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HBN In The News
Handmade Beauty Network Formed, Offers eZine
From TheCosmeticSite.com, February 2000
The Handmade Beauty Network (HBN), the first and only trade organization dedicated to the advancement of the
entire handmade toiletries industry, was formed on January 31. HBN will address the science, regulation, consumer
education, marketing and public relations aspects of the industry. They will also provide service and networking
capabilities to members, including Legislation and Regulatory updates, a Speakers Bureau and a Career Hotline.
"Consumer interest in handmade toiletries has increased tremendously over the past few years, making this the right
time for a trade network for the industry," said Donna Maria Coles Roberts, HBN's founder and president.
The premier issue of HBN's Hanamade Toiletries Weekly eZine (eZine) containing handmade toiletries product
reviews and information highlighting HBN's activities was published January 16.
Membership in HBN is free through the end of March when the network will be formalized and membership fees will
be assessed for both manufacturers and suppliers to the industry. For further information, visit HBN's web site at
www.handmadebeauty.com or contact McMahon Communications at (301) 320-8053 or mcmpat@aol.com.
