Francesco Clark, founder of Clark's Botanicals

Francesco Clark, the founder of skincare line, Clark’s Botanicals, shares his inspiring story with The Wall Street Journal of how he began his successful $8 million company after suffering an injury that left his body mostly paralyzed:

“In 2002, he suffered a severe spinal-cord injury from a pool diving accident that left him without the ability to feel or move 98% of his body. As a result, Mr. Clark’s skin became unresponsive to temperature. He stopped sweating, and the condition of his skin deteriorated. After trying dozens of skincare products, both over-the-counter and prescription, Mr. Clark took matters into his own hands.”

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