Barbasol Taps Gary Hall Jr. as First-Ever ``Real Man''; Campaign Designed to Accelerate Cure for Type-1 Diabetes.

DUBLIN, Ohio -- Perio Inc. announced today that five-time gold medalist Gary Hall Jr. has been named Barbasol Shave Cream's inaugural "Real Man" as part of a nationwide campaign that will help in the effort to find a cure for Type-1 Diabetes, also known as Juvenile Diabetes.

According to Tom Murray, president, Perio Inc., which owns Barbasol Shave Cream, Barbasol selected Hall, who has Type-1 diabetes, to its prestigious class of spokespersons because of his athletic achievements and ongoing personal and financial support of children that also have the disease. While Hall is the first Barbasol "Real Man," he joins legendary sports figures Babe Ruth, Knute Rockne and "Gentleman" Jim Corbett as a spokesperson for the 86-year-old brand.

"Barbasol has been America's shave cream of choice and part of the fabric of American culture for more than three-quarters of a century," Murray said. "Barbasol is an icon in its industry based on performance and availability to all persons. In turn, we wanted to create a campaign that recognizes individuals who consistently perform in situations when it matters most. Further, this campaign aligns with the company's commitment to support children."

Starting in May, Hall's image will appear on the back of millions of collector cans. This is the first time Barbasol has ever placed a face on its cans, which are universally known for their barber pole design. Hall will also appear in Barbasol television commercials aired through June 2006.

A portion of the proceeds from Barbasol can sales will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Barbasol is sold in major retail outlets such as Wal-Mart, Target, Walgreens and grocery stores nationwide.

Hall commented, "When it comes to finding a cure for Type-1 diabetes, we can all make a difference. While I am honored to be selected as Barbasol's 'Real Man,' I am humbled by the awareness and financial support Barbasol is bringing to the need for a diabetes cure. Being diagnosed with diabetes was the scariest day of my life; however, I have high hopes that a solution is near because of islet cell transplants, encapsulation processes and other break-through research."

Type-1 diabetes attacks 30,000 Americans every year, making them insulin-dependent for life. The disease also causes devastating complications including blindness, kidney failure and heart disease.

"When purchasing Barbasol Shave Cream, consumers will also be helping to eliminate one of America's most chronic and debilitating diseases," said Peter Van Etten, president and CEO, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. "This type of community-first corporate partnership helps generate the necessary funding to continue the search for a cure for juvenile diabetes."

During the 2004 Games in Athens, Greece, Hall successfully defended his gold medal in the 50-meter freestyle and regained the title of the "World's Fastest Man in the Water." In doing so, he and his father, Gary Hall Sr., became the only father-son duo to participate in three Games each.

Hall Jr. has earned 10 medals during his three Games, elevating him to the position of second most decorated American Olympian behind Carl Lewis. He was the oldest American male swimmer, at age 29, to compete in the Games since Duke Kahanamoku in 1924.

Editor's Note: A high-resolution image of a Barbasol collector can is available upon request.

About Barbasol

Founded in 1919, Barbasol is the American shaving cream universally known for its high-quality, low prices and barber-pole designed cans. Barbasol is owned by Perio Inc. For more information, visit www.barbasol.com.

About JDRF 

JDRF is the leading charitable foundation and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with juvenile diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $800 million to diabetes research, including more than $80 million in FY 2003. In FY 2003 the Foundation funded 500 centers, grants and fellowships in 19 countries. For more information on JDRF, please visit www.jdrf.org.