Cleaning Carpets: A Necessary Evil
by Matt on May 14, 2012
This week’s contributing writer is Mandy Cloward, distributor relations manager for Neways North America.
One of my favorite seasons is spring. Winter says good-bye, and warm weather is finally here. Flowers are blooming, and school is almost out. I look forward to it every year!
One thing that I do not look forward to, however, is spring-cleaning. Yet it has to be done. And as much as I dread it, I can’t deny that once it’s done, I feel great. The deep cleaning is cathartic, and I breathe a little deeper and feel so satisfied looking at my freshly scrubbed house.
One thing that makes spring-cleaning a bit easier is NewBrite products. Our environmentally friendly* line of cleaners helps me tackle my toughest jobs. I feel comfortable using them in my home. With two children, I am careful to pick products that I feel safe with.
When doing my spring-cleaning, I save cleaning carpets for last. It’s an exhausting job, but it sure makes a difference once it’s done. Carpet is expensive, so you want to make sure it lasts and still looks nice. Upkeep is important!
I’ve learned that you can make your least favorite chore bearable by finding an efficient way to do it. And I’m willing to share. I’ve found that nothing cleans my carpets like adding a small amount of NewBrite Liquid Laundry Detergent to the water in my carpet cleaner. It does wonders! I used to purchase store-bought cleaner, and the difference is night and day! I feel safe using it, and I’m thrilled to have another use for NewBrite.
I have to come clean and confess that I was not the one who discovered this wonderful cleaning tip. It was actually my mom who first tried cleaning her carpets with NewBrite Liquid Laundry detergent. She had amazing results on her white carpet. Now, when either of us needs that deep-down, spring-clean feel for our carpets, we reach for NewBrite.
I’d love to hear how you spring-clean and if you have any additional uses for NewBrite. Leave a comment, and let’s share ideas!
* The following NewBrite products are certified as “ready biodegradable”: NewBrite Laundry Powder, NewBrite Hand Dish Soap, NewBrite Liquid Laundry, and NewBrite Sparkle.
25th-Anniversary Party & New Products
by Matt on May 2, 2012
Our guest writer for this post is Neways CEO Scott St. Clair.
Neways’ 25th-anniversary celebration will soon be here, and we’re getting excited! Everyone is invited to our party at noon on June 8 at our global headquarters in Springville, Utah, USA. If you can’t make it to Utah, many of our offices, showrooms, and leaders will hold parties around the world on June 9. We’ll celebrate 25 years in 25 hours as the party spreads across the globe from New Zealand all the way around to Hawaii.
We have some game-changing product launches. The first market to roll out FitChoice will be Japan in September, and other markets will follow over coming months. Our FitChoice personalized weight-management system will provide innovative new products and programs to help you focus on healthy, long-term, sustainable weight management. Customizable to suit the unique needs of individuals, FitChoice will focus on both eating habits and mental habits for a body-and-mind approach. FitChoice will feature a robust support system, with a strong online tool providing guidance from experts in exercise, diet, and psychology.
Looking even further ahead, we’re making some exciting product plans. Watch for a relaunch of TrueTouch® Color Cosmetics with improved shades, colors, and formulas. Watch for a new product line designed especially for men. Watch for innovative new ways to boost your nutrition. Watch for additional weight-management products. Watch for new shades of our highly successful Keratonics Hair Color, initially launched in Japan, coming to other markets.
Thanks for everything you do as distributors. In this year of celebration, I’m mindful that we couldn’t have made it this far without you. Here’s to the next 25 years of health and prosperity through Neways.
Warmest regards,
Scott St. Clair
CEO
What is the difference between TrueTouch Wrinkle Drops and TrueTouch Dual Action Eye Gel?
by Matt on April 19, 2012
Wrinkles are inevitable. Cell turnover decreases with age, and the amount and quality of collagen and elastin fibers in the skin decline. The eye area is particularly susceptible to wrinkling, because the skin in this area is thin and delicate. But you don’t have to just sit and watch wrinkles happen!
TrueTouch® Wrinkle Drops and TrueTouch® Dual Action Eye Gel are formulated to support your individual concerns. These two products have some similarities and differences, which we highlight in this article to help you choose whether to use one product, the other, or both.
TrueTouch® Wrinkle Drops
Wrinkle Drops is a precision-engineered treatment that targets the sensitive skin around the eyes, helping smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improve the appearance of dull, thin-looking skin. This product is a Neways classic, used for many years by thousands of distributors who have proven its worth and effectiveness.
BENEFITS
Formulated especially for mature skin
- This safety-conscious liquid formula features a transparent serum that applies easily and absorbs readily into the skin, leaving you with a resilient and radiant-looking complexion.
- The skin of the eye area retains precious moisture with the help of phospholipids.
Freshens delicate eye area
- The glycolic acid occurs naturally in sugar cane, and Neways selected it for this formula because it is traditionally less harsh. The concentration is perfect to promote the look of young skin and encourage healthy cell migration in the delicate eye area.
Supports firmness
- Cross-linked elastin supports the skin’s firmness by delivering elastin in a cross-linked pattern to the skin.
TrueTouch® Dual Action Eye Gel
With several new and exciting botanical ingredients, this dual-action formula minimizes the appearance of dark circles and soothes under-eye puffiness for a visibly brighter-looking eye. In addition, it protects the skin around the eyes while promoting firmer, more resilient-looking skin.
BENEFITS
Provides daily maintenance and support for the eye area
- This product’s unique protein-rich hydrous gel provides smooth glide as Hydroxyethyl urea blends the moisturizing benefits of urea (a natural part of human natural moisturizing factor) with a hydroxyl group that encourages the delivery of action ingredients to the skin, maximizing potential benefits.
Minimizes dark circles
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract is a micro-sized yeast extract that has been clinically shown to support the eye area by enhancing skin structure and promoting a brighter appearance.
Soothes puffiness
- Calming ingredients such as alfalfa extract and white lupin protein are rich in amino acid and help skin look strong, firm, and healthy by minimizing the appearance of under-eye puffiness.
Promotes firmer, more resilient-looking eye area
- Glucosamine HCL helps maintain the look of elasticity and firmness in the eye area, while Siberian ginseng helps the skin appear lifted.
Both Wrinkle Drops and Dual Action Eye Gel work successfully within TrueTouch® Skin Care to provide a daily maintenance regimen that will visibly benefit your skin.
AT A GLANCE CHART Options:
| Key Benefits | TrueTouch® Dual Action Eye Gel | TrueTouch® Wrinkle Drops |
| Improve the appearance of dull, thin-looking skin in the eye area | x | |
| Freshen cell turnover to revitalize delicate eye area | x | |
| Minimize appearance of dark circles | x | |
| Soothe under-eye puffiness | x | |
| Promote firmer more resilient skin | x | |
| Formulated especially for mature skin | x | |
| Lighten and brighten the look of the eye | x | x |
| Smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles | x | x |
| A Neways legacy classic product | x | |
| Absorbs quickly | x | x |
| Provided as a serum | x | |
| Provided as a gels | x |
| Key Benefits | TrueTouch® Dual Action Eye Gel | TrueTouch® Wrinkle Drops |
| Help preserve moisture in the skin | Hydroxyethyl Urea | Saccharomyces Lysate Extract Phospholipids |
| Minimize appearance of dark circles | Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract | |
| Soothe under-eye puffiness | Alfalfa Extract Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract Hydrolyzed White Lupin Protein |
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| Smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles | Hydrolyzed Elastin Siberian Ginseng Glucosamine HCL |
Hydrolyzed Elastin Glycolic Acid Saccharomyces Lysate Extract |
| Freshen cell turnover to revitalize delicate eye area | Glycolic acid |
I am Neways: Margaret Brailsford
by Matt on March 27, 2012
The “I Am Neways” blog series features Neways employees from throughout the company sharing details about why they love Neways and how it affects their personal lives.
Margaret Brailsford, Specifications Specialist, Engineering
It was exciting when Neways came to Salem. I came to work at Neways in 1994 when the company was still small enough that they were sitting around tables and hand pouring, capping and labeling some of the products. I remember when all the departments (corporate offices, production, shipping line, the warehouse, legal etc.) were all located in one small building in Salem.
I started as the first Quality employee at that time. I’ve worked in Quality most of my 
time here-in the production area, the receiving/warehouse areas and under numerous managers-and I have learned a lot from each and every one of them. In 2004 I moved to the Document Control department and started compiling information and creating specification documents for the different products.
I now work in the Engineering department and still help compile documents and I control the Specification Document System. I have worked with many different people here at Neways and have enjoyed every minute of it.
It has been exciting watching the company grow to what it is today.
Neways: 25 Years and Going Strong
by megang on March 13, 2012
Twenty-five years ago, scientists in Utah realized that many personal care products available at retail stores contained industrial chemicals. Vowing to create safer alternatives for families, these scientists formed a company called Images & Attitudes in 1987. As their first products, they released 2nd Chance™ Conditioner and 2nd Chance™ Shampoo with safety-conscious alternate ingredients.
In 1992 the company became Neways, as more and more people embraced this mission. During its first 25 years, Neways launched over 200 safety conscious, effective products, opened in 29 countries, and created over two million Healthy Homes.
“Not many companies in our industry have been around for 25 years,” says Scott St. Clair, Neways CEO. “Like all businesses, we face our share of challenges, but we always keep moving onward and upward. We attribute our longevity to the loyalty and commitment of our distributors.”
What has Neways meant in the lives of its long-time distributors?
“I joined Neways because we discovered that Neways products improve health and enrich lives. Seeing people become healthier and happier is the best reward in my life. Neways enables me to experience much, including traveling all over the world and meeting with many great people who enjoy the same mission.”
—Cathy Lok, Connecticut, Distributor for 20 years
“Neways has been my life, saved my life, and offered me the ability to experience more of life. The products support my healthy lifestyle. The residual income checks paid the family bills when I was unable to function, and my husband had to give up his income in order to look after me.”
—Cindy Sheppard, British Columbia, Distributor for 20 years
“I love the healthy message we bring to consumers, the fact that we strive to avoid controversial ingredients. I love being around other Neways distributors and the Neways corporate staff. Everyone is so nice and fun.”
—Shelley Kramer, California, Distributor for 14 years
“The best part about being a Neways distributor is that I don’t have to go out and get a job! I love the fact that I am able to enjoy my home and lifestyle now. I am also able to do some traveling too.”
—Melissa Timmerman, Idaho, Distributor for 23 years
Three New Videos and a School in Africa
by megang on March 1, 2012
Our guest writer for this post is Neways CEO Scott St. Clair.
Here at Neways global headquarters, we’ve been working on three new videos that I’m quite excited about. Whether you’re a long-time Neways business builder or new to our company, these videos will help you share the Neways message more powerfully than ever. Plus, these new videos will help us build a new school for poor children in Mali, Africa.
The new videos are titled “Neways Vision,” “Neways Opportunity,” and “Neways
Gives.” They feature powerful graphics, music, and messaging. Each clip is only a few minutes long, but each one packs a lot of punch. To view the new videos, go to NewaysTV.com.
In addition to spreading the word about Neways, these new videos are also supporting a major new charitable effort. We are now partnering with the Mali Rising Foundation to construct a school in Mali, West Africa, which is the world’s fourth-most-impoverished nation. Children in many Mali villages do not attend school beyond elementary, but our Neways school will provide additional life-changing educational opportunities.
Simply by being a unique viewer of the three new videos on a Neways link, you can help with this Mali school project. For each unique viewer, Neways donates an additional 50 cents toward building the school, up to U.S.$50,000 total through the end of March. Please share these video links with friends, family members, and everyone you know so that we can maximize our resources to build this Neways school.
Neways distributors all over the world are currently striving to qualify for our biggest-ever reward trip, the “Wonders of the World” trip. To help celebrate our 25th anniversary and make the year 2012 even more exciting, Neways will also invite the top four qualifiers, based on the first six months of 2012, to accompany me to Mali, Africa, in October 2012 to dedicate our new school and meet some of the children we’re helping.
As we strive to carry out our Healthy Homes mission, let’s all work together to improve life and make the world better in meaningful and significant ways.
Warmest regards,
Scott St. Clair
CEO
New Momentum for Growing This Business
by megang on February 16, 2012
Our guest writer for this post is Scott St. Clair, CEO of Neways International.
We’re only a month into 2012 as I write this, but things are already shaping up extremely well for the year ahead.
As a company, Neways has recently taken steps to strengthen our balance sheet, which allows us to significantly enhance our operating flexibility and grow this business. Our stronger financial position means several exciting things for distributors. We’re able to provide you with even more compelling products to enjoy and share. We’re planning on opening even more markets where you can grow your Neways business. We will expand on our environmental and social leadership, which will empower you to share Neways with ever-increasing pride and loyalty. We will continue to partner and work to make a real difference in the world through donations for Mali Rising, children’s well-being, and disaster relief.
Here’s a list of some exciting things you’ll see happening in the next 12 months:
- Launching our office in Thailand
- Working on our plans for a potential future market opening in China in the coming years
- Introducing additional tools and online resources to help distributors explain our opportunity and business model
- Introducing a number of new products
- Deploying “global seamless,” which will allow the unprecedented counting of Executive legs from all markets for distributor bonus qualification
- Conducting exciting, motivational events
- Rolling out promotions for business builders and Healthy Home creators
As you know, during 2012 we’re celebrating our 25th anniversary. Our corporate headquarters in Springville, Utah, now feature a large 25th-anniversary banner, and we’re rolling out plans for celebrations around the world. One of the most exciting things we’re doing is giving our most senior business builders the opportunity to qualify for the “Wonders of the World” reward trip, the biggest ever in Neways history. I’m eager to see who qualifies.
Convention season is now upon us, and I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at Neways events around the world this year, including North America
in a few days. Thanks for everything you’re doing as distributors—we’re already seeing new momentum for this year, and I’m certain 2012 will be exciting for all of us.
Warmest regards,
Scott St. Clair
My Favorite Travel Companion: Maximol
by megang on January 16, 2012
This post’s guest writer is Jennifer Wolbers, VP of Sales and Marketing.
It’s hard to believe that I’ve been with Neways for three years now. Time sure flies especially when you’re making as many international flights as I do.
One of my favorite parts of my job is being able to work with distributors and change lives together. When I say work with distributors, I don’t just mean while I sit in my office in Springville, Utah. I am constantly flying to Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Europe, Australia, and many other countries so that I can personally be in the market with distributors.
I am constantly told, “I don’t know how you do it!” I do have quite the schedule, but I will tell you my secret to dealing with the hectic schedules, time changes, and little sleep: Maximol Solutions and the occasional catnap.
I traveled very extensively my first two years here, making 14 trips to Japan alone. And I never once was lacking stamina. Having traveled a lot most of my life, even I was surprised. I was usually sitting on crowded planes where nothing good happens—bad food, bad air, and horrible sleep. It can be easy to feel bogged down—especially when you’re dealing with a stressful schedule. However, this did not stop me! It was wonderful having great health so I could keep up with our energetic distributors once I got off the plane.*
I credit my improved health to Maximol Solutions. Coming from a previous company 
where I did not have access to a liquid vitamin and mineral supplement, I definitely noticed a difference. I make sure to take it with me when I travel to help me feel my best during big travel seasons.*
So, whether you’re a world traveler like me or a busy mom juggling soccer practice and piano lessons, or even an entrepreneur who is running your own business, be sure to drink Maximol Solutions to ensure you’re getting the vitamins and minerals your body needs to function optimally.*
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
2012 Will Be a Fantastic Year at Neways
by megang on January 5, 2012
This post’s guest writer is Scott St. Clair, CEO of Neways International.
Neways offers many things to many people, starting with our incredible products, which have made a significant difference in people’s lives, including my own.
In our 25th year, we remain absolutely focused on our goal to create 10 million Neways Healthy Homes around the world. We are well on our way. Nearly two million families have already converted their homes to Neways Healthy Homes, and with your help many more will do so in 2012 and beyond.
At a time when the nightly news continues to remind us that we live in tough
economic times, more and more people are looking for ways to supplement their
income and provide for their financial security. Neways offers additional
income opportunities for people who are willing to share the Neways products
and opportunity with others.
Here at Neways, we know that this income has and will continue to positively impact
people’s lives. We have paid out over two billion dollars in commissions in the
last eight years. With Neways Gives, our global social contribution program, we
live up to our wider responsibility to help people around us. Put that together
with the fact that our products help change peoples’ lives, and we can all be
proud of the difference we make in the communities we live in.
I can honestly say that there has never been a better time for people to join
Neways.
2012 will see us continuing to grow our business around the world. Along with
rolling out some new fantastic products, we will open new markets and make
improvements in many other areas of our business. We are committed to
allocating more resources to developing exclusive products, running exciting
promotions for our distributors worldwide, and preparing for our biggest-ever
global reward trip to celebrate our 25 years of success.
Our Korea launch in December was a huge success, and we are on track to open Dubai (as part of our European operations) and Thailand in 2012. China is now very firmly on the radar, and we are enthusiastically looking forward to continued expansion in the future.
Thank you for all that you do. Without you and others like you, we wouldn’t be able
to deliver on our mission of creating Healthy Homes all around the world, one
home at a time!
Wishing you all the very best for 2012.
Warmest regards,
Scott St. Clair
CEO
TrueTouch Clarifier: Smooth and Radiant Skin
by megang on December 29, 2011
This post’s guest writer is Holly Stone, a senior product manager at Neways.
Hello! Holly Stone here again, excited as always to talk skin care. When I first came to work at Neways, I was absolutely amazed at the efficacy and power of our skin care products. As I began to study the rich Neways history behind such great products, I learned how science is a driving force in product development. We are a pioneer in safety-conscious formulas. And as science evolves, so must we.
The launch of TrueTouch Skin Care is indeed an evolution with the addition of a new product class. TrueTouch Clarifier is the next Neways generation of exfoliation. We know that skin sheds dead skin cells continuously. But occasionally those dead skin cells stick to the surface of the skin, causing the skin to appear dull. Ugh. Who wants dull skin? Not me! So two or three times a week, I gently remove dead surface cells with the release, roll, and retexture effects of prickly pear flower extract (hydrolyzed Opuntia ficus-indica flower extract), jojoba beads (jojoba ester), and bamboo extract (Bambusa arundinacea stem extract), all ingredients contained in TrueTouch Clarifier. By removing the dead surface cells, I help my skin look and feel smooth and radiant. And my complexion is ready to receive additional targeted TrueTouch products.
Since this line’s launch, I have enjoyed traveling around to all our markets to talk about these new products. I am especially pleased when the men approach me and tell me how much easier shaving is when they use TrueTouch Clarifier before they shave. Many have offered their cheeks to me, saying, “Feel how soft my skin is!” I point out just how easy it is for men to talk about a skin care product with confidence. You cannot imagine the joy I feel watching as their enthusiasm explodes.
If you haven’t tried this extraordinary product yet, today is the day to let your skin experience TrueTouch Clarifier. It’s easy to use and easy to talk about. And most importantly, it’s a safety-conscious product for the complexion. The rich Neways legacy continues on.
To learn more about TrueTouch Clarifier, listen to the training webinar located in the back office at www.neways.com/usa under “Training”, “Product Training, and then “Product Training Webinars.” You can also refer to our TrueTouch Clarifier product training video on www.newaystv.com.
