MZ Skin Blogs
Crepey Under-Eye Skin: Causes and What Helps
Why does under-eye skin turn crepey? Oculoplastic surgeon Dr Maryam Zamani explains the causes, what skincare can improve and when to seek treatment.
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Under-Eye Bags: Fluid, Fat or Laxity, and What Eye Cream Can Fix
Fluid, fat or laxity? Oculoplastic surgeon Dr Maryam Zamani explains what causes under-eye bags, what eye cream can fix and when to see a specialist.
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Collagen Loss After Menopause: What Skincare Can and Cannot Do
Dr Maryam Zamani explains why collagen declines after menopause, how to support it with skincare and where topical products reach their limit.
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Eye Cream: The Complete Guide from an Oculoplastic Surgeon
What does eye cream do, and do you need one? Oculoplastic surgeon Dr Maryam Zamani explains how to choose and apply the right eye cream.
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Ceramides Explained: What They Do for the Skin Barrier
When skin feels tight in October, it is rarely because it lacks water alone. More often, it has lost the ability to hold on to it. Colder air, central heating and hotter showers all draw moisture o...
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How Often Should You Exfoliate? A Doctor's Guide
Every autumn, Dr Zamani sees skin that has been cared for a little too enthusiastically: a brightening toner in the morning, an exfoliating cleanser at night, a retinoid several evenings a week and...
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A Letter From Our Founder: Ten Years of MZ SKIN
Ten years ago, oculoplastic surgeon Dr Maryam Zamani began formulating skincare in the margins of clinic days, driven by a simple conviction: that skincare deserved the same rigour as medicine. Tha...
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The Skincare Ritual to Support Skin During GLP-1 Weight Loss
GLP-1 medications are transforming weight management, but rapid weight loss can also bring noticeable changes to the skin. While everyone's experience is different, some people report dryness, dull...
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Melasma vs Hyperpigmentation: What Is the Difference and How Do You Treat Each
A dark patch appears on the skin and, almost instantly, it gets a label: Hyperpigmentation, melasma, sun damage, whichever word comes to mind first. The truth is these words are not interchangeable...
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