Deseo, Tentación and Seducción sound like story lines for a Spanish–language novela, but these sensuous descriptors are newproduct names unveiled by MÃÂa Mariú, a unique line of natural–basedproducts created by a Latina woman for Latina women. Before Miami,Los Angeles and New York, hundreds of San Antonio women were thefirst in the nation to experience the new health and beauty line. Sincethe company’s May launch, the history–making company is experiencingword of mouth at its best. MÃÂa Mariú is the first network marketingcompany exclusively dedicated to meeting the beauty and healthneeds of Latinas of every background, and also offers an innovative entrepreneurialopportunity. MÃÂa Mariú introduced products in shadesand colors such as Tierra India, Canela, AnÃÂs, Corazón de Melón, andNoche de Amor. Women can experience products made with naturalingredients designed to specifically match and complement Latinaskin tones.
“MÃÂa Mariú embodies the passion, the feelings, and that specialwarmth that exist within every Latina regardless of country of originor generation – and San Antoniotruly embraces theseaspects of Latino culture,which is why we chose thisgreat city for the nationallaunch. The Latina identityin San Antonio is clearly definedand celebrated. It justmade sense for us to introduceour company witha celebration in this greatcommunity,” Maria EugeniaBermudez Price, Founderand CEO of MÃÂa Mariú said.“MÃÂa Mariú is dedicated tobringing Latinas what theydeserve to enhance theirbeauty, their health and their future. We celebrate the Latina womanand our commitment to her – not only by offering great products, butalso by empowering the Latina with an entrepreneurial opportunity tostart her own business and represent MÃÂa Mariú.”
Bermudez Price developed a unique system, which nourishes andprotects skin with a hip color line of products and techniques specificallydesigned for the beautiful and diverse skin tones of Latinas aswell as a natural based skin care treatment line. This is in response tothe frustrations experienced by many Latinas who are unable to perfectlymatch their skin tones. Bermudez Price worked directly with aprestige–line cosmetics product developer with 30 years of experience,Carlene Gregg Victor, to develop the inaugural line of foundations, lipsticks,bronzers, blushers, eyeliners, eye shadows, and specialty items.Also concerned about the high rate of diabetes and heart diseaseamong Hispanic women, Bermudez Price included a line of nutritionalsupplements with natural ingredients known in Latin cultures for theirhealth benefits, such as the Nopal cactus, which helps promote healthand beauty from the inside.
In developing the line of products specifically designed for Latinas,Bermudez Price put equal consideration into creating an entrepreneurialopportunity, which is tailored to meet the needs of today’s Latina.A unique aspect of the MÃÂa Mariú opportunity is the integrationof the latest technology to truly create a fruitful business venture. MÃÂaMariú Associates get free use of a personalized web site during theirfirst six months serving as a 24/7 store their customers can visit to order products at their convenience. Products are also directly shippedto the customer, eliminating the need for Associates to spend time andmoney personally delivering the products to their customers. Associates,thus, truly profit from the endeavor, especially considering thecurrent sky–rocketing gas prices.
San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Executive VicePresident of Member Services & Support Aaron Seaman welcomedthe company to San Antonio and applauded Bermudez Price for creatinga company with a mission to improve the quality of life for Latinasand their families.
“As the nation’s largest and oldest Hispanic Chamber and theprinciple resource and advocate for Hispanic businesses in San Antonio,we are proud to welcome Maria Eugenia and MÃÂa Mariú to SanAntonio and thank her for choosing our city for the national launch,”Seaman said. “In creating MÃÂa Mariú, Maria Eugenia should be commendedfor developing a company that seeks to nurture Latinas sothey can develop themselvesas stronger women emotionally,physically and financiallywhile also making a differencein the lives of their families.”
As a Latina coming to theU.S. from Mexico City at ayoung age, Bermudez Priceexperienced first–hand thechallenges of integrating intoAmerican society and creatinga self–identity that wouldshine from within and exudeall that it means to be aproud Latina. From personalexperiences, Bermudez Pricequickly learned that althoughmany opportunities for Hispanicwomen exist in the workplace, many Latinas are still limited bylinguistic and cultural barriers that keep them disconnected from selfdevelopment,education and financial opportunities. The drive to helpother Latinas improve their lives, coupled with her nearly 20 years asa tenured business executive at renowned direct sales companies likeMary Kay, Inc. and Home Interiors and Gifts, Inc. where she focusedon international market expansion efforts, led Bermudez Price tocreate MÃÂa Mariú. Based in Dallas, Texas, MÃÂa Mariú offers a uniquebusiness opportunity for sales associates to earn extra income or buildlong–term wealth with a dynamic compensation plan.
“MÃÂa Mariú has taken the lead in creating a dynamic opportunityfor today’s woman. I have met many women with different life struggleswith a fervent desire to improve themselves,” Bermudez Pricesaid. “MÃÂa Mariú is dedicated to helping Latinas find opportunitiesthat may otherwise not be attainable because of language and culturalbarriers. MÃÂa Mariú offers all Latinas a way to create a long–term businesswhile celebrating their essence and identity. By doing this, we notonly help each other but we help our communities as well. This is theircompany.”
San Antonio has welcomed several new entrepreneurs to the localbusiness community and Bermudez Price is proud of the new opportunityshe has created for the city.
