Anyone tried Arbonne for Acne?

Arbonne is NOT chemical free. Look at the ingredient list and google the ingredients. If you like it, go ahead and keep using it. I have nothing against Arbonne as a product, but I think it is very wrong the way they portray the product as "safe, chemical free, and all natural".

I use to sell Arbonne, but when I found that they refused to sign The Compact for Safe Cosmetics - I questioned their products, especially since I was promoting them as safe. I started to do more research into the cosmetics industry as a whole. Now I'm a advocate for the Safe Cosmetics Campaign in St. Louis. I've been learning about chemical policy within my state and hope to take a resolution before our state government in the next few months. As a parent you should be concerned with the products you're letting your daughter use. Just because you sell the product, it shouldn't close this discussion - if I were you, I would be more open to further info. Check out Safecosmetics.org and The Skin Deep database to see what chemicals are in your products. One other thing the RE9 Eye Cream does contain Propylene Glycol. Another ingredient Arbonne puts in their products is Quaternium-15. Did you know that Quat-15 is a preservative that works by releasing Formaldehyde? Here's a link to ingredient toxicity information. http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient.php?ingred06=705478&refurl=%2Fwordsearch.php%3Fquery%3DQuaternium-15%26 Also, one other thing a very recent study is showing surprising findings on Methylparaben when it's exposed to UVB sunlight. Here's the link to the study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez Anyway, just wanted to post this and let you know about the research out there. Arbonne isn't going to tell you about it. In fact, when I questioned them, I never received a reply. I've switched to another company now, that I'm happy to say I really researched before starting. It feels good to know I can truly promote them as Pure, Safe, Beneficial - because they're certified organic by the USDA.

The company I switched to is ONE Group (Organic & Natural Enterprise), which manufactures the Miessence line of products. The company is based out of Australia and is certified organic with the USDA and ACO, which basically means the products are food grade. I have been very impressed with the products I've used to date and I've seen fantastic changes in my skin and hair. Not that they were in bad condition before, but it's good to know that I'm not taking chances with my health by using products with synthetic chemicals/preservatives. Check out the Safe Cosmetics website and Skin Deep, both are very good informative sites. I love my products, but I'm actually just as thrilled if people switch to products that have been approved by the Safe Cosmetics Campaign. My main concern is for our health and a more sustainable future for our planet.

Regarding the concern about Quaternium-15. Below is something I copied directly from the Arbonne Website where you can go and read about products that are in their products. Again, I think its really easy to take an ingrediant like Q-15 and turn it into a bad thing if you don't read up on the company and fully understand how and how much the ingrediants are used. I used Arbonne and I fully trust that although there is no perfect product I believe they put out the safest products possible. Their products are formulated in switzerland where standards are actually much higher then here in the US. _________________________________________________________________ QUATERNIUM-15 what it is Quaternium-15 is used as an anti-microbial preservative in cosmetic products. why it’s included Preservatives are essential in maintaining the integrity of cosmetic formulations as they help inhibit the growth of yeast, mold and bacteria. the facts When used topically, Quaternium-15 is not absorbed through human skin in significant amounts. While contradictory analytical data surrounds the issue of formaldehyde release by Quaternium-15, the conclusion of the CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Expert Panel) is that this ingredient is safe in cosmetics at concentrations not exceeding those presently in use. for more information Please refer to the following: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Board @ www.cir-safety.org Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association @ www.ctfa.org U.S. Food and Drug Administration @ www.fda.gov

When I asked Arbonne about some of the claims I have read on this website I received a response within 5 minutes. Below, word for word is how the rep responded. _____________________________________________________________________ Dear ****, We appreciate the time you have taken to e-mail us in regards to the website link below, which describes Arbonne products as "unsafe." We do not know why any website would list any Arbonne product ingredients as unsafe, especially considering the lengths that Arbonne goes to, to make sure that all the products are safe for everyone. Unfortunately there is controversial information out there on almost everything, and we can confidently say that not all sources of information are reliable, especially when coming from competitors, and not all studies are conclusive or scientifically based. One can easily use such a source and get caught up in the details of ingredients; therefore it is important for your Client to have confidence not only in the products but also in the company that produces them. When researching this type of information, it is important to use reputable, scientific sources. For More Information please refer to the following Web sites: United States Food and Drug Administration www.fda.gov Cosmetic Ingredient Review Board @ www.cir-safety.org Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association @ www.ctfa. All cosmetic ingredients are tested periodically for safety and effectiveness by industry experts. CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) Board is the one to determine ingredients' safety. The CIR reports its findings to the CTFA (Cosmetic, Toiletries, and Fragrance Association). The CIR and CTFA are unbiased and extremely reputable. Unlike the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), they are not government bodies. The CTFA is the watchdog for all manufacturing and cosmetic ingredients. Please be assured that Arbonne will take immediate action on any ingredient that is unsafe in any of its formulations when guided by the FDA, the CTFA and the CIR. In our normal course of business, we continue to research and develop the pure, safe, and beneficial products our Consultants and Clients have enjoyed for more than 27 years. We hope this information is helpful, Daryl- Arbonne Customer Service

Why did Arbonne refuse to sign The Compact for Safe Cosmetics?

I have been pretty happy w Arbonne intelligence kit but even MORE happy with the Collective Well-Being Medicated Acne Treatment Kit available for about 30 dollars off the internet or at a natural market store (although I haven't seen it at a whole foods).

We tried the arbonne which seemed in our case to irritate the skin further. Nothing seemed to be working in fact. Then I found a clay facial mask on the internet and it seems to be doing the trick. Best wishes to you on that!

I have used Arbonne, and find their products to be bland and ineffective. The product that has worked the best for me is pH Advantage Acne treatment. It is very potent, but loaded with hylaronic acid, so it doesnt dry your skin out. Also, it has lots of anti inflamitories. Save your money and get rid of the Arbonne!

okay so i know this is getting heated but here is the thing...marykay was a huge voice against breast cancer awareness trying to make it a LAW to list all ingredients. if everything had to be passed then why would products have road kill, animals that have been put down for various reasons, USED grease from resturants, and more! Americans are slack and thats just the facts. the swiss are far more beautiful when it comes to skin because they take care of themselves and since it's formulated over in switzerland then the product is better. it may have some chemicals but guess what....proactive bleached my best friends pillow case! johnson and johnson uses NUMBING drops in their baby products...the acne line in arbonne didnt even burn my eyes...you can deny arbonne all you want but i know a lady who (one who was making well over 200,000 a year in marykay) came up to an arbonne consultant and ask her to be a model for marykay and when told that that girl was an arbonne consultant her exact words were "thats probably why your skin looks so good" and thats my argument

my 17 yr. old son started using Arbonne on and off a couple weeks ago. Last night he had about three red cyst like pimples on his forehead and I told him he needs to use the products everyday and not off and on. Well, he used them last night and his forehead has gotten four times worse. It's the worst I have ever seen it. Soooo... what am I to think? The ingredients looked wonderful but i have to use commonsense and believe that this severe reaction had to have come from using the cleanser, toner and lotion. He did tell me he is not using a lot of the products when he uses it. \ Any comments?? Thanks, a concerned mom

I've only heard this acne product now. Upon reading the previous comments, the results are disappointing, and I admit, I don't have plans on using this anymore.

My wife wants to get products by arbonne. Is this stuff worth what it costs? It looks like it might be network-marketed, which makes me nervous to begin with. Any tips? http://www.real-acne-treatment.com

My Husband tried Arbonne's Clear Advantage line and has had nothing but great results. He had severe acne and nothing else worked this well. He has played with using some of the system but got the best results when using the entire system. It has been worth every penny!! There was a bit of an adjustment period for him for the first week or so but after that it was great!!! Network marketing is simply a distribution system that cuts down on the "middle man" nothing to be afraid of.

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