Hi there! I'm Gary, and this is how Personox came to be. For my longtime customers, sorry for the repeat – but I think newcomers should hear how this product can genuinely transform your confidence and skin health, just like it did for me decades ago.

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Back in 1969, as a 12-year-old playing football, I developed stubborn skin issues on my forehead. The combination of oil, sweat, dirt, and hair pressed against my skin from hours of wearing a helmet was taking its toll.

I tried every cleanser available at my local pharmacy in Totowa, NJ, with no luck – until "Doc" recommended Pernox. At $8 for a 5oz bottle, it wasn't cheap, but from the first use, I knew it was different. The gritty texture left my skin feeling incredibly clean, and within days, I saw major improvements. In just a couple weeks, my skin problems vanished completely. I'd found the perfect solution for my oily skin!

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I used Pernox religiously twice daily for over 40 years, watching as the product changed hands from Westwood Products (a Bristol Myers division) to Ranbaxy in India. By 1988, I was working in the fragrance industry, even selling to Bristol Myers, though not directly to their Westwood division.

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When Ranbaxy acquired Pernox, I worried about future availability and started stockpiling tubes. My concerns proved valid as the product became harder to find and prices skyrocketed – from $10-25 per tube to an astounding $500+ after Ranbaxy discontinued it.

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I reached out to Ranbaxy hoping to buy the formula and brand name, but when that failed, I decided to recreate it myself – not just for me and my kids, but for everyone who loved this unique product. I partnered with a patient, skilled formulator who reproduced the original formula, replacing only banned ingredients. My fragrance company even recreated the original scent, ensuring Personox stays as close as possible to Pernox, with the same active ingredients (Salicylic Acid and Sulfur) at identical levels.

 

After a 20-month production delay (our initial manufacturer stopped making FDA-compliant products),

I'm happy to announce Personox is back in stock! We've switched from tubes to bottles and maintained the

$35 price point for 4oz.

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Feel free to order multiple bottles – five fit perfectly in our sturdy white shipping box, and you'll save on shipping with bulk orders.