Guest guest Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 Hi Peggy, Sorry I have taken so long to reply, but I have been trying to get a Le Reve price list so that I can share some of the information with you. First of all, I have been to a Le Reve party. Basically the oils are OK, not great, but way overpriced. I am trying to remember , I think it is the eucalyptus, that they mix with cedarwood, as they say that eucalyptus by itself is dangerous. The oils are sold on party plan, and the night I went to check it out, a rather overweight woman was asked if she would like a footbath. At 8.30 at night she had her feet placed in a footbath of rosemary, lemon and peppermint. I spoke to her at a later date and she had not got to sleep until 4 in the morning! I felt the presenter had enthusiasm, but scant knowledge of essential oils, but then, what shop assistant who sells them has much more. The company puts out a book which is sold at the parties, explaining the uses for each oil and blends and it is quite good. I am a member of the New Zealand Register of Holistic Aromatherapists, and I was asked to share my experience with the committee, as there was concern. The gentleman in charge of the company in NZ listened to what the NZROHA had about selling essential oils without adequate training, and he agreed, and I was told that there was more training going on. Now, this information is second hand, but there you go. I feel that as there are so many outlets for buying essential oils, buyers can check out the prices in health food stores, or most apartment stores, and make their own decisions. I have to say that some of the blends they make are quite nice, and I have made up their romance blend with my great oils I use, and it was lovely My sister in law sells them, and offered me some. I politely declined. It seems to me that young mothers who are at home with children are able to earn a little extra by putting on these parties. I guess it is up to the purchaser as to whether they are prepared to buy a bottle of lavender for $27, when they can get it elsewhere for $15-$22. Hope this helps Kind regards Jeanine , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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