When you look in the mirror, what do you see? For years, I saw skin that I felt I had to cover up. Dark spots that told stories of my childhood, dry skin that no lotion seemed to quench, and a frustration that ran deep because nothing on the shelves was made for me.
I didn’t just wake up one day and decide to create a skincare brand. COCOZOË was born from necessity—mine and so many others like me.
The Struggle That Started It All
As a little girl, I developed a bacterial skin infection called bullous impetigo. While the infection healed, it left behind dark spots that lingered for years. Growing up, I was always hyper-aware of my skin. I remember wearing knee-high socks in the middle of summer, trying to hide the marks on my legs. I was covering up more than just my skin—I was hiding my confidence.
As I got older, I desperately searched for products that could help. But the options were either too harsh, filled with chemicals, or simply not designed for melanin-rich skin. I was tired of being an afterthought in the beauty industry. That’s when I started experimenting in my own kitchen, blending natural butters and oils, searching for something that actually worked.
From Kitchen Creations to Whole Foods Shelves
What started as a personal solution quickly became something more. The first time I made a balm that actually moisturized and nourished my skin the way I had always hoped, I knew I had to share it. I started gifting samples to friends and family, and the response was overwhelming—they needed this too.
With no business background, just determination and faith, I got to work. Within a year, CocoZoë made its way into Whole Foods, boutiques, and online. I was handcrafting every jar, labeling each one myself, and even standing in stores for hours doing demonstrations just to get the word out. People who had struggled with the same skin issues I had were finally finding relief in clean, effective skincare made with them in mind.
Why COCOZOË is Different
COCOZOË was created to fill a major gap in the skincare industry—to provide clean, effective products that truly understand and enhance melanin-rich skin. But while our formulas are designed with melanin in mind, they are gentle, nourishing, and effective for all skin types.
✨ Powered by Nature & Backed by Science – Our products harness the power of shea butter, coconut oil, licorice root, and vitamin E to deeply hydrate and even out skin tone.
✨ No Harsh Chemicals – Fragrance-free, dye free, mineral oil free, silicone free, and alcohol free.
✨ Designed for Melanin-Rich Skin – Because your skin deserves products that understand and celebrate its unique needs.
More Than Skincare—A Confidence Revolution
COCOZOË is more than just skincare; it’s about embracing your glow, feeling confident, and knowing your skin is being nourished with the best ingredients possible. No more hiding. No more covering up. Just healthy, radiant skin that allows you to uncover with confidence.
Because when your skin is thriving, so are you. ✨