Has anyone heard of the product Nerium?
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Permalink Reply by Connie Milin on
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I agree with some of what you say. However, when initially approached about the product I, too, said a big "NO". Then a friend approached me and I reluctantly said OK I will try it. I did much research on it, tried it and am very pleased. It is an amazing product that really does what it says it will do and more. Even my skeptical daughter has seen results and I am using it on my other daughter's 20-year-old - 6 inch long 2 inch wide scar on her arm - it seems to be doing something. I will wait another 3 weeks to see how much more the scar diminshes. I have to say I am impressed.
For myself I have been blessed with great skin and have taken care of it over the years. However, I am now in my 60's (never did botox etc. do eveything as naturally as possible) and what I have seen the product do for me is make me a bit more youthful looking and radiant. 2 of my clients have had rosacea cleared up on 3 days. I believe there is something to the product. I do not think it takes anything away from an Esthetician's practice nor your existing product line. Also you do something special in other ways and it is your passion. That is my opinion.
Also when attending a skin care convention - there are 100's of products, and you choose something that resonates with you and your clients. There is a different magic for everyone.
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Permalink Reply by Brigitte McDonald on
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My point is, if the product claims it is "dermatological grade" why is it sold by unlicensed stay at home moms? The FDA closely watches prescriptions from Doctors, why then is it OK for an unlicensed person to sell such product, if it is in fact dermatological grade? That is what I am talking about. Nerium does not support us professionals, we should not support them.
I myself have tried the product. It has a horrible smell and leaves a very waxy finish to the skin. The radiancy to me seems like "melted wax". The packaging is also very deceptive. It is a very large heavy glass bottle for one ounce of product at $100 a pop. Do you not think people will make the connection "another tv miracle cream"? This is the standard that we estheticians are up against everyday. Convincing people that we are the professionals and we can professionally treat you. We have stronger professional grade products, not tv miracle creams. We need to protect our identity as professionals and not support these types of products.
Let me ask you Connie, "Why do you think Nerium went to stay at home moms and not professionals?" Think about it...
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I will bring your comments tonight to a meeting tonight which is going to some other professionals there including a microbiologist there. I understand what you are saying; however, based upon my experience already with the product and what people I have spoken to - it seems to be a pretty amazing product.
As with any cosmetic product one does have to be careful as to make certain medical claims and I think moms and other non- professionals have to be cautious as to how they are making their approach and what they are saying. The company themselves even cautions again making certain claims . There is proven science behind the product - It came out of M.D. Anderson Cancer Research and University of Texas - and is being marketed as An Accidental Discovery when doing research on cancer and other skin conditions.
But I go back to what I personally have witnessed. Certainly with all the professional products out there today one can accomplish the same thing. However, the public always wants a quick fix and this looks like one of those quick fixes. I certainly respect your viewpoint. I will see what I can find out tonight from some of the professionals
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Thanks Connie, I appreciate the fact you can respect my viewpoint. The packaging for Nerium clearly states it is a dermatological grade product. Something to think about. I just really question why they are "by-passing" us professionals. I think there is more to the picture, probably motivated by making millions of dollars. Oleander may in fact be very useful in healing skin, I don't know but I like to see the same kind of testing that other professional products have to go through. I'd also be interested in knowing why they claim they are "dermatological" grade. I don't know if they chose that word because maybe the FDA overlooks it. Kind of like how some diet products used to use the word "light" regardless if their product was calorie, fat or sugar reduced because the word had no legislation connected with it until recently and millions of consumers were duped.
Thanks again Connie and let me know what you find out!
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Brigitte, Hi the person who I thought would be was not there last night. I think you have to go with your intuition and what you know what works for you and your clients. That's why there are so many products. Something for everyone. For me from a professional product perspective I like Osmosis Skin Care. Good discussing it with you. All I know is that I am impressed with Nerium from outside the professional product arena. Enjoyed the discussion.
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Likewise Connie!
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Connie, I think that all skin care product manufacturers should be clear on how they intend to market their products.....some say they sell to professionals only but are quite lax when it comes to opening accounts to unlicensed attendees at skin care shows. I have asked a few companies why the sell to unlicensed retailers, bypassing the esthetician, and several have become indignant, giving the following response: I will sell my product to anyone I want to. Case closed.
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I would like to know whom those manufacturers (that sell to unlicensed retailers)are so I can make sure not to order or set up an account with them. That is what I believe these SkinCare groups are for so we can stick together, as a group we are stronger and can make change happen! It does make a difference.
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Permalink Reply by Janet Lynn Klein on
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Brigitte, Here's the in-depth study on Nerium.
http://neriumsupport.com/downloads/science_and_safety_info_packet.pdf
Hope this helps..
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Permalink Reply by Cindy Greenwood on
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"professionals"?
It sounds like more like an mlm "meeting" to recruit "downlines"
I get raves from lots of products that I recommend to clients.
I am glad that I am not so gullible as these people - and thankful that my good clients are smart enough not to fall for empty marketing claims.
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Permalink Reply by Nicole Weymer on
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Brigitte--
Excellent point!
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Permalink Reply by Nancy Young on
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the reason why they went MLM with non pros? cause all those people are the CUSTOMERS. all mlm's make the so called business owners buy a minimum amount to "qualify" for the checks.
Not impressed with their video, all talking heads, most that work for the company. No before & after pictures or product testimonials. Selling it as a business, but it's really customers that they are looking for.
The company not only gains people that work for free, they also gain customers at the same time. And all the marketing materials, the business owners (customers) have to pay for all of it.
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