Face, Skin and Hair Food- try it you'll like it!

Face, Skin and Hair Food- try it you'll like it!

Ciao bella,

Everyone has been talking about how they survived the winter of 2015. Come on we're hearty New Englanders and choose to live here. The winter camaraderie was actually quite entertaining. Of course I could sit back and listen and see it all. My commuter rail days of running to the train are gone. I live across from the Massachusetts State House so the snow removal is fantastic and I don't have a roof to worry about since I don't own a home. In over 24 years of living here I have never picked up a shovel and the electricity has never flickered. I consider myself lucky and enjoyed the beautiful snow and ice formations from pictures, Facebook, and my window. Beauty is everywhere.

Spring is around the corner and I've found some food recipes to use on your body to cleanse, hydrate and feel human again.

1. Natural Skin Scrub-use sugar or salt with one-third cup of olive oil and adding a few drops of your fav scented extract. Gently rub on damp skin in circular motion while concentrating on rough spots. Rinse off. This will remove dead skin cells so skin looks brighter and feels softer.

2. Clove Hair Conditioner-known to thicken hair and enhance brown color. Boil one cup of water with two tablespoons of whole cloves for five min. Leave it overnight straining twice in the A.M. Use once a week over strands before detangle conditioner. You'll have soft, fuller hair.

3. Exfoliating Facial- make a paste with baking soda, honey and a few drops of water. Apply for five min., then rinse. This mask will gently absorb excess oil while gently exfoliating leaving skin soft and clear.

So if this record-breaking winter has got you down? Just use these few spa-home pick me ups for a lift and think of all the spring flowers that will be coming your way!

Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America!

--Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull

Read prior weeks' "All That Zazz" columns at www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or mary@mary4nails.com.

"Queene Helene" -- going strong since the 1930s

"Queene Helene" -- going strong since the 1930s

Ciao bella,

There are a zillion face remedies out there. You must find the one that's right for you for whatever complexion malady you may face. One standby for over 75 years strong is Queene Helene Mint Julep Face Masque. I'm sure most of my audience has heard of it and may even use it. The Mint Julep Masque is one of those stand by products that lives up to its name and reputation.

In the 1940s my Nana and Mom's salon not only used the product on their customers but also retailed it. I remember it always around. The all time favorite green masque helps to extract purities, absorb excess oil and minimize pores. Just one time after use your skin is purified and oil free with a velvety touch complexion. It works so well on normal skin although great for oily and acne prone complexions. The best news is its quite inexpensive. I've been educating gals for years that you don't have to break the bank for good skin care.

The founder of Queene Helene, Richard Estrin, expanded his knowledge of the beauty industry by obtaining a degree in Chemistry. In New York he became a partner in Para Laboratories a cosmetics lab. This is where Mr. Estrin launched his hair and skin line of Queene Helene proudly named after his daughter when a fellow sales rep referred to his baby as "Queen Helene!"

So for soft clear skin go green today!

Buona giornata and God bless the United States of America!

--Mary N. DiZazzo-Trumbull

Read prior weeks' "All That Zazz" columns at www.allthatzazz.com. Mary is a third-generation cosmetologist and a Massachusetts distributor of Kosmea brand rose hip oil products. She may be contacted at (978) 470-8183 or mary@mary4nails.com.