Dr. Murad holds numerous patents for his pioneering work in skincare technology. In addition to delivering
unprecedented results, his groundbreaking patents have shaped the Murad product line in many ways.

2006
Inflammatory Skin Conditions Treatment
U.S. Patent No. 7,018,660 issued on March 28, 2006: a method for treating, preventing and managing skin
conditions such as psoriasis, rosacea, acne and many other inflammatory skin conditions.

2004
Free Radical Protection
U.S. Patent No. 6,800,292 issued on October 4, 2004: a method for treating dermatological disorders and
providing free radical protection using pomegranates or such other extracts as apricots, apples, peaches,
pineapples, papayas, cherries, kiwis, tangerines, grapes and oranges.

2004
Cellulite Reduction
U.S. Patent No. 6,676,977 issued on January 13, 2004: a method for reducing the appearance of cellulite by
supplementing collagen and elastic tissue and thickening the dermis.

2004
Inflammatory Skin Management
U.S. Patent No. 6,673,374 issued on January 6, 2004: a pharmaceutical composition for managing inflammatory
skin conditions using hydrogen peroxide and other agents. Formulated into product: Recovery Treatment Gel.

2003
Pomegranate Infusion
U.S. Patent No. 6,630,163 issued on October 7, 2003: a pharmaceutical composition for managing
dermatological conditions by using pomegranate as an ingredient together with a hydrophilic moisturizing agent
and a hydroxyl acid. Formulated into product: Correcting Moisturizer SPF 15.

2002
Hair Thinning and Dandruff Technology
U.S. Patent No. 6,515,007 issued on February 4, 2003: a pharmaceutical composition for managing dandruff,
eczema, hair thinning, irritation, psoriasis and seborrhea. This technology is incorporated into products for
dandruff and thinning hair.

2002
Antifungal Skin Cleansing
U.S. Patent No. 6,383,523 issued on May 7, 2002: an antifungal skin cleansing pharmaceutical composition.
Formulated into product: Acne Body Wash.

2002
Cellulite Reduction
U.S. Patent No. 6,358,539 issued on March 19, 2002: a composition and method for reducing or eliminating the
appearance of cellulite.

2001
Antiviral Skin Cleansing
U.S. Patent No. 6,296,880 issued on October 2, 2001: an antiviral skin cleansing pharmaceutical composition.

2001
Hair Thinning and Dandruff Technology
U.S. Patent No. 6,271,246 issued on August 7, 2001: a pharmaceutical composition for managing dandruff,
eczema, hair thinning, irritation, psoriasis and seborrhea. This technology is incorporated into products for
dandruff and thinning hair.

2001
Free Radical Skin Damage Treatment
U.S. Patent No. 6,194,452 issued on February 27, 2001: Topical compositions for the delivery of stabilized,
non-irritating vitamin C for the treatment of skin damage caused by free radicals. Formulated into product:
Daily Renewal Complex®.

2001
Inflammatory Skin Conditions Treatment
U.S. Patent No. 6,071,541 issued on June 6, 2000: Topical formulation for the prevention, treatment and
management of skin conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, folliculitis, acne rosacea, perioral
dermatitis, acne and other inflammatory skin conditions. Formula: Acne Prone formula.

1999
Acne Treatment
U.S. Patent No. 5,962,517 issued on October 5, 1999: Pharmaceutical formulation for treating acne and
conditioning the skin cells. Formulated into product: Pure Skin® Dietary Supplement.

1999
Wrinkle Reducer (Topical)
U.S. Patent No. 5,972,999 issued on October 26, 1999: Topical formulation for skin repair system that
stimulates collagen synthesis to reduce wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and skin softness. Formula:
Advanced Performance Complex®.

1998
Wrinkle Reducer
U.S. Patent No. 5,804,594 issued on September 8, 1998: Pharmaceutical formulation for the reduction of
wrinkles and the improvement of other skin conditions such as skin elasticity and skin softness. Formulated
into product: Youth Builder® Dietary Supplement.