Seriously, CONSULT A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL to rule out other issues and to be sure you’re taking the right amount of supplements if you do need them.
YES thank you for saying this!!
Agreed! Too many people want to check Dr. Google instead of actual doctors 🤦🏻♀️ lol
I also wonder how those Plexis supplements even work. Seems like they create a dependency (at least for his girl) and once she stopped using them she immediately had UTI? If Plexis was really helping her, wouldn’t the effect lasted for some time?
THIS!!! I had been using wayyy too many supplements. Started having digestive issues and then met with a dietician and found out I was gluten, dairy, and caffeine sensitive. Google is not your doctor- a doc is.
@@Jennydear12 it is more concerning about untested supplements because it has supplements that are not tested in a peer medicine research evaluation like green tea extract or garcinia so they are untested supplements. Usually there is medical support for them . Doctors will prescribe daily multivitamins to you if you need extra supplements like vitamin d or e . Some supplements are stored in fat like Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and Vitamin D. If you are Vitamin D insufficient a doctor will prescribe prescription Vitamin D that is much higher than what you buy over the counter. Fat soluble vitamins can live to liver toxicity . That is why it’s much safer to talk to your doctor .
"Before Plexus, I was a shriveled up RAISIN of a person" 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Gold.
"It's like skincare for your body!" So... like normal skincare? Does she think people don't already use body lotions and stuff?
skin-care for your body is like "paint job for your car".
Skin care for your body, as opposed to skin care for your mind.
Skincare for your body! Instead of skincare for your bones!
I was just about to comment that too, lmao.
That was my line of thinking lol
“Skincare for your body” as if it is somehow a separate skin than face skin? Nah. The skin is an organ and it’s literally not a new concept to care for your whole skin? Monat is the worst.
That caught my attention too. "Skincare for your body!" As opposed to what? Skincare for your hair? Your car?
You beat me to it! Lol
I know! Have you heard anything so stupid
To be fair, there are some things that are good for the rest of your body, but shouldn't be applied to the face, so I'm guessing that's what she meant?
Yeah that caught me too. They're trying to be as wordy as possible to sound knowledgeable but they sound ridiculous. Taking care of the skin all over your body is not a brand new thing.
The Plexus rep makes me wonder if she’s addicted to the laxative effects of the supplement? Laxative dependence is a real thing!
Have a friend who did flat tummy tea constantly in high school and now she has lifelong gut issues because her body became dependent on laxatives
my sister misused laxatives as a teen & now has life long issues with digestion & everything years later as an adult in her mid twenties. it's so sad & scary, there needs to be more conversation about the permanent effects all these various EDs can have. :(
That sort of reminds me of that story where the athletes tested positive for drugs after using herbalife.
Supplements are very poorly regulated, it could well be something other than laxatives too.
“Like skincare for your body” ….. ma’am, we have skin on our bodies… it’s still skincare. This really irritated me for some reason lol
"My supplements relieved my pain better than narcotics." I'm dying. When I crashed my motorcycle, I should have asked for a Centrum Silver instead of all that morphine and surgery.
I’ve had two c-sections and surgery for a ruptured ulcer. For about two weeks after all of those surgeries, I was bloated and felt kind of yucky. That’s a common thing. She’s not finally feeling better because of Plexus, she’s finally feeling better because she’s finally two weeks post surgery.
This!! I had a laparoscopic rectopexy in October and my stomach was SO bloated for about 2 weeks. I’ll be honest it was hard for my body image as someone recovered from an ED but I knew it would go down as my body recovered from the trauma of surgery.
Yea I was thinking this as well I had key hole sugery mid feb and had bloating for like 2 weeks. And this poor girl wasnt felling well and they why she need surgery. Plexus is rubbish its all shit
Fun fact: it is very hard to keep probiotic alive in skincare. They will have to have smaller percentage of preservatives which will keep the product at higher risk of bacteria and fungus growth. Since this product also has acidic ingredients, I highly doubt the probiotics are alive... it’s marketing tactic.
Since it’s MLM company I would assume that probiotic bacterias are dead since 2015 and all bacterias in the product are the result of poor manufacture quality.
Also, aren't probiotics supposed to be ingested in order to have any kind of action on our body ? I can't find through research on the internet if there is a real benefit from it being applied to the skin...
To the plexus girl… I have never had a DOCTOR tell me to stop taking my “nature’s bounty” vitamins a whole 2 weeks before surgery. I think that alone says A LOT
Definitely depends on the supplement and the procedure. I had a list of supplements (not brand but actual ingredients) to avoid before surgery. The only thing I kept taking was my iron (I'm anemic).
I really thought that was Laura Lee because of her voice, blurred face, and expressions
Uhhh, I've had two c sections and instructions both times were to stop taking my pregnancy multivitamin 2 weeks prior. It's standard, as a lot of things haven't had studies done around their reaction to anaesthetics etc.
I agree with this to an extent, but some vitamins can be beneficial if you’re not deficient in them, and doctors rarely test for vitamin deficiencies or mineral deficiencies. They’ll literally just tell you to try a supplement and see if it helps. There are just a handful of common supplements that can be harmful in large doses. With most of them, you’ll be wasting your money but not actually affecting your help.
For example you won’t ever get tested to see if omega 3 is beneficial for you. It’s just “take it and see if it helps.” And it does help many people.
Not being able to go without supplements for a few days sounds like an addiction, honestly. I wish people would research these snake oil potions before using them!
That's what I thought! It's like the effect of the drugs are coming down
Was thinking about the same thing.. Feels like she was physically & mentally dependant on the 'supplements'
Let's chat about Plexus' Poop chart and this gal saying she felt bloated when she couldn't take her supplements. I did the Lax Junkie thing in college (like 20 years ago) and when your body is used to pooping daily, and you suddenly DON'T... yes, you're going to be bloated. That's just like, biology.
Okay, back to the video lol.
"You just left one job to take another job!" So true, and the truthfulness in this statement really cracked me up.
Literally nothing about that means “retired” 😂
I am SO GLAD you said what you said about Plexus!! IMO, they are the absolute WORST “wellness” MLM ever. I had a coworker who tried (repeatedly) to get me to buy her “pink drink” for my autistic son because his autism would be “cured” if we “fixed” his gut health!
I’d love to see you do a deep dive on that HORRIBLE company!!
That. Is. Absolutely horrendous. I am so deeply sorry that someone pitched it to you that way. They are one of my least favorite MLMs so a deep dive will definitely be coming soon!
Oh it gets better. We had to spend a large part of my son’s early childhood in the hospital (he had a heart condition that led to a transplant) and same Plexus rep (along with a few other huns) thought that I’d be a “great addition” to their downline because I had to spend so much time away from work. It was galling!!
That’s correct- about the lactic acid and other ingredients making skin more susceptible to sun damage. I just want to point out another aspect of nonsense. The fact that these products are so expensive, yet never list the amount of active ingredients. The amounts are usually so minute as to be useless.
Supplements and vitamins are not the same as prescription medication. If I don't take my lexapro, I get withdrawals. If I don't take biotin one day, I just missed a day lol. Your body shouldn't have that big of a reaction to not taking supplements, especially when your medical staff has you on medication...like wtf?
I have calcium deficiency. I sometimes need to take supplements because I have crisis (dizziness, irritation, etc) but I can do without it most of the time, by just eating more milk based products than the average person. But yeah, it does not compare to true medication. I have an anxiety disorder and need treatment for now. If I don't take it more than three days, I feel withdrawal symptoms. I'm angry to see those people comparing supplements to true medication. Plus, supplements shouldn't make the body react badly when their fabrication is controlled and the taking supervised by a physician.
It’s really sad because if this were to come out a year ago I would’ve been so excited and buy that whole skin care line!! The way these girls brand these things and then add in all the misinformation 🤦🏽♀️. So glad I found the anti MLM community saved my money and my soul 🤣🤣👏🏽👏🏽
Congratulations on seeing the light!!
Yesss so happy for you! 🙌🏼
“Skin care for your body. As opposed to what? Skin care for your soul??
The “retirement” discussion reminds me of when I finished my last summer at my college job and my coworkers threw me a retirement party. I still joke that that’s when I retired
It astounds me how these huns are the first to condemn those who take actual medication for mental health issues, and yet go around talking about how impossible it would be for them to live without an MLM vitamin or supplement. Like, huh, at least my psychiatrist analyzes my need for medication, and, in my case, is very honest about how long will I have to take it, etc. What exactly does Monet or Plexus or whatever does for your health? It's so hypocritical.
They lie through there teeth . They told me that I won’t find anything to help my hair other than theirs . Like NOTHING will help me at all . And that shame on me for not giving it a try
So predatory and manipulative!
How self-conscious she is about appearing "puffy" makes me sad.
Oh, so just quitting a job is "retiring from corporate" now? Well then I've retired from grocery corporate, restaurant corporate, retail corporate _and_ fast-food corporate. No, I was never on the corporate level of any of these jobs, but it still counts as "retiring from corporate" *apparently* these days.
"skincare for your body" is SO funny. like, as opposed to what 😭
I did some light googling about quitting supplements cold turkey after watching the clip with the girl who had the surgery, and the top result said that if you're regularly taking supplements, quitting them abruptly can trigger withdrawal symptoms in your body. So it's not surprising that she felt bad after quitting all those supplements!
I cannot get enough of your anti-mlm videos! You have easily become one of my top 3 favorite anti-mlmers on RUclips :) Your commentary is logical and succinct, and you always get right to the main issues without digressing or talking in circles. I'm positive your channel will grow a lot from these videos!
That's a really good point about the withdrawal symptoms! Thank you so much for your support Mallory!
The plexus supplement lady drove me crazy. Supplements should NEVER be your go-to. It should be temporary, and your first priority should be getting the nutrients you need through the food you eat.
I'll stick to my very affordable aquaphor, ponds cold cream, and serums from the ordinary for skin care. $236 for some random body products from monat NO THANK YOU!! As for the plexus thing that's very concerning just as someone with chronic health conditions these kind of claims lure some people to seek these products because they are willing to do anything to feel better
The Ordinary is fantastic and affordable. I’m 56 so I need the real deal.😂
Even if you would like to buy something more fancy, whole body and face routine from necessarie, well known luxury body and face care brand would cost you less
Love your nails in this video!!
I’ve been binge watching your anti mlm content while working on cookies for my bakery & now RUclips is giving me “mlm help” ads 😩
That’s a good thing 😊 I don’t get to choose the ads, that’s just the RUclips algorithm trying to match ads to the content of the video. But we like when MLM ads run because that means the MLM companies are wasting their ad dollars showing it to audiences who are the least likely to be influenced ❤️
I can't IMAGINE how much that monat girl dropped on new products! Unless she's drinking it secretly, people are going to be very disappointed with a 50 dollar lotion that runs out in 3 weeks
Ugh. This is so hard. As someone with severe body dysmorphia I might also feel very strongly about what procedures I could have that affect how I feel. I feel bad for her but someone with that mindset should not be promoting health or wellness sheeeet of any kind.
Thank you for sharing your perspective on this! ❤️❤️
I like the way you speak on MLMs, it’s very refreshing and not insulting which gets the message across in a less harmful way
Thank you so much for saying that Erica! ❤️
So I have been catching up on listening/watching your videos this afternoon whilst doing my housework . The one I was watching before this one you mentioned at the beginning about how grateful you are for all your subscribers and about the doubts you sometimes have regarding the quality of your content . I couldn’t reply on that one because I was vacuuming (yay for ear buds) but now I am taking a coffee break I wanted to say some stuff .
First thank you for thanking us and a huge thank you for all the great content - you absolutely have a place here and all the work you do and the way you present it is appreciated and enjoyed . You are eloquent and insightful and don’t just interrupt constantly to state the obvious , you take the time to really offer commentary , facts and opinions that make your videos really good and your voice and the way you come across makes you very watchable .
So thank YOU, I hope you get a bazillion subs ✌🏻❤️.
Erin!! So sweet, thank you! 🥺 I love watching anti-MLM videos while doing chores too!
I'll spend a good amount of money on skincare when I know the brand is good, I've seen the results, and my esthetician agrees. For example, I use La Roche Posay face sunscreen and cream, but also use a Vanicream bar cleanser and lubriderm on my body. Not every product needs to be expensive, it just needs to make sense for your routine. And I truly can't imagine using one brand for every product on and in my body 🤦♀️
Yeah I did that with Avon stuff but had to stop because it burned my skin
Probably gonna wait for the semi annual sale at Bath and Body like I always do 😂. These prices are literally insane.
I like Clinique stuff and you usually get a free makeup pouch with minis and full sized makeup 💄
Also imagine having to put an an MLM on your resume 😭
I'm a recruiter and I interviewed someone a few months ago who's most recent experience on her resume was Monat 😅 it was awkward because I asked her the reason for leaving and she said "to make more money"... 🤔
Oh nooooo 😭💔
OMG I've followed the first girl since she was a fashion blogger. Been waiting for someone to cover her.
Don't worry, Hannah. The sale will be back in like 2 days.....😂
😂😂
You’re right 😂 the sale is over for now but it’ll be back soon
Wow, she felt like crap after a significant surgery. It HAS to be the lack of the MLM products.
It’s not unusual to use chemical exfoliants such as lactic & glycolic acid in the morning. But it MUST be followed with sunscreen. Also reapplied 2 hours as sunscreen loses its efficacy after that.
I’m hoping she used sunscreen on her body!
I”m Australian, i never use any of those ingredients during the day. Strictly PM only. The sun here is the harshest in the world, not worth the risk of destroying your collagen layer etc.. All the best sunscreen technology comes out of Australia, due to our conditions.
How many times can one Plexus hun say the words "just" and "like" in a single reel? That was painful.
She did not say plexus ease helped better than prescription pain meds 😂
Silver lining is that she's at least focused on the product
True!
These reps know that other brands make different types of lotion right? Like I can find ones with Salicylic acid, eczema safe, oil free, extra moisturizing? The delusion is real
I like that you said that people are able to do their own research and learn because I don't like when people think that you can't be knowledgeable about something if you don't have a degree in it. As long as you're learning from reputable sources, I'm down with it.
Thinking about you this Monday morning, it's bittersweet having found your channel right before your break! I hope you are healing
That Monat body care line packaging looks eerily similar to the Nécessaire body care line😬😬
(also, your nails look amazing!! i love!)
Oh my gosh yes I can see the similarities!! 😱 And thank you! They’re just press on nails - Kiss brand from Walgreens 😂
My brother is a medical doctor and he does not take vitamins-food is better and vitamins are to be used only if necessary. I will listen to the doc
Probitoics are for digestion, but what benefits does rubbing bacteria lotion on my skin do?
I've been wondering that too. Haven't cared enough to look it up for myself but it sounds hokey!
Why is skincare for your body so new and amazing... I thought skin was all over anyway 🤔🤣
To add I saw a comment on another mlm video saying "if there's amazing discounts sales every week its not a luxury brand" and he's so right!
HHa love how I just signed up for monat and then canceled my order day after . They lied . They said it’s “ natural “ it had fragrance / parabens . And ofc they lie about that and say it’s natural .
Yeah all of their products are heavily fragranced which is a known skin/scalp irritant, great point!
“Natural” products need preservatives such as parabens so one should be glad that there’s no mold in their products. But fragrance can be cause irritation for some people.
@@HannahAlonzo They aren't supposed to say that it smells good but all of these reps have been saying the new damage crap smells sooooooooooooooo good. Of course it's AH-MAZING.
@@carrieshirley6167 omg they told me that too I’m like I’m only interested in what it can do for my hair not the smell… like who cares what it smells like as long as it’s truly natural
“Skincare for my BODY” lol yeah. We know about lotion, hun.
Yay love the MLM videos last week!
And Right off the bat I was laughing at the first clip… 😂🤦🏻♀️
Coming from a esthetician…you hit the point I was going to say with the other ingredients that can cause the skin to become sensitive.
-She’s just throwing out trending ingredient words like hyaluronic acid to make it sound good.. 😑 ughh I get the occasional client who is a R&F / Monat/ Arbonne person and have to usually hold my words when they “love the natural products they use” …. 🤔
Oh my gosh yes I love your perspective as an esthetician! It must be somewhat insulting to see MLM reps talking about the products like this and recommending them to people without having any professional knowledge 😧
@@HannahAlonzo thank you! 😁
Yes it does.. ! One bc we as esthetician have school behind us and usually a decent amount of continuing education as well! since there is chemistry in skincare and I learned about ingredients and am still learning about skincare ingredients and products in my career I just want to push more Truth out there instead of misinformation! Like you! 😁👍🏼 I try and go about it in a Nice tone with clients using MLM “skincare” 😌 some times it works….
You're one of my new fave anti-MLMers! Thanks for such compassionate videos, too - it's so nice that you don't destroy these women who are, essentially, victims. Just subscribed! :)
Tiffany thank you for such a kind comment! That’s a huge goal of mine to maintain a level of compassion for the people I include in my videos so thank you for saying that 🥺
You have awesome energy, and a super funny sense of humor! Keep it up!
Have to pause @ 4:40 because I need to say, when I worked as a Young Living Distributor there were MANY products that I refused to recommend for people. For example, their deodorant is just the first thing that comes to mind. When people would ask me about the deodorant I would send them to another brand. I didn't make much money that way, but I only lasted for a year with that company anyway. 🤷🏻♀️ 🤣
Good for you though! To me, that seems like your moral compass was on track! 🥰
@@HannahAlonzo thank you! I really appreciate your kindness. Reading what I wrote I feel like I came across a little snarky, but I think it's because I get mad when I think about how I was totally duped out of SO much money.
“…and Plexus is all-natural, unlike the stuff the doctors have me on now.”
Uh-huh…so does that tell you something about the effectiveness of Plexus? Maybe if it really worked so well you wouldn’t need real medicine and surgery?
supplements is a hell of a drug. the way she was describing her pre-surgery instructions sounded a lot like withdrawal.
Its funny expression "skin care for my body". I understand what she mean, but at the same time i just think over and over again that yes, we have skin on our bodies, whole bodies.
Let me tell you I use to have the Monat body care and boy oh boy it was an experience 😂. First off they claim that the body care is “great” for sensitive skin meanwhile it has fragrance 🫠 and I have really sensitive skin. so I tried it anyway and the body wash made my back burned and irritated cause during that time I recently got a back tattoo. The lotion body scrub and serum were 👎🏻 the only product from there line that was UNSCENTED was the body serum. Overall it’s expensive and not worth it at all especially if your somebody that has sensitive skin I do not recommend it
I love watching all the MLM and Posh videos! You have done such a great job with them and they are so binge worthy!
Thank you so much Alyssa!
The ad that played for me was a TurboTax promo specifically for the 1099 income audience and I *died*.
Hi Hannah, love your videos. Love your nails in this one. As an adult with ADHD, my whole head followed your nails like a bird. Speaking of bird, your bird nail is on point and then I noticed the pop stopper not extended on your phone.
Oh my god that second woman droned on FOREVER saying the same thing over and over. I promise not everyone from Arkansas talks like that 😵💫😵💫😵💫🥴🥴
So glad to hear you may be uploading more often! 🙌
"I was a shriveled up raisin of a person," 😂
Another reason MLMs love wellness is because much like cosmetics the markup is insane. They can manufacture mehh and Mark it up 100% for their reps
Oh absolutely! Great point!
I’m very confused. She’s “obsessed with skin care,” but the idea of “skin care for my BODY!!??” Is such a fascinating novelty to her? Has she never used lotion on her body before, really?
And I am a firm believer in oils for moisturizing-I have dry, sensitive skin, and a few years ago I started using borage and/or avocado oil on my face, because the winter wind was making my t-zone flaky and irritated. I’d wash my face, wipe off the excess water with my hands, and then apply the oil on my still-damp face. It cleared up the redness and flakiness within a few days, and that’s been my winter skin care routine ever since. So I definitely agree that oils can work great. (I also use monoi tiki oil on my body year-round, and I love it and it smells fantastic.) But. That’s coconut oil, borage oil, monoi oil. It’s not essential oils!! (Citrus oils can be incredibly irritating for sensitive skin, too, btw.) The only undiluted essential oil I have ever put on my face is tea tree on a pimple. And even that I did sparingly (it worked, but once a day was more than enough).
Withdrawal symptoms from plexus? Reminds me of the life after mlm episode amber nye. She was dependent on her supplements.
Also those that say they have retired. Hang on, if in a few years mlms cease to exist and are forced to adopt a different model such as being on shop shelves or selling directly from their website and removing the social selling part and all the hunbots are made to leave, are they not gonna then go back to some sort of corporate type employment? Because they're retired right?
I know this is an older video but GIRL those NAILSSS 💅 😍
Anti MLM fails are my absolute favorite and I’m so excited to hear there may be more 😭
Haha, I love your eye roll about the Ease.
It's funny that you said no one says the products from their MLM suck. Lol. When I was doing Beachbody, I signed up as a coach for the discount but I refused to push it. If someone would ask me about it I would answer honestly. If they said the workouts were too expensive, then find some way to exercise you enjoy: walking, dancing, go to the gym etc. If the shakes were expensive: the shakes don't really make you lose weight but they can help you feel full without as many calories. They can be replaced with a generic protein shake. Don't want to pay for the whole program for the portion control containers? They sell similar ones at Walmart for a lot less. (The portion control is actually good for people like me who normally would just eat mostly carbs to balance their diet and people at the higher weight spectrum. Once you are in the lower end, the portions are too restrictive) but you can also do the plate division trick (half vegetables, 1/4 protein, 1/4 carbs or something like that). My coach dropped me faster than a hot potato when she realized I wasn't going to make her money
I spend $45 for 8oz lotion. But it lasts me at least 2 months and it helps my skin conditions. Some stuff is worth it but I doubt Monat would.
Yeah, the bottles are too small for a body line. Extremely expensive.
Can we also talk about the fact that hyaluronic acid us great because it pulls water from the air you are in (think in the foggy bathroom after the shower). BUT if there's no water in the air, where do you think it pulls the water from? The deeper layers of your own skin! So just be aware when using these products, because if the area you live in is dry then you're just sucking more moisture out of your skin in the long run.
I heard a Doctor say that's why you have to put it on skin that slightly damp To never apply it onto dry skin
just have to say, I LOVE your nails!!
Yeah, when that Monet rep was saying that she had already had applied her sunscreen....then was putting on that serum?!? What? Yikes. 😳🙄🤔☀️
Placebo effect can be powerful.
OMG, the "skin care for your body!!" Skin care is not just the face, I'm cringing.
Spitting facts hannah!!! Noone EVER talks about the ingredients in monet products! they are trash, nothing special and have known irritants.
What a novel idea.....body lotion. " skincare for the body " um yes. Your body ....is covered in skin.
Thanks for watching Skylar! Didn’t you know body lotion is a revolutionary product that Monat just brought to the market? 😂
“Skin care for your booodddyyy!”… which is.. skin? I’m so confused haha
The gjrl doesn't need Plexus, she needs better nutrition.
Just as I finish watching your last video, you drop this 🙌🍿
Whoop whoop!
This is like skincare for the body - um yeah, because where your applying it, like your arms, thats skin.
Also yes any sort of acids should be used in conjunction with a high factor spf and limited sun exposure
I had a friend trying to sell plexus to me and I was put off by how they seem to need it to function.
i'm confused has she been on opioids for surgery?
cause opioids side-affect is GI distress
Could it be that the Plexus girl was going through some sort of withdrawal from an ingredient they don't include in the list of ingredients!? Hmmm...
First rep - this serum is like putting water into your cells - yeah, I'd rather just drink water, it's cheaper and it helps cleanse and detoxify - look at that, one product that doess the work of both Monat and Plexus! Amazing.
When the lady was saying she felt unwell when she stopped taking her supplements I thought I’d that bcos her body is getting rid of whatever is in system???? 🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨😮💨
Probiotics are important…in your stomach! Putting them on your skin is a great way to have allergic reactions and chemical burns
New to the channel!! Loving it!!! Keepem coming!!!
Yay! Welcome!! Thank you for your support 🥰
Hey so off topic but can you do a video on what you use on your hair? It always looks so healthily and shinny
So sweet! I wash my hair twice a week, once with Pantene and once with Redken Blondage shampoo/conditioner. And then I use OGX argan oil on wet hair after I wash 😊
I’m assuming that the Plexus rep had to be on an IV while she was in the hospital- this very commonly results in bloating and swelling which may take several days to dissipate.
I actually feel sorry for the Plexus girl. Her symptoms sounds very similar to mine before I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, an autoimmune disorder which does not allow me to eat gluten. I’m not saying she has that, but it sounds like she needs to have some testing done! You don’t need to live on mlm products to feel better.
Yes! I am all for seeking medical attention if you're not feeling well rather than turning to an MLM's products!
I'm sure you're familiar with "Company Stores". If I remember correctly it was a lot of the gold mining companies. People would get paid like $100 cash per month and $100 worth of vouchers for the "Company Store". The store was owned by the mining company so these workers would get $100 worth of vouchers that they would then give back to the company.
This is what I think about when I hear about MLMs.
Good grief. I don't normally comment on older videos, but I bought a 3oz bottle of facial cleanser for $6 and I winced at the price.
Of course, since it's from a normal company, it's actually turned out to be a good deal. I've been using it for months and still haven't run out.
I can't imagine spending $20+ for a beauty product that only lasted a few weeks.
“Skincare…but for your body!” Ummm…you mean for your skin? 😂
Hi, Hannah! great video. I love your nails here, too, and I think you mentioned a few videos ago that you got a new mic? The audio quality is great.
I can't fathom paying that much for a lousy tube of moisturizer. There are so many cheaper options! Weirdly, I always complain that they don't talk enough about product. But they don't know anything about their products or the ingredients as you proved here. I had no idea about acids and sun exposure. I never thought to look into that.
Thanks Divina, I appreciate the feedback on the new mic! And you bring up such a good point that it’s alarming how much they focus on recruitment… but maybe that’s a better alternative than giving poor product suggestions 😂😂