Beauty Means Big Business for Independent Business Owners says Jody Victor if IBOAI

“ARTISTRY™ Skin Care and Cosmetics proudly ranks among the top prestige brands of facial skin care and colour cosmetics in the world,” – Kathy Victor

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., February 6, 2006 – The ARTISTRY™ approach to beauty is based on connecting with women to create real solutions that work for their lives. “Through these personal connections our members, Quixtar Independent Business Owners (IBOs), have made ARTISTRY one of the top five largest-selling prestige brands of facial skin care and cosmetics, according to Euromonitor,” says Jody Victor of the Independent Business Association International (IBOAI).
“The first baby-boomers are entering their 60s this year and they’re looking for cosmetics to help them age gracefully,” says Kathy Victor. “According to Cosmetics and Toiletries Magazine, this has spurred a trend toward anti-aging cosmetics that firm the skin, decrease wrinkles and enhance youthful characteristics without invasive or expensive surgery,” continues Victor.
“ARTISTRY has responded with Derma Options, products that are clinically proven alternatives to invasive cosmetic procedures,” adds Jody Victor. “ARTISTRY Time Defiance Derma Erase combines a patented peptide with derma-smoothing ingredients proven to mimic the results of line-relaxing injections, while ARTISTRY Time Defiance Intensive Repair Serum boasts 261 percent improvement in skin clarity, 99 percent reduction in lines and 83 percent improvement in skin smoothness after just 14 nights use.”
“Skin care isn’t the only area in which ARTISTRY excels,” says Kathy Victor. “ARTISTRY has a fabulous line of colour cosmetics. New this season is the Tranquility Spring Trend 2006 Collection. These subtle watercoloured hues are simple, chic and classic.”
“A recent report from Mintel suggests that the colour cosmetics market is booming especially in the eye and facial colour segments,” explains Jody Victor. “These trends have helped IBOs make Quixtar the leading online health and beauty retailer according to Internet Retailer.”
“ARTISTRY products are available exclusively from our association members, Quixtar Independent Business Owners in the United States and Canada,” says Jody Victor.

About the IBOAI
“The official Trade Association, IBOAI is dedicated to serving and protecting the interests of Quixtar powered Independent Business Owners (IBOs) throughout North America,” states Jody Victor of IBOAI. Governed by a Board of Directors, the IBOAI:
• Protects the best interests of IBOs and serves as an advocate in IBO issues.
• Promotes and protects the integrity of the Independent Business Ownership Plan.
• Ensures that the business opportunity today is as good or better for future generations.
• Acts as an advisory group to Quixtar Inc. and Quixtar Canada Corp.
The 2006 IBOA Board of Directors Executive Committee includes Greg Duncan, Chairman, Don Wilson, Vice Chairman, Angelo Nardone, Steve Woods, Jim Janz, Terry Felber, Randy Haugen, and Kanti Gala. Governance and Oversight Committee includes Jody Victor and Billy Florence.

Contact Information

Connie Altschwager

Executive Director

IBOAI

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