Widely acknowledged as one of the country’s foremost authorities on skincare, Howard Murad, M.D. has devoted his life to the science of internal and external skincare.

A board-certified dermatologist with a thriving practice in El Segundo, California, a trained pharmacist, and Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UCLA, Dr. Murad has built a patient base of nearly 50,000 people.

In 1989, Dr. Murad introduced the first products. He called his line Murad and started a journey that might completely change the skincare field in general and dermatology. Those products included Oily Prone Skin Formula, Skin Smoothing Cream, and Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Gel. Now, Murad Skincare produces over sixty consumer skincare products along with many professional-strength treatments for estheticians and dermatologists.

Over the years, treating such a wide variety of individuals presenting every conceivable kind of skin condition, gave him direct insight into what his patients wanted and needed to care for their skin at home. This inspired him to develop his own line of skincare products. Putting theory into practice, Dr. Murad developed targeted formulas to alleviate even the most frustrating skin concerns. Murad® skincare’s success is no accident for the results speak for themselves. In 2003, Dr. Murad had his book "The Murad Method" be published. With the book, he spread his concepts of the Water Principle over people. The Water Principle is the most important factor in a topical and internal anti-aging program. Dr. Murad explored all the causes of aging and by using this program to the public, he present his revolutionary skincare philosophy. The main factors in skin anti-aging program are not only focusing on a good skincare regimen but also on proper nutritional intake. In addition, Dr. Murad thinks that people's emotional status is also in charge of skin anti-aging situation. Therefore, treating a "whole" person, not just skin is the key to Dr. Murad's 5-week program. After finishing the program, people should have a better healthy condition than before.

In 2004, Dr. Murad began his "Next Generation Wellness Center." It became the heart of research for Murad Skincare Inc. Never stopping researching and innovating, Dr. Murad will continue to be a leader in the field of Dermatology and personal health and keep finding breaking through formulations and inspired solutions for people wellness. 

Murad maintains a rigorous and robust product development culture.  In collaboration with the Murad Medical Group and the Murad Medical Spa, it has sustained its position at the forefront of relevant science and technology for over two decades.

Skin-Deep Rating from 2 – 8

At the low hazard rating of 2, is the anti aging Murad Perfecting Serum.  Four items come in at the higher hazard rating of 8.  Included in these are: Murad Acne Body Wash, Murad Activating Body Scrub, Murad Recovery Treatment Gel and Murad Soothing Gel Cleanser.   Please refer to the Skin Deep Site for specifics on all products.

Benefits of Murad Skin Care Products

• Website is very informative
• Various types of anti-aging products are offered
• Has a “What is right for my skin evaluation” on line.

Drawbacks of Murad Skin Care Products

• Alpha Hydroxy Acids have been reported to cause adverse skin reactions for some
• The recommended regimens may be costly and excessive

Bottom Line:

I liked Murad’s products for a while, then my skin peaked and I no longer saw results with them.   Product reviews on line are mixed.  There are so many product lines it can become confusing for someone who is fighting several skincare issues.  Best to go to the spa and get expert advice and try the products or send for samples to see what is right for you.  Locate Murad spa locations.

Best Sellers for Skincare

Murad Acne Complex Kit
Murad Clarifying Cleanser
Murad Cellular Replenishing Serum
Murad Essential C Eye Cream
Murad Activating Body Scrub