Natural Organic Skin Care Business Opportunity

With technology and the ease of leveraging your mobile device and the internet, starting a natural organic skin care business opportunity from home has never been easier. And if you love natural, organic products and you're already using them, have you thought about selling these products online?

That's how I got started selling natural skin care products because as my kids jokingly say: "mom, you're obsessed with Wholefoods" which is true. When Wholefoods opened a few minutes from my house, I was in heaven.

If you're familiar with Wholefoods, it's not exactly cheap to shop there so why has the company been able to do so well, year after year, even during the recession? It's not always the rock bottom prices that people care about although there's a market for bargain shoppers. But the people that love Wholefoods care about  living, eating, using, and promoting green products.

I figured if I'm already shopping at Wholefoods, spending a big chunk of my money at Wholefoods, Sprouts, Trader Joe's and consuming organic, healthy products, why not do something about this organic passion of mine? I love buying my products at Wholefoods but it's not like I'm getting a 25% discount if I were to buy their skin care products. Not do I get any special perks when I refer my favorite products from Wholefoods to friends.

With my natural skin care home-based business, I can shop, share, and earn an income from sharing products that I'm proud to use and share because they are safe for everyone. Quality natural, organic products are not only good for people but good for our planet too.

Not only that, when you partner with an ethical natural skin care company that believes in cleaning up the toxins in the beauty industry it makes you feel good to be a part of a bigger mission: your contribution makes a difference because you're helping to educate families on the potential danger of toxins found in beauty, skin care, and personal products that some people aren't aware of.

In fact, co-founder of Wholefoods, John Mackey, has a new book: Conscious Capitalism. Here's a short description from Amazon.com ...

These “Conscious Capitalism” companies include Whole Foods Market, Southwest Airlines, Costco, Google, Patagonia, The Container Store, UPS, and dozens of others. We know them; we buy their products or use their services. Now it’s time to better understand how these organizations use four specific tenets—higher purpose, stakeholder integration, conscious leadership, and conscious culture and management—to build strong businesses and help advance capitalism further toward realizing its highest potential.

Sounds like a win-win business philosophy to me and that's why I'm so passionate about using these wonderful skin care and personal care products on me and my family and excited to share our amazing business opportunity with others!

Best,

Janette

P.S.  If you love natural skin care products and looking for a way to easily start a home-based business online- visit my website Beautycounter Skin Care Business or email me campopfan@gmail.com. All it takes is only $85, free website so you can begin selling right after you sign up, and start making money from home.

Do Expensive Anti-aging Skin Care Products Work?

It's tempting to spend money on skin care products when you see those before and after pictures or clever marketing that promises a more renewed, youthful skin, or promises to eliminate skin problems such as acne or wrinkles. And the sad fact is that women spend hundreds of dollars on creams, serums, because they want to believe a "miracle in a jar" will reverse the signs of aging. And no matter how many times we hear it, from dermatologists and skin care experts that high end anti aging products only work topically, we still want to believe and will spend the money to give it a try.

"Most wrinkle creams are designed instead to plump up your skin by adding moisture. Don’t get the wrong idea, most of these miracle creams really will plump up your skin, but this is a temporary fix. While this of course makes your skin look better on a temporary basis, they are not taking your wrinkles away." (10 Myths About Skin Care) 

I'm no different than other women and any product that mentions anti aging or reduces wrinkles will peek my interest. So recently I tried my friend's anti aging night product.

The before and after pictures from the company's marketing brochures are impressive! It's hard to resist not trying their samples if you see these testimonials. I'm not saying these pictures are enhanced in any way but your first reaction is: does it work or is it hype?

After all, when it comes to skin care products, there are NO regulations with skin care/cosmetics unless it's a drug.

"The bottom line is that if these creams could accomplish the same thing as a medical procedure, they would be drugs and not cosmetics -- and that's what you have to keep in mind when deciding whether to try or buy," says Marsha Gordon, MD, vice chairman of dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. (WebMD)


After my experiment trying the anti aging product for nearly 2 weeks (only once at night), I did see an improvement after a few days. However, not as good as the before and after pictures in the marketing brochures or shared on the company Facebook page.

But I do think the product helped to smooth out my skin after a few days of using it even though the minor lines on my forehead are still there as well as other imperfections. The question is: is there enough value in the product to spend $80 member fee or $110 retail for this one product?

It all depends on the person and the value they experienced from using the product. For some people, maybe they saw dramatic differences- enough for them to justify the cost of the product. Remember that people will spend the money when they see the value and benefits from using the products. Women will spend money to solve a skin ailment.

In my experience from using high end anti aging skin care products I do think they work however the improvements in my case were minor. On the other hand, I've used products in the $30-$50 range and have experienced similar results and in some cases, actually better.

Skin care can be tricky and so personal and I always recommend trying free samples whenever possible and give it a week and play close attention to any changes.

Best,

Janette

P.S. Are you looking for anti aging skin care products that won't break your budget and deliver results? Visit my website and email me for a free sample  -> Beautycounter Skin Care Samples

Anti-aging Skin Care Direct Sales vs Network Marketing Products

A friend of mine who is not in direct sales or network marketing asked me recently what's the difference between anti aging skin care products from direct sales companies vs network marketing companies? For someone unfamiliar with the industry, that's a great question. Although network marketing and party plan companies fall under the direct sales or direct selling umbrella however there are differences among all three.

In general, I've found anti aging skin care products from direct sales companies tend to be more affordable than network marketing products.

What are the anti aging skin care direct sales companies? The house hold brands which most are familiar with are Avon or Mary Kay. And a few lesser known companies are Lemongrass Spa, Ava Anderson Non Toxic, Daisy Blue Naturals, L'bri, which all offer anti aging skin care products. These anti aging skin care products are competitively priced with regular store brands such as L'Oreal and within most people's budgets.

Network marketing anti aging skin care can be more on the higher end. House hold brands such as Nu Skin, Arbonne, Rodan + Fields can cost in the $200+ range and upward. And other brands such as Votre Vu, Nerium, doTERRA can be pricey too. Nerium which is one product and retails at $110.

Why are anti aging skin care from direct sales companies tend to be more affordable than network marketing?

There are many factors built in such as the costs of marketing, branding, packaging, business expenses, research and development, and paying for distributors. This is true for other high-end retail brands too.

Is one better than the other? Not necessarily as "expensive" doesn't mean it's better as skin care is highly marked up because of the marketing that goes into the product. And less expensive doesn't mean people will buy the products either. People buy because of the value and benefits they get from the products. I know plenty of women that will drop hundreds on skin care products if they get the results they're looking for.

Bottom line is anti aging skin care from direct sales or network marketing comes down to the value that your customers get from using the products. A true prospect is someone who wants your products and can afford it. Someone might love your products but if they can't afford $200+, they will find an alternative.

If you're considering starting a business selling anti aging skin care products with a direct sales company or network marketing, start with you first and if you're willing to be a shopper, with or without the business opportunity attached. If you're not willing to be a customer first, that's a good indication it's not the right company for you.

Best,

Janette

Can You Make Money Selling Organic Skin Care Products from Home?

With the natural/organic boom it seems everywhere you shop you'll see skin care products labeled as natural or organic. But no matter how many products you see, these companies don't pay you to shop at their stores. If you're going to use organic skin care products, why not consider buying them from your own business?

That's one of the reasons why I started with my home-based business because I'm already using these products. Thousands of people join a direct selling home-based business daily because of the wonderful products but also because this industry offers a viable, flexible home-based business that you can do from home.

But can you really make money selling organic skin care products from home like people claim it to be "easy". It depends. If you're looking for a legitimate and realistic way to earn money selling organic skin care products from home- here are important tips to keep in mind before you jump in:

The business opportunity

Every direct selling home-based business involves work. If you're brand new, it's important to know how you'll be compensated.

In direct sales: every company pays you a retail profit for selling products. You also earn a discount when you buy products for yourself. I'd much rather save 25% and up to 35% buying from my company rather than somewhere else paying full retail prices. You can expect to earn from 20% retail profit and more depending on company but most companies I've seen on average is around 25%.

You'll also earn a commission from your team if you sponsor people to sell the products. This is where it can get tricky especially for brand new consultants. It's important to know not only the percentage you'll earn from your team which can range from 2% and upward. But you'll also need to know what the requirements are before you'll get paid.

For example: one organic company pays 5% on anyone you personally recruit and as a consultant you need to have 1 direct team member, $200 in personal volume, and your team volume must have at least $1000. This is one example as every company will be different.

The products

The best way to make money from selling organic skin care products is to use your company products. It goes without saying because it would be hard to sell products you don't use or believe in. You have to believe in the benefits so you can share with others.

Marketing

The biggest mistake direct sales consultants make is not marketing their business beyond the people they know. Your first open house or business launch is a great way to introduce your friends to your products which helps to get your business started but you must have a marketing plan in place asap. Use this opportunity to schedule additional parties, ask for referrals, offer incentives, then look for additional ways to market your business.

Competition

You will have competition and not just from the consultants in the same company but organic products are everywhere. Compete on value and what you can offer to your customers instead of price. Assuming your products are competitively priced to compete with other high quality organic products, you should be able to sell products if you've provided value to your prospect.

Whether you'll make money selling organic skin care products or not is not only up to the company you choose but ultimately it's up to you. If your company offers great products, priced competitively, and the compensation plan is generous enough where regular people can move up the ranks sooner than later- you'll have an easier time.

I would think twice with compensation plans that have high sales requirements, both personal and team volume, before you can see a commission. The quicker you earn money the more likely you'll stay with the company. You need to consider not only the likelihood of your success but for people you share the business with too.

The bottom line is people might join initially because they love the products but for them to stay and build a business- they must see success sooner than later. If the company has been around for years and there are only a few leaders or people "actively" working the business- dig deeper as there could be other factors such as the compensation plan with too many loop holes to advance.

Best,

Janette

P.S.  If you love chic, affordable, natural skin care/personal care products and looking for a realistic home-based business that you can build from home and earn money sooner rather than later- visit my Beautycounter Opportunity and join our #1 team. Our team generated $135K sales in April alone and our new company is on the GROW.

Beautycounter Lustro Facial Skin Care Oils Review

Beautycounter Lustro Facial Oil - Jasmine

Did you know that facial oils are the rage with celebrities and people looking for that youthful glow? Who doesn't want that youthful glow and if you're like me and not a fan of toxic chemicals in beauty products, you will love Beautycounter facial oils with pure oils with anti-aging benefits.

Beautycounter offers 3 different Lustro Facial Oils: Calendula, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang & Wild Chamomile. 

Calendula is the mildest of the three
Jasmine has a stronger scent than Calendula
Ylang Ylang & Wild Chamomile has a unique scent

It all depends on what the scent you prefer as all of these are wonderful!

Why facial oils?

Oils absorb quickly to your skin. And from what I've read, oils adjust to your skin and it's ideal for so many skin types. For someone with oily skin care you might think: I don't want more oil on my skin! But the opposite is true: you can use oil to help regulate oily skin. That said, you'll have to find the right oil and balance for your skin but that goes with any new skin care product. 

The Benefits of Rose Hip Oil

Did you know that all of Beautycounter Lustro Oil Facial products have Rose Hip Oil as the first ingredient? Here's a complete list of ingredients. 

INGREDIENTS

Formulated without parabens, phthalates, synethetic fragrances, PEGs, SLS or secrets.

Rosehip Oil, Virgin Organic Grapeseed Oil, Sea Buckthorn Oil, Virgin Organic Argan Nut Oil, Organic Marula Oil,Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Rose Otto Oil, Steam Distilled Jasmine.

Your best bet is to look at the ingredients when comparing facial oils. There other brands with similar price points as Beautycounter and the ingredients are no where as pure as Beautycounter. Here's one facial oil from Aesop and the ingredients listed for this facial oil priced at $55

Ingredients

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Linalool,Benzyl Benzoate, d-Limonene, Eugenol, Farnesol, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Benzyl Alcohol.

You won't find alcohol but only pure oils with Beautycounter Lustro products. If you're going to reap the benefits of facial oils, make sure you're using products with the highest quality oils and look for ingredients. That's the only way to know what you're paying for the products by the ingredients listed on the bottles. Are they pure oils or fillers?

Here's a great tip from holistic skin care expert Cecilia Wong:

"If you see 1 ounce of Argan for $15 that's not right," says Wong. She adds that these cheaper versions may have added ingredients that make them less effective.

If you want more info on the benefits of facial oils, here's a great article on the 7 Oils that'll change your skin  You'll notice the rave benefits on Rose Hip Oil, Chamomile, Grapessed Oil, and Argan Oil which are the first three ingredients in Beautycounter Lustro Facial Oils

To see a complete line of Beautycounter Lustro Oils: click here -> Beautycounter Products

Best,

Janette

P.S. Do you love natural/organic products and looking for a flexible, affordable home-based business that you can do online? Email me or visit my website and join our fast growing company. We've welcomed nearly 400 Consultants in about 8 weeks. You could be the first consultant in your area. 

How to Sponsor More Consultants for Your Direct Sales/Network Marketing Business

If you're in direct sales/network marketing, it's clear to you why you're in it, and my guess is that the #1 reason you joined is because you love the products, right? I'm sure you equally love the company too. But do you ever wonder why you're not selling more products? Or why you're struggling to recruit more people to your direct selling business? It seems obvious to you- the products are fabulous and so is the business opportunity so why aren't people jumping on board?

Believe me, you're not the only who has scratched your head on this one. Here's why you might not be getting the results you're looking for and how you can sell more products and sponsor more recruits with a few simple tweaks.

I remember when I joined a network marketing business years ago for the first time. I was so green, clueless, but full of excitement that I ended up saying all the wrong things. I was so eager to blab to the world about my new business (ugh) Sound familiar?

Since that fretful first network marketing experience, I've been able to successfully sponsor the largest team in my direct sales business and recruited a team of over 40 team members nationwide in only a few months. How?

Here are my tips so you too can sponsor more consultants for your business:

Mind-set matters

How you think when you lose determines how long it will be until you win.
-Gilbert K. Chesterton

This is the most important ingredient to your success. Mind-set is something you can control. It's how you feel about yourself, your products, your business, and the industry you're in. But more importantly, how you rebound from the setbacks. Especially those no's, those team members you worked so hard to bring on board only to quit, and the ups and downs of this business.

What you say or don't say

My biggest mistake with my first business was talking too much and rambling on and on about how I excited I was. If you're doing all the talking it's a one way conversation. If you're the one talking than you have no idea what your prospect is interested in or if she's interested at all. Just because you're excited does not mean the other person is. I know we're taught to share our excitement in this business but it's best to share your excitement with an audience that wants to hear what you have to say.

Who's your audience?

You should pre-judge and this doesn't mean the same thing as not sharing. This means telling people what you do when asked but pause. If the other person is interested, she'll ask for details. Your job is bring up what you do then listen for cues.

Think of yourself as a recruiter for your company. Not everyone's the right fit for your company or even interested in your products and that is a-okay. Understanding your target audience is important.

A true prospect is someone who is interested and can afford your product.

What are you selling?

Don’t sell life insurance. Sell what life insurance can do.
-Ben Feldman

Your direct sales business opportunity is more than the great products because it's also an opportunity to make a financial difference in someone's life. Understanding that your opportunity might not be for everyone and focus on those that DO want what your business has to offer. Don't waste your time chasing people who aren't interested.

When you're prospecting, focus on what you're prospect is looking for, and share the benefits of your business. For example: if your prospect loves natural/organic products, share the benefits of using products they already believe in but also share your business opportunity. It's a lot easier when you have a captive audience.

What say you? If you love these tips, please share with your friends.

Best,

Janette

Beautycounter Essential Skin Care Product Reviews

In this post I'm going to review two products from Beautycounter Essential Skin Care facial products. I'm a consultant for Beautycounter and this review is based on my personal experience as a product user.

First, what is in Beautycounter products? Actually, I'd like to share what's NOT in Beautycounter products. Our Never List is a comprehensive list of toxic ingredients Beautycounter does not use in their natural products. 

You won't find toxins such as: 1,4-dioxane, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), Formaldehyde (for-mal-da-hide), Parabens  (methyl-, isobutyl-, proply- and others) (pār-a-bins), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS and SLES)- to list just a few on the Never List. You can see the complete list here -> Never List of ingredients we avoid.

If you're a fan of truly clean, natural products, you can rest assured that the ingredients are safe and our products are effective. Beautycounter's motto is Truth, Beauty, Transparency, No Secrets. 

Not to mention, the VP of product safety is the former Director at Safe Cosmetics Campaign. Her background not only adds credibility to the products but a wealth of information on what's really clean and natural in the beauty industry. The mission of Beautycounter is to clean up the beauty industry.

With that, here's my personal review ... 

#1 Routine Every Day Facial Cleanser

Beautycounter Routine Clean Facial Cleanser

DESCRIPTION

SIZE:  4 fl. oz.

A gentle face wash for daily use. Organic coconut oil removes impurities and buildup. Aloe, green tea, witch hazel, and floral extracts promote the appearance of healthy, rejuvenated and toned skin. Purifying citrus oils add a refreshing scent.

INGREDIENTS

Formulated without parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, PEGs, SLS or secrets. 

*You can see the complete description by clicking on the image above.

What I like about this facial cleanser is that it's very gentle and so effective. I think it would  be perfect for sensitive skin, problem skin, and all skin types. There's no suds or foaming and goes on like a light creamy texture. I use it all over my face, including eyelids, and it's incredibly effective in removing make up.

After I'm done with this routine wash, I pat my face dry, and ready for moisturizer.

#2 Every Day AM Hydrating Cream

Every Day AM Hydrating Cream

DESCRIPTION

SIZE: 1.65 fl. oz.

Every Day is a lightweight, unscented face cream with organic coconut oil and aloe to hydrate skin. Açai berry, pomegranate, lavender and chamomile soothe and refresh.

*You can complete list of ingredients by clicking image above.

What I like about this product is that it's lightweight but adds enough moisture for my skin. I don't have dry skin and prefer lightweight moisturizer. I use this for day and night because I prefer simplicity. For someone who needs extra moisture, the PM cream would be perfect. Or add a couple drops of the Lustro pure facial oils to the day or night moisturizer. You can see the Lustro Facial Oils on my website. I'll write a separate article on these wonders :).

If you like a solid, lightweight daily moisturizer, this is perfect. It's non-greasy and looks perfect under my mineral make up. I love it.

Beautycounter offers a complete facial care line which you can see on my website but I wanted to keep this article simple with two of my favorite products. I'll share more of my favorite products in future reviews. 

Next week, the Body Care lines including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and more will be available to purchase. I can't wait!

Best,

Janette

camopfan@gmail.com

805.712.0840

P.S.  Beautycounter is a new natural social selling direct sales company launched March 2013. So far, we've experienced great success with well over 300 Consultants in just a few weeks since we launched. With kids line, make-up, and anti aging products all coming out this year, expect big growth ahead. If you love natural yet sophisticated products and would like to open your own Beautycounter business for $85- email me.