by Kimberly Fleming on 2013-11-14
Suzanne Somers visited Loma Linda residents over the weekend, where she launched her new line of healthy beauty products.
Somers shared with her audience on Sunday at the Clark's Nutrition Loma Linda location that she has always been a proponent of health in all aspects of life. A frequent visitor to the Rancho Mirage store, Somers developed a friendship with the Clark family, where she shared her passion for the necessity of a healthy diet and the need for non-toxic/non-chemical beauty products, she explained.
Somers and the Clark family began working together to present a new beauty line, SUZANNE Organics, including foundations, lipstick, bleaching cream and other beauty products all made from organic materials, she explained.
Each product is toxic-free and gluten-free, she shared.
Somers launched her beauty and skin-care line exclusively with Clark's, she said, because, when she met CEO Ray Clark, she "felt his devotion and passion for healthy living."
Fielding dozens of questions throughout the duration of her visit to the Loma Linda store, Somers explained that most products used for make-up, conditioners and shampoos today contain what she said are toxic chemicals good for neither the human body nor the earth.
She told the audience she believed it was important to be aware of what products are used daily, being ingested into the body or rubbed on the skin.
She shared that plastic is an ingredient often found in lipsticks. "(Beauty companies) are using plastic in the very lipsticks that are quite popular today, and some of you have in your purses right now," she told the audience.
Somers is a cancer survivor who, though she received surgery and radiation treatments, opted for herbal treatments in the place of chemotherapy, she told the audience. For her, this method worked.
While she told the audience that products should not be used to cure ailments that only medical doctors can cure, including infections and diseases, she felt many health situations could be avoided if individuals maintain a healthy diet and are aware of the ingredients in the products they use.
Rosemary Brown has been with Clark’s Nutrition for over 20 years. "Today was really a defining moment for the store to team up with such a wonderful person and (discuss) the message of health, which is what Clark's has been promoting for over 40 years," she said.
Fan Tricia Farrow and her daughter Michelle Farrow stood in the front row to see Somers, who Tricia called her "hero." Tricia owns every book Suzanne has ever written. "I'm so pleased to be so close to such a wonderful and beautiful individual. I believe every word she says and I take to heart what she has been teaching for years,” Tricia commented.
The Clark family was also present to support both Somers and the store. Clark siblings Kyle, Matthew, and Brigitte assisted with the event, and watched father Bruce taking charge of it.
Outside of the building, KOLA 99.9's DJ Jessie Duran kept visitors entertained and busy with raffles; visitors could also sign up for makeovers and had the chance to win products. Also attending the event was Somers's husband, Alan Hamel.
The launch coincides with Clark’s celebration of 41 years of service. Following the presentation was a ribbon cutting to close the event.
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Suzanne Somers comes to Clark's Nutrition for Ribbon Cutting
Sunday, Nov. 3 11 a.m.
Clark's Nutrition
11235 Mountain View Ave
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Article we published in Loma Linda City News 10/31/13:
Suzanne Somers Is Coming to Loma Linda
Suzanne Somers will be at Clark’s Nutrition in Loma Linda on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 11 a.m.
The 67-year-old actress, author and entrepreneur is coming to Clark’s for the launch of her SUZANNE Organics, toxic-free, gluten-free cosmetics and skincare collection. Suzanne says she chose Clark’s Nutrition to be the exclusive retailer for her alternative to chemical-based products, because, “Our messages are the same. The partnership with Clark’s is a perfect fit.”
Somers, a Clark’s customer for years in their Rancho Mirage location, says, “I met with Ray Clark, the CEO, a true visionary, and I felt his devotion and passion for healthy living. It was a slam-dunk to work with Clark’s.”
This is quite a boost for Clark’s, celebrating their 41st year as a family-owned and -operated business.
Marketing Director Mike Barnett says of this new relationship with Suzanne Somers, “This is a partnership with Suzanne and Clark’s. This is not some paid endorsement. It is very much a shared vision of helping people recognize, that although they may be eating organic, many are putting a ton of harmful chemicals into their system via traditional makeup and skincare products.”
On Nov. 3, there will be opportunities for visitors to sample SUZANNE Organics products at the newly built Health & Beauty counter in Clark's. There will also be chances to win products, as well as to sign up for makeovers.
Suzanne will be sharing briefly about her products and will join the Clark’s family for a ribbon cutting as they launch this new model of healthy skincare and cosmetics.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
Suzanne Somers 70’s icon has come a long way since playing Chrissy Snow in the beloved tv show “Three’s Company” The real Suzanne is in no way near like the counterpart that made her so famous. She is bright, humble, and very intelligent. Being a frequent visitor of the Rancho Mirage location of Clark’s where she developed a good friendship with the Clark family they became impressed with her extensive knowledge of the necessity of a healthy diet and the need for non-toxic/non-chemical beauty products. So, they decided to work together in presenting Suzanne’s line of health and beauty products. The line includes everything a woman needs to know to boost her beauty such as foundation, lipstick and bleaching cream all made from organic products.
When Suzanne arrived the crowd welcomed her with cheers and she was so gracious to take plenty of questions from the fans. By doing this she would prove how informative and devoted she really was to her line and how much faith she had in it and how it would a make a difference for the wonderful women who were all anxious for her attention.
Suzanne would explain to the women and men that most products used for make-up, conditioner and shampoos were full of toxic chemicals that were not only good for the body but for the earth. She continue to inform the audience of how important it was to be aware of what we were feeding our bodies and rubbing into our skins. For example, she told them that plastic was used to make a lot of lipsticks and how people were unaware of the fact. “Plastic people” she said. “They are using plastic on the very lipsticks that are quite popular today that some of you have in your purse right now!”
She then began to explain why she is a fan of health supplements explaining that when she discovered her cancer she would proceed with surgery and radiation but opted to do herbal treatments instead of chemotherapy and it worked for her. She would then explain that she does not recommend for people to use these products to cure things that only medical doctors could cure such as infections and diseases however noting most of these situations could be avoided through a healthy diet and more awareness.
Rosemary Brown has been with the Clark’s family for over 20 years and she stated she loved her job but today was really a defining moment for the store to team up with a such a wonderful person to initiate the message of being healthy which is what Clark’s have been promoting for over 40 years.
Fan Tricia Farrow and her daughter Michelle Farrow stood in the front row to see Tricia’s hero. Tricia owns every book that Suzanne has ever written and stated she was so pleased to be so close to such a wonderful and beautiful individual. “I believe every word she says and I take to heart what she has been teaching for years.”
The Clark family was also present to support the store and Suzanne. Clark Siblings Kyle, Matthew, and Brigitte were assisting the event, watching father Bruce handle business, and learning as they go keeping the Clark family traditions intact.
Outside you would see DJ Jessie Duran of Kola 99.9 keeping fans entertained and busy with raffles and music until the arrival Suzanne. He was nice, in touch with the fans, and quite entertaining along with his wonderful crew.
You would also have the honor of seeing Suzanne’s right hand man husband Alan Humble who has managed her career for years.
Overall, fans were pleased and excited about the launching of products and planned to support Suzanne by listening to her advice and trying to implement it into their daily lives.