Ten Years of MZ SKIN: A Decade of Clinical Skincare from Dr Maryam Zamani

This year marks ten years since Dr Maryam Zamani launched MZ SKIN. What began as formulations developed between clinic lists and surgery has become an internationally recognised skincare range, stocked by leading retailers around the world. For patients of the clinic, the milestone is a reminder that the brand and the practice share the same origin and the same standard.

Where it began

In 2014, following the birth of her second child, Dr Zamani developed melasma. Despite her medical training and access to professional treatments, she found that the products available forced a choice. Clinical formulations were effective but austere. Luxury formulations were pleasant to use but rarely delivered measurable results.

She began formulating her own products, first for herself and then for patients who asked about them. Development took almost two and a half years. Dr Zamani approached each formula as she would a treatment plan: identify the concern, understand how each active ingredient behaves in the skin, and refine until the result is consistent.

A launch at Harrods

MZ SKIN launched in September 2016, with Harrods Knightsbridge as its first retail partner. Dr Zamani counts launch day among the most meaningful moments of her career, not least because her young daughter was there to share it.

Reveal, Enhance, Protect

From the outset, the range has followed a single philosophy. Reveal refers to cleansing and exfoliation that prepare the skin. Enhance refers to targeted actives that address specific concerns. Protect refers to daily defence against environmental damage through antioxidants and SPF.

The same sequence underpins the advice Dr Zamani gives patients in clinic, whether they are preparing for a procedure, recovering from one or maintaining their results.

From the clinic to the formula

Dr Zamani is an oculoplastic surgeon, and the eye area remains central to her work. The skin around the eyes is thinner and more delicate than the rest of the face, and it is often the first area to show fatigue and ageing. That clinical focus is reflected in the range. The Intensive Bio-Placenta Eye Cream, for example, combines Bio-Placenta and peptides and is clinically proven to improve upper eyelid smoothness by 41% after one month.

Over ten years, the range has grown to more than thirty formulas. It now includes at-home technology such as the LightMax SuperCharged LED 2.0 Mask, an FDA-cleared device designed by Dr Zamani that combines red, near-infrared and blue light. Each product is held to the standard Dr Zamani applies to every procedure. It must be supported by evidence, and it must deliver a visible result.

Skincare alongside treatment

Skincare does not replace in-clinic treatment, and in-clinic treatment does not replace a consistent routine. The two work best together.

A patient undergoing a laser course for pigmentation will be advised on how to prepare the skin beforehand and how to protect it afterwards. A patient recovering from eyelid surgery will receive individual guidance on when and how to reintroduce products around the eye. Dr Zamani tailors these recommendations at consultation, and MZ SKIN formulations are suggested only where they suit the patient's skin and treatment plan.

Ten years on

The anniversary arrives in the same year the clinic in Chelsea marked its fifth year. Dr Zamani continues to formulate, test and refine, and her view has not changed. Healthy skin is the foundation of every good aesthetic result, and the best results never look obvious.

To discuss a skincare plan or treatment, book a consultation at Dr Maryam Zamani's Chelsea clinic. You can also read more about Dr Zamani and explore the full MZ SKIN range.