In today’s episode we are joined by Francesco Clarke, the founder of the clean beauty brand Clark’s Botanicals. Francesco shares the origin story of Clarke’s Botanicals: When he suffered a devastating spinal cord injury, he found himself paralyzed. One unexpected side effect of his paralysis was that his body could no longer sweat… and as a result, his skin changed dramatically. Together with his father (a doctor trained in homeopathy), they created Clark’s Botanicals. Francesco explains the chemistry behind their active ingredient the Jasmine Catalyst Complex and chats about favorite products. He also also shares how he started the company, sold it, and bought it back. Francesco and his brand are pretty much the definition of resilience in our eyes, we hope you enjoy hearing from him as much as we did!   More Francesco Clark: Clarksbotanicals.com (use code BOP20 at checkout for 20% off) @mrfrancescoclark Christopher Reeve Foundation   Products Mentioned: Smoothing Marine Cream Jasmine Vital Oil Deep Moisture Mask Ultra Rich Lip Balm Instagram: @lcs_studio Obsessions: Mini Peppermint Patties Girls Gotta Eat - Asa Akira Episode Asked by Ayana Podcast What We’re Reading: Delicious!  by Ruth Reichl The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton Eliza Starts a Rumor by Jane L. Rosen April Book: Delicious! by Ruth Reichl Sponsor: Night: Go to discovernight.com and get 20% off with code BOPNIGHT at checkout. ZocDoc: Go to zocdoc.com/BOP and download the free app and instantly book a top-rated doctor. Uncommon Goods: To get 15% off your next gift uncommongoods.com/BOP. Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more! Like and subscribe to RomComPods. Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Visit Grace’s blog, The Stripe. New posts daily! Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Grace on Instagram @graceatwood and Becca @beccamfreeman.