Linda DeFratus has been fascinated by skin care and make up since high school. Her professional career in the beauty business began in 1961, giving her fifty years of experience in retail, multi-level, contract packaging, raw material sales and management.
Her background includes weekly appearances on a local women’s television program in her hometown of Denison, Texas.
After moving to Dallas in 1972, she wrote and published a popular handbook, “How to Look Younger in Seven Days,” that helps every woman find the best products for her skin.
Over the years, Linda has completed numerous sales, marketing, and people management courses, and has attended Grayson College. She has delivered sales and motivational presentations to large audiences, as well as to local women’s clubs and schools, to teach proper skin care techniques, share product knowledge, and demonstrate how to sell and present products. Ms. DeFratus is also an active member of the Society of Cosmetics Chemists.
A strong believer in the effectiveness of perseverance and a positive mental attitude, Linda DeFratus thoroughly enjoys being an active player in the beauty business. Reach her at LDeFratus@actifirm.com
Sandra has an addiction to health and beauty and she's always open to trying new things. She is addicted to dry-skin brushing and always starts her mornings with 20oz of warm water with lemon.
Her favorite Actifirm Product is the Actifirm Z-Peel, she uses the 10% daily and gets weekly facials. Sandra shares her Dallas home with her husband, Mark, and their King Charles Spaniel, Niles. His favorite product is the Actifirm Active Skin Soother. Sandra is addicted to Social Media and loves meeting new people. Her hobbies include reading, art history, painting, traveling with friends and family, and yoga. Reach her at sevans@actifirm.com
Jo Myers has over ten years experience in skin-care products. She is a licensed esthetician and has helped thousands with their skin-care needs. In addition to her field aesthetic work, she has trained hundreds of professionals and advised numerous medical personnel in the proper choice and use of dermatological products.
Jo Myers has over ten years experience in skin-care products. She is a licensed esthetician and has helped thousands with their skin-care needs. In addition to her field aesthetic work, she has trained hundreds of professionals and advised numerous medical personnel in the proper choice and use of dermatological products. Jo combines a commitment to industry research with her background as an international model to offer her clients quality, integrated anti-aging remedies using Actifirm. Jo knows ingredients and uses that knowledge to help satisfy client needs. Currently Jo is a fanatic over Actifirm’s Renovation Eye Cream because it stays in place, absorbs quickly, plumps fine lines and wrinkles, and provides a flawless palette for her makeup. In addition to her knowledge of skin-care products, Jo has developed a reputation as a business consultant providing successful marketing solutions to spas and dermatological offices.
Reach Jo at jmyers@actifirm.com
Jaclyn brings experience, enthusiasm, and an education in art to the Actifirm family. Her background includes eight years working with retail customers, both in person and over the phone. She also holds degrees in art history and graphic design.
As for enthusiasm, when asked why she chose Actifirm she replied, “Iʼm eager to learn new things, I saw the passion Sandra (Director of Interactive Marketing) has for the company and I couldnʼt wait to join in the fun. I enjoy helping people and getting to know their stories.” Needless to say, we enjoy Jaclynʼs energy. Itʼs…exciting!
And what about away from work? “Dexter is my Aussie shepherd mix and has been with me through it all. When I am not chilling at home with him, I am out and about with friends. I love to sketch and doodle in my free time.”
Reach Jaclyn at jheironimus@actifirm.com
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