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Are you still looking for the fountain of youth?  Spending money left and  right looking for THE product that will make you have clear skin, reverse sun damage or reduce the signs of aging??  Well ladies, lucky for us, the creators of ProActiv Solution have come out with a new line of skin care:  Rodan + Fields.

Sarah Ferguson, a Charlottesville-based Independent Rodan + Fields consultant, has partnered with Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, in order to help millions of people discover how clear, healthy-looking skin can change their lives.

 Rodan + Fields offers 4 primary regimens:

 Reverse – A 4 step system designed to treat environmental aging and restore clarity and vibrancy for radiant, even skin tone.  It delivers effective treatment for brown discolorations, liver spots and uneven skin tones that result from hormones, post acne dark marks and sun damage.

 Anti-Age – A regimen for fine lines, wrinkles and loss of firmness.  It helps stimulate natural collagen production, diminish the length and depth of wrinkles and rejuvenate skin for a soft, luminous youthful complexion.

 Unblemish – A regimen for acne, blemishes and breakouts.  It will give you clear, calm and balanced skin and help stop pimples, blackheads, red spots and dark marks.

 Soothe – A regimen for sensitive, irritated skin and facial redness.  It helps sooth, smooth and calm redness and discomfort caused by environmental aggressors or genetically prone stressors.

Sarah, mom to Abigail (9), Madeline (7) and William (5), found Rodan + Fields to be a perfect fit for her lifestyle,  First of all, she had been a ProActiv user for years and knew the doctors’ reputations very well.  Secondly, she is able to set her own hours and build her business as big as she chooses depending on her schedule.  She meets with customers and interviews consultants while her kids are at school.  She finds her children especially cooperative when she reminds them that her Rodan + Fields work will be paying for their college.

 If you are interested in learning more about Rodan + Fields or interested in consultant opportunities, you can contact Sarah at sarah.ferguson@comcast.net or visit http://sarahferguson.myrandf.com.

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I have loved getting to know all of the C’Ville Entremoms that I have met throughout the last couple of months.  It has been great to have a network of smart and motivated ladies with whom to share ideas and resources.  When I 1st began C’Ville Entremom, I called on the women and mommies of Charlottesville to help me find mom entrepreneurs within our community.  Through this search, I came across a great group of Moms that represent national lines and wanted to find the best way to include them in our group.  Then, it came to me…  RepMoms!  They are entrepreneurs like the rest of us.. out there building a business and working hard while independently representing reputable companies that offer great products.  You may recognize some of the names:  Pampered Chef, Mary Kay or Tastefully Simple..  September is officially RepMom month, so get out your calendars, plan a party date, invite all of your friends and buy some national products locally and support your local RepMom.

I thought I would start with Mary Kay..  To me, she is THE ENTREMOM.  She started Mary Kay, Inc. in 1963 after 25 years of direct selling for other companies.  Her vision was to “provide women with an unparalleled opportunity for financial independence, career and personal fulfillment.  To achieve total customer satisfaction by delivering the products and services that enhance a woman’s self-image and confidence.”  She faced many hardships along the way (including the death of her husband 1 month before Mary Kay launched) and continually modified her business strategy with the changing trends of women in the workplace.  Today, Mary Kay, Inc. has over 500,000 employees in 29 countries.

Kephany Powell is a Mary Kay RepMom located in Crozet.  She started up her Mary Kay business in February 2008.  Kephany grew up with a love for beauty products and worked in “beauty retail” for 5 years, but wanted to be able to spend more time with her son, Matthew, 8.  Kephany says that Mary Kay was a great choice for her because it is a reputable company with a strong foundation and because of her love for skin care and beauty products.

Some of Kephany’s best sellers are:

TimeWise Miracle Set – Includes and 3-in-1 cleanser (cleanses, tones and gently exfoliates), day solution (with SPF 25), night solution and a moisturizer.. that all fight the signs of aging.

Microderm Abrasion Set – Deep cleans and exfoliates dead skin cells.

Satin Hands Set – Includes hand crème, cleansing/exfoliating gel and extra emollient night cream to make hands feel like baby skin (It’s true.. I love this stuff!!)

Kephany also states that she can hardly keep the mineral powder foundation in stock!

Kephany does most of her sales through home parties.  She strives to have at least 1 party a week.  Friends or acquaintances host the parties for her and new parties are generated from their guests.  Kephany says that the greatest thing about hosting a party is that there is no work involved (except for inviting 3-6 friends).  It’s all about having fun friends over who enjoy girl time and pampering themselves a bit.  Kephany offers 3 different parties:  Skin Care, Color or Fragrance.  The hostess earns free Mary Kay products, depending on the amount of sales her party generates (plus she loves giving away free gifts)!

If you are interested in hosting a party with Kephany or purchasing Mary Kay product, you can contact Kephany at powellkeph@aol.com.

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Beverly “Bev” Sidders and I met last year; she did a laser treatment on red capillaries in my face and legs and recommended some fabulous products (like the C E Ferulic acid, which has become a part of my daily routine). When C’ville Entremom launched, she was one of the first people I thought of for a feature.

Bev, mother of 6-year-old Samantha and 4-year-old Cole, opened The Skin Clinic of Virginia in Spring 2008. According to her, “after years of basking in the sun, my skin looked 20 years older than my chronological age.” So, shortly after moving back to Charlottesville from California (she has a B.A. from UVA and a MBA from UC Berkley), she earned her degree in Occupational Science: Esthetic Science, and became a licensed Master Esthetician in the state of Virginia.

Bev and her staff work closely with clients to develop customized treatment plans for each skin type and help keep us looking beautiful while we’re all fighting the fun process called aging. One look at Bev’s skin and you’ll be a believer.

The Skin Clinic of Virginia offers a free initial consultation, giving clients a chance to interact with staff members and learn about the treatment options available before making a decision. They accept only a certain number of clients in order to give everyone the personal attention they deserve and offer a generous reward system for long-standing clients. In addition, they allow you to book appointments online for confidentiality purposes.

The Skin Clinic offers only the safest, most effective, FDA-approved services. A sample of these include:

• Laser Resurfacing/Laser Treatments for sun damage, pigment, wrinkles, melasma, scarring, leg/facial veins and skin tightening.
• BOTOX® Cosmetic /Dermal Fillers to plump up fine lines and wrinkles or have those voluptuous lips you’ve always wanted.
• Laser Hair Removal for beard bumps, excessive/unwanted hair growth or purely the convenience of not having to shave every morning.
• Chemical Peels to accelerate cell renewal, stimulate collagen, and improve elastin, revealing a more radiant complexion.
• Microdermabrasion to treat skin imperfections such as blemishes, pigmentation, scarring, wrinkles, large pores, etc. by gently exfoliating the skin’s dead outer layers.
• Signature Facial using products specifically chosen for the client’s skin type. (I actually booked one this morning.)

In addition to these services, they offer products to help with everything from acne and wrinkles to eyelash lengthening and sun protection. They carry no particular line – just the staff’s favorites and the ones that are recommended most to customers.

So what’s the secret to Bev’s work/life balance? She makes the most of her time at work and then reserves her free time with the kids. Owning her own business also allows her to be flexible with her hours if needed.

The Skin Clinic of Virginia is located at 1011 E. Jefferson Street, Suite 204 (above Pediatrics Associates’ downtown office for those of you who have children who go there). For a free initial consultation, visit www.skinclinicofvirginia.com or call (434) 977.4100.

~Mary Beth Bowen

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