“I was using a lot of conventional products. And I was just curious to better understand what ingredients worked for specific problems,” Kokoroko says. “I did a lot of research. And eventually my curiosity was piqued and I became interested to know how cosmetics are made.”Start planning for your weekend with expert recommendations from our team of writers on what to cook, where to dine, and the perfect wine pairing delivered straight to your inbox on Thursday at noon.
“I just started sharing my creations with friends and family around me,” she recalls. “And people were just loving it.”Positioned as a “results-driven” skin care brand, the company uses natural ingredients such as Vitamin C, cinnamon liposomes and shea butter alongside dermatologist-recommended “Customers just loving the products — buying our products and recommending them,” Kokoroko says. “That’s what has allowed us to grow as a small business.”