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This puts my questions to rest. Thank you so much for doing all this research on Arbonne. Natural skin care is my passion, and I spend a lot of time researching toxins and advocating for healthy skin care products.

I have always found Arbonne to be really sneaky with their marketing techniques, and am disappointed when I see them at health trade shows. Glad you went through all this to expose them for the health-washers that they are!

Note: you can enter us,ca,uk,au depending on your country This brought up a pdf of the ingredients list. I found documents in total in the US domain. As a licensed skin care professional I also have been solicited by not just Arbonne but many other skin care lines.

The bottom line is that you have to know skin physiology, skin care ingedients and skin typing. I am certified in Oncology esthetics which has major concentration on ingredients, their origin and processing methods.

Even in the professional aesthetics arena there are plenty of product lines that formulate with chemical ingredients claiming to be natural. It can be overwhelming even for trained professionals. And the products are always over priced with the excuse is that it is competative with the market. Bottom line is this, there are ery few prodct lines of any kind that label according to INCI standards.

Companies can hide the true nature of all ingredients because there are no laws in place to require it. Seek out a licensed skin care professional who has advanced training or buyer beware. I will just start off by saying that I am an Arbonne consultant. I am not offended by your article. I commend you for looking into products as a consumer and knowing what you put on your skin and sharing the knowledge. Arbonne is a brand that states it uses safe science and botanical ingredients.

A lot of people have that misconception and then feel duped. Safe science I think is what you are arguing more so. Arbonne follows the guidelines of the FDA but more importantly the European Union which is a lot more strict. Arbonne is offering a safer product to many that are on the shelves in department stores, but is in no way organic or all natural. They have helped many people change to safer products.

We pride ourselves a lot for what is NOT in our products, but I can say that we are also proud of what is in our products. And a lot of people are looking for products that work for them. Also people with ridiculously sensitive skin using those shots of cortisone to stop their skin irritations, prescribed by doctors, try our baby line and see miraculous results.

So, for some people, using safer products vs. They are working to continue to bring to market top-quality products that are carefully reviewed to meet their high standards of safety. Many products including corn, soy, etc.

A genetically modified organism is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering. They are potentially in certain commodity crop seeds like soy and corn. They are created to possess desirable traits, such as resistance to pests or harsh environmental conditions. Government regulations manage the risks and safety.

As for our testing… it is not done through our own labs, for safety and efficacy I am not sure where you got that information?

They are through Third-Party, Double-Blind panels on human volunteers. By Dermatologists, Pediatricians and Ophthalmologists. I am surprised that you brought this up on the negative. Arbonne harvests responsibly, they are a carbon neutral company themselves. And the list goes on… Is that not Green? I am hoping this is not sounding like an attack. I really just wanted to start a conversation…. Thank you Marissa for this very intelligent, balanced and informed response. I appreciate you being part of the discussion.

Thank you Marissa for proving that Arbonne serves a great purpose in the safe product market today. YOU are the definition of an Arbonne consultant. Clinical studies and dermatologist testing proves that we are effective and provide results with the marriage of nature and science.

I also want to point out that many of what you are underlining was simply in the catalog. Just like any profession or specialization there are consultants who are not as versed as others in what they are selling. Just like bloggers. Hi, everyone. To Meghan — thanks for this blog, and your discussion! A fabulous conversation to start, and in a beautiful, non-biased way.

Love what you write and looking forward to reading more. To Marissa, Nisha, and any other consultants I may have missed, you are the true embodiment of my Arbonne experience! I will add my little corner of the world here:. I joined Arbonne in , and prior to that point had spent a couple of months wrestling with myself if I felt comfortable promoting a product that used chemicals in its ingredients. I was a strict vegan at the time with no income, and wanting to keep my energy focused on creative projects.

I did the MLM research, the product research, and listened to a bunch of people say online how bad their experiences were. In the end, I got clear about what I wanted to create in life. What was important to me were the people who introduced me and the values they lived by: the personal development training, comraderie, and total acceptance of my now-team has made me a better person.

Every time I commit to growing my business, things in my life have shifted for the better. There is a lovely Saskatchewan-based woman I met earlier this year on a sideline who, with her Arbonne income working from home, her own hours, etc , has retired her husband from working in the oil industry, and he now has a small start-up selling affordable alternative energy.

Yes, she sells beauty products, some of which are made with chemicals. And my own experience: prior to Arbonne, I would make money where I could: doing well-paid promotional work for yogurt companies remember I was vegan , shoe companies, beauty companies with even worse ingredients on their labels. In my travels, I have encountered strict vegans who meditate for hours every day, and yet say terribly slanderous things to others on facebook.

But we have a product that works, that is lower on the scale of harmful stuff out there that also works though not as well, in my experience. There is not a makeup artist in Vancouver who does not carry some form of Arbonne in their kit. Our products do what they say they are going to do: they work on Hi-Def digital film, which is an incredible quality to have as a vegan company not many makeups will work Hi-Def, let alone vegan and safer than other stuff out there. Everything Nisha and Marissa have said already are so true.

The company has a heart, and has recently made quantum shifts in its leadership team. My team strongly discourages smack-talk on other companies, poaching others, etc. We focus on ethical business-building and work with the laws of atraction and karma. My personal crusade is to help people feel better about themselves from the INSIDE out, both with my Arbonne business and my small vocal coaching business which I like small… if I teach too much I get grumpy. If I could change society and the Entertainment industry right now, I would.

Arbonne is giving me the vehicle, growth, and opportunities to change my industry through the space to fund my own films, and to live from a prosperity mindset. I just want to be able to live abundantly in the process with a company that listens to what I and other consultants have to say. So yes! Please read, make informed decisions, and listen to your gut. And keep writing your perspective. Well -said.

And as well all the ingredients used in Arbonne are on the containers!!!! I read them. Thank you so very much for such an informative and objective piece of journalism. All products are gluten-free, most are Vegan and all of the packaging is recyclable! Thank you very much for this article.

I only have one slight correction for you. Otherwise, I found this article informative and quite interesting so thanks again. The main ingredient is saccharomyces cerevisiae. The trademarked name for that is EpiCor which has been clinically proven to balance your immune system. See link below. In addition it has milk thistle extract powder, amla extract powder, holy basil extract powder, olive extract powder, elderberry extract powder, turmeric extract powder and green tea extract.

And yes, this potent blend of ingredients is in a concoction of water and fruit juices to make it easy to drink. I know so many people who have benefited from this 3 ounce drink. One of my friends had sinus infections every winter all winter long until Arbonne came out with this product. I totally agree with you, Greg, that you need to look at a product as a whole in order to judge it. Did you check out the link to do some research on EpiCor? Yay for placebo effects!

My point was to let the readers know that there was more to that product than fruit juice. Deficiency in this runs rampant in our society.

I am a former Arbonne customer, and was approached often to be a consultant for them — I always declined. Every ingredient in every product we sell is clearly listed on the product page of our website.

Ingredients are sourced ethically, GMO free, no animal testing and so many other things in it and NOT in it that I feel strongly about.

I just had a thought about this topic while I was enjoying my cup of coffee this morning. Fast forward 6 years. Are those products perfect? Probably not. I feel better playing softball than I did years ago.

In addition, because of my income from Arbonne, I was able to buy a house and turn it into a daycare for 9 of my 11 grandchildren. I have a life that most grandmothers can only dream of. There are other companies that have transformed the lives of people like me and there are other companies that support charitable organizations.

People will have to decide for themselves. Not really happy with the negative comments in this blog about Arbonne. It is constantly stressed that it is botanically based with the safest in science. It has sugar, oh well, the other ingredients are amazing. I think since Dr. Peter McTraverse joined five years ago, most products have been reformulated and will continue to be. Take a step back for a minute. I used to be a reporter. So your misinformation is upsetting to me especially since you reach so many people.

I used to go THE contact person before reporting something — maybe you should do the same. McTraverse is very approachable. Thank you for your comment. We are currently in talks with people from Arbonne, including Dr. Matravers, and are waiting for their responses to our questions I believe they have to consult with their legal team before responding to ensure we are being as clear as possible.

That is really cool. Thank you for continuing to look into it. Arbonne has changed my life for the better, so much that I have prevented repeat removal of abnormal cell surgery that was originally excelled from toxification in my food and products. They have never stated to be Organic and that is ok too because a GMO screening method to me is much more powerful of a mission.

In America that really is the purist you can get. Organic is now sadly a buzz word and the laws are not very strict. Arbonne can vouch for their botanical properties and the products are very well formulated and effective, and when you do speak to the company they do avoid chemically treated ingredients.

This is just one company on the market that many think as a pure choice. Everything is very transparent. Oh by the way, every rep has quick access to every full ingredient list online for easy pdf download and printing. Ingredients change, this is the best method of distribution. Trust me Arbonne is not very good when it comes to their website — they are not a tech company can be super annoying! Not only were my cells becoming cancerous but my body was screaming in pain through eczema, dandruff, acne, red blotches, dry skin, etc.

I wanted only pure things but natural companies are full of animal products, gluten and wheat which were causing all these negative reactions WHICH IN TURN was taking my bodies energy away from repairing my cells to battle cosmetic complications. I got more sick.

Botanical and Vegan, ok give it a try. Unbelievable results. My skin honest to god has no problems now, none except the occasional pimple. My only focus now is internal and mental health.

So in the beginning I was scared of certain ingredients but I had to also consider the conversion rates used in the products, how long the products last and where the ingredients lie. The mid section but there is a lot of mid section here! Lets take Phenoxyethanol for example. I am not ecstatic that Arbonne uses this but I did my research.

Its a plant derived preservative, approved by the EU who ban harmful ingredients I fully trust them, no one works as hard as they do for human safety , Arbonne uses less of the amount approved in the formulation of products, and here is the kicker — Arbonne products are botanical based and they last for what seems like forever.

Since they last so long, consider or more uses per container. If the entire make of a product has. And does it have time to absorb before you rinse? It takes 26 seconds for the body to begin absorption and not everything is absorbed down to a cellular level. Not to mention if you are living the Arbonne lifestyle of purity through out your daily life, then your body is strong to detox and is able to detox as it is now paraben, SLS, and petrochemical free we use zero of these compounds!

Some of these maybe harmful chemicals in Arbonne have been tested in strange circumstances such as moderate exposure over long periods of time on animals. Where as we have a tiny amount that we instantly wash off?

Yes still maybe not ideal but preservation is pretty important too. Sea Salt Scrub Ingredients: Sea Salt, Carthamus Tinctorius safflower seed oil, crambe abyssinica seed oil, passiflora edulis seed oil, passiflora incarnata seed oil, persea gratissima avacado oil, sclerocarya birrea seed oil, tocopherol, tocopheryl cetate, citrus medica limonium lemon peel oil, coriandrum sativum coriander seed oil, musk, rose flower oil, citral, limonene, linalool.

If you avoid this in your products but consume it all the while, the purpose is defeated. Take your anger and yell at Monsanto if you really do care. Stop the supplier, then we have nothing to worry about. Dear Kerry, thank you for that! It was very heartening to read. It is a life changing organisation and they are hugely proud of that…I have not as yet introduced any baby boomers, but will absolutely consider now! Just one thing…your sweet tooth.. Far worse.. It is linked with obesity, brain seizures, cancers such as , breast cancer, pediatric brain tumours, too name but a few.

It is also linked with Gulf War Syndrome and it is in sooo much of our diet. Opportunity struck! My biggest advice to you is to do a little research and share this info with your community. Forgive me if you know already but if just one person reads this who does not know then that could save a life and many more! That good old word of mouth method! I completely agree with you on the aspartame, its better to have regular soda if you choose to drink soda. I have completely cut it out of my diet, and I used to be addicted to diet soda 3 months without having any soda.

Its also in green tea that is already pre-maid, drink mixes etc. So scary in how much stuff this is in. Wish the FDA would ban it from being in products. No offence to the previous poster, but after battling health problems for over 20 years, I am so glad to have finally been able to soar high above the trees over what use to me my forest….

Everything used to be so complicated. For every ailment was a band-aid. For every new fad a health claim. Everything is so simple…so light now. Simple ingredients in the body create health from the inside out.

Simple ingredients on the body create beauty from the outside in. I simply use the EWG website and buy products within the rating.

I love my Dr. I no longer use anything on my face, except for coconut oil, which is usually put on my face whilst baking…. My skin has never been so clear, my hair shiny and my inner beauty so light. I completely agree with ou that beauty does not have to be complicated! No worries Cali. Been on a big life detoxification kick and my wife loves BBs so I had done the research already.

Just wanted to share. Absolutely no offense taken, Jules! I never care what products people use to get healthy. I just want people to get healthy! Both companies have terrible records of animal testing and which by any other name is cruelty. Hardly a natural process, even if we are not directly applying the ingredients or caging the animals ourselves.

Just food for thought which might help you review your ethos, particularly if you were not aware. We all love the idea of natural but this needs to be aligned with integrity. By the way, this is also something I really need to review for myself. Thanks for inadvertently waking me up! Best wishes as we all strive to live and eat well…not an easy thing to always achieve with so many cloak and daggers and misinformation! Sad part is the RE9 set worked for a while and then stopped and my skin was actually getting worse with fine lines.

I am a new consultant to arbonne and have been questioning it and doing more research. Thank you so much for this information! If you like what you see I can send you samples to try! I found them a year ago and love the products so much I signed up to be a consultant!! No one should get involved in building a business with any company before they feel comfortable with the products. Before you give up on Arbonne, though, I think it would be helpful if you emailed Dr.

Peter Matravers with your concerns. According to his profile in Bloomberg Businessweek, Dr. He has more than 25 years of skin care and consumer product development experience and has supported the success of several major name brands. His accomplishments include proprietary ingredient development, creative formulations and new methodologies in product performance testing.

He is also the recipient of over 20 U. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. I wish you the best in making a decision that works for you. I decided to join Arbonne 6 years ago and it has been one of the best decisions of my life! This is the main source for non-toxic brands. Just look at the comments on this blog for proof of how relevant it is to people.

Thousands of people in your target market visit this database every day so I highly doubt Arbonne is dismissing this marketing opportunity on these grounds. I have no idea what he is referring to unless he means the Safe Cosmetic Act in the US which I truly hope Arbonne supports since it will help to regulate the cosmetic industry much needed.

When he refers to testing, is he talking about the regular microbiology testing that all companies put their products through — big or small? EWG draws all of their information from academic and government sources so what on earth is he talking about? If you click on one of your ingredients, say the oxybenzone, you will see all the data sources i.

Environment, Cosmetic Ingredient Review, and several academic studies proving it to have serious endocrine-disrupting properties this is a product you are selling for babies? This doctor is implying that your internal testing, which he is quite vague about, is superior to the governments, NGOs and universities of the world.

He sounds like more of a spin doctor than anything. The truth of the matter is that Arbonne does not sign the compact and does not list their products because they rate poorly on the database. To malign one of the most important environmental groups in the US tells me so much about the character of your company. Thanks for the clarity:. What he is saying is technically true.

But he is also incorrect. Let me give an example to explain. If you go the the EWS database it is given an 8 on the harmful ingredient list. Seems bad so far right. It almost seems like there are mixed messages here. The problem is that in large enough Doses, just about everything is bad for you even vitamins. Not only that, but a substance that is perfectly healthy in one biological process is carcinogenic in another.

This can be a good thing in the context of cancer as it means the tumor cells stop dividing. This can be a bad thing in the context of cancer if it means the undifferentiated tumor cells start turning into a cell type that promotes the survival of the tumor as the whole.

So the reactions of this one compound is so dependant on such a multitude of factors, that the only way you are going to say anything about its effect, is to understand what it is in, and what mechanisms it is interacting with in the body.

Retinyl Palmitate may be utterly safe in shampoo which is put on your hair and then almost immediately washed off, while being utterly toxic if used in suntan lotion and baked under UV light all day. EWS does not have the funding or mandate or access to conduct clinical trials on every single cosmetic, and so as the Dr. Until I can read peer-reviewed data on the clinical trials undertaken on the product, I want to know which products have ingredients that pose a possible toxic risk.

Kimberly — these products have peaked my interest and am going to do some more research and will contact you if I decided to use them. Thanks for the info :. I just relayed information that made a lot of sense to me. Obviously, you feel very strongly about this topic and should probably get your information from someone who is more knowledgeable than me. My own view about the EWG was formed before Dr. And for many, it is. What really happens when you join a multi-level beauty business, asks Amelia Tait?

She had spent the last two years caring for her elderly father, and the stress meant she frequently missed shifts at work. Though she is just 36 years old, she walks with a cane and has a full head of grey hair. Her illness — which is characterised by extreme tiredness and joint pain — means she struggles to maintain her home.

Paint is peeling from the walls, and an old mattress sits in the hallway. Founded in September by an American brother-and-sister team, Younique is a direct sales beauty company.

Presenters sign up via the website and purchase products that they then sell on, earning a cut of the profits. Though there is no membership fee, members must regularly buy stock to retain presenter status. Yet unlike Avon ladies, Younique presenters buy and sell through social media — usually Facebook.

Though she initially made some sales at the hospital where she worked, Lindsay was let go from the NHS in spring because of missed shifts caused by stress. Though she stopped making Younique sales after losing her job, Lindsay wanted to retain her presenter status because she was planning to go to university and hoped to be able to sell to fellow students.

Meanwhile, Younique kept encouraging her to buy stock. I could have saved up, I could have done roof repairs on the house. Y ounique is not just a direct sales company — like Avon, it is also a multi-level marketing scheme MLM. Multi-level marketing is a business strategy where revenue is generated from both product sales and the recruitment of new distributors.

Watch the following videos for inspiration. Facebook Twitter RSS. To learn more about the Arbonne brand and business opportunity, watch the video below. What is involved in running an Arbonne business? To build your network, you will share the products and offer the business opportunity through a range of acitivities, such as Social Media posts One-to-one meetings Product sorkshops or parties Distribution of sample packs Online events You will work with your Arbonne consultant to prepare a 'Getting Started' strategy that meets your goals and level of commitment.

How do you get paid? What resources are available? The following support is available: Weekly coaching calls with your upline Weekly online team calls Monthly strategy and accountability sessions Arbonne's online knowledge portal, aka The Source The Arbonne MyOffice app The Arbonne Shopping app Website with back office access to track your business management Who can start an Arbonne business?

What I probably would have done is buy some product from some poor backpacker trying to make some money from selling this stuff. I probably would wonder too if I should try to talk sense into the girl selling the stuff but like all other situations where I see some backpacker doing something very unadvisable I would wonder if I would be listened to at all.

I know for a fact it happened to a lot of people. That had the emotional impact of being kicked in the stomach. Sticking your head up to tell the truth sure leaves a person vulnerable. It is very courageous of you and others who write protest articles like this and put them online. I totally agree Melissa, often you are met with hate for trying to warn people. I am not hating on people who are part of MLMs in this post — I am just trying to give them the facts so that they can get out before losing any more money, or better yet, not sign up at all!

Many things you have stated in this article and false. You clarified that alter in your article, but at first you make it sound that way. Arbonne does not make any claims that their products help with covid — like others stated, that was individual consultant who were tapped on the wrist because of it. Not impressed by all the false info you have provided here. That is simply not true. I have several Arbonne reps on my social media and they all claim several of the products help with covid-related problems.

Maybe you should rethink the people you follow in social media as we are told daily that nothing should be referred to as any kind of help for COVID, and to any sane person that claim would seem absurd. This is an excellent, thorough, and balanced account of an unethical business model. Well done on your research and analysis of the typical MLM structure. This brings the BS all back to me with my own experience in my younger days when I was conned into being a consultant for a MLM company selling perfumes..

The list went on.. And yes, I spent way more than I care to admit cos I was nearly there.. And I lost friends and nearly my own values..

Finally, I have had the opportunity to vent my own experience.. Thank you,. So well done and SO true. Companies like this are totally unethical. They trick young women into dumping a bunch of money into a fake business with no promise of returns. I also found it interesting that at a certain level you can get a Mercedes. They make you apply for the lease has to be a new Mercedes brand and if you continue to make number above that threshold then they will take care of your monthly payment.

Yeah, I was horrified when I heard about the Mercedes deal! You choose the car and make the monthly payments. The rest can be used on gas and insurance for example. And yes, you have to continue to earn it. A reward for hitting certain sales targets. Every level of management has their own bonuses. This is one of them. Just as you would for any other car. Also, the reason for the Mercedes cash bonus was because the founder of Arbonne wanted to reward his top sellers with a safe car to use to drive to and from the presentations they were doing.

Mercedes-Benz is known for their safety features. The founder was a botanist and he believed in using nature and science to make safe and effective skincare. Very clever orchestrated manipulation.. Having been a victim.. Never again.. Read the book Rich dad poor dad. In any business you have to invest to make money. Its a fact. If someone opened up a new physical shop lets say a new clothes store would they not have to invest by first of all buying the clothes to sell?

Pay out for the rent of the actual shop? Pay the staff etc? And its ongoing as they have to keep paying out these expenses to keep up with the stock, management and to keep the business running. Also qv isnt just based on what the consultant buys personally it includes any sales they generate from direct preferred clients.

People who are just clients and buy the products when they need them. Also it would be ridiculous if a consultant didnt use any of the products how are they supposed to recommend or promote it to anyone? I certainly wouldnt buy a product from anyone if they didnt use it themselves?!

The products are actually around the same price as clinique, estee lauder etc and they are actually clean without the cheap fillers, toxins etc also they actually last a lot longer as you dont need to use as much product because its more concentrated. Skincare I use lasts months! Also every business is shaped like a pyramid with ceo at the top, managers below, then supervisors and then the employees.

Arbonne just choose to do a different way of marketing and thats through the consultants and cutting out the middle men. Its like having an amazon prime account, online store with discounts etc. People who do arbonne who spend ridiculous amounts that ends them up in serious debt are not doing the business any justice and are fools. There is no need to spend ridiculous amounts. They can just buy products they use anyway like shampoo, deodorant etc that they would buy from a supermarket, beauty store etc.

Arbonne isnt for everyone, but its great for people that have grit, a strong work ethic and willing to put the work in. Also they are now a B corporation which means they put people and the planet over profit. If you dont know what B corporation means then look it up and you will see.

Its peoples persepctive that makes the difference. If I focused on all busineses being shaped like a pyramid scheme, which in fact pretty much every business is then I wouldnt buy anything! You get what you work for. Many people fail because they quit too soon and stupidly spend too much money on products that they dont use.

People working for Arbonne are paying to work for somebody else contrary to what many people in MLMs say, you are an independent contractor if you are in an MLM, not a small business owner and have no control over the products they sell, how they are priced, product design, company name, returns policy etc.

I agree that the consultant should use the products that they are advertising — however, in influencer marketing or even traditional advertising with celebrity endorsements etc. People at the bottom of an MLM are entitled to nothing, and the business model is also based on recruitment. If the Arbonne products are so great then why does the business have to focus on recruitment and reward your growing your downline?

The fact that some people seem to like the products is great although I do question why Arbonne products are more expensive than high end brands like Estee Lauder , but it is the fact that you must pay to work and recruit other people that I have a problem with.

Is this not what Mary Kay has been doing for many many years now. They are known to work as a pyramid scheme but they have never been shut down because they broke the law. Also, does it not also seem like a cult? People who are making money Large or small with this are convinced that it is good for all. It seems they have support groups, all of them being recruiters trying to get more recruiters. They become your best friend and mentor you through the process to get you hooked then drain you dry.

If Mary Kay can continue to do this, why not Arbonne? Very recent former consultant here…. Just want to say that bit about the Coronavirus was not the fault of the company itself.

It was because of some idiots who were trying to make sales by promoting how healthy the products are and trying to use the pandemic to do so. I think they had good intentions but it was obviously in poor taste!!! And not condoned by Arbonne at all. Emails were sent out to every consultant to make sure everyone understood that this was not to be done.