Perhaps I would have addressed this posting differently had it not been in front of my face once again as recent as yesterday. I was out for a day of “FUN” and shopping with one of my BFF’s when the EVIL Mineral Oil MYTH was brought up again (at least once a week in my life). On a personal note, I am non-confrontational most of the time and make it a practice to steer clear of any arguments with my family or friends. So I just didn’t respond to her mineral oil reference due to the Arbonne Crusade. LET’S GET IT STRAIGHT….MINERAL OIL IS NOT BAD, of course, I would not recommend drinking it on taste alone. Please read on to understand that refined cosmetic grade mineral oil can in fact be extremely beneficial in cosmetics. If you have not asked your Cosmetic Consultant for an ingredient list DO SO BEFORE YOU MAKE ANOTHER PURCHASE! All is not as it seems. Do not simply believe all that you HEAR.
Mineral oil (oil derived from petroleum) is found in many cosmetics, such as moisturizers, make-up and barrier creams. But some people are concerned about its effects.
The claims: Websites reporting the dangers of toxic ingredients in cosmetics say mineral oil is contaminated with known carcinogens. It also dries the skin, causes premature aging and acne, robs the skin of vitamins A, D, E and K, and prevents the skin absorbing collagen from collagen moisturizers.
The facts: Some petroleum oil derivatives may contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), some of which are known to be carcinogens. People who work with such mineral oils have to take precautions to avoid skin contact.
However, the mineral oil used in food and cosmetics, known as medicinal white oil, is highly refined, with extremely low PAH levels. Medicinal white oil has to meet stringent purity requirements defined by the US FDA and international standards, and there’s no evidence of cancer being caused by this oil.
Unfortunately there are no references provided for the other claims against mineral oil, so we can’t check the validity of the sources. We checked medical abstracts and couldn’t find any published research on the dire effects of cosmetic-grade mineral oil.
Mineral oil in moisturizers acts as a barrier between the skin and air: it doesn’t add moisture to the skin, rather it prevents moisture loss. There’s no evidence it dries the skin, causes premature aging, or robs the skin of vitamins. Since collagen molecules in moisturizers are too large to be absorbed into the skin anyway, mineral oil can hardly make things worse. However, some people may find it makes their acne worse. Petrolatum, a petroleum-derived cosmetic ingredient found in lip balms (among other things) has also been found to cause acne in some people.
The Verdict
There’s no evidence cosmetic-grade mineral oil causes cancer and as far as we could establish it isn’t bad for your skin. Of course, lack of evidence of harm isn’t the same as evidence of lack of harm — but the onus of proof should lie with those making the wild claims in the first place. Many anti-mineral oil crusaders are selling ‘natural’ products free from the evil oil.
Please read below a couple of excerpts from the author Paula Begoun. She has written a couple of books that I reference often, “Don’t Go to the Cosmetic Counter Without Me†and “The Beauty Bible†which is common sense approach pertaining make-up and skin care. “…there is no such thing as “all natural” “pure” cosmetics. They don’t exist, and if they did, they would not be good for the skin. Natural is … a term… that is not regulated, so ….if a company wants to call its products natural, it can, and it doesn’t matter what they contain. … Even if “all natural” products did exist you wouldn’t want to use it on your skin, anyway. Think about a bunch of fruits and plants or vegetables sitting in your bathroom. What would happen in a very short amount of time if they did not contain preservatives? They would become moldy and disgusting in just a few days. Skin-care products contain very “unnatural” sounding preservatives …Just think of how many people have hay fever and you will start to realize just how unfriendly natural ingredients can be.
What makes this natural craze so annoying is …it perpetuates myths which can actually hurt a woman’s skin. All of the following natural ingredients can cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, skin sensitivity and/or sun sensitivity: allspice, almond, angelica, arnica, balm mint oil, balsam, basil, bergamot, cinnamon, citrus, clove, clover blossom, cocoa butter, coriander oil, corn oil, cornstarch, cottonseed oil, fennel, fir needle, geranium oil, grapefruit, horsetail, jojoba oil, lavender oil, lemon, lemon grass, lime, marjoram, Melissa, oak bark, papaya, peppermint, rose, sage, tea tree oil, thyme, witch hazel and wintergreen… Furthermore, while vegetable oils may sound better for the skin, dimeticone and cyclometicone (silicone oils) are actually far more beneficial and offer the most impressive benefits for the skin. They are in 80% of all skin care, makeup and hair care products you buy. Yet you rarely hear about them because the cosmetic companies think consumers won’t find them as sexy or alluring as plants or oxygen therapy or cellular repair or a thousand other marketing angles that have nothing to do with what really works for your skin…”
Remember the following:
- Food type ingredients increase the need for additional preservatives to decrease mold and bacteria contamination.
- Plant oils decompose faster than mineral oils and require higher concentrations of preservatives and fragrances.
- Plant oils often contain fatty (saturated) acids that can clog pores and cause acne.
- Food can feed the bacteria in skin increasing the risk of breakouts.
- Plant extracts are no longer plants and the process used to do the extraction is not “natural”
- Yeast or bacteria cultures in cosmetics can exacerbate Rosacea and psoriasis.
- Natural ingredients are almost always synthetically treated so they can be blended into a cosmetic.
There are a lot of natural ingredients but they are no more effective than the so-called synthetic ingredients. In fact, because natural ingredients have a larger range of limitations, synthetic ingredients are often safer and more reliable for the skin. As Dr. Blumberg from Tufts University has pointed out most eloquently “Just because they are in nature doesn’t mean it’s good for the skin.” While plants sound great, pure and natural and all that, and while sesame oil and licorice extract sound far better than capric/caprylic triglyceride and glycrrhetinic acid, they aren’t better or worse. Each has its pros and cons and it would be a delusion to assume otherwise.
Many ingredients such as mineral oil get a bad rap because they are derived from coal tar which sounds unnatural, but is actually as natural as any plant. Mineral oil is actually one of the better, least irritating, least problem-causing ingredients for the skin. Remember the question isn’t whether something sounds good or appears to be good …but whether it is genuinely good.
Mineral Oils: There are two basic kinds of mineral oil–those derived from petrolatum (better known as Vaseline) and those derived from a group of ingredients called silicones such as dimethicone and cyclomethicone. Mineral oil and petrolatum are very common moisturizing ingredients and for two good reasons. First they are inexpensive, and second, they work. Petrolatum and mineral oil do not absorb into the skin because the molecules are too large to penetrate the skin. Therefore they stay on the surface and provide a barrier between the skin and the air. This is a good reason to look for mineral oil and petrolatum listed in a moisturizer. The same is true for the silicones which also do an impressive job of keeping water in the skin….I should mention that some beauty experts feel that mineral oils are a skin care no-no and should be avoided at all costs. They feel they can cause blemishes … I am not sure why these experts pick on mineral oil more than say, lanolin or vegetable oil, which are also known to clog pores and cause allergic reactions. I have not found enough supporting evidence to warrant avoiding any kind of mineral oil if you’re not allergic to it. Besides, you are more likely to be allergic to a lot of other cosmetic ingredients than you are to mineral oil.
Carol Clifton- Lipsense
Here is what Arbonne International has to say about mineral oil:
“The Facts: Unsubstantiated claims regarding mineral oil are often found on the Internet and in cosmetic marketing propaganda including it: Being carcinogenic, leeching vitamins and minerals from the skin and causing dehydration. Mineral Oil is harmless when used for intended purposes.Mineral oil is inexpensive, rarely causes allergic reactions and is widely used in the cosmetic industry.
I normally would never post a comment linking to the website of your competitor But I will for this one. This is the link to the document the text is quoted from on the offial Arbonne International site : (Scroll Down to The Facts)
http://www.arbonne.com/pdf/PK/MineralOil.pdf
So my question is if the company clearly acknowledges that mineral oil does not cause cancer, does not leech vitamins and minerals from the skin, and does not cause dehydration….. Why do they have all their distributors running around putting crackers in glasses of mineral oil? Seems to me like a pretty sleezy way of selling products. Manipulating consumers’ fears of a very serious and often fatal disease to boost profits… I don’t use cosmetics, but I would never do business with a company like Arbonne. Thats just my opinion. Maybe an Arbonne distributor can comment here pointing out some flaw in my logic.
I am an Arbonne user and also a very skeptical person. I went to the party where I saw the craker in mineral oil and I didn’t really give it too much weight. Anyone with a knowlege of high school science knows that no matter what kind of oil they used, the cracker would stay in one piece. So, I didn’t base my decision on using Arbonne on the “cracker trick” I used it because I was in the market to find something good for cleaning my 29 year old aging face. Since my friend was selling it, I decided to try it, I liked it and bought it – case closed. In my personal experience, Arbonne is a good product. I like the way it makes my face feel and look. I also use the baby line on my two year old because she had extremely dry skin on her arms and legs and I was at the end of my rope trying other products, Arbonne works for her. Whether one wants to write off Arbonne because of the “Mineral Oil” campaign is totally up to the individual, but you might be depriving yourself of a good skin care product. The potential buyer is allowed to try it for themselves. My friend sends full skin care lines home with people to try for a week just because she knows people will like how it makes them look and feel.
Please understand that I personally think that Arbonne has good products. I have used several to compare with what I currently use & sell. I do not care for the scare tactics of telling women that mineral oil causes cancer. As far as the “Puppy Dog” method of selling that many Arbonne distributors use to sell product… “try it, like it, you buy it. IT DOES WORK and I also use it in my own business on occasion although I offer a money back satisfaction guarantee on all purchases. MakeSense?
The skin care lines that she sends home with people are her’s. You give them back to her after a week. If the person likes it, she buys her own, if she doesn’t like it, not a problem. The person isn’t out of any money. I am not sure what happens if you don’t like the product after you buy it, it has never happend to me. I will have to ask her about that…
I understand and can probably explain to you. When I sell or give a product to a customer to try it is always guaranteed. The company (in my case SeneGence) stands behind that guarantee. I return it to them and they will replace it with new product direct to me. This is really nothing unique in the cosmetic world. When I was a rep for Max Factor calling on Department stores I would return product that had been returned to them by their customers. The company would issue the dept. store a monetary credit on the billing statement. Interesting ugh? You can actually return any cosmetic that you use that you don’t like. Take it one step further and if you run a pair of panty hose faster than you deem acceptable you can return those too. Slight bunny trail and alot of leg work. Sorry!
I find this really interesting because not ALL cosmetic or skin care companies will let you return things after using/trying them. I have tried numerous products over the years and have had to ditch them because they do not moisturize but cover up the cells and do not allow your skin to do what it should. AND LIPSTICKS are the worst, they do irritate and there has to be garbage that is not good if they sting your lips…With Arbonne ( I have tried MK, Avon, Oil of Olay, Creme de lamer (sp?) and many more) they allow you a 45 day return factor and no questions asked, cash returned etc. As to how valid your arguments are about the mineral oil is, I question why some products make your skin feel lousy after the age of 40+ and then a product like Arbonne works? (I have used their RE9 for 3 years now and it is consistantly good). Please have scientists explain that one and I have pretty normal skin. Just my 2 cents…
I like your 2 cents! My words of advice are consistent…LISTEN TO YOUR SKIN. All products do not work for everyone. I am not telling you to change your products if you feel they work for you. My mission is truth in skincare and yes, I too believe that ALL skincare and cosmetics should perform from the inside out. Take the hype out of the equation and look at hard lab results. The skincare I currently use achieved VERY IMPRESSIVE results in an Independent lab on 100% of the victims…OOPS (only kidding), WOMEN that participated in the test. I have used Arbonne RE9 and think it is OK. If it works for you…GREAT! My concern with Arbonne is related to unethical business practices for profit. Obviously, Arbonne corporate had to address the mineral oil scam. I am also part of your 40+ sorority and have tried hundreds of lousy products that achieve incredible revenues for companies. Whats up with that???They must work for some. Now to address returning products. I have never had a problem returning any cosmetic or perfume. In fact, several years ago I returned a lancome mascara because it dried up after 60 days. I had the receipt to substantiate my claim. Maybe it has tightened up a bit due to abuse…A few can ruin a good thing for many. On to Lipstick…Please read the following post for a better understanding. I agree with you.
https://carolclifton.com/2007/02/01/dry-chapped-lipsno-more/
I have been an Arbonne consultant and product user for 6 months now, and all I have to have to say about the few in Arbonne who try and sell through scare is this: what a crock of s***.
people I have met in Arbonne tried to convince me that the “cracker trick” which is nothing more than a parlor trick will help my business. I’ve seen David Copperfield make the statue of liberty disappear, but i don’t believe that it vanished because logic tells me that its completely stupid when looked at seriously, much like gimmicks and tricks. additionally, I was told that I should show people how mineral oil works through a “muscle strength test” using someone to hold their hands out and resist you pushing their hands down, the idea being that with mineral oil SIMPLY ON THEIR HANDS it would disrupt the chemical and electrical workings of the body and make you weaker….. and i would have a comment, but after writing that it makes me too angry.
The bottom line is this, I sell Arbonne products based on the merits and results that each individual person experiences, and if I am at an event that does the cracker trick or the muscle strength test, I promptly walk out. Furthermore, Arbonne has specifically said that “cracker in mineral oil” tests are not to be used, and that scare tactics and slights of hand (paraphrasing now) are not how we conduct business. but the few who choose to make the quick buck are hard to find and root out and give the rest of us in the company a discouraging name.
I was an Arbonne consultant for the last year. I have decided not to renew. Reason being was the emphasis is on creating the pyramid not the product. I find it to be as good some of Avon’s or Oil of Olay. When you add the shipping cost it gets quite costly. Again, I did not particularly like the mantra of the upline/downline, etc. Perhaps Avon or Mary Kay is like that, I have never sold their products just used them.
DeDe…I agree! and exactly my point as it relates to Arbonne. I do not sign up my SeneGence customers to become distributors if it is not to my customers advantage. If you are out of my state…You will not only not pay shipping but also you will not pay tax when ordering online. If I would sign you up to purchase on your own, you would likely only qualify for a 30% discount at which point my price will be less to you.
On a slightly different note….I refer to my colleagues as business partners. We are all in this because we love the products, love to share with other women and are ALL interested in building a business and making money. Like minded individuals!
As for Arbonne’s 45 day money back guarantee–GOOD LUCK! I bought the entire anti aging line (after trying it for a week free), initially I loved it then my skin kept getting more and more oily. My consultant couldn’t tell me what was wrong, nor could her ‘upline’ or her upline’s upline. So I just decided to send it all back. After waiting the 6 weeks for the credit on my credit card to show up I had my consultant look into why I hadn’t got my money back. Arbonne claimed they hadn’t received it back yet. In the end I had to file a formal dispute through my credit card company and wouldn’t ya know 4 days later I had all my money back. Arbonne is the latest MLM scam and I feel bad for anyone who’s gotten sucked into the claims.
Please people lighten up,
We all have differences of opinion and just because we had a “bad” experience with one aspect of a company is it truely necessary to get on the bashing bandwagon? Lets face it, if you went out to eat and enjoyed the dining experience you will return….right? What about if you have one bad experience with the same resturant……will you never go back? If everything we came in contact with went perfect all the time wouldn’t the world just be rosy? Please do your own diligence and research about what you are involved in…..from skin care to dining. The fact remians that we are ultimately responsible for our own choices.
Can any one explain why the cracker does not absorb the oil? My child is doing a project and needs to explain this happening.
I’m not being critical to either side. Just that we find it to be an eazy project for a young child that other kids might enjoy. Arbonne will not be mentioned.
Thank you so much for anything you might offer.
marda
IT MAY BE TOO LATE, BUT IF YOU NEED ANOTHER PROJECT OR JUST SOMETHINE TO DO WITH THE KIDS…TAKE CORN STARCH (MAYBE A TABLESPOON FULL) AND ADD A FEW DROPS OF WATER UNTIL IT BECOME THE THICKNESS OF A DRY PLAYDOUGH. tHIS COMBINATION CAN BE BOTH A LIQUID AND A SOLID. IF YOU TRY TO ROLL IT INTO A BALL IT WILL BECOME A SOLID AND WILL BREAK, YET IT YOU LET IT STAY UNDISTURBED IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND IT WILL MELT INTO A PUDDLE. FUN LITTLE THINK MY MOM — USED TO DO WHEN WE WERE LITTE.
I was glad to read Alicia’s post. I am currently signed up as a consultant, although I do not actively try to sell the business anymore. Since I have decided to do this, I packaged up the items I had purchased within the past 45 days and sent it back to Arbonne. That was six weeks ago today. Everytime I have called in the past two weeks I am told that my package has not arrived and therefore I cannot be refunded my money. My next call is to my credit card company!!!
It is really a shame. I truly like the products and the results that I have had, but their corporate service is terrible. This spring I had two big classes, placed my order, and half of the products were on backorder and not received by me until 30 days after the order had been placed. How am I supposed to sell Arbonne when I have absolutely no confidence in their service? It makes me look bad!!!
I just recently tried some Arbonne products after my friend told me about it and sent some stuff home with me. I really did like them, but some of the things I’m reading about the company are concerning. I want to hear the good, the bad and the ugly before I get involved.
You are doing your homework and that is a GREAT thing to do before getting involved with any company.
If Arbonne is what you want to pursue then make sure to choose the right upline consultant. Friend or not! I have seen way to many women get involved with SeneGence that would have been successful if they just would have searched for the proper upline guidance. Do not get involved if you are not passionate about the products. Have an argument with yourself about the uniqueness of what you sell and why a women would want it over the 90 million other options available on the market today?? Then if you still want to go for it….Just do it!!! I love what I do and Thank God daily.
Sounds like you are slamming another company to promote yours!
Sounds like a statement and not a question? NO! is my answer. As I have stated throughout this post/comments that my personal stand is that I do not approve of that particular deceptive Arbonne business practice. Nothing to do with products or home based business opportunity. MLM can get a bad rap and that type of behavior worsens the situation. As with any multi-level home based business opportunity, I am all about consumer awareness. In fact, I write about various products and services all over the internet not promoting myself or my business in anyway. Just my opinion for what it worth. Thank God for the United States of America and the Internet.
I’ve just spent the last 15 minutes reading all these posts about Arbonne. I am a Regional Vice President and want to clear up a few misconceptions here.
1. I have NEVER been told and would challenge anyone to find anyone in my downline who would claim that mineral oil is harmful. We agree that it acts as a barrier, it can be allergenic to some people…I have met two such people which, quite honestly, was a surprise to me as I never even heard that claim before and hadn’t considered it. Because it’s molecules are too large to penetrate the skin (as are collagen) it lies on top of the skin…makes it feel nice, but doesn’t do anything to moisturize it or improve anything except, perhaps, the appearance….kind of like painting a piece of wood with shellac…looks glossy, feels nice but does nothing to change the state of the wood underneath. We don’t even claim it to be comediogenic. What we do say is once the barrier is formed some of the ingredients in a product that could improve your skin may not 100% penetrate and be able to do so.
2. Everyone who joins Arbonne as a “consultant” does so primarily to get the 35% discount…we differentiate consultants on my team and my upline’s by calling people not in the business or even who just would like a reward for sharing the products with a friend casually, as Wholesale Buyers…no minimum purchase, no frequency of purchase, and NO requirement to sell to anyone ever. Those consultants who make a focused effort to make income and/or climb the management levels are called Business Builders….I have MANY wholesale buyers and a few BBs who have a few BBs and so on. For those who are wholesale buyers we give great customer service and for those who are business builders we give great support and training. It is not uncommon for a Wholesale Buyer to suddenly become a BB by just starting to focus their passion for the products into building a distribution network. Hey Arbonne isn’t even trying to ‘get’ your $29…they give you a free product of choice (how about an eye cream worth $49 retail)…they want you to have the ID so you can independently go online and order your products AND yes, we do hope you will tell someone else about them (isn’t that what you do anyway with things you love?) with the ID, you can sign your friends up too an get a little reward for doing so everytime they purchase…I don’t go bonking you on the head with a catalog every month and you don’t have to track me down to reorder….and don’t forget all the other bonuses you get…how about $100 for $20 (80% off) everytime you order $350 retail…honestly you can get everything at almost 50% off if you order smart…and you don’t have to be in the business to do it. Want to know how, email me and I’l show you even if you are already signed up under someone else…MySkin2@aol.com.
3. We do have a 45 day money back guarantee…I have very few people who return products and have never had anyone have a problem getting their money back…had I heard about it however, I would get it fixed…as any VP can call VP support and get a faster result for you if the normal channels aren’t working. I think being able to try a product first is amazing in itself…and then you can still return up to 45 days later.
4. We do NOT claim to be all natural, organic or without preservatives. What we do say is we use organic when available…organic isn’t always better. Nothing is all natural…without some sort of preservative you run the risk of bacteria/mold/yeast growth…we have oil in water emulsions which need certain type of preservatives and we use the lowest amounts possible…well under the gov’t allowed levels of “healthy” if you will. We are botanically based with a mix of science and technology (as in Nanosphere…pretty cutting edge considering we have used it in our products since 2003 and I just read in the summer/fall issue of NEW BEAUTY magazine that it is the ‘new thing coming in skincare!’…guess they haven’t heard of Arbonne!)
5. Nothing is right for everybody…or everyone would be using arbonne/chanel/whatever….no business is right for everyone…thank goodness or it would be a dull world. I agree it is better to get the right upline for you…unfortunately, your upline are like your parents…sometimes you don’t get to choose them…your downline you do though….you don’t need an upline…you need a downline to succeed! Everything you need to know is available at Arbonne University and the Learn & Burns right there on the website…no extra cost and available to anyone with an ID…business builder or not.
6. BOTTOM LINE…do your research…ask alot of questions if you are considering this as a business opportunity….But if you just love the products…buy them!…Being in the business and purchasing the products are independent of each other…although I do highly recommend you use the products if you want to do the business!
7. Arbonne did have alot of backorder problems earlier in the year…sorry about that….they implemented a $25M Oracle computer system that had bugs that took several weeks to clear up and created a backlog. Growing pains…I’m still thrilled to be with Arbonne!
Have a great day everyone….I probably won’t be getting on this blog again to answer remarks….this is just one of those days when someone brought attention to this site to me…..I don’t read blogs…too busy…if you are eager to have me hear your reply…email me 🙂
Well Arbonne aside, please find the following links useful in understanding the facts about mineral oil:
http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/01/myths-about-mineral-oil-part-2/
http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/11/28/the-top-5-myths-about-mineral-oil-part-1/
I am an Arbonne user and love the product. I have great skin that got greater! All of that said, I seldom if ever believe absolute comments about products or ingrediants being deadly if they have been used for years, the research, meaning FDA basis, has not supported such claims. There are other reasons to choose or not choose a skincare product. A plastic surgeon told me the following “Do not spend alot of money on skin care products; they will not prevent aging…good health extends youthful appearance more than skincare products.” I still invest in my skin…maybe I could spend less money…but, I look at the results. THe most expensive products have caused allergic reactions. I mix my Arbonne use up with Avon products, which are also wonderful and getting better… If the mineral oil claim is the sole basis on which anyone uses or does not use a product, I would say that there are most questions to be answered about the user.
I am a Mary Kay consultant. I was doing some research on glycerin and stumbled into this blog. I was glad to read that Arbonne actually does NOT endorse the various erroneous claims regarding mineral oil. Unfortunately some reps have not gotten the memo. 🙂
Anyway, thanks “Laurie 21” for clearing things up here. So many rumors so little time. Happy selling ladies!
I’m sure most people who believe mineral oil is just fine for them, even though all other countries have BANNED the use of it in their beauty products are the same people who line up like little sheep for their flu vaccines and then later for chemotherapy. Mineral oil should never be used on the skin!!
Mineral oil is CHEAP CRAP! any company that uses it should be boycotted.
Mineral Oil, Petrolatum and Coal Tar — Used in many moisturizing products. Mineral oil is a petroleum by-product that interferes with skin’s ability to eliminate toxins. Because of this it promotes acne and other skin disorders. Mineral oil has also been associated with premature aging. Any product that contains mineral oil may be contaminated with cancer causing Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons.
Consumers who are armed with accurate information about toxic ingredients contained in common personal care products will be able to make informed decisions that will protect their health.
Can anyone answer to the claims of mineral oil coming from rendering plants in the US?
Laurie, even though I doubt you will ever see this I love you and agree with this 100% I just joined the Arbonne team as a consultant and I have never heard a thing about the cracker test or the scare tactics about mineral oil. I have been taught exactly what you said about mineral oil acting as a barrier on the skin. I have been using some of the products for only a short time now and they honestly do show results even my mom who has been using the anti-aging skin care line for a while now has shown incredible results. These products are absolutely amazing and I am glad to have joined the team. As for all of you who read only some comments read Laurie’s it’s dead on, we sell these products because it works and the way Arbonne tells us to sell it is just how Laurie explained….if you have met someone telling you otherwise then they are full of it. Do your research and test our products they truly do work.
I have recently been introduced to Arbonne thru a friend. I am a consumer, not a sales rep. And I am enjoying the products. The shipping of all my products has been prompt along with tracking, so I know exactly when it is going to arrive. I have placed three orders to date and each was shipped either the next day or within two days of the order. Very pleased with everything I have tried. Some things are okay, and others work really well. So each person has to focus on what their particular problem area is and what works for them. I haven’t received anything that I wouldn’t use to the very last drop. Either it works for me or it doesn’t, but I am not going to get on here and bash the company simple because one product doesn’t work for me. No more so than if I bought something at Macy’s and it didn’t work out. You return it and move on. For those who seem to have problems with returns, I am wondering if it is because they simply pack up the orders without calling for a return number, so Arbonne knows exactly who sent what back. When you deal with millions of customers, they probably don’t have time to look up addresses and determine which Mary Smith sent the products back. Commom practice with most return products. Anyway, I like the product and will continue to buy it.
To all the people who are calling Arbonne a “pyramid”, nothing could be further from the truth. Arbonne is a company dedicated to providing pure, safe, and beneficial alternatives to a lot of today’s products. And providing an incredible business opportunity to those who choose to take advantage of it.
Mineral oil is not found in any of Arbonne’s products because it does not fall under the definition of “pure, safe, and beneficial”. That in itself should answer any questions you may have about mineral oil. But please do your own research before making any kind of judgements on a public forum.
Thanks!
I found this very interesting, and sad. As an Arbonne consultant since 2007 I have yet to find anyone in my circle use scare tactics or even bring up the mineral oil thing ~ we are more focused on the results that our products give. I will be sure to use much clarity in my referencing when speaking to others who might ask about mineral oil, and explain to them the difference. Which I’m sure most people are not aware of. Thanks again…..
I went to an Arbonne information party and they NEVER said anything about the oil causing cancer. They just were showing how the baby oil would not go into the skin so why put on your baby or yourself. As with anything, you always have to do your own research and also as with all products there will always be someone that a product will not work for no matter how amazing the product is! I happen to be very impressed so far with what I’ve tried!
I had an Arbonne consultant come into my home and has not stopped contacting me since (it’s been almost a year of me avoiding her). She passed out paperwork to everyone, in effort to convince them of the harmful effects of mineral oil etc. and her selling tactics were nothing short of pushy and annoying. I agreed to have a “party” to see what it was all about, not to be pushed into buying overpriced products to help her make extra supplement income, much less become part of her downline that she won’t stop contacting me about!! Uh NO THANK YOU! The only thing she did was push me away to buying ANYTHING!!! I sell Norwex products, I let people come to me, not harass them into buying products or mislead them with false information.