SKIN TYPES & ORIFLAME PRODUCT GUIDELINES

Every one of you loves to keep your skin healthy and glowing always; don’t you? Well, while there is plenty of online resources giving you numerous tips and advice on skin care, it is necessary to understand the skin type and characteristics before acting on any specific advice. Although the skin structure (the proper medical term is skin anatomy!) is identical in every one, there are different types of skin that have diverse responding power to any specific skin care treatment. A certain skin care product may not have the same effect on your skin as it has on your friend’s skin. In some cases, you may also find that certain skin products have allergic reaction with your skin while they might have proven great for some other people. So, if you are serious about your skin care, you must find out what your actual skin type is. Dermatologists have identified the 5 basic skin types according to their characteristics. The parameters for classification are amount of oil your skin excretes and the sensitivity of your skin. Once you know your type of skin, you can adopt the suitable skin care regimen. Oriflame has a very wide selection of Skin care products for every skin type. Check out out catalogue at http://africa.oriflame.com/Kenya
Oily skin

By looking at its name, you might have guessed it that this type of skin is characterized by more oil secretion. Yes, you are right. If you take a closer look, you will find that this type has enlarged skin pores and you will feel a slight tightness after washing or cleansing this skin. The Pure Nature products on page 10 & 11 are the secret weapon against oily blemished skin.

Dry skin

Again you can see that this skin type is very dry in appearance and feel due to very low oil secretion through its small skin pores. If you cleanse this type of skin with hard cleanser, you will experience a distinct tightness and feel of diminishing skin elasticity. Fine wrinkles, red patches and dead skin build up are its usual characteristics. The Pure Nature range of Aloe Vera products on page 20 is a great way to make that change in your skin care regime.

Combination skin

Also known as normal skin, this type facilitates easy skin care. It has a smooth and even texture with medium sized skin pores. It exhibits the characteristics of oily and dry skin. In "T" zone, it appears oily while it is usually dry on cheeks. The Optimals range on page 24 is an amazing range for combination/oily skin.

Aging skin

Also known as sun damaged skin because sun exposure has been the principal cause behind the premature aging of skin; it shows typical leathery structure with broken capillaries. Besides sun exposure, factors like smoking, gravitational pull also accelerate skin-aging process. Mature skin needs special care, and it is important to start your skincare regime on the right products. There are amazing products on page 3 & 5, page 9. page 15, page 18, page 28 & page30

Sensitive skin

This skin profile is highly responsive/ sensitive to particular external environmental changes. Characterized by thin and delicate appearance with fine skin pores, the climate changes can trigger to experience skin rashes. Products on page 17 and page 18 are best for sensitive skin.

If you are not sure of your skin type, there are various test that your beuaty salon can carry out for you and tell you or visit an Oriflame Beaty Store in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kampala or Dar es salaam and they will carry out the test for you. Treat your skin with the care it deserves and take care of it with ORIFLAME NATURAL SWEDISH COSMETICS. Contact Susan Rodrigues on susanrodrigues@yahoo.co.uk for more information.

BEAUTIFUL HANDS & NAILS WITH ORIFLAME

Are you tired of spending thousands of dollars each year at the nail salon? If you’re like most of the country budgets are tighter than ever. To compensate for high fuel prices and the rising cost of food, salons are seeing a decline in customers due to the economy. In addition, many women are forgoing their weekly trip to their professional nail technician and are doing their nails at home. Use Oriflame products & Tools.There are thousands of nail products on the market today and knowing which tools you need to properly take care of your nails can be tricky. However, if you check out the Oriflame catalogue at http://africa.oriflame.com/Kenya  You may also want to grab a few bottles of colored polish or OPI polish in French white if you’d like to give yourself a French manicure - all in the catalogue (pages 38& 39).

Before you start filing away at your nails, there are a few things you should do first. Be sure to remove all old polish with a gentle Oriflame finger nail polish remover on page 38. After getting rid of the polish, soak your hands in warm soapy water for ten minutes. This will soften your nails and skin to allow you to not only file your nails better but also remove the unwanted cuticle areas. You can make your own homemade hand spa by filling a large bowl with warm water and adding a small amount of Oriflame's Hand Bath & Massage Oil (Page 44) to the water. After soaking your hands, be sure to dry them completely.

To begin, grab your nail buffer and file your nails as you normally would (rounded, square or oval). With the roughest side of the buffer, start to buff your nails. Use a gently side-to-side motion when doing this. The main purpose of this phase is to smooth out any major ridges your nails may have. Next, use the next roughest side of your buffer and repeat the process. This will further work any ridges out of your nail area. To finish the buffing phase, utilize the smoothest part of the buffer to polish your nails until they shine.

Tips for Professional Salon Results

After you’ve successfully buffed your nails, consider taking your homemade manicure to the next level. Grab your Oriflame  Hand Treatment Mask (page 44) and a pair of clean cotton gloves (socks will work if you don’t have gloves). Lather your hands in the mask, put them into the gloves and wait for ten minutes. When you pull your hands out, wash and dry them well then apply Oriflame Hand cream (page 45). You will find they are incredibly natural and soft! Be sure to wipe your nails well, apply a top coat of polish ) and begin painting them in your desired color - Oriflame has a wide selection (page 38 & 39). Allow the first coat of polish to set and apply another thin coat. Finish with a top coat and allow it to dry. As you can see, getting beautiful nails doesn’t necessarily require an expensive trip to the salon. So, instead of spending money on artificial acrylic nails this season, consider taking the natural route and doing your nails and toe nails yourself at home with Oriflame Natural swedish Cosmetics!

MAKE THAT CHANGE - Join Susan Rodrigues & Oriflame

NETWORK MARKETING COMING OF AGE (week" 2)

INNER WORKINGS OF NETWORK MARKETING

Network Marketing was founded upon the concept of sharing great products with others. It encourages people to get control of their lives, follow their dreams, live their values, AND support others to do the same. It is about relationships and committing to the success of other people – to the same extent that they are willing to commit to their own success.

After you are introduced to a Network Marketing company by an existing distributor you will have to pay an initial fee and sign a contract. This fee will usually cover a complete set of company literature. As a distributor you are now able to purchase goods from the company at a discount off the retail price.

The first way to make money once you have set up is through retailing the company’s product, the profit on the retail price is yours to keep. Most of this retailing is done through direct selling on a person-to-person basis, initiated by referral, recommendation or straightforward approach. It is common for many companies to deliver the ordered products straight to your home or to your customer.

No significant stock needs to be held as delivery times are usually less than a week. You will mostly collect payment with order so that your cash flow is always positive.

The second way to make money in Network Marketing is developing a network. You will be rewarded by discounts, bonuses, royalties and other incentives in direct proportions to your success; the sales generated by your group of downlines. You must replicate your business to reach out to more customers.

Next weeks article will look at how to make the right decision on Network Marketing

Susan Rodrigues a successful Oriflame Consultant

susanrodrigues@yahoo.co.uk



NETWORK MARKETING COMING OF AGE

WEEK 1: INTRODUCTION

“Most people realize at some stage in their life that wealth is rarely obtained by working for somebody else,” Multi-Level Marketing author Peter Clothier said. “Working for yourself is not a guarantee of future wealth but for most people it is the only realistic way of making a substantial income.”

Multi-Level Marketing; also known as Network Marketing is an approach to sales and entrepreneurship so powerful that traditional companies are borrowing its features to apply to their operations; it allows you to build your own business and earn a substantial income while working from home on your own schedule.

A Major Network Marketing company to enter the East Africa region in the last 2 years is Oriflame – Natural Swedish Cosmetics. And as part of a Network Marketing company you earn immediate income in terms of profits and serious long-term residual income by selling products and services directly to consumers and convincing others to do the same.

Network Marketing – once known as a last resort for the hepless and the hopeless, those who had failed at everything else – now has a fresh image as a place for winners. It’s a high-touch, high-tech field, international in scope that is expanding in sophistication, complexity, and diversity; an industry where knowledgeable workers are welcome, professionalism is prized, and search engines and stock options are replacing pep rallies and prayer circles. Network Marketing teaches us that persistence, coupled with absolute belief, can never be defeated.

Next weeks article will explain the inner workings and strategies of Network Marketing.

Susan Rodrigues is a successful Network Marketer with Oriflame East Africa.

susanrodrigues@yahoo.co.uk.