Step One: Prepare Your Skin (and Your Environment)
While you can do a facial while multitasking, your home facial is a great time to relax and de-stress. Cultural Stress™, the constant and pervasive stress of being connected 24/7, weakens every cell in your body, making it more difficult for it to repair and regenerate—and that has a direct effect on your skin. Use your facial as a time to relax and let go of the daily stresses of life. Find a quiet space, put on some relaxing music and make yourself a cup of green tea (which is rich in antioxidants that support skin health). Prep your skin by using a gentle skin cleanser to remove surface dirt and makeup residue. You may also want to heat up some water and steam your face to open your pores, which will help your face mask or skin care serum to work more effectively.

Step Two: Apply Your Acne Face Mask
The second step of any acne home facial is to apply your acne face mask. Murad Clarifying Mask for acne-prone skin contains the rare earth clays Kaolin and Bentonite to deep clean and draw out impurities. Sulfur dries and heals acne while Zinc and Licorice Extract comfort and calm irritated skin. Simply apply the mask evenly across your face and then sit back and relax for ten minutes while the soothing and healing ingredients do their job. At the end of the ten minutes, rinse the mask off with warm water and pat your skin dry.

Step Three: Moisturize and Hydrate Your Skin
It’s important to hydrate and moisturize your skin after any skin treatment. Apply a soothing, hydrating moisturizer that’s rich in antioxidants, such as Murad Essential-C Night Moisture or Murad Energizing Pomegranate Moisturizer SPF 15. Another great way to hydrate your skin (and your whole body) is to “eat your water” in the form of fruits or vegetables.

At the end of your home acne facial, your skin should feel smooth and healthy, and you should feel relaxed and de-stressed. While doing a home acne facial daily or every few days can be too harsh on your skin, weekly acne facials can improve your skin’s health while boosting the clarity of your complexion.

Visit the Murad Acne Treatment & Resource Center for more information on acne, healthy skin and the best acne treatment solutions.

Murad Clarifying Mask Customer Reviews

MIRACLE MASK
“I have tried several products to get rid of blackheads around my nose but they never worked. I tried this mask for the first time and was SHOCKED with the results. ALL my blackheads were gone around my nose and that was after the first use. This mask tightens your skin and makes it feel so soft, and it appears more radiant. This is a must-have in anyone’s bathroom!!” Maddie07, Northern CA

Great for Oily Skin!
“This product is GREAT especially if you have oily skin. It does make your skin smoother and gets rid of oil very well. The best time to use it is the day you’re going out. For example, if you have school on Monday, use the mask Monday morning instead of Sunday night. I’ve noticed that using it [in the] morning controls the oil better throughout the whole day. I suffer from a very oily nose, and this does help a lot. (I also use mattifying powder during the day.) You should definitely buy this if you have oily skin and add it to your oil control regimen! I’m sure you’ll love it.” Adalissia, Houston, TX

Best Mask Ever
“No need to ever try another mask; the solution to my acne has been found. This mask has the amazing ability to dry out the junk from my pores without making my skin flaky or irritated. In the summer I can use this mask up to 3x per week and my skin looks clear and fresh. Also is a great spot treatment for stubborn cystic acne that never seems to go away fast enough.” seabee, Philadelphia, PA

Vacation Photo Makeup Tip: Be Wary of Matte Foundations
Matte or flat makeup foundations are designed to reduce oil production and minimize shine. But they can actually control oil too well and end up making your face look flat, pale and overly bright in photos—particularly if you’re using a flash or taking pictures in low light. Instead, use a skin care product with an oil mattifier followed by makeup that highlights your skin’s natural glow. While nobody wants their skin to look shiny in photos, having it look unnaturally flat is just as unflattering. If you’re unsure if your matte makeup foundation has this effect, try it out in a sample photo before your vacation.

Recommended Product: Murad Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15
Looking for a product that eliminates shine for up to eight hours while also hydrating skin for a healthy appearance? That’s what Murad Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15 delivers!

Customer Review: Murad Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15
“I have EXTREMELY oily skin and this product has helped dramatically reduce oil throughout the day. I can tell a total difference if I miss a day of wearing this. This is by far the best product on the market for oily skin.” AZ2AK, Alaska

Vacation Photo Skin Care Tip: Perfect Your Complexion Before You Go
Trying to fade age spots or clear acne breakouts? Whatever your skin care concern is, begin a skin care regimen to address it at least a month prior to your trip. Whether you want to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles or clear up blemishes and breakouts, allow at least a month for your skin to adjust to your new skin care regimen before you break out the camera. That’s particularly important if you have acne-prone skin and are trying to clear up breakouts and blemishes. When you use most acne treatment products and regimens for the first time, your skin goes through a brief “purging” period, during which it gets rid of the toxins and oil beneath the skin. Since this causes the skin to break out before it clears up, you’ll definitely want to get through this purging phase before you start taking tons of vacation photos!

Vacation Photo Tip: Practice Your Angles
Even the most beautiful models in the world have “better” angles for their face. Not knowing your best angles can give you a double chin or make your nose look bigger. On the flip side, the right angle can highlight your bone structure or make your eyes seem bigger. To get to know your best angles, practice in a mirror or take a series of sample shots. Once you determine which angles are the most flattering for your face, you can replicate that in all of your vacation photos. It’s better to learn your best and worst angles before you take a lot of photos rather than after!

Vacation memories last forever. With the right makeup, good skin care habits and a little practice, you’ll be just as happy with your vacation photos as you were with the trip itself!

Vegas Is Dry, but Your Skin Doesn’t Have to Be
People who have never been to Vegas before are often surprised at how much the dry weather affects their skin. Remember, Las Vegas is a desert. And most buildings in Vegas are heavily air conditioned, which can also dry out your skin. Whether you’re going for a weekend or a week, here are two steps you can take to help avoid drying your skin out while you’re in Vegas. First, “eat your water” each day in the form of fruits and vegetables. Staying hydrated from the inside out will help keep your skin looking its best. (And if you drink alcohol, you need extra hydration to replace the water that drinking depletes.)

Second, be sure to use a topical moisturizer. And if you’re spending time in the sun while in Vegas, be sure that your moisturizer contains sunscreen. Murad Correcting Moisturizer SPF 15 delivers oil-free, soothing moisture to your skin and contains a color-correcting tint to decrease redness.

Customer Review: Murad Correcting Moisturizer SPF 15
“I very much like this moisturizer. It is light but works well. It has a tint to it that helps fade the redness in my complexion. I would recommend this moisturizer to anyone who has redness or dry skin.” KimU, Springfield, PA

Sun Block, Sun Block, Sun Block
It should go without saying that any time you’re going to be exposed to UV rays, you need to protect yourself with sun block or sunscreen. The desert sun is intense and can cause a skin-damaging sunburn more quickly than you might expect. Not only can sun damage increase your chances of skin cancer later, but it can accelerate the breakdown of collagen and elastin, leading to premature wrinkles. Too much sun exposure can also mean that, in the future, you’ll need to worry about how to fade age spots and sun spots. You’ll obviously want to ensure that you’ve got full protection sun block on whenever you’re poolside (or enjoying your VIP cabana!). But be sure that you’re also using a makeup or moisturizer that includes sun protection even if you’re just heading down the street to the next casino. The sun can damage your skin quickly, particularly in a desert environment.

Hitting the Clubs? Be Sure to Remove Your Makeup Afterward.
If you’ve ever been to Vegas and headed out for an evening in the clubs, then you know that the last thing you feel like doing when you come home that night (or the next morning) is removing your makeup. But it’s important that you take the time to wash your face before you sleep. Even if your skin care concerns don’t include breakouts and acne treatment, leaving your makeup on overnight can clog pores and dull your complexion. Still not convinced that it’s critically important to cleanse your face each night? Dr. Murad recently answered a customer-submitted Q&A on the importance of washing off your makeup. After you listen to his answer, you’ll definitely be motivated to take off your makeup at the end of the night.

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

Las Vegas can be a great vacation spot full of pampering, fun and excitement. But like any “full throttle” vacation, it can take a toll on your skin. Follow these tips to stay hydrated, healthy and glowing even when you’re not underneath the neon lights of The Strip!

Not Getting Enough Sleep Can Cause Acne Breakouts and Premature Aging
If you have acne-prone skin, not getting enough sleep can trigger a response from your adrenal gland that causes an overproduction of hormones. That leads to the overproduction of skin cells and sebum (oil), clogging pores and causing blemishes. The response is similar to the way in which stress can cause acne. But there’s another way in which a lack of sleep can cause acne breakouts. When you don’t get enough sleep, you feel tired. And when you feel tired, you probably rely on caffeine to pick you up. But just as with a lack of sleep, too much caffeine can trigger an adrenal response that leads to clogged pores and acne breakouts. No matter how effective your acne treatment products are, not sleeping enough will counteract your efforts to get healthy and clear skin.

Stress also accelerates the signs of aging, and when you’re not getting enough sleep your body feels stressed. In addition to contributing to the development of lines and wrinkles, not sleeping enough interferes with your body’s ability to repair the environmental damage that’s done during the day. Sleep keeps you young in general, but it definitely keeps your skin young.

Too Little Sleep Leads to Older-Looking Eyes
How many times have you looked in the mirror after not getting enough sleep and been frustrated with dark circles or puffiness underneath your eyes? When you don’t sleep properly, it shows on the skin beneath your eyes. While the best way to reduce under-eye circles and puffiness is to give your body the rest it craves, using an eye cream or concealer can temporarily improve the appearance of under-eye dark circles and puffiness. But the best way to keep the skin around your eyes youthful-looking is to keep them closed for a full night of rest.

Recommended Product: Murad Eye Lift Illuminator
Part of Murad’s Hybrids® line, this neutral-tinted eye treatment hydrates, firms and instantly brightens the area around the eyes.

Customer Review: Murad Eye Lift Illuminator
“The Eye Lift Illuminator is a great product, especially when used as a top layer to your normal eye product. The texture is silky and refreshing, and I found a noticeable reduction in the appearance of darkness and fine lines.” bwat, Washington, DC

Treat Your Skin While You Sleep
During sleep, your body goes through a natural repair cycle, and using skin care products that are designed to hydrate and treat your skin during the night can enhance this effect. Skin treatments and moisturizers that may be too intense or thick for daytime use are perfect for use at night. From anti aging treatments to acne treatments to intensely hydrating facial moisturizers, Murad offers a complete line of skin care products to treat, restore and rejuvenate your skin while you sleep. While more lightweight skin care products tend to work best during the day, more intense treatments are best for nighttime skin care and work alongside your body’s natural rest and repair cycle.

Recommended Product: Age Reform^® Anti-Aging Night Regimen
From Murad’s Age Reform line, this regimen includes a cleanser, skin serum and night cream that work throughout the night to improve skin’s texture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Customer Review: Age Reform Anti-Aging Night Regimen
“This regimen is great for PM use! I have been using Murad products for almost a year and a half, and people began asking me after 6 months what was different . . . did I have work done? A facelift? They noticed a difference and so did I!” Kimmyb, Longview, TX

If you don’t get enough sleep, you’re harming both your body and your skin. Find ways to reduce stress in the hours before you go to bed (experts recommend turning off the television, radio and computer at least an hour before bedtime), make your bedroom dark and cool, and then get a full night of sleep in order to have a healthy body…and glowing skin.

Why Are Antioxidants So Important?
Every day, environmental factors and the stress of daily life affect the health of your body and skin. Part of this process is the release of free radicals into your system. Free radicals are oxygen molecules that are missing an electron, so they attack other molecules within the body looking to replace that electron. Typically, the molecules that they attack are lipids and proteins that support healthy skin. Antioxidants counteract free radicals, preventing skin damage.

Why Pomegranate?
For a powerful source of antioxidants, you don’t need to look much further than the luscious pomegranate. In fact, a study conducted at UCLA ranked ten beverages according to their antioxidant-fighting power. Pomegranate juice came in first. Pomegranate outranked blueberry juice, an antioxidant staple, and blew “super food” acai juice out of the water. That’s how full of health-building, skin-saving antioxidants pomegranates are.

Why Vitalic Skin Care?
Vitalic skin care products infuse skin with the intense antioxidant power of Pomegranate Extract. The line features a cleanser; a moisturizer; and Murad’s best-selling face mask, Pomegranate Exfoliating Mask, to balance and perfect any skin type. While these skin care products are particularly good for combination or normal skin, Vitalic is also gentle enough to be used on dry or acne-prone skin. Taking care of your skin with topical antioxidant skin treatments like Murad Vitalic skin care products will leave it radiant and healthy.

Recommended Product: Murad Energizing Pomegranate Cleanser
This dual-action cleanser from the Vitalic line features AHAs and Pomegranate Extract to tone and cleanse skin in just one step.

Customer Review: Murad Energizing Pomegranate Cleanser
“I first received this product as a freebie when I bought some other products. And WOW! I use it daily and my skin feels so fresh and clean afterwards. It even washes away makeup residue—including eye makeup/mascara residue. My skin really does feel soft and smooth, without making it dry.” Sally000, Maryland

Eating Your Antioxidants Through Pomegranate
Beautiful skin starts from the inside out, and eating pomegranate is beneficial for your skin too. Though they’re available all year long in most stores, pomegranates are in season from September to January. When selecting a pomegranate, look for a deeply colored one that feels heavy and is free of cracks and soft spots. If you’re planning on keeping pomegranates around for a while, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator and they should last for up to a month.

There are a number of great pomegranate recipes out there, but we’re fond of this healthy recipe for roasted vegetables with pomegranate vinaigrette from Martha Stewart. There are also a number of pomegranate juice drinks available in just about every market these days. Just be sure to look for pomegranate juice that’s made from real pomegranate and not just from flavoring and sugars!

Nourish Your Health Inside and Out
Both internally and topically, pomegranate improves skin tone and fights free radical damage. To nourish your health inside and out, incorporate this fruit into your diet and your skin care regimen.

Recommended Product: Murad Pomegranate Exfoliating Mask
This weekly treatment frees skin of dull, dry surface cells to restore brightness and smooth texture while Pomegranate Extract provides powerful antioxidant protection.

Customer Review: Murad Pomegranate Exfoliating Mask
“I started using this mask a few years ago and every time I have the same reaction—amazing! I love the way it makes my face feel, so refreshed and clean. It clears away the small blackheads around my nose as well. I highly recommend giving this product a try; you won’t be sorry!” all4murad, New York, NY

What’s Environmental Aging?
As we age, the natural process of the body slowing down results in the depletion of skin-firming collagen and the weakening of skin-smoothing elastin. This biological form of aging is called Genetic Aging. For women, the drop-off in hormone production after menopause, which is known as Hormonal Aging, also results in collagen depletion. In addition, environmental factors also make skin look older and less radiant. Environmental Aging is caused by exposure to toxins, pollutants and UV rays. As a result of exposure to these elements, free radicals form in the body and attack collagen, elastin and melanin in the skin, causing it to look older. Environmental Aging increases premature wrinkles, age spots and sun spots and makes skin look duller. Taking preventive actions against Environmental Aging, such as using sunscreen and reducing exposure to toxins, can reduce the amount of damage to your skin. But we’re all exposed to environmental pollutants and UV rays throughout the course of our lives. That exposure adds up. Fortunately, it’s possible to reverse and prevent many of the signs of Environmental Aging.

Murad’s Environmental Shield^® Skin Care Line
To combat the effects of Environmental Aging, Dr. Murad developed Environmental Shield skin care. Environmental Shield products are infused with powerful, antioxidant-rich Vitamin C. These targeted products deliver topical antioxidants to the skin to fade age spots and sun spots, exfoliate away dead and dull skin, and restore and renew your skin from the long-term impact of environmental pollution and UV ray exposure. Regular use can even help prevent these signs of aging. The Environmental Shield line of Vitamin C–rich skin care products includes cleansers, treatments and moisturizers, along with a new face mask that has customers and skin care professionals raving.

Meet Murad Intensive-C Radiance Peel
Murad Intensive-C Radiance Peel gives you a brighter, more youthful complexion instantly. The easy-to-apply mask exfoliates, protects against free radical damage and supports collagen production for firmer, glowing, younger-looking skin. In addition to Vitamin C, it contains the AHA Glycolic Acid, which exfoliates to accelerate the turnover of damaged or darkened skin cells, removing dullness and improving skin texture. How amazing is this radiance-restoring face mask? Here’s what actual Murad customers are saying:

“I’ve been using the Intensive Resurfacing Peel with great results for years now, but this product blew that mask away. Not only did my skin feel refreshed after using this, but it was actually visibly more radiant. And the mask itself smelled great. I felt energized just having it on. I can’t talk to long-term results yet because I’ve only used it twice, but I’m already sure it will be a go-to in my skin care collection. One thing that I love about the Murad masks in general is that they’re not goopy or too heavy. This mask, like most Murad masks, was light and easy to get on and rinse off.” jnissa, Pittsburgh, PA

“I picked up this product because I love going to the spa to get a facial but can’t afford to go as much as I’d like to. This is a great alternative! It has a wonderful orange scent, and I love how it tingles when it’s on the face, so it feels like it’s deep cleaning. The name is a little misleading, it’s not really a peel, but more of a cream mask that you wash off. It left my skin feeling fresh and soft. Overall, really good product!” FranksGirl, Los Angeles

Try Intensive-C Radiance Peel for Yourself!
It’s never too early to begin combating the signs of environmental aging. Treat yourself to an amazing home facial that refreshes and relaxes at the same time. Try Intensive-C Radiance Peel, and your skin will look and feel rejuvenated afterwards!

Breakfast Time Is Facial Time
While some mothers are dressed and ready to go out the door while they’re preparing breakfast for the kids, many are still bathrobe-clad with their hair in a ponytail while they manage the morning circus. There’s no reason why you can’t leverage the 15 minutes of pouring cereal and reminding children to drink their milk to treat your skin with a home facial or face mask. You’re not made up yet, so apply your face mask, get breakfast on the table and then remove it as you’re getting yourself ready to head out the door. Breakfast time becomes multitasking time, and you start the day with fresh, radiant skin.

Recommended Product: Murad Intensive-C^® Radiance Peel
This refreshing mask dramatically reverses environmental aging caused by sun, smog and stress and leaves your skin bright and youthful-looking.

Customer Review: Murad Intensive-C Radiance Peel
“This product starts working within seconds—you can feel the tingly sensation warm up your face and you know it’s working! Afterwards [my skin] felt refreshed, clean, extra-soft and had a little glow.” Tara9, Redondo Beach, CA

Restore Your Skin While You Sleep
Even the busiest mom needs to sleep. Your skin is naturally restoring and rejuvenating itself while you sleep, but nighttime is also an ideal time to apply more intensive moisturizers and skin treatments. Simply taking a few minutes to cleanse, treat and hydrate your skin before you go to bed will help restore your skin overnight—and you’ll wake up looking and feeling refreshed. Choose your cleanser, treatment and moisturizer based on your skin type or skin needs, and let your body do the rest…while your eyes are closed.

Recommended Product: Murad Age-Balancing Night Cream
This ultra-rich hydrating cream restores suppleness and minimizes wrinkles with essential fatty acids and Shea Butter while encouraging cell turnover to improve skin texture. Wild Yam Extract and Soybean Sterols improve elasticity and help smooth skin.

Customer Review: Murad Age-Balancing Night Cream
“I love this product. My skin is glowing and I got rid of some wrinkles after 5 weeks. My husband tried it too and he likes it. The product is not heavy on my skin. I absolutely recommend it to everyone who wants to look younger!” Ninii, Kenmore, WA

Use Skin Cleansers That Treat While Cleansing
No matter how much time you do (or don’t) devote to caring for your skin, you have to wash your face at least once a day! Choose a skin cleanser that not only cleanses your skin but also treats your skin with antioxidants or AHAs and BHAs while you cleanse. You can minimize the amount of time that you spend on skin care while still seeing results.

Recommended Product: Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
Smoothes texture while cleansing impurities with a trio of gentle exfoliating acids. Salicylic, Lactic and Glycolic Acids provide clarity and brightness and improve cell turnover by dissolving dead skin cell buildup. Jojoba beads further polish and smooth skin. Use 2 to 3 times per week to keep skin soft and smooth.

Customer Review: Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
“I’ve used many exfoliating cleansers and products in the past and discovered that while they did exfoliate my skin, they also caused skin irritation. The Murad Exfoliating Cleanser is great—does the job effectively, with no irritation whatsoever! No more apricot scrubs for me! This product is another must-have in my arsenal of necessary products!” HotNana, Fort Smith, AR

Get Creative!
How many times have you said to your children, “Get creative!” You can get creative too—with your skin care. Are you sitting in the car waiting for your children to get out of yet another activity? Carry a skin care bag and use that time to apply an eye cream or moisturizer. There are probably dozens of times during the day that you can “get creative” with how and when to take care of your skin. Do it!

Moms are the best, and they deserve to look and feel their best. Be sure to make time to care for your sense of self and your skin so that you can be the best you possible!

For the Stressed-Out Mother: Murad Intensive-C^® Radiance Peel
If the mother in your life is stressed out and overwhelmed, help her to find a moment of peace and quiet with this newest innovation from Murad. Intensive-C Radiance Peel is a home facial that’s based on the Vitamin C facials given at the Murad Inclusive Health Spa in Los Angeles. Not only will Mom get some much-needed time to herself, but the Vitamin C infusion from this facial will leave her feeling refreshed and energetic. And, of course, her skin will glow for days afterwards.

Customer Review: Murad Intensive-C Radiance Peel
“I picked up this product because I love going to the spa to get a facial but can’t afford to go as much as I’d like to. This is a great alternative! It has a wonderful orange scent, and I love how it tingles when it’s on the face, so it feels like it’s deep cleaning. The name is a little misleading; it’s not really a peel, but more of a cream mask that you wash off. It left my skin feeling fresh and soft. Overall, really good product!” FranksGirl, Los Angeles

For the Gracefully Aging Mom: Murad Resurgence^® Anti Aging Skin Care Products
If you’re purchasing a skin care gift for an older or gracefully aging mother, give her the gift of younger-looking skin. Murad Resurgence skin care products are formulated to combat all of the signs of Hormonal Aging, including wrinkles and loose skin. These best-selling anti aging products are loved by customers and skin care professionals alike, and we promise you that Mom will love their results as well.

Customer Review: Murad Resurgence Anti Aging Skin Care
“Turning 30 this year, I decided that it was time for me to get serious about my skin. I have used this system for 1 month and have had nothing but compliments. I have people asking what my secret is. Many have said I look more rested. I don’t even wear makeup anymore! Can’t say enough about this system; it’s well worth the money. I’m hooked.” new30, Indiana

For the Busy Mom: Murad Pomegranate Exfoliating Mask
All moms are busy, but if yours is extra busy, this facial is perfect for her. Packaged in conveniently sized packettes, it’s perfect for travel. And Mom only needs 15 minutes to benefit from the power of antioxidant-rich Pomegranate Extract, which will restore her skin’s healthy glow and leave her feeling invigorated and ready to take on the world.

Customer Review: Murad Pomegranate Exfoliating Mask
“I started using this mask a few years ago and every time I have the same reaction—amazing! I love the way it makes my face feel, so refreshed and clean. It clears away the small blackheads around my nose as well. I highly recommend giving this product a try; you won’t be sorry!” all4murad, New York NY

For the Glamorous Mom: Murad Hybrids^®
For the glamorous mother who never leaves the house “without her face on,” these products are ideal. Murad Hybrids Skin Perfecting Primers even skin tone while firming skin and improving its overall health—and the Adaptive Shade Technology creates a perfect skin tone match. For the eyes, the natural concealing formula of Murad Hybrids Eye Lift Perfector and the neutralizing violet formula of Eye Lift Illuminator increase skin firmness as they lift, hydrate and depuff.

Customer Review: Murad Hybrids Skin Perfecting Primer Dewy Finish
“I read the reviews and was skeptical, still so when I received it and pumped out a blob and saw the color of it. After I put it on (thank you for being LIGHTWEIGHT) and gave it about 20 seconds, I was IN LOVE. I got into this whole skincare regimen because I’m getting married in a month. Well, I am NOT going to be using anything on my face but this, some blush and some eye makeup on that day. I love it that much. I feel the dewy finish makes it look more natural as opposed to the matte finish, but I may switch to matte when winter gets here. BUY IT.” Lisa87l, WA

For the Athletic Mom: Murad Essential-C Toner
For the mom who finds her relaxation at the gym or playing outdoor sports, this quick-use toner is perfect. It conditions and hydrates post-workout skin, delivers a blast of antioxidant-rich Vitamin C to fight free radicals and prepares the skin for treatment while providing a refreshing lift. Essential-C Toner is a perfect gym bag addition for any athletically inclined mom.

Customer Review: Murad Essential-C Toner
“This product is extremely refreshing in the middle of a trying day or at the end of a workout. I love the way it ‘perks up’ my complexion without disturbing my makeup. It’s a wonderful product and you certainly will get your money’s worth. One bottle has lasted me around 3 months.” kay1023, Michigan

This Mother’s Day, celebrate how much your mother cares for you by giving her the gift of healthy, beautiful skin.

Stock your bathroom with these Murad problem solvers that will not only help your skin, but your man’s as well!

1. Cleansing Shave
This patented, antioxidant-rich cleansing formula features Murad’s exclusive Beard Softening Complex^® and Mushroom Enzyme exfoliants to uncover stubborn facial hairs and prepare skin for a superior shave. The great news is that it also delivers a smooth shave for women’s legs, underarms and bikini area. So keep it in the shower for a good shave for everyone!

2. Soothing Skin, Lip and Cuticle Care
Not only is this healing salve great for your pout, it’s also a miracle cure for dry knees, elbows and hands—common problems for guys who do yard work, household repairs and generally work with their hands. Bringing immediate relief to dry, chapped lips and minor skin irritations by sealing in lasting moisture as it gently smoothes and exfoliates, Soothing Skin, Lip and Cuticle Care contains Vitamin E to condition and help relieve chapping and cracking, Lanolin to protect against environmental dehydration and BHAs to gently exfoliate and smooth away dry patches.

3. Pomphenol® Sunguard Dietary Supplement
Encourage your man to wear sunscreen every day for protection, but take it one step further with internal protection! Essential for men and women who spend time out in the sun for work or fun, Pomphenol Sunguard Dietary Supplement contains pure pomegranate extract to intensify skin’s natural sun protection from the inside out. This unique supplement also provides powerful antioxidant protection against free radical damage, which accounts for more than 80% of the signs of premature aging.

4. Razor Burn Rescue®
A product you can steal from his medicine cabinet, Razor Burn Rescue provides post-shave relief for a man’s face and a woman’s bikini line! Reduce ingrown hairs, bumps and irritation by infusing skin with a unique blend of healing antioxidants and redness-reducing anti-inflammatories. Glycolic Acid clears away dead skin cells and debris from hair follicles.

5. Active Radiance® Serum
Most men (and many women) spend years in the sun without the proper skin protection, resulting in hyperpigmentation, dullness and wrinkles. Undo sun damage and erase a lifetime of summers with Active Radiance Serum. This unique formula improves skin radiance and clarity, stimulates collagen production, jump-starts cellular defenses, helps extend cellular vitality and promotes new cell growth.

6. Face Defense® SPF 15
The perfect men’s moisturizer! Face Defense SPF 15 is a lightweight, oil-free formula that infuses skin with shine-free moisture while broad-spectrum sunscreens and antioxidants shield against UVA/UVB damage. This quickly absorbing lotion features the patented Skin Repair System to help restore elasticity to environmentally stressed skin.

7. Sensitive Skin Soothing Serum®
After an irritating shave, make your skin say “ahhhh” with Sensitive Skin Soothing Serum to decrease redness and quench dehydrated skin. Hyaluronic Acid and Glycolipids in this weightless serum improve hydration, calm irritated skin and reduce sensitivity. Formulated with super hydrators that hold up to one thousand times their weight in water, Sensitive Skin Soothing Serum eases irritation caused by waxing, professional skincare services, sunburn and allergens.

Dr. Murad recommends the following tips to help you identify rosacea. Fortunately, people who suffer from the disease can manage and treat the condition, which helps boost their self-esteem.

What is rosacea?

• Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterized by flare-ups of enlarged blood vessels in the face, resulting in a flushed appearance. Symptoms include facial redness, bumps and pimples, skin thickening and eye irritation.

• Rosacea is NOT acne, although its symptoms can be similar to acne which sometimes results in a misunderstanding about the skin condition. Rosacea often occurs in adults, and can include acne-like bumps that are often mistaken for actual acne. However, the symptoms of redness, enlarged blood vessels and thickened skin are distinctive to rosacea.

How do you manage and treat the disease?

• Look at the body as a whole, instead of isolating the symptoms of rosacea, and treat it Inclusively through Topical care, Internal care and a healthy Sense of Self.

• Use a moisturizer with hydrators, anti-inflammatories, antioxidants and an SPF every day. The sun can irritate rosacea-prone skin and cause flare-ups.

• Use a mild cleanser and avoid products that can over-exfoliate or irritate the skin.

• Stay cool and out of the heat, as higher temperatures can aggravate rosacea. When working out, try to do so in the early morning when weather is cooler. And keep cool by getting fresh air or running a fan when indoors.

• Monitor your diet. Certain foods may irritate the condition including tomatoes, spinach, chocolate, eggplant, some cheeses and citrus fruits. Identify the foods that affect you by tracking what you eat and evaluating how your skin reacts.

• Lower the spice level in your diet. Spicy foods can trigger inflammation. Look for less active seasonings like paprika, black pepper, thyme, ginger and turmeric to add extra flavor to your meals.

• Try not to use hot water when showering, keeping the water as cool as you can tolerate. This will help prevent aggravating your skin.

Don’t get down on yourself!

• Rosacea is a skin condition that affects millions—you’re not alone. Since the condition affects personal appearance, some patients may lose self-confidence. Watch your skin closely and learn what triggers your own personal flare-ups. The good news: Rosacea can be treated and controlled by taking care of yourself. Everything in the body is connected, so naturally a sense of balance and enhanced well-being will be reflected in your overall health and in your skin.