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Oculoplastic Surgeon and founder of MZ Skin Dr. Maryam Zamani believes that “a beautiful complexion starts with a consistent, daily skincare routine – less is more. “ Angela Beitz discusses her pioneering skincare philosophy and her groundbreaking beauty products

What is your beauty philosophy when it comes to Anti-aging?

The real secret is to reveal, enhance and protect the skin. To Reveal, I would recommend the use of an AHA cleanser to gently exfoliate the skin like my MZ SKIN Cleanse & Clarify Dual Action AHA Cleanser & Mask. To Enhance, look for ingredients including antioxidants, Vitamin C & E, hyaluronic acid, Placenta, stem cells, retinol, azelaic acid and AHA’s. To Protect, with the use of antioxidants as well as a good SPF. However, beautiful skin is a result of lifestyle too. Living well, eating well, sleeping, exercising and knowing how to deal with stress are all important factors. www.mzskin.com

Why is sleep imperative for beautiful skin?

When we sleep our skin cells rejuvenate and remove toxins from the body. If you do not have enough hours of sleep per night to replenish and reboot, the skin often suffers by looking both lackluster and sallow.

As the founder of award-winning skincare line, MZ SKIN tell us about the collection and why it is unique in the market?

MZ SKIN is a concise and precise capsule collection of intelligently formulated ingredients designed to reveal, enhance and protect the skin in a simple yet exquisite regimen. My range is made by a woman for women so, it has a luxurious feel. It is free of all nasty’s like parabens and silicones and is made with the finest ingredients, with formulations designed to increase the penetration and efficacy of the ingredients that are dermatologically tested. Tell us about the latest product launch, Depuff & Define Contouring Eye Rescue and why it is causing such a stir? This delicious new product helps to do exactly what it says on the bottle. It de-puff’s and defines the contour of the lower eyelid by helping to eliminate toxins. It is filled with caffeine, silicium and alginic acid to improve lymphatic circulation and lighten the dark circles around the eyes. Silicum also functions to reduce the glycation of proteins and helps re-structure the skin. A high molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid is added to increase hydration levels, and tangerine peel extract promotes an even skin tone.

With Patches and masks being this years’ hottest beauty trend, explain why your gold eye masks are fast becoming a Net-a-Porter favourite?

The Hydra Bright Golden Eye Treatment Masks are a favourite at Net-A-Porter already! That is simply because they instantly provide hydration while soothing the skin around the eye contour to help brighten tired eyes. Easy to use, in just ten minutes the visible results speak for themselves. Perfect as pre-party prep before a night out or equally as an instant pick-me-up for the day after the night before!

You are the go-to Oculoplastic Surgeon and have many Middle Eastern clients who travel to see you in London. Alongside surgery, what non invasive treatments are popular?

Injectables used for facial contouring are hugely popular. From hand rejuvenation to the nonsurgical Rhinoplasty, to chin, cheek, lip and even earlobe augmentation as results are immediate. I would say that next it would be my skin treatments, including Ultherapy, PRP, Skinpen & Mesotherapy as well as lasers, that work to improve the overall skin tone and texture.

With the rise of the ‘tweakment’ explain why your ‘less is more’ artful approach to antiaging treatments provides the best and most natural-looking results?

My philosophy has always been, less is more. You can always add but it is often much more difficult to take away. The goal is to look refreshed rather than different. I see a growing trend to look well, not different or done. Do you have something in the pipeline that you want to share regarding MZ SKIN?

Lots in the pipeline, but I will be coming out with a facial roller, at-home LED as well as a new night mask all this year! Exciting times ahead and I cannot wait to share them with you!