What Types of Companies Are Listed on MangoButter.com?
MangoButter lists the names and contact information for any company anywhere in the world that sells raw materials and supplies to the cosmetics industry. If a company is a member of the Handmade Toiletries Network, they are automatically listed with a Power Profile on MangoButter. A Power Profile is a virtual business card listing the supplier's name, a link directly to their Web site, their current contact information, a company description, areas of specialty, any sales and promotional specials and feedback from persons just like you who have done business with them previously. Companies with Power Profiles are able to update their information to provide you with latest news from their company!

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How Do I Search For A Product On MangoButter.com?
There are several ways to search for a product on MangoButter. Choose the one that suits your needs best.

	Search By Product Category. Use MangoButter's categories to find the product you seek. For example, if you are looking for essential oil suppliers, click on "Essential Oils" and you will be taken to a page displaying an alphabetical listing of companies carrying that item. Companies with a mango beside them are companies with Power Profiles.
	Site Search Option. Type the name of the product or company you are looking for in the search window and click "go". Our server will search for the terms you used and provide you with a page listing all of the companies where that term appears. Companies with a mango beside them are companies with Power Profiles.
	Power Profile Option. If you know the name of the company you are looking for and wish to see their Power Profile, click the Power Profile Option. The drop down menu provides an alphabetical listing of companies with Power Profiles.
	Search By Location Option. To search by State or Country, just click on the State/Country option to display the states and countries where listed companies are located. Choose the state/country you are interested in and you will be taken to an alphabetical listing of companies in that state or country. Companies with a mango beside them are companies with Power Profiles.

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Why Don't All Companies Listed Have Power Profiles?
Members of the Handmade Beauty Network receive a Power Profile.  If you have located a supplier that you wish to contact but they do not have a Power Profile, you can contact them via telephone, fax .regular mail or by copying their Web site address (found in their company description) into your browser. Don't forget to let them know you found them on MangoButter and feel free to let them know how they can receive their own Power Profile!

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Does MangoButter.com accept advertising?
Yes. MangoButter accepts advertising from a wide variety of value added businesses and organizations that cater to the cosmetics industry. Ads are accepted from authors, publishers, suppliers, manufacturers, educational and trade organizations and more. We offer button banners (120x90 pixels) on the right side of our pages and micro buttons (88x31 pixels) beneath the search boxes on each page. Click here for further information.

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Does MangoButter.com use cookies?
Yes. MangoButter uses a cookie that expires as soon as you close your Web browser. This cookie allows HBN members to use the password protected features of the site. Visitors with all cookies disabled will be asked to login each time they go to a member page and may not be able to use features that require forms, such as updating Power Profiles.

Cookies can be enabled as follows:

In Netscape:  Edit->Preferences->Advanced->Cookies. Then either choose "Accept all cookies," "Warn me before accepting a cookie" or both.

In InternetExplorer:  Tools->Internet Options->Security->Custom Level->Cookies. Check either Prompt or Enable.

If you are an AOL user:  From the Start menu, select Settings->Control Panel->Internet Options.  Then select either Prompt or Enable.