Do You Make These Mistakes With Skin Care Products?

Like many women, I've fallen for the snazzy packaging and persuasive marketing, and picked oh so many wrong skin care products for my skin! It's not only costly but embarrassing, okay horrifying to see those nasty zits on your face.

Name a woman that doesn't want instant results. That's what Botox is for :). In the land of the beautiful as I jokingly consider Orange County ... it's not hard to get those wrinkles erased instantly and the options are everywhere. Believe or not, Botox can cost less than some high end skin care products, yikes! But, if you're a non toxic, naturale kinda girl like me, maybe you haven't ventured down that road. For now, I'm choosing  to stick with 100% natural, no green washing ingredients when it comes to my skin care products.

What this means is that I have to be self educated when it comes to choosing the right skin care products. I hope these common mistakes that I've made will shed some light on your journey to a more natural, healthier skin for you.

#1 The "newest product" on the market

I have half a dozen friends, if not more, that sells some type of skin care and personal care products. There's always a new company that promises to deliver instant results. I've sampled and bought dozens and dozens of products - from high end prices to medium and inexpensive. What I realized is that being a product inspector is key to not falling for the "next thing". Sticking with 100% natural, non toxic products is important to me and anything with "green washing" ingredients just won't cut it.

If you're not sure what to look for- click here -> natural/organic resources.

#2 The wrong product for your skin type

There are people that can use any product and have zero reaction. And there are people like me who must  choose the right product for my skin. My skin doesn't like products with toxic ingredients. Harsh chemicals, synthetic parabens, petrochemicals, fragrance ... are toxic for my skin. If you've experienced break-outs, rashes, eczema, I highly recommend sticking with 100% natural and toxic free products. 

As a former acne sufferer- products that supposedly treat acne actually made my skin worst. I highly recommend sticking with 100% natural ingredients that you can actually pronounced i.e. products made from essential oils like lavender, shea butter, tea tree, willow bark extract, and so forth.

#3 Try before you buy

I'm not likely to buy skin care products without trying samples first because everybody has different skin types. If you're working with a consultant or company that doesn't offer free samples, find one that does. If a consultant wants to earn your business, she/he will happily send you free samples.

There's a wealth of information online to get the answers you need when it comes to choosing the best skin care for you. Be educated on what you put on your skin and find a consultant that will give you free samples to try. I hope these tips will help you avoid making the same mistakes that I've made.

Here's to a natural, toxic-free you!

Janette

P.S. If you're ready to sample FREE 100% natural products email me at campopfan@gmail.com.

Can Natural Personal Care Products Improve Your Overall Health?

Did you know?

According to a 2005 survey of 2,300 adults by the Environmental Working Group, the average woman encounters 168 chemical ingredients in her beauty regimen everyday. And let's not forget about the men — they're slathering themselves with an average of 85 chemicals everyday, too.

Source:(http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/natural-beauty-cosmetics/natural-beauty-tips?click=nav)

To be reasonable, I haven't heard of anyone dying from using skincare or personal care products with toxic ingredients i.e. parabens, sodium laurel sulfate, and other petroleum-based products.

That said, I was reading an article from Natural News on breast cancer and parabens Study: Nearly all women with breast cancer have parabens in their breast tissue . Whatever your thoughts are on the link between parabens and breast tissue, why not err on the side of safety? There are great products that are non-toxic and safe for you and your family to choose from so why not choose products that are free of toxic chemicals?

Because we don't know with any certainty what the long-term danger may be from using products with parabens (also methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben) and other toxic chemicals, why not use a preventive approach when it comes to your skincare and personal care products? Preventive care is the best care in my opinion.

Keeping my household free of toxins has been a family goal in the last few years. And although we can't eliminate everything toxic in the environment we're selective when it comes to the products we use.

So where do you find the best products that are really non toxic and safe? Unfortunately, not all products labled "natural" are really natural or safe. You will need to be your own "product detective". It's easy to be persuaded by marketing jargons with words like "natural", "artisan", "botanicals", "naturally-based" that unsuspecting shoppers assume the products are natural and safe.

In my last post, I touched on product ingredients to avoid in common skin care and personal care items. Here's a great post from The Daily Green on clever marketing terms to watch for Be Skeptical of These 10 Marketing Terms

The bottom line is: use preventive care and make a commitment to start using safe and non-toxic products for you and your family. Many products that I use are not only non toxic and safe but they cost less than products with all the chemicals in them!

Taking a natural approach certainly won't hurt you and can benefit you in many other ways. You might find yourself taking a greener lifestyle approach not just with skincare and personal care products but being more selective with the foods you eat too.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic.

Be healthy,

Janette

P.S. Do you need help finding non-toxic products for you or your family? Leave me a comment or email me campopfan@gmail.com and request a FREE product sample to try.

What's In Your Skin Care and Personal Care Products?

A new year a new look and outlook, perhaps? When it comes to your beauty regimen, you have a lot of choices. Now more than ever, consumers are savvy when it comes to shopping for personal care products. All natural, non toxic beauty and personal care products are in.

Women want to look good but underneath all that make-up, often lies harmful and toxic beauty ingredients, that women aren't aware of. Fortunately, today's beauty market is filled with make up options.

Why should you choose or even care about using non-toxic products?

Why not when you can easily find high quality eco conscious products without all those eecky chemicals. Some of the products that are hidden in your skin care, make up, and common personal care products may contain some or all of these ingredients ... even the ones that claim to be "natural"!

Ingredients to avoid

• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
• Petrolatum
• Propylene Glycol
• Parabens
• Synthetic Colors

This is just a partial list of potentially harmful ingredients. 
 
Here are some great articles to further your knowledge on ingredients to avoid:

"Trust These 6 Green Beauty Product Labels"


http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/natural-beauty-cosmetics/natural-beauty-product-labels

"Be Skeptical of These 10 Marketing Terms"


http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/natural-beauty-cosmetics/safe-cosmetics
 
"Avoid These 6 Beauty Product Ingredients"

http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/natural-beauty-cosmetics/toxic-beauty-products

If you're a fan of non toxic products, please kindly share with others by retweeting, sharing on Facebook, etc.

Be healthy,

Janette

Why September is a Great Time to Start a Home Based Business

What I love about September is the start of a new season ... fall. The leaves turn to different colors, the nights get cooler, it reminds me of a season full of comforts. But the new season also brings new opportunities. For families and moms in particular it's a welcome time to have some time to themselves.

It's also a time when moms start thinking about taking on a part-time job or start a home based business while their kids are in school. In fact, fall was when I officially started my online business selling natural and organic products. If you're in the direct selling business, fall is one of the busiest times for you, and it's an opportune time to line up those home party trunk shows or turn up your sponsoring efforts a notch or two.

If you've been thinking about starting a part-time home based business - a business that you can easily do online - I encourage you to take a look at partnering with one of the direct selling opportunities.

When I say "easy", I don't mean you don't have to put in any efforts. What I mean by "easy" is that there are plenty of opportunities that don't require excessive inventory, bugging your friends, sisters, neighbor, PTA moms to host trunk shows/parties, in order to do well.

Easy, in my business, simply means you can easily build your business anywhere in the US, without driving around doing parties because we have products that you can send samples to prospective customers without having to rely on hosting shows to sell products.

How easy is it?

In my business, you can easily send samples to anyone in the US that wants to "try the products" before they buy. Once you send the samples to a prospective customer, your next step is to follow up, and I mean be diligent with your follow up because you can't expect the customer to contact you. The customer shops directly on your website - the products are delivered from the company - and you earn a percentage of the sales. This is just one example of the ease of using the company samples to gain new customers.

If you're curious about the products, I encourage you to visit my business website, register as a free client, and try the all natural and organic sample. It's free so why not give it a try.

If you've been thinking about starting an online business - why not take a look?

Feel free to email me if you have any questions: janette(at)marketingdirectsales.com.

I'm looking forward to a new season of endless possibilities and new opportunities. How about you?

Janette

What do you look for when starting a direct sales business?

A few days ago I talked with a lady that was considering starting a direct sales business. She was most interested in the compensation plan and how much money she can potentially earn.

No doubt this is one of the most important elements when evaluating a direct selling business opportunity. Although knowing the compensation plan is important, I was concerned that she was more focused on "making money" rather than choosing something that is right for her.

By "right", I mean finding a business that fits with her values, passion, interests ... the things that will keep her in the business when the initial excitement wears off, and it will. People aren't committed to money, they're committed to their values and the things that are most meaningful to them.

So how do you make money and still do what you're passionate about? What do you look for when starting a direct sales business? This isn't always easy because we don't always know what we're deeply passionate about.

Sometimes people sign up spur of the moment without doing any deep soul searching. Sometimes people sign up for the fun and camaraderie especially if it's a fun team environment. And other times people start a direct sales business because they have a deep passion to educate and change lives.

But what I've found is that without passion for the business, you won't find the motivation to get working on your business. It's nearly impossible to commit to anything without passion. And if you're not working on the business, it doesn't matter what the pay out is, because zero activity equals zero pay.

I have friends in direct sales that represent different companies and products. When you get to the heart of WHY people stay with the company, it comes down to the products, the company, and team support (not necessarily in that order) that are based on personal values that are important to them.

I've found with my female pals, the products are important to them as well as the team support, leaders of the company, and various other reasons why they love the business they're in.

One of my favorite things about the direct selling industry is that there are thousands of products and companies to choose from. If you're lacking passion or if a product isn't working for you, find something else that moves you, and build your passion around that business. There is a business in direct sales that is right for YOU. It's a matter of knowing what you're most interested in and passionate about and find a business around it.

How about you? What do you look for when starting a direct sales business?

'til next time,

Janette

P.S. Need help building your direct sales business online? Be sure to sign up via email and get tips on how to use the internet to generate free leads to grow your home based business.

Which Direct Sales Home Based Business Opportunity Is Right For You?

Starting a home based business isn't for everyone because it takes work to build a business. But for the right person that understands the entrepreneurial mindset, a home based business, can be a great way to create additional income.

There are thousands of direct sales and network marketing companies to choose from. Many of these companies offer fantastic products so how do you know which one is right for you? It all depends on YOU.

In general, network marketing falls under the umbrella of direct sales and is a part of the direct selling industry. The difference between direct sales and network marketing is that network marketing emphasizes team building, hence "network". Your business will be more profitable if you build a network of people.

Direct sales is known for "retailing" products directly to end users. Think Tupperware and Avon in the early days when consultants sold products door to door.

Direct selling is the heart of direct sales companies where products are sold one on one, small groups, or through a home party format. This is where consultants can earn hundreds of dollars for hosting a few hours of work. Not to mention, it can be fun gathering with the girls.

But if hosting parties isn't your thing, you can still retail products on your company website, or by sending samples for people to try, especially if you represent a skin care/make up type of business that makes sending samples easy.

There are plenty of great consumable products in direct sales, such as skin care and body care products that women, men, and families use on a daily basis. If you find a company that offers outstanding products at an affordable price that regular people are already used to paying at Target, Costco and regular stores, it's easier to re-direct their spending to your company products.

If starting a direct sales business is something you have in mind, check out the dsa.org for a list of members and products that might interest you. Then start doing your research based on what YOU want out of the business.

Ultimately, your success rise and fall on you and that is why it's vital to your success to find something that fits your interest and lifestyle. Just because so and so is making tens of thousands, that doesn't mean you will, if it's the WRONG business for you.

Whatever you choose to do, be sure to do your homework, contact corporate office directly if you're unsure about something, and look at the compensation plan as well as the retail price of products.

Consider the products. Is it something you would spend money on if there's no business opportunity attached? Think like a customer and ask yourself if the product is something you would pay and use yourself.

Although price alone isn't the determining factor but in today's competitive economy, consumers are savvy and won't hesitate to shop around, because they want not only quality products, exceptional service, but also at an affordable price.

'til next time,

Janette Stoll

P.S. If you're looking for natural skin care products that work and at affordable prices, email me at janette(at)marketingdirectsales.com for your FREE sample.

Thinking of Starting a Skin Care Business from Home?

With so many skin care products on the market, should you start a skin care business? Before you start one, take a personal assessment, and ask yourself if a skin care business excites you. Just because it's big business doesn't mean it's the right business for you.

There are many ways to start a skin care business from home. Here are some pointers:

*You can make your own products from home and sell them at farmer's market, online, crafts, expos, and so forth. That was the initial start from some direct sales companies. The founders created their own skin care products right out of their kitchens.

*If making products isn't your thing, there are private label wholesale options. Google "skin care wholesale" and you'll see various companies offering private labels. In fact, one fitness company uses a private label company on their new skin care line.

*You can research direct sales and network marketing companies that offer skin care products. Most of the companies offer body care and wellness products in addition to skin care. You can start with the Direct Selling Association, direct sales directories, Better Networker for a list of companies, or just Google the keywords.

*Be an affiliate marketer for established companies. Nearly every well-known companies these days offer an affiliate program to encourage consumers to sell their products online. Affiliate programs are free to join.

There are many ways to start your own beauty business from home and this is just some of the ideas.

Whichever option you choose, be sure to choose one that is RIGHT for you. This means understanding your interest, your lifestyle, how much time you're willing to invest in your business, your skills, finances, and so forth.

A skin care business is big business because everyone uses some type of skin care and body care products. But that doesn't mean everyone is your target market.

There's a wide range in product types and prices. You also have mass competition from online, offline, infomercials, regular stores such as Target, grocery chains, and virtually everywhere you look, skin care products are sold.

But if this is something that you have a passion for and can get excited on a consistent basis, it can be a lucrative business for you. It's a cliche but true - do what really gets you excited and the success will follow.

There is no point in starting any business just because others are making money in it especially if it does NOT excite you. I've made this mistake before and the lesson I learned is that it's very difficult, long-term that is, to find the motivation to keep going when you're in a business that's not congruent with your interests and values.

**Need more help with starting or marketing your skin care business online? Sign up for your FREE 10-part Mini Course here --> http://www.janettestoll.com