At the heart of CocosBotanica lies the passion and diligence of our CEO, Dayyan James, fondly known as DJ. With a solid background in finance and technology, DJ’s journey into the realm of natural skincare is as inspiring as it is unique. His transition began in 2020 with a yacht servicing venture, a business that had him basking under the sun day after day. Although the sun-kissed days at sea were thrilling, they came with a toll on DJ’s skin.

The serendipitous intervention came from his wife, who introduced DJ to the transformative magic of homemade body scrubs, using Nescafe capsules for the vital coffee grounds. The remarkable improvement in his skin’s health spurred DJ into an exploratory obsession to enhance these scrubs. His nights soon echoed with the narrations of countless audiobooks, while his days were filled with the diligent scrutiny of scientific papers, cosmetic and dermatology books all centered around skincare.

However, the voyage to crafting a commercially viable scrub was anything but smooth sailing. Early attempts saw unwelcome fungus claiming residence in the formula, a setback that only fueled DJ’s resolve. With relentless research, more books on fungus and bacteria, he dived into the natural ways of curbing fungal and bacterial growth in skincare products, striving to strike that elusive balance between efficacy and stability.

After over a year of meticulous experimenting, formulations and refining, the world was introduced to CocosBotanica’s debut masterpiece – the Ivory Coconut & Coffee Face and Body Scrub. This was not just a product; it was a testament to DJ’s unwavering commitment to natural, effective skincare solutions. The overwhelming positive reception was a ripple that soon turned into waves, propelling CocosBotanica into a brand synonymous with quality and innovation.

DJ’s hands-on approach hasn’t wavered a bit; he remains at the forefront of all formulation processes, ensuring only the highest quality ingredients grace the CocosBotanica range. His story continues to be the soul of the brand, inspiring a continuous quest for natural, effective, and soul-soothing skincare products that echo the initial essence of discovery and excellence that birthed CocosBotanica.

Under DJ’s visionary leadership, CocosBotanica is not just a brand, but a journey of discovery, quality, and a testament to the boundless possibilities that passion coupled with knowledge can achieve.