The Melaleuca clear defense hand gel has some good qualities. The fact that the company does not do animal testing, promotes healthy, more natural products that are better for the enviornment are things that are stongly in this products favor. The problem is that it does not smell very nice, is very thick, takes some time to dry and leaves your hands feeling slightly sticky. I have really enjoyed a lot of the Melaleuca products that I have purchased and I really like the ideas that this company comes up with. For me however, this has been one of my least favorite products. The cost is a lot higher than most of the similar type products on the market and even with all of the qualities that Melaleuca puts into their products, I can not see purchasing this item again. I think it probably works as well as the others, but I just don't like the smell, the feel, nor the drying time. For my money, I would rather purchase a different product.

jjkirts

Colorado Springs, CO

I tried Melaleuca Clear Defense Moisturizing Hand Sanitzer at a friends house and really liked it.  I did some investigating and found that it was made by a company that specialized in using natural products without a lot of extra chemicals which I really like. The do not do animal testing and use melaluca oil as a main ingredient in many of their products. It does sting a bit if you have an open cut but I have noticed that it also seems to help my cuts heal quicker also.  The smell is not unpleasant but it is somewhat acidic smelling. The only downside is that you can only get it by becoming a member of the Melaleuca family yourself.  It is more expensive then other brands like GermX but I really have liked the results. I have heard that it can be a bit on the sticky side but I have not experienced this myself. I had more problem with it being a little runny when I put it on so it dripped some and was little messy. My daughter who had extremely sensitive skin has used it and did not react adversely in any way to it.  Overall I really like this product and will continue to use it.  

little4everfriends

Wister, OK