Archive for January, 2010

Dear Mineral Powder…..

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

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There is no easy way to say this, but it’s over.  I know we haven’t known each other that long, but when it’s not right, it’s not right.  I know you will make someone very happy, though, and I hope you know that I wish you the best.   We work against each other and every time I try to do my job, you come along and it ends in disaster!  We don’t work well TOGETHER.  You always seem to just want to cover things up, but I like to tackle our issues and get everything out in the open.  Almost every time there is really dramatic crisis, you are the culprit.  Frankly, you smother me too much and I feel the relationship is toxic.    

So, I wish you all the best and I will hold the memories close- even though they are slightly traumatic. 

Regretfully,

The Wonderbar    

p.s. You can keep the acne, I always thought it liked you better anyway.

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The Launch of the Wonderbar- SUCH a BLAST!

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

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Thanks so much to the Bollare girls, Alle Fister and Jamie Stone, for a very productive, educational and exciting day with the editors!  We held the event in a suite at the Bryant Park Hotel and sat around, very casually, and talked to beauty editors from 20 national magazines about the Wonderbar.  They came in 30-minute shifts and it lasted all day long.  They each left with their samples and instructions…..seemingly excited and beyond intrigued!  It’s like a big high school, this very small editor’s world, where each one knows each other and has a long history together.  And in a high school, exciting news travels very fast…….so will be the case here.  With the buzz getting louder, we remain very optimistic and confident that the Wonderbar represents a breakthrough in skincare and that soon, many more will know about this new alternative to multi-step regimens and toxic, expensive medications and treatments. 

We are ready. :-D

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“3-in-1 facial product: the Wonderbar” as reviewed by Nadine Jolie

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

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3-in-1 facial product: the Wonderbar

Let’s be honest: some beauty products are utter crap. They’re all smoke and mirrors and ancillary-offshoots, with few benefits and costing way more than they’re worth. But, because they’re released by XYZ company with a huge R&D and marketing budget, we all hear about them, and sometimes because we’re bored and looking for something new, we fall prey to the hype.

To borrow one of my favorite phrases from the French: c’est normale. Who could blame us?

The Wonderbar is not one of those products.

As a beauty blogger, it’s exciting when I’m able to direct readers toward something not only new but actually worth your attention—and here we have Exhibit A, the Wonderbar. It looks like a soap, but is so much more: a beauty treatment bar that acts as cleanser, mask and moisturizer rolled into one. And while the benefits—fewer breakouts, brighter, healthier, simply better looking skin—are not immediate, taking about 2 months to see as your complexion’s pH adjusts, they are definitely dramatic. I’ve been using it for over 3 months now and jaded ol’ me has been very impressed—I think you’ll be similarly amazed.

Pros: The product works: you’ll see fewer breakouts, clearer, brighter skin, fewer fine lines. Because it acts as a cleanser and a moisturizer, it will simplify your regimen (all you’ll need is an SPF during the day.)

Cons: The price tag, $105 for 80gm, is steep. (There’s also a $40 bar for 25gm, however.)  You’ll have to use the bar for 2 months before seeing benefits. Some mineral makeup users might experience temporary breakouts (as the bar draws up deeply buried impurities.)

Verdict: Worth it for acne-prone skin, for oilier skin, for ruddy complexions and for those looking to simplify their routine.

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How Would You And A Friend Like To Win A WONDERBAR?

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

How would you and a friend like to win a free WONDERBAR?

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Wonderbar is on Facebook and we are running the “Wonderbar Win/Win Giveaway” to increase our Facebook fanbase and reward you and your friends for being fans with a free Wonderbar!

It’s EASY TO ENTER!  Simply “suggest” Wonderbar to a friend and you are entered to WIN!

Use the “Suggest to Friends” tool from the Wonderbar fan page or message a friend directly and refer them to the Wonderbar Facebook fan page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-TX/WONDERBAR/83320622407) to become a fan.

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It’s as simple as that.

Once your friend becomes a fan, you are both entered for a chance to WIN!

Click Facebook Icon To Go To WONDERBAR Facebook Fanpage.

Click Facebook Icon To Go To WONDERBAR Facebook Fanpage.

INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING!

Here is a suggestion to increase your odds of winning.

1) Copy and paste this entire message below into your status update on Facebook:

  • MYFRIEND suggested that I become a fan of WONDERBAR and now we are both eligible to win 25gm Wonderbar ($40 value)! If you become a fan, we will both be eligible!  Details available at http://wonderbarusa.com/2010/01/26/how-would-you-and-a-friend-like-to-win-a-wonderbar/

2) Replace MYFRIEND with the Facebook username of the friend who referred you to the Wonderbar Win/Win Giveaway.

3) Click on the small “x” in the image area are seen in the picture below.

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4) Press Share!

That is it.  Your odds just increased!

Giveaway Details:

The campaign begins on Wednesday January 27, 2010 at 12:00PM CST.

From Wed. January 27, 2010 at 12:00PM CST until Saturday January 30, 2010 at 11:59 AM CST suggest as many friends to become a fan of Wonderbar Facebook page as possible – the more you refer, the better your odds of winning.

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 11:59 AM CST Wonderbar will randomly select a new fan (those who became a Wonderbar Facebook fan between 12:00 PM CST and 11:59 AM CST each day of the giveaway) and message them directly to announce their winnings.

The new user must respond to Wonderbar with the name of the Wonderbar Facebook fan that referred them to enter. Once they respond, both Wonderbar Facebook fans will each win a 25gm Wonderbar!

The last winner will be announced and the campaign itself will end Saturday the 30th at 11:59 AM CST.

To keep things fair, if Wonderbar or a Wonderbar employee referred you to the Wonderbar Win/Win Giveaway, one friend of your choice will win the second 25gm Wonderbar.

Winners for each day will be announced on Facebook as soon as both winners contact Wonderbar via Facebook.  Both winners must be fans of Wonderbar at the time of selection.

Good luck!!

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If I go down, at least I’ll have smooth skin!

Monday, January 25th, 2010

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So I’m headed back to New York, as I told you before, to meet with a group of beauty editors and introduce them to the bar.  It’s a LOT more desirable for all involved to do it this way because we get to talk in person, they get the product right away and they can ask me questions about the product on the spot.  It’s all I talk about anyway, so if it’s a beauty editor doing the listening, I’d say that’s a great thing.  I’m terribly excited to meet the poor people who have been on the receiving end of the steady barrage of emails I’ve been sending out over the last six months.  And they, no doubt, are excited to finally get me off their back.

Anyway, my plane leaves at the crack of dawn and I have to leave my family, which always makes me sad.  To top it off, I’m afraid of flying.  I’m the guy who is in your lap if there’s a strange noise.  So, tonight I said goodbye to each one and tucked them into bed with tears all over their little faces.  They weren’t crying, though….the tears were mine.  They were, however, very annoyed to have wet faces when they were trying to fall asleep.  I can understand that.  I’m going to miss them more than they could know…..wait, I can hear my mother right now: “For God’s sake, it’s only for three days!”  OK, so I’m a little dramatic.   

By the way, we recently hired Bollare PR from Los Angeles and they have put this all together for me.  Now I can put all my energy into customer service and blogging….lucky, lucky you!  ;-)   So send good vibes my way for a very successful product launch on Tuesday!  Here’s a few parting words for my little ones:

A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you.
~Irish Blessing

 




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The Case of the Swollen Toe…..and other Wonderbar Mysteries

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

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I know, I know….you will certainly think I’ve lost my mind.  I think I actually lost a little every time I delivered a baby.  There’s a chance there is some leftover, no matter what my husband says.  Sorry, already rambling only two sentences in….

Anyway, I am a runner.  I don’t go crazy with it, but I do run around 9 miles per week.  Forgive me if I sound like Rosanne Rosannadanna here (who, by the way, you should google if you’re too young to remember), but I developed this red, painful swelling on my large toe.  It got worse over the course of about one month.  TO the point that my shoe was hurting me.  I almost want to blame it on my aimless meandering through NYC in semi-high wedges, but I’ll never know for sure. 

SO….because I am aware that the people of Singapore and Malaysia like to use the Wonderbar for EVERY condition under the sun (they are far more open-minded and more the “one” product kinda people), I decided to research what types of conditions they were using it for……and guess what?  The list is strangely long.  The only way to wrap your head around it and not think it sounds hokey is to realize that the main thing the Wonderbar does is HEAL.  Balance, increased circulation, detoxification are also benefits, but it’s the HEALING part that makes this all make sense.   So, it stands to reason that you really could try it on just about anything.  Here’s the list: 

  • Acne
  • Age Spots (liver spots)
  • Birthmarks
  • Cellulite
  • Dandruff
  • Dry skin
  • Dry, brittle nails
  • Eczema
  • Enlarges pores
  • Eye cataracts (don’t ask and don’t try this at home)
  • Freckles
  • Frown lines
  • Hair loss
  • Hyper-pigmentation
  • Ingrown hairs
  • Ingrown toenails
  • Keratosis Pilaris
  • Melasma
  • Oily skin
  • Psoriasis
  • Razor Burn
  • Rosacea
  • Scars
  • Skin growths
  • Skin inflammation
  • Skin laxity
  • Skin rash
  • Spider veins
  • Stretch marks
  • Sun spots
  • Sweaty palms
  • Under-eye circles
  • Uneven skin tone
  • Varicose veins
  • RED SWOLLEN TOE (just kidding, it wasn’t on here, but it should be)

Seriously, I rubbed a little Wonderbar on the side of my toe TWICE.  It is completely gone in two days and even when I push on the spot where it was so painful, I can’t feel it anymore.  It really does reduce inflammation and heal your skin.  From your head all the way down…to your TOE!

If you are up for a challenge, pick a skin-related issue listed above, or not listed above, even if it sounds crazy.  What do you have to lose?  Take a picture first and then use the Wonderbar.  If it works and you provide us with before and after pictures, we will send a large Wonderbar to you- on us!  Help us learn more about this mysterious, little miracle-worker….. 

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CONSISTENCY is the KEY to the WONDERBAR…..

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

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I want to tell you all about a “thank-you” email I received from a client.  She wrote that IF she had STOPPED using her Wonderbar at two weeks (which she almost did because of the dryness she felt), she NEVER would have believed that a product could change her skin SO dramatically….and for the better.  I know that there are many people who bought the Wonderbar in early 2009 and gave up simply because they didn’t understand the PROCESS.  Today, we send the following explanation out with every Wonderbar so that people will really understand the whys and hows…..and to send the all-important message:  “Hang in there! You won’t be sorry!”

PLEASE READ: VERY IMPORTANT TO YOUR SUCCESS WITH THE WONDERBAR!

The Wonderbar is an amazing thing and simple to use, but you must use it properly or you will never realize the many benefits!  It acts as a toner, cleanser, exfoliate and ultimately, a moisturizer- all of your skincare products in one!  It is suitable for all skin-types and is incredible on acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, large pores, hyper-pigmentation and more. Made of four different organic algae and Heilmoor clay, the Wonderbar detoxifies and literally “heals” the skin several layers down.   This process may initially result in dryness and a mild to moderate break-out.  It is referred to as the “Healing Crisis” and is an important step to bringing youthfulness back to your skin. We recommend that you continue using the bar through this phase….you will be very glad you did.  Some people never experience the “healing crisis” at all…as it is dependent upon the level of toxins in your skin and the healing that needs to occur.  Dryness and breakouts indicate the Wonderbar is doing what your skin needs.  Everyone’s skin is different, so every experience is a little different too.

 To use, simply get the bar wet and lather in your hands, apply to face and neck and let dry for 3-5 minutes…morning and night, then rinse off.  This must not be done in the shower, as your skin will not dry and the bar won’t be able to permeate the skin.  Please be aware that some moisturizers with retinol, alpha hydroxy, etc. may be counteractive with the bar… a pure hydrating moisturizer, something plain, works best.  Also, we do not recommend using a lot of foundation.  It actually is better to use it as little as possible or not at all.  It is counterproductive to the healing/cleaning process.  Once your skin has adjusted, you should experiment with what works best for you.

The healing takes place in the weeks and months ahead.  The PH level of the Wonderbar is around 5.65- exactly the balance our skin needs. This is why, eventually, dry skin becomes less dry and oily skin becomes less oily.  It is also the reason that the Wonderbar cannot be categorized as“soap”. The longer you use it, the better your skin gets and with consistency, you will continue seeing benefits and changes in your skin, even after several months.  The end result?  Healthy, hydrated, balanced skin…..

Please call or email us anytime with questions or concerns….we love hearing about each person’s experience with the Wonderbar!

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It’s a big month at WonderbarUSA…..

Friday, January 15th, 2010

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Getting ready to head back up to New York for an editor’s day at the Bryant Park Hotel, where I will be launching the Wonderbar.  This is the picture of the bar, which is not where I will be conducting my meetings, but I did think it was beautiful, so I put it up.  I’m not saying I WON”T be in the bar, just not for the whole day.  But, again, I drifted from the point.  I will meet with editors from many different magazines (all of my favorites) and have the opportunity to tell them face to face what this product is all about.  I’ll have samples and giftbags on hand for each editor to take home and try out.  SO, hopefully lots more Wonderbar press in 2010!  (are you listening my bestie?)  Also, Wonderbar will be making a large splash in March when it is featured in a very exciting national publication- I can’t tell you which one, but will as soon as it hits the stands! 

While I have you, I wanted to quickly share a couple of interesting testimonials.  You never know what the Wonderbar is going to get rid of, so people tend to use it for all sorts of stuff!  One woman told me last week about a red, raised bump she had on her chest.  Several years ago, during a facial, the aesthetician tried to extract something she thought could be extracted.  Well, she was wrong and it got infected and, well, there has been a rough red bump on this woman’s chest ever since.  She has tried to get rid of it, but to no avail and it has bothered her a lot.  She didn’t want to wear v-neck tops because of it.  You probably know the rest of the story, but I’ll tell you anyway.  The Wonderbar has made it flat and barely visible.  It’s almost completely gone and now I have a very happy client.

The second little story is about a teenaged boy who had keratosis on his arms.  It’s really not great to have red bumps all over your arms that look like pimples when you are in high school.  Kids are mean and they say stuff.  Anyway, it has bothered this kid enough to go to dermatologists for help, where he was told, “no cure.”  He started using his mom’s Wonderbar and, as you might have guessed, the bumps are totally gone.  I believe he is on his second bar.  I love this story and I am thrilled that something was finally able to help him.

These are just a couple examples of MANY that make me wish I could tell everyone in the world about the Wonderbar.  I don’t feel like I need to push people to use it, though.  It sells itself.

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I will be posting between now and New York, but will be getting ready for my trip and getting very excited!!  If you have a favorite pizza place in the city, please share it with me!!  Even though I have my “pizza finder” application ready to go on my iPhone, you never know- just want to be prepared!  If I can’t have my family with me, at least I’ll have great pizza!!   



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Please, somebody, get that man a Wonderbar!

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

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Did you really think he was just blushing? C’mon, you know someone with rosacea.  We ALL do.  1 in 20 people have it… to be exact.  Rosacea is a relatively common disease and is one of the most common dermatological conditions.  It’s estimated that in the United States it affects approximately 14 million Americans!  OK, so you know several people who have it and it might even by YOU.  I certainly know one…..ME!  Or, at least I used to.

rosacea wineYour dermatologist might tell you that you should continue on with the expensive steroid creams, medications and laser treatments, because there is no known cure for Rosacea.  Many people still report, though, that after all of this, they continue to have flare-ups.  Can you imagine when people find out that the Wonderbar gets rosacea under control…..and only at a fraction of the cost of everything else they have tried?  Thinking about that excites me NO end!  Not because of what I am told by my clients, but because I know first-hand that this is no scam or gimmick- but rather, a long-awaited solution to a very unsightly condition.  Not to mention, you can go to a party and enjoy a glass of red wine without turning bright red!   

If you are scared to try something new because your skin is too “sensitive”, please reconsider.  The Wonderbar actually lessens sensitivities.  When you understand that it actually “heals” your skin, you just might be more willing to give it a go……

Buy one today- shipping on us!


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Bal·ance: To equalize. Pronounced (Wunder-bär)

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

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Life, marriage, diet, curriculum, funds, budget, skin, checkbook…..what do they all have in common?  They all need to be balanced.  This is the part people miss about the Wonderbar.  They get that it detoxifies your skin.  They know that it heals your skin, but they might be missing the most important aspect of this miraculous little bar…..that it balances your skin.  So while the clay brings the toxins out and the algae heals from within, the balance is also being restored.  Wha-La!  Healthy skin! 

When skin is described as “normal”, it means that it is ”balanced”.  What does normal mean, though? Well, when we’re talking about skin, it means that you don’t have a problem with oil or breakouts, and you don’t feel that your skin is dry and tight. Most people with normal skin, now listen closely, have small pores, little to no breakouts and can get by with little foundation.

To keep your skin normal or balanced, you need to use a product with the right PH-balance level.  The pH of normal, healthy human skin is somewhere between 4.5 and 6. The Wonderbar’s PH-balance level is right around 5.65.  People who use the Wonderbar largely claim…..yes, small pores, little to no breakouts and not much of a need for foundation or powder.  And there you have it.  Now about that checkbook……  


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