I've heard it many times over, "Mary Kay is just a pyramid scheme!" someone usually says with disdain when Mary Kay products or even when you just search the internet for reviews of the company. Scathing reviews, things like,"They're just pushing to recruit," when talking about Mary Kay parties. There are so many stories of facial parties gone wrong, they cover the internet like a plague.

I want to set the record straight about Mary Kay and talk about the good things the company has done in its over 50 years of business.

First things first, people who sell Mary Kay products make a commission. But this is not the measly commission of other business or even retail fashion stores... Mary Kay consults make a whopping 50% in commission for every product they sell. When you are working for a company that sells sets of skin care for $100 dollars and over, that is a substantial amount of money going back into your pocket if you're selling it. If you are buying Mary Kay products, you can be certain that your money is directly going to someone who is effectively running their own small business.

Secondly, Mary Kay contributes to a number of important philanthropist causes, including a cancer research program. Unlike other foundations, the Mary Kay foundation gives grants directly to doctors researching for cures so the money is directly going to research instead of being funneled through multiple third parties. They also reward grants to shelters, directly impacting women who have been affected by domestic violence.

This means that you can be certain that your money is going directly to help those who need it. While Mary Kay consults may make some uncomfortable when trying to recruit, this is a company that has had a direct positive impact and continues to use its stance as a corporation for good.