Comments on: ARBONNE ARBOT MINERAL OIL MYTH

By: Pamela O

Pamela O — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:46:43 +0000

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!

By: Mary Smith

Mary Smith — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:27:31 +0000

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.

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 17:37:41 +0000

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/

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 19:43:50 +0000

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

By: cclifton63021

cclifton63021 — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:42:48 +0000

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.

By: Dee

Dee — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 23:43:05 +0000

Sounds like you are slamming another company to promote yours!

By: cclifton63021

cclifton63021 — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:40:54 +0000

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.

By: Lena

Lena — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 03:03:41 +0000

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.

By: sara

sara — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 23:13:27 +0000

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!!!

By: SHARRON

SHARRON — Sun, 20 May 2007 20:23:34 +0000

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