Of course the pink Cadillac with which Mary Kay® Cosmetics rewards its consultants, makes the company also nearly synonymous with the work at home makeup business. In it's 40 years the company has nearly doubled sales each year to reach over $1.8 billion dollars in wholesale revenue in 2004.

If you're considering starting a home based makeup business those two giants along with many other relative newcomers to the industry are worth considering. There's no shortage of buyers for cosmetic and personal care products. The Direct Sales Association (DSA) reported US direct retail sales reached $29.5 Billion in 2003 and close to 30% of those sales were personal care products.....cosmetics, jewelry, health and wellness products, etc. It's estimated that women use an average of 12 personal care items each day and 90% of girls over the age 14 use cosmetics. (Source: Grooming for Success By Jim Emerson)

Specialty and spa products and lotions offer a feeling of luxury at an affordable price and an increased interest in "all natural" and "organic" product lines opens another market.

Benefits of choosing a cosmetics or skincare business for your home business:

• Everyday, recognizable product. Everyone knows what it is and understands why they "need" it.
• Recognizable brands. Many of the cosmetic companies are well known and have good reputations.
• Consumable goods. Your customers will run out of the products and need more.
• You can choose from products lines that target specific markets.

To get more information or to find an independent representative of Cosmetics Home Businesses visit these pages in the Direct Sales Directory:

Jafra Cosmetics International
Mary Kay™
Miessence ONE Group
Arbonne
Avon
BeautiControl
L'Bri Pure n' Natural

To get more information or to find an independent representative of Skin Care Home Business visit these pages in the Direct Sales Directory:

Acara
Daisy Blue Naturals
Lady Emily
Nuvante
Self Indulgence
Sensaria Natural Bodycare
Spa Destinations
Spa Girl Parties™
Succendo
The Body Shop at Home
The Fragrant Lemon Peel

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