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You’re Invited to The Water Secret Launch Event!

Please join us at the Murad Inclusive Health Spa on August 19^th for an exciting evening celebrating the launch of Dr. Murad’s new book The Water Secret! From 6 to 8 pm, there will be free skin consultations and hydration checks, special promotions on products and services, raffle prizes with a value of $2500 and Dr. Murad will personally sign a copy of his latest book, The Water Secret: The Cellular Breakthrough to Look and Feel 10 Years Younger. You won’t want to miss this exclusive event! The first fifty people to arrive will receive a complimentary copy of The Water Secret (line up begins at 5:45PM). Hope to see you there!

RSVP 1.800.825.6906 or reservations@murad.com.

For more information, visit www.thewatersecretbook.com.

Happily Ever After

This has been an exciting year for many of our fellow Murad colleagues and friends — with a barrage of life events from babies and birthdays to engagements and travels. There is always something worth celebrating in the halls of Murad — and luckily celebrating just so happens to be one of our strong points.

Just recently I was lucky enough to attend the nuptials of our very own Casey Cochran, print and direct mail manager extraordinaire, in none other than the beautiful and exotic Antigua, Guatemala. For those of you unfamiliar with the treasures of this little Central American gem may ask ‘Why Guatemala?’ Hailing from the wilds of Sacramento, CA and the great plains of Nebraska respectively, I’d even put money on the fact that the bride and groom don’t know anyone in a two country radius. On one of their adventures they made their way to Guatemala and fell in love with this little town and felt that what better place to share their love with family and friends. Random? Perhaps. Romantic? Totally.

Upon arrival, we spent the first night dining amongst the ruins of a sixteenth century monastery. The vine covered walls illuminated by the candlelight and flashes of lightening were equally haunting and endearing, we quickly discovered this little town had much more to offer behind its concealing walls of concrete (judging, book, cover — applicable here). Under the ‘more to offer’ category we must include the Irish pub we frequented and the array good restaurants that kept us full and happy throughout our stay, and the pièce de resistance — Cerro de la Cruz, a huge cross perched in the hills overlooking the city below and framed by a dormant(?) volcano was nothing short of awe inspiring.

The grand finale of this amazing adventure concluded with none other than the ceremony (and consequent pandemonium). In a torrent of rain, thunder and lightening the bride and groom said ‘I do’ amongst the quaint group of family and friends. A fire-blessing performed by the local Shaman invoked not only oohs and aahs from the crowd but some serious claps of thunder at all the high points leaving us all to believe this guy really knew his stuff.

The following events of the night were nothing short of spectacular. The musically inclined group celebrated around the piano (and on the dance floor) with the bride serenading the groom with ‘Son of a Preacher Man’ and a wedding guest leading a rendition of ‘Piano Man’. The night concluded with a bang — or, dare a I say ‘splash’— as the bride jumped into a near by pool (wedding dress and all) followed by her loyal wedding party and friends. This high class pool party was one of the best dressed I’ve ever seen.

With just enough time to dry off we caught our flight back to US and reality. As our Murad family grows we welcome them with open arms. Congratulations to our friend and coworker Casey — to many more adventures!

Getting Inclusive!
By Gengy Gonzalez, Public Relations Assistant

Practicing Our Emotional Self-Care on a Hike with Dr. Murad

Last Friday, our team at Murad had a great opportunity to go on an adventurous hike with Dr. Murad through Solstice Canyon in Malibu. As part of Dr. Murad’s Inclusive Health philosophy, taking care of your emotional well being is important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Before we started the hike, Dr. Murad encouraged us to eat our water by grabbing some fresh fruits and vegetables. I had an orange and half a cucumber and it kept me hydrated throughout the hike. The 2.5 mile hike was a great experience in which everyone was able to explore the various sites the trail had to offer. We even saw a natural waterfall! Keeping up with Dr. Murad was not an easy task, he is an avid hiker and maintains an intense pace that most certainly kept my heart rate up! Everyone had an amazing time and we were lucky to be able to enjoy this day with Dr. Murad.

By taking a day to get Inclusive, we are practicing the 3rd prong of Dr. Murad’s Inclusive Health philosophy — Emotional Self-care. By taking care of ourselves emotionally which can relieve a lot of the stress we experience as part of everyday living, and did you know that stress compromises the health of your cells and therefore the health of your skin too?  So get Inclusive — take some time for yourself and go on an adventure! Explore the mountains, beach or whatever your heart desires — just get out and live!  You’re cells (and your skin) will thank you!

Share Your Gold Medal Moment

Whenever I watch the Olympics, I’m in awe of the athletes. To have honed their bodies and their skills to perfection for a single sport, and oftentimes all for just a few minutes of their entire lives, well, it blows me away. And when the medal winners are standing on the podiums, tears rush to my eyes. It makes me happy to see them win after years of hard work.

Olympic athletes may be the best of the best, but you don’t have to be a famous athlete to earn a gold medal in the sport of life. So we’re holding a Facebook giveaway to celebrate the champion in all of us.

To enter, just go to our Facebook fan page, click on the Promotions tab and tell us your gold medal moment.

At the end of the contest, we’ll draw one name out of all the entries received. The lucky winner will receive a volleyball signed by gold medalists Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor.

Tell us your gold medal moment for your chance to win!

Are you on Facebook?

If you are, then “Like” Murad today to be entered in our Squeaky Clean Sweepstakes.* We are giving away a bonus-size AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser to one in every 50 fans!

Plus, you’ll get access to exclusive Facebook-only offers, free samples and insider skincare tips. We hold contests and giveaways all the time, so you’ll always have a chance to win your favorite Murad products.

So “Like” us today for your chance to win!

*The Sweepstakes will begin on Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 at 12:01 a.m. and end on Monday, May 30th, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. One in 50 fans will be randomly selected to win one (1) 12.0 FL. OZ. AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser. The odds of winning is equal to one (1) divided by the total number of fans at the end of the sweepstakes period.

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Jeff’s Adventures in Europe

I’m back in the states, in New York’s JFK airport awaiting the final part of my journey home.My New Product Development partner Kristen and I had gone to Paris for the big annual cosmetic ingredients trade show. Once that was over (along with just a bit of shopping and Paris nightlife), we found ourselves with 7 extra days under a cloud of ashen uncertainty about when—and if—we would make it back to the States. After 5 extra days (including 3 canceled flights) sitting in the warm Paris sun for hours in bustling sidewalk cafes and the front steps of grand churches I realized there was a limit to how much wine and espresso my normally heavily sun screened, well-hydrated, constantly moving body could take. So after a 15 hour drive to clear-skied Madrid, and a 9 hour flight to NY, I am awaiting a final, almost certain, trip home to a clean pair of socks.

There is no doubt that I am a type A American, but I do feel I’ve gained a bit of maturity in my indefinite period of European exile. I already find myself walking more slowly, appreciating the journey more than focusing on the destination. Maybe I’ll start enjoying dessert more.

Final Days to Enter to Win a Locket and 3 Step Regimen

Have you entered the Murad Loves Moms Photo Contest? If not, there’s still time! The contest ends on April 30th. The prize? A personalized locket necklace and Murad 3 step regimen.

It’s easy to enter. Simply go to the Contests tab on our Facebook page, upload your favorite photo of you and your mom, and tell us about a special memory. The winner will be announced during the first week of May.

We have had some touching entries so far. From playing tag in the yard to sitting in a rocking chair together, the stories of mothers and daughters that have been shared are all amazing.

Check our Facebook page in the coming weeks to find out who the winner is!

Ask world renowned dermatologist Dr. Murad your personal skincare questions LIVE!

Have you ever wanted to have your skincare questions answered by the doctor himself? Well, now you can!

Join Dr. Murad for a live Webinar on Wednesday, April 14 at 12 PM PST. Due to the overwhelming number of requests received Dr. Murad will devote an entire hour to personally answering your skincare questions - It’s like having him as your personal dermatologist!

There are two ways to get your skincare questions answered. Ask your questions live during the Webinar or submit them in advance to HowardMuradMD@Murad.com. Anyone with a computer can participate and have their personal skincare questions answered directly by the world’s top dermatologist.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity! Register today to get your one-on-one time with the man Vogue calls “……..”

Murad Runners

If you didn’t catch it or didn’t know about it, the Los Angeles Marathon took place on March 21, 2010. The course, dubbed “From the Stadium to the Sea,” stretched from Dodger Stadium in Elysian Park all the way to Santa Monica. Check out the map. It’s mind-boggling to think of running all those 26.2 miles. But 3 Murad employees did! So today’s blog is dedicated to Hilarie Murad, Albin Gielicz, and Katie Scott. Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment!

Read more about their stories and see them on the course on our Facebook page.

Did anyone out there run the L.A. Marathon or any other marathon? We’d love to hear your stories of sports achievements.