As a mom, I often neglect to take care of myself like I did when I was young and single. Most days I fail to get 8 hours of sleep and I’m lucky if I get in a shower before noon. Prior to this weekend, I hadn’t received a manicure or pedicure since I was pregnant with my daughter. I’ve had the occasional facial and massage, but nothing consistent.
I have heard a lot about Murad’s skin care products and even have samples at home. However, I’ve never actually spent time researching the company or the founder and it would be very easy to assume that Murad was “just another skin-care line.”
I had an opportunity to experience Murad first hand with a visit to their Inclusive Health Spa in the South Bay. The company was founded by Howard Murad, one of the world’s foremost authorities on skin health and aims to “create topical skin-care products, dietary supplements, and signature skin and body care services that transform lives.” One of the things that makes Murad vastly different from other skin-care companies is his inclusive health approach to skin care. Dr. Murad practices under the belief that “the ability of cell membranes to hold water within the cells is the fundamental marker of youthful health.” In other words, the way my skin looks and feels is directly related to the health of my body as a whole and is not limited to the skin. Dr. Murad’s inclusive health approach “looks at all systems in the body as integrated and strives to optimize health globally by maximizing cellular strength and integrity.” This holistic approach to skin care is one I’ve not encountered and I was eager to learn more. Here is a quick video that talks about Inclusive Health:
The visit began with a tour of the spa and then proceeded into the inclusive health consultation. During that hour, I received a wellness assessment of my skin health, my sense of self, and my cellular health. The practitioner conducted a skin analysis and showed me what my skin would look like several years down the road if I were to continue with my same regimen. The analysis included the number of age spots, blemishes and areas of pigmentation, redness, wrinkles (ack!), smoothness, and pores. Let’s just say I was ready for a new skin care regimen after seeing those results! Next, the practitioner performed a series of physical health measurements to determine my cellular health and I completed a questionnaire so that the practitioner could get a sense of my emotional health.
The practitioner then took the results and came up with my overall Murad Inclusive Health Index. This is used to create a 10 week Inclusive Prescription for Health. One of the things I like about “my” prescription was that the practitioner empowered me to take control of my own health and wellness. She armed me with lots of information and products to achieve a healthier me! So what was my personalized prescription for wellness?
Some of my main skin concerns are cellulite and stretch marks. Since we can never get rid of cellulite completely, Dr. Murad developed internal and topical products to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Murad offers a Firm and Tone Dietary Supplement Pack which was formulated to support skin strength. After taking the supplements for eight weeks, skin should look firmer and the visual texture of stretch marks should be improved. I was also given the Body Firming Cream and the Firm and Tone Serum to improve skin resiliency and tone. It took me some time to get into the habit of taking the supplements every day because there are a total of 11 pills (6 in the morning, 5 in the evening). However, after the first week or so, it becomes a habit and you don’t really think much about it.
To address the age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles on my face, I was given the Sun Undone package which includes a cleanser, serum, lightening gel, and moisturizer. Because I live in Southern California, my skin is exposed to the sun most days out of the year. This line is wonderful for addressing sun damage.
Additionally, the practitioner suggested that I eat based on Dr. Murad’s Pitcher of Health. I’m hearing more and more about the benefits of eating raw foods and raw fruits and veggies can help increase our cellular water (rather than just drinking plain water).
One of the most beneficial parts of my visit to the spa was my conversation with Dr. Murad. Dr. Murad didn’t make a special trip for me…he actually still practices, which I found quite impressive! Dr. Murad sat down with me and we talked about everything from my stretch marks to the time (or lack of) with my husband. He suggested that I ask for help (which I have a hard time doing), steel moments of sleep (even just catnaps), take aromatherapy baths, and have “safe time” talks with my husband. I was honored that he spent time talking to me…it was invaluable!
I took away so much from Dr. Murad and my Inclusive Health Consultation. I learned about the importance of self-care and holistic wellness. I have changed some of my habits including how I eat and how I treat my skin. I’m still working on getting more sleep and more time with the hubby. This is definitely a process, but one I can take ownership of.
Dr. Murad recently released The Water Secret: The Cellular Breakthrough To Look and Feel 10 Years Younger.
From Amazon.com:
The Water Secret will:
- Reveal groundbreaking secrets to help you take years off your looks, feel better and healthier
- Debunk health myths through cutting-edge research and tell the truth about how inflammation, hydration, and other factors really affect your health
- Explain how damaged cells that leak water can sabotage your looks
- Introduces an integrated, multidisciplinary “Inclusive Health” approach to help optimize cellular strength
- Give you a complete 10-step action plan with recipes and meal plans to start you on the path to clear skin, fewer wrinkles, more energy, and better overall health
I haven’t read the book, but I’m excited to learn more about improving my emotional, physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
An Inclusive Health Consultation is just the beginning of a 10 week program to take control of your health and the aging process. The body replaces most of it’s cells on a 10-week cycle and the programs Dr. Murad developed are based on that physiology. Choose from their anti-aging, skin restoration, acne, weight management and cellulite solution and total transformation packages.
For more information, just visit their website.
No compensation was received for this post. A consultation and products were provided which helped facilitate this review.
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Looks like a beautiful relaxing place to go!
How fab! I could use a spa consultation like this!
How have you been, Caryn? Thanks for the wedding wishes, by the way! I am now officially Mrs. Daniel L. Brown and the wedding turned out so lovely! 🙂
Thanks for taking the time to really explain what Murad’s Inclusive Health Spa is all about. I’ve been wondering about this place for a long time. I love that they do consultations and come up with plans tailored for each person. I will definitely go visit the Spa and check out the book too!!