1941
Where the story began
Lorne traveled throughout California, meeting with pharmacists and explaining products through science, usefulness, and direct conversation.
The beginning
A Chemist, a Pharmacy, and an Unmet Need
Before founding Persōn & Covey, Lorne V. Persōn studied chemistry while working alongside family in a pharmacy. The experience gave him a close view of the pharmacist’s role in helping people choose products and revealed gaps in what was available to consumers.
In 1941, Lorne set out to address those needs. He began with less than five dollars, his Packard automobile, a scientific understanding of the products he represented, and the determination to explain their value clearly.
The journey
Built One Relationship at a Time
Follow the milestones that shaped our story.
The early years
From the West Coast to the World
His travels continued into Arizona and Oregon, then farther afield as the company’s reach and product offerings steadily expanded.
Growing through collaboration
Working Alongside the Medical Community
Persōn & Covey developed close relationships with healthcare professionals while creating therapeutic formulas, particularly in sun protection and dermatological care.
Generation after generation
A Family-Owned Company Evolves
Each generation helped broaden the company’s capabilities and internationally distributed product line while preserving its California roots.
Today
Continuing the Work
Persōn & Covey continues developing health and personal care products for healthcare professionals, patients, families, and people with sensitive skin.
Beyond the laboratory
Science Grounded in a Love for Life
Travel came naturally to Lorne. Work trips also offered opportunities to appreciate the outdoors, something deeply valued by the Persōn family through hikes, fishing trips, and time spent exploring Canada and Southern California.
That part of the story matters. The company’s roots are scientific, but they are also connected to the everyday experiences people want to enjoy comfortably.
A legacy shaped not only by what happens in the laboratory, but by the life people hope to live beyond it.