Who owns Murad?
Murad is owned by Unilever (the United Kingdom, LSE: ULVR), which has owned the brand since 1 July 2015.[1] Murad was founded in 1989 in the United States and was independent until 2015.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Unilever PLC verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1989–2015)
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1989 by Howard Murad
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Skin care › Dermocosmetics & clinical skin care
- Parent ticker
- LSE: ULVR NYSE: UL AEX: UNA
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Murad
Murad was founded in 1989 by dermatologist Howard Murad, one of the first doctors to build a consumer skin care line on his own clinical practice and to argue publicly for treating skin through diet and supplements as well as topically. Unilever acquired the company in 2015.
Ownership timeline of Murad
Where Murad sits in Unilever
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Murad?
The parent company of Murad is Unilever, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Murad American or British?
Murad originated in the United States in 1989, but it is owned today by Unilever, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Murad is an American-origin brand under British ownership.
Since when has Unilever owned Murad?
Unilever has owned Murad since 1 July 2015.
Who owned Murad before Unilever?
Murad was an independent company from its founding in 1989 until Unilever acquired it in 2015.
Is Murad still owned by Unilever?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Murad is still owned by Unilever. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Unilever PLC Annual Report on Form 20-F filed 2026-03-12 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F, published 12 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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