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Aloe Ferox Newsletter March/April 2017 Issue 2/2017 P1

Top performers 2016.

2017 Price increase.

Social Media.

Timeless.

Winter Fighter capsules.

Chin up!

Mother’s Day gift.

Packaging changes.

Rooibos in South Africa.

We would like to thank the Top 100 distributors of 2016 for the dedicated hard work and continued excellent customer service. Again, it is our privilege to introduce the Top 10 Distributors and Top 5 Business Partners of 2016. The Top 100 distributors will each receive a beautiful aloe trophy. Well done! We are extremely proud of you!

Top 10 Distributors Top 5 Business Partners 1 Minerva Conradie Sedgefield 1 Simply Natural Hilde Nel Cape Town

2 Marianne Greyling Carolina 2 Ouma Bettie se Winkel Anelia du Plessis Mossel Bay

3 Marieline Kruger Pretoria 3 Noramie Fashions Miriam Bryant Randfontein

4 Annemie Teunen Centurion 4 Sanctuary of Essence Venishree Govender Durban

5 Maureen Kinghorn Port Elizabeth 5 Dried Fruit for Africa Mendelt van Wijk Cape Town

6 Madelein du Toit Roodepoort

7 Janette Errington Port Elizabeth An unavoidable price increase is scheduled for the 1 July 2017. The new pricelist will be included in the May / June newsletter. Seize this opportunity and stock up on all your best sellers before the increase.

8 Elizabeth Hough Pretoria

9 Theresa Delport Port Elizabeth

10 Linda Bentley Port Elizabeth

Aloe Ferox has recently begun to post product adverts on Facebook and YouTube. You can use these ads to introduce your customers to Aloe Ferox and the products. You can follow the links below; also, send them to you customers. Be sure to our Facebook page to stay up to date on the latest news and ads. Aloe Ferox YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hfkyU2Qxr8 Aloe Ferox Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/af.co.za

Super Aloe Gel: https://www.facebook.com/af.co.za/videos/1198788306902227/

Prevention is always better than cure! It is imperative to take appropriate precaution against the impending cold and flu season: Winter. A boosted and healthy immune system is always the best defence against germs and viruses. Colds and flu are easily transmitted through coughing, sneezing and physical contact. Colds and flu can be triggered by over 200 viruses and usually persists for 7 to 10 days. Constant contact with other people increases the likelihood of contracting the bug. Typical symptoms range from headaches to a sore body and muscles, respiratory infections and even pneumonia. Regrettably, medication only treats

the unpleasant symptoms of colds and flu. The immune system protects the body by producing white blood cells that help fight infections by attacking bacteria, viruses, and germs that invade the body. The key ingredients of

capsules are Aloe ferox leaves with many health benefits and Echinacea which aids speedy production of white blood cells.

Echinacea is a perennial plant from the north-western regions of America. It has a long stem, some pink or purple flowers, and a core which is usually purple or brown in colour which doubles as the seed head. Echinacea is widely used to fight infections, especially colds, flu and upper respiratory infections. Studies conducted by the University of Connecticut, found that the likelihood of getting a cold when taking a product that contains Echinacea, can be reduced by 58%. The duration can also be reduced by 1 - 4 days. Read more: https://draxe.com/echinacea-benefits

It is important to start taking capsules at the first sign (prior will be more advantageous) of typical colds or flu symptoms. Take 2 capsules at least 3 times per day.

Aloe Ferox Newsletter March/April 2017 Issue 2/2017 P2

Your true age is easily revealed by your neck simply because most women neglect their necks!

Q: What is the difference between my facial skin and the skin of my neck? A: Neck skin is thinner than facial skin and is therefore more prone to wrinkling because it loses moisture and elasticity faster than facial skin. There are also fewer oil glands in the neck area and is therefore more susceptible to dehydration and sun damage. The Aloe Ferox contains supplementary moisturizing oils and agents to a moisturizer formulated specifically for facial use.

Q: Do I really have to use an extra moisturizer for my neck? A: Yes, the general appearance of your neck will improve and be more youthful and smooth when you follow a good skin care routine that includes a moisturizer specially formulated for the neck area. Aloe Ferox is specifically formulated to boost cell renewal by stimulating collagen and elastin production. helps to strengthen skin tissue, improve skin elasticity, reduce fine lines and improve the appearance of pigmentation and sun spots.

V: What are the distinct ingredients in the Aloe Ferox ? Apricot Kernel Oil

Apricot kernel oil is an excellent moisturizer, is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and contains antioxidants that protect the skin from damaging free radicals. It is high in vitamin A & E, has skin softening properties and is easily absorbed through the skin without feeling oily. It also has excellent anti-aging and moisturizing properties that renew skin elasticity and texture. Read more: http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/1807/1/Benefits-of-Apricot-Kernel-Oil.html

Vitamin A Vitamin A can be very effective in the treatment of sun damage. A lack of Vitamin A can lead to reduced skin elasticity, visible wrinkle formation, uneven skin texture and tone, poor blood circulation in the skin, pigmentation and even skin cancer. It has been scientifically proven that Vitamin A delays wrinkle- and sunspot formation and improves overall skin texture. It neutralizes free radicals, aids the healing process of acne and benefits rapid cell growth and regeneration. Read more: https://draxe.com/vitamin-a

Lanolin Lanolin is the ideal treatment for dry skin conditions which makes it perfect for skin that has fewer oil glands such as the neck area. Lanolin, also an excellent moisturizer, has a similar molecular structure to the natural oils excreted by the skin. When applied to the skin lanolin forms a protective layer on the skin preventing moisture loss leaving the skin feel soft and smooth. Read more: http://www.thedermreview.com/lanolin-cream

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanolin

Mother's Day is all about honouring mothers, motherhood, mother figures and the influence of mothers on society. Most countries celebrate Mother’s Day and usually do so during the months of March and May. This year South Africa honours their mothers on Sunday the 14th of May. A Mother's Day gift will be available from the 1st of March as a 3-product giftset. It will consist of: 1. a 100 ml Berry Body Lotion, 2. a 50ml Refreshing Face Wash or 50ml Rejuvenating Aloe Gel and 3. a 15ml Day Cream. Cost: R60.00. Standard pricing applies.

The time has come for the Timeless Skin range to be transformed. This outstanding anti-aging range will undergo minor refinement on cosmetic level. It will however be redressed, rebranded, repackaged and a brand-new product will also be added to the range. The newly packaged range will be available from 1 November 2017, after which the range will simply be known as: The current packaging must therefore be sold out by end of October 2017. Do not miss any of the awesome specials that we will be running on the current packaging leading up to the end of October.

The Timeless range can now also be found on its own website. Direct your clients to the new website to learn more about the anti-aging properties of the range and for more info on the changeover to the new packaging. Keep an eye out for specials on the current packaging and detail on the brand-new product: www.aftimeless.co.za

Aloe Ferox Newsletter March/April 2017 Issue 2/2017 P3

1. It is and has always been an Aloe Ferox policy to provide quality products that fits your (and your client’s) budget. Keeping in this tradition, we decided to change the packaging sizes of certain products to improve the relationship between the volume and the cost of the product. The sizes of the following products will therefore change during 2017 when the specific current package size is depleted. Price changes will be announced in the May/June 2017 newsletter.

Hand & Body Lotion Hand Cream Heel Balm Sun Care Lotion Super Aloe Gel Muscle Gel

Current New Current New

50ml increases to 75ml. 250ml decreases to 150ml.

2. We have also looked at the sensibility and cleanliness of the packaging type of the products listed below and decided to package these products in tubes. The new packaging will be implemented as the specific current packaging is depleted. The volume of these products will remain unchanged.

Bitter Balm X- Balm Mature

The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) concluded a study on the traditional knowledge associated with two endemic species, Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) and Honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) and decided to side with the South African San Council. In 2011, the Department was approached by the South African San Council on behalf of the San people of South Africa, expressing concerns about inadequate acknowledgement, recognition and protection of their interest in relation to the ownership of traditional knowledge associated with the Rooibos and Honeybush species which are being used commercially. In short, the above means that the South African San Council demand more financial recognition for the commercial use of Rooibos and Honeybush in South Africa. The DEA has further indicated that the penalty for non-compliance will be as much as R 10 million or 10 years’ imprisonment or both. Aloe Ferox believe that topical application (on skin) was never part of the San traditional knowledge however the San Council laid claim to any kind of usage (irrespective of application) of Rooibos and Honeybush.

Aloe Ferox has decided to step away from the Rooibos matter for the time being, until the matter has been fully settled. We have therefore discontinued the use of Rooibos in all Aloe Ferox products.

I was diagnosed with Polycythaemia (body makes too many red blood cells) in September 2015. There is no cure. My weight at the time was 102kg. A friend told me about . I started to take daily doses of the juice in June 2016.

Soon after people started commenting that I am losing a lot of weight and wanted to know what am I using. Only and only for the polycythaemia and not for weight loss. I am already 20kg down. Blood tests at the end of November 2016

revealed that my blood count is back to normal!

My husband was diagnosed with prediabetes (blood glucose number: 11.9mmol/L) during October 2016. We put him on the as well and on the 3 Jan 2017 his blood glucose number was down to a normal 4.9mmol/L!

Thank you sooooo much for this wonderful product I will never stop using it. Lynne Bezuidenhout

Aloe Ferox Newsletter March/April 2017 Issue 2/2017 P4

Saturday morning finally arrived and I was up and ready to start the day just after five. The sun was rising, the weather looked promising and it appeared that I have picked just the right day for my aloe bingo party. Shortly after eight though, it became cloudy and started to rain just as my guests were about to arrive. I was so disappointed and believed that nobody would come. I could just see myself playing bingo all alone and having to eat all the food and cake.

My disappointment was short lived because 33 guests arrived, despite the terrible weather. Wow! Everybody was in high spirits as we quickly filled up the lounge and TV room; sounding like a bunch of clucking hens. To my surprise, the guests were not here for the free cake but they came for the aloe products! Everybody had lots of fun playing bingo and winning prizes. It will definitely be repeated.

I asked one of my clients that owns a coffee shop to sponsor a breakfast for two. I put the names of all my clients that ordered products during September and October in a hat and we drew a winner. Annelize won the breakfast. A group of my fellow blind friends and loyal clients, went to the trouble of renting a minibus to transport them to my party in Brackenfell. Some of my other clients came from as far as Strand and Paarl to join in the festivities. My clients become my friends and that makes it special. I was quite hoarse after the party because I had to turn my volume up high with all the rowdiness, but it was fun.

Saturday night we (different group of friends) celebrated my and my husband’s birthdays to come (during the next week). I promptly turned these friends into clients as well. My secret? Prepare the best food, let them have more than an elegant sufficiency and wait for Mr heartburn to make his appearance. Have your at the ready and then explain the benefits of taking aloe instead of baking soda. It works every time! Aloe regards from Brackenfell. Madelene van der Berg (Translated from Afrikaans) Aloe Ferox Management: Thank you very much Madelene. You are the best!