I Built Rook Because I Wanted Something Better.

For years, I felt like I had tried everything. Drugstore washes, expensive skincare, different routines, prescription treatments—you name it. Some helped for a while, others left my skin dry and irritated, but nothing felt like a simple, long-term solution I could actually stick with.

I was tired of constantly trying new products and spending way too much on them in the process.

That frustration ultimately led me to dig deeper into acne and how treatments actually work.

Along the way, I became especially interested in benzoyl peroxide. It was an ingredient I had tried many times before but never had much luck with, especially because of the dryness and irritation that came with it.

Then I found Curoxyl® 42—a different approach to delivering benzoyl peroxide that immediately caught my attention. Its particles are 4x smaller which makes it much more effective on men's thicker and more oily skin.

So I got in contact with manufacturers and sat down with formulation teams to figure out how I could turn what I had learned into a product I would actually use myself.

The goal was simple: build the product I wish I had found years ago—and ultimately create a brand that makes dealing with acne a little less complicated for other guys going through the same thing.

I built Rook to solve a problem I dealt with for years. It's helped me clear my skin—and I hope it can help clear yours too.

— Nick
Founder, Rook Skin