Today we’d like to introduce you to Valencia Scott.
Hi Valencia, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
When I lost my full-time job years ago, I started looking for ways to earn extra income. I found the idea for my first product in a problem I’d lived with for most of my adult life: dry, chapped lips. I wondered if I could make something that would work for me.
I tested different blends of natural ingredients and organic oils and consulted with a pharmaceutical expert as I refined the formula. Eventually, I landed on a simple recipe that helped with my dry lips. That recipe became my first signature product, The Perfect Pucker Lip Exfoliant.
What began as something I made for myself grew into a skincare business for women and men. Over the years, I’ve expanded the line to include lotions, body scrubs, beard oils, and a full range of facial skincare products.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It was a bit of a rocky start. The first formula of the lip exfoliant I made didn’t work out well. After the product would sit in the jar, over time it would solidify, becoming rock hard and basically turning into cement. It was a lot of trial and error trying to get the formula just right. I spent a lot of time and money while trying to perfect the outcome.
I also didn’t have a website when I started, so I would get orders via emails, then take payment through PayPal. It was tedious and not a very smooth process for my customers.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
The Perfect Pucker is a handcrafted line of skincare. The products contain a lot of naturally derived and organic ingredients. Everything is made in small batches, to control the quality and consistency of the products, which sets me apart from mass production products.
I am responsible for everything including the product development, marketing, advertising, website design and sales.
Not only are my products available via my website, but they’re also available at vendor shows that I attend, and I offer wholesale pricing so my products can be sold at retail stores.
Can you share something surprising about yourself?
Most people don’t realize I do everything. That The Perfect Pucker is a one woman show.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.theperfectpucker.com
- Instagram: theperfectpucker
- Facebook: theperfectpucker
