What is the difference between BHA and AHA?

Most exfoliating products on the market now contain either AHA's or BHA's. But do you know the difference and which one you should be using?

• AHA: glycolic acid, citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, and lactic acid.

All AHA's are of natural origin and are gentle enough to be used on the skin. The correct skin conditions include acne, scarring, pigmentations, melasma, etc. Do any of these ring a bell?

• BHA: salicylic acid, beta-hydroxybutanoic acid, tropic acid, trethocanic acid.

These acids are generally found in anti-ageing products as they target the skin's texture, erasing fine lines, wrinkles and scarring from acne.

The Mask Benefits

MZ Skin Radiance & Renewal Mask has below key ingredients:

• Deeply exfoliate and stimulate cell turnover.
• Eliminate pigmented cells, and brighten the complexion.
• Reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
• Refine pores and reduces imperfections.
• Leaves the skin luminous.

How To Use It?

This facial mask can be used 1-2 times a week and should be left on the skin for 5- 15 minutes. After this, you can rinse the skin and continue with your routine.

Psst: The mask replaces your exfoliator, so there is no need to use both of them. This can have the opposite effect on the skin and cause discomfort or dryness.

My Review

It seems that AHA'a is taking over the skincare game. After seeing multiple people using this mask, I decided to check out what all the fuss was about.

The facial cream mask is quick and easy to apply. It has a gentle fragrance gave me great results from the first application.

My skin texture has never been perfect, and I often suffer from clogged pores. MZ Skin Radiance & Renewal Mask makes my skin look amazing. I feel so much more confident as my skin looks smoother. Using a mask exfoliator is more effective than a regular grain one. I will continue to use this in my daily routine. Thanks, MZskin.

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The Brand

Created by Dr. Zamani, the global leading Aesthetic doctor, a.k.a ‘the eye doctor. This brand is a modern vision of high-performance skincare. The brand is built on the alchemy of “medically based knowledge, passion, and determination”. Combining beauty and functionality, scientifically-proven ingredients work wonders on the skin.

Today we are discovering the latest additions to the moisturizing range.

First up, let’s discover the rich moisturizer (50ml).

The Rich Moisturizer

The rich moisturizer is an anti-ageing cream enriched with peptides. Its incredibly smooth and comforting texture moisturizes and brightens the skin. With a higher oil content, the rich moisturizer is ideal for dry, mature skin types. The cream doubles up as your day and night cream, saving you money and space on your travels.

Inside its delightful formula are potent actives targeting wrinkles and fine lines. The skin appears smoother and gains its youthful glow once again.

What’s Inside?

When selecting ingredients, MZ skincare accepts only the best and highest quality ingredients. Here you will find the 5 “powerhouse” actives:

• Hyaluronic acid: Present in multiple molecular sizes, it gives your skin instant and prolonged hydration.
• Bio-identical human collagen: First-of-its-kind, this active plumps, firms, and lifts the skin to regain a youthful appearance.
• Peptides infused with gold particles: Specifically target fine lines and wrinkles, giving the skin a smoother look.
• Rich cotton stem cells: Antioxidant and highly repairing, it helps protect your skin against free radicals and UV damage.
• Encapsulated microalgae: Restores balance in melanin levels and reduces skin pigmentation. Over time this gives the skin an even tone.

The actives mentioned above are combined with six natural oils/ extracts to improve absorption. In the more decadent version of the moisturizer, there is a higher percentage of Sodium Hyaluronate. This gives your skin an extra boost and replenishes it.

The Light Moisturizer

The light moisturizer has the same actions as the more decadent version. Formulated with the same actives, it has a lightweight texture that is quickly absorbed. Specially created for Oily /combination skin types, it deeply moisturizes the skin without clogging pores. This cream is ideal for blemish-prone skin as it offers incredible anti-ageing results with a suitable texture.

Is texture that important?

When we talk about texture, we often imagine a distinct sensation of a product, but it doesn’t end there. MZ skin specially formulates different textures adapted to multiple skin types. The formulations also change to add or remove actives. Choosing the wrong texture for your skin can make your life much harder.

My Experience

I have used the rich moisturizer for three weeks and love the product. Not only does it smell divine, but the rich, fluffy texture is pure bliss to apply. The rich cream is perfect for dryer skin types and helps soothe uncomfortable sensations. My skin feels great and also looks pretty good. I suffer from a dryer skin type causing my skin to get dehydrated wrinkles. With this cream, they all disappeared, especially on the forehead. Also, I love alternating the moisturizer with Rest & Revive Restorative Placenta & Stem Cell Night Serum and Replenish & Restore Placenta & Stem Cell Night Recovery Mask after cleansing with Cleanse & Clarify from the brand.

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The Rest & Revive Restorative Placenta & Stem Cell Night Serum

MZSkin Rest & Revive Restorative Placenta & Stem Cell Night Serum is a night serum with unique ingredients that helps repair and detoxify the skin.

Key ingredients

• Phyto & Ovine Placenta decreases the depth of wrinkles.
• Hyaluronic acid helps in delivering necessary hydration.
• Plantago Extract firms up the skin.
• Tripeptide boosts collagen production.

Benefits

• Decreases Pigmentation.
• Boosts collagen production.
• Helps in detoxifying the skin.
• Improves the texture of the skin making it smoother.
• Decreases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Makes skin look radiant and hydrated.

My Experience

Serums are an important part of skincare and tend to be one of the most expensive products. I am a woman in my late thirties and I have a combination skin type. My face has started to show fine lines and wrinkles due to constant exposure to pollution so I am always looking for a solution to tackle the skin problems that come with this kind of exposure. I have used masks claiming to be detoxifying, serums known to reduce wrinkles etc. but it is a hassle to use these many products and then not get satisfying results.

 I have never liked the idea of investing a lot of money into serums when they eventually consist of the same type of ingredients but this serum has worked as an elixir for my skin. Placenta & Stem Cell Night Serum has reduced the signs of aging drastically and gives my skin a luxurious feel. Also, it keeps my skin hydrated and makes it look radiant in the morning. It has also made my skin smoother and helped with the pigmentation. I have used the product enough to say that it is one of the best serums in the market and I would buy it again.

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The Replenish & Restore Placenta & Stem Cell Night Recovery Mask

A luxurious night mask based on innovative sciences to help brighten and nourish your skin.

Key ingredients

• Hyaluronic acid helps in providing hydration deeply.
• Phyto & Ovine Placenta enhances collagen.
• Plantago extracts help in firming up the skin.
• White Asparagus extracts help in reviving the skin.

Benefits

• Helps in hydrating the skin deeply.
• Boosts the production of collagen.
• Brightens up the complexion.
• Provides defence against free radicals.
• Firms up the skin.

My Experience

After a long tiring day, the skin needs to get relaxed as well along with the body. For me, the best way to provide that relaxation is through overnight face masks at the end of my skincare regimen. They help the skin recover from all the damage that occurred during the day. I have always liked the night masks which are lightweight since thick products do not get absorbed properly and feel heavy on the face. Hydration is important since the pollutants tend to dry my skin. I have used several night creams and most of them were suitable for my skin but the benefits were limited.

First of all, it has a great smooth texture that gets absorbed fast and feels great on the skin. I have been using it for over 2months now. Within that time frame, my skin got brighter and healthier. When I woke up in the morning my skin looked rejuvenated. I have a few more uses left out of the full-size of this mask. It helped with the fine lines as well by firming up the skin. The unique ingredients and benefits make this product worth its price.

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MZ Skin Cleanse & Clarify Dual Action AHA Cleanser and Mask

The balancing vegan formula of the cleanser makes it the perfect choice for exfoliation and to get glowing skin. The AHA and papaya fruit enzymes help in the removal of dead skin cells without being harsh on the skin. The product also works as a makeup remover by deeply cleaning the skin without drying it. The peppermint oil used as an ingredient has antimicrobial properties and it is gentle enough to be used on a daily basis. 

It can be used as a cleanser and a deep peel which purifies the skin at the cellular level.

• If you want to use it as a cleanser apply it on damp skin, spread it over your face and neck and then massage gently. Rinse it with water and use it twice a day.
•  To use it as a peel, spread an even thin layer over the face and neck and leave it on for ten minutes. Rinse it with warm water and use it two times a week for best results.

The cleanser also fastens the renewal of skin cells making skin look smoother and radiant. It reduces the appearance of pores on the skin. It is suitable for all skin types.

My Overall Experience

I have a combination type of skin that is very sensitive and prone to acne and breakouts. This cleanser has worked amazingly well for me. It's been a month since I started using this product. I use it as a regular cleanser every day and as a peel thrice a week. My skin used to look dull earlier but after using it for just a week only, I had started seeing a difference in my skin. My pores got reduced and my skin felt radiant after the wash. The peel is great for detoxification and cleansing the skin deeply. I felt softer and smoother skin every time I use it. After using it for a month, I have seen a significant reduction in my acne scars and there haven't been any new breakouts since then.

I highly recommend it to anyone with sensitive or acne-prone skin. This product is very effective and safe for every skin type and does give wonderful results with continued usage.

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