The price of beauty should never be comprised with our health, and it alarms me that many high profile brands are still using toxic chemicals in their products.

Most recently lead has been found in various lipsticks from companies that really should know better.

Reports are that nearly one third of lipsticks have levels of lead that exceed acceptable levels.

Personally I think NO lipstick or any cosmetic should contain ANY harmful or toxic ingredients and when there are safe alternatives on the market, I still cannot fathom why high profile companies would continue to do so, except perhaps to inflate their already high profit margins.

The Lazy Spa Girl only recommends totally safe natural cosmetics with no mineral oil, petrochemicals, petroleum products, animal by-products or other nasty ingredients.

If you’ve been considering getting into the Party Plan business for some extra cash, a new career or even just to get an account to buy your products at a discount then when you consider the amount of different companies out there, it can be hard to choose the right company.

So which one do you choose?

It depends on whether you are getting into the Home Party business to make some money, or to get your favourite products cheaper. If you are only joining to get your own account, then it makes sense to choose a company based solely on whether you like the products or not, how much discount you are eligible for and how much the starting kit is.

However if you are looking to earn some money or build a career, then there are a few more factors to consider such as commission rates, consultant incentives (cars/holidays/cash), and whether there is a market for your product.

You should also look seriously into how much support the company gives it’s consultants. You want to be able to access training and support especially when starting out.

As a general guide, products that are highly consumable such as food and cosmetics, are easier to market because there is always a need for the products, however items such as jewellery and kitchen items are often purchased on a one time basis and are therefore less consumable.

If you have been thinking about Party Plan then take the mini-course over at Party Marketing Success to get some tips on building your business before you choose which company to join.