MZ Blog

What does gold do for the skin?

Gold is used as an anti-ageing ingredient, as it is believed to help reduce inflammation, due to antioxidant properties. Therefore, it can be effective in neutralising damage caused by free radical...

IN FOCUS: ANTIOXIDANTS

As we know, UV radiation, pollution, smoke, emotional strain, and diet all contribute to accelerated signs of ageing caused by oxidative stress. When we speak of oxidative stress we are referring t...

What is Ovine Placenta and how does it benefit the skin?

At MZ Skin, our bestselling Rest & Revive Restorative Placenta and Stem Cell Night Serum and Replenish & Restore Placenta and Stem Cell Night Recovery Mask feature a unique anti-ageing ingr...

What is Germanium and the benefits of Germanium on the skin?

Germanium is a chemical element with the symbol Ge and atomic number 32. It is a lustrous, hard-brittle, greyish-white metalloid in the carbon group, chemically similar to its group neighbour’s sil...

HOW TO TREAT DARK SPOTS & DISCOLOURATION

After a season of sunnier climes a few more of us may be left wondering how to treat dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Discolouration in the form of freckles, dark spots, or scars may suddenly be v...

How does caffeine help with puffy eyes?

“Caffeine works in skin care to decrease puffiness and improve circulation,” says Dr Zamani. In which case, it is ideal for under-eye puffiness. It is also anti-inflammatory and anti-aging, because...

Thanksgiving, with Dr Zamani

Thanksgiving Holiday falls on the fourth Thursday of November in celebration of the harvest and other thanks of the past year. There is reason why Thanksgiving falls when it does each month, and it...

The MZ Skin Perfect Gift Guide

As the season of spreading joy fast approaches, we’re on hand to help you find the perfect gift, for that special someone. Whether they be a seasoned MZ Skin lover, or new to a beauty regime, we ha...

What are the origins of Boxing Day?

The first thing to say about Boxing Day is that its origins have nothing to do with boxing, or with putting used wrapping paper into boxes, or with boxing up all your unwanted presents, or indeed w...