Creating a best selling anti-aging cream had been a dream of Jen Rizzo until she met up with Volition Beauty, the online collaboration platform that allowed her to create her own beauty product. The Neroli Complete Crème, which is designed to soften and rejuvenate the skin, also supports skin renewal, helps protect from free radical damage, all while helping correct moisture balance.
“Community is all of us, women, getting together to hear our ideas and help each other as we know what we need,” she said. “We are the ones in this society that have to worry more about aging. and how we look. There is always a quest for the next best thing and who knows better than us. I wanted to come up with something for dry, older skin that really works. Ideally, it would be made with more natural ingredients that are already found in our bodies. It is important that it is something we could see and benefit from.”
Photo Credit: Jen Rizzo
We caught up recently with Rizzo to find out what she loves most about Boston.
Where were you born: Weymouth, MA
How long in Boston: 31 years
Neighborhood: Randolph
Occupation: Entrepreneur (& Beauty Enthusiast)
Favorite Restaurant: Veggie Galaxy
Best Sushi: o ya restaurant
Best Italian: Giacomo’s Ristorante
Best dessert: Vegan Ice Cream at FoMu
Best place for a romantic date: Salem Ferry
Best Sunday Brunch: Sal’s Pizza
Best place for a power business meeting: Abbondanza Ristorante
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? The Westin Copley Place
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Bodega. When you walk in the front part of the store, it’s disguised as a convenience store/Newbury Comics.
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: Twentieth Century Ltd has a nice mix of vintage and antique pieces.
Best Spa: Toscana European Day Spa
Favorite Charity Event: Black Cat Rescue
Favorite Cultural Event: North End Italian feasts and festivals
Favorite Cultural Institution: Italian Cultural Center
Best Steakhouse: Boston Chops
Best Pizza: Galleria Umberto
Best Lunch: Boston Chowda Co.
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Turnstyle Cycle. Their spin bikes tilt. The place is like a club for sweat.
Best Massage: Bliss Spa
Best Limousine/Driving Service: Boston Party Bus Limo
Best Museum/Exhibit: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Describe Boston in three words: Wicked Good Chowda
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: House of Seven Gables
All-around favorite spot in Boston: Tunnel Nightclub Boston. Talk about “wow factor”. The discreet entrance is marked by frosted windows and hides a mirrored private elevator and modern staircase that descends below ground.
Best Aspect of Boston: Clam chowder and seafood, plus our own Boston English!
Photo Credit: Jen Rizzo
