UP FRONT BEAUT Y
MY BEAUTIFUL LIFE Dr Maryam Zamani, founder of MZ Skin, shares her beauty secrets with Nathalie Eleni
What is your morning skin routine? The morning is busy so I need to keep it simple and quick. I wash my face with my Cleanse & Clarify, followed by Brighten & Perfect. I also use a tinted moisturiser with SPF. How do you fake eight hours’ sleep? Before showering, twice weekly, I use the MZ Skin Radiance & Renewal mask for 15 minutes before bed to refresh my skin. How do you keep fit? Every evening I go to KX Health Club to do 45 minutes of strolling on the elliptical. I also do pilates twice a week to keep me limber and flexible. How do you relax? By cuddling my children. On Sunday evenings we all have a massage ritual – my children and husband too! What perfume do you wear? Red by Dolce & Gabbana. It’s been discontinued sadly, but I have bought in bulk to last me another three years I hope. Hero make-up product? Tom Ford bronzer.
What is you biggest beauty blunder?
I have thick eyebrows and I went to a threader I don’t normally use and she took off the lateral part of my brow – it was a disaster!
Best beauty secret for anti ageing? Retinol and sunscreen (Sheer Physical Protection SPF 50 by Neostrata). I also strongly believe it’s lifestyle: eat well, live well, feel well and look well. drmaryamzamani.com
FIVE OF THE BEST
FACIAL OILS Treat your skin to a luxurious layering
1 CAUDALIE PREMIER CRU PRECIOUS OIL Deeply hydrating this melts into the skin practically dissolving fine dehydration lines as it goes. A must for those after a serious anti-ageing treat. £52. spacenk.com
ME TIME
Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial, SW3 ‘You’re never too old to become younger,’ says Intraceuticals ambassador Gavin Mcleod. Well, that’s a relief. The Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial at the Dr Rita Rakus Clinic in Knightsbridge has been a huge hit in Hollywood and is a game – and skin – changer as far as facials go. The high-tech oxygen machine helps deliver age-defying ingredients to the skin for instant and impressive radiance-boosting effects. Layers of hyaluronic acid are infused into the skin making it a perfect treat ahead of a special event or for improving hydration levels dramatically on jet lagged skin. From £300. drritarakus.com
2 VALMONT L’ELIXIR DES GLACIERS CURE MAJESTUEUSE VOTRE VISAGE Delivering the performance of a powerful serum with the luxuriance of a golden oil, it’s packed with restorative omegas and potent antioxidants too. £242. harrods.com 3 ELEQURA COMPLETE REPLENISHING FACE OIL Essential fatty acids help to smooth, brighten and even skin tone without leaving a greasy residue on your skin. £46. elequra.com 4 ELEMIS ‘SUPERFOOD’ FACIAL OIL A super concentrated mix of nourishing, plant-based superfoods feed the skin with anti-oxidants and omegas for a healthy, radiant glow. £45. elemis.com 5 HEAVEN SKINCARE DREAM OIL Perfect for people with eczema or sensitive skin as the microbes in the oil kill bacteria and return balance. £28. heavenskincare.com
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