Mad about Murad

You can tell something’s wrong when I have really nasty skin. It means I’m either stressing, not sleeping well, I’ve been going to bed without removing my makeup, I’m eating junk, or I’m picking my skin.

Last week all of the above happened. Don’t ask.

Fortunately I was invited for a treatment at the Murad Spa in Rustan’s Makati. I first heard of Murad from a high-maintenance stylist who was raving about the treatments. He insisted that I had to try it.

Murad Spa originates from Southern California, created by renowned skincare visionary Dr. Howard Murad. He has treated more than 50,000 patients, including celebrities like Angela Bassett, Calista Flockhart and Brooke Shields.

Now you can enjoy the same quality of skincare treatments right here in Makati. Choose from a variety of facial and body treatments according to your budget and skin concerns.

OILY AND ACNE PRONE

Your concern: skin redness, hyper-pigmentation, fine lines, blackheads, clogged pores and acne breakouts.

Murad Clarifying Enzyme Professional Treatment is ideal for acne-prone and congested skin. This treatment exfoliates using natural fruit enzymes to dissolve impurities, deep-clean pores and reduce acne blemishes. It improves skin clarity, leaving it with a healthy, vibrant glow.

Cost: P1,700/60 minutes.

AGING SKIN

Your concern: mature, hyper-pigmented and photo-aged skin, fine lines and wrinkles.

Murad Environmental Shield Vita-C Infusion Facial is an anti-aging therapy that uses vitamin C at its most active and effective state. It works to repair aging effects of environmental assault while it firms, smoothes and improves skin clarity. This deeply penetrating treatment hydrates, increases elasticity and softens fine lines and wrinkles.

Cost: P1,700/60 minutes.

REDNESS

Your concern: rosacea-like redness, sensitive, inflamed skin.

Murad Redness Therapy Facial is a breakthrough treatment that doesn’t utilize steam or extraction, allowing sensitive skin to benefit from the application of two deeply calming facial masks — Redness Reduction Treatment Mask and Soothing Seaweed Infusion Mask.

The Murad Redness Therapy line is comprised of four products used in the treatment: Soothing Gel Cleanser, Recovery Treatment Gel, Correcting Moisturizer SPF 15, and Neutralizing Treatment Powder.

Used together, these specially-formulated patented products reduce redness, skin irritation, sensitivity, stinging, and dryness.

Cost: P1,900/60 minutes.

LACKLUSTER SKIN

Your concern: lackluster skin, clogged pores, dryness, fine lines and hormonal aging skin caused by menopause.

Resurgence Renewal Facial is Dr. Howard Murad’s signature treatment that delivers more youthful complexion after just one session.

Renewal Facial returns skin to its natural radiance by a pampering dual mask treatment using triple Protease Enzyme Mask plus the AHA Rapid Exfoliator.

Cost: P2,400/60 minutes.

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Murad Spa offers more than these treatments. Get special rates when you avail of packages of three, five or 10 facial treatments. Inquire about body treatment packages to care for your back or firm and tone your body.

Call 816-1806 for appointments and inquiries. Murad Spa is on the 5th level of Rustan’s Makati. Open Monday to Thursday from10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Friday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.