Mary Kay was founded on the Golden Rule and emphasized the importance of giving back to others. That's why Mary Kay is changing the lives of women and children around the world every day. More than 2 million women in more than 35 countried worldwide have embraced the opportunity, making Mary Kay one of the larget direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics. As a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant, I am a business owner. So when you purchase from me, you are helping support a local business which is backed by a global company.