After struggling with chronic skin problems such as acne, razor bumps, and post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation, Patrick Boateng created Ceylon as a way to address his most pressing skincare needs. As it turns out, he was not alone. Patrick’s story starts in Mainland China, where he was stationed as a diplomat with the U.S. State Department. Due to the stressful environment in a big, bustling city as well as the extensive air and water pollution, he experienced daily breakouts and routine acne scarring. Despite trying hundreds of products, nothing seemed to help clear up his skin. Through that journey, Patrick discovered that no products specifically catered to men with melanin in their skin. Worse yet, many products on the market contained harmful substances that would bleach the skin or leave it dry and unprotected from the elements. Frustrated with the lack of options for guys like him on the market, he set out to build a company dedicated to providing the best possible skincare products for men of colour worldwide.