Dupeola
Dupeola is the founder of Èsín Skincare and the proud granddaughter of Mama Koko, a revered herbal healer from Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria. Her journey began in Nigeria, where, as a child, she was often bullied for her skin. What once caused her pain became the foundation of her purpose: to help others feel confident, seen, and comfortable in their own skin. Guided by Mama Koko’s gentle wisdom and healing touch, Dupeola learned that true beauty is more than what appears on the surface; it is care, balance, and the quiet peace that comes from within.
With over three decades of experience in the beauty and wellness industry, Dupeola has owned and operated spas in both the United Kingdom and California, working closely with clients seeking transformation from the inside out. Now based in California, she continues to work in the luxury beauty industry while nurturing Èsín Skincare. She has guided more than 20,000 individuals to rediscover their confidence through her restorative approach, helping clients heal and rebalance their skin after years of trauma, stress, or feeling unseen.
A graduate of the London College of Beauty and Makeup and Uxbridge College, Dupeola is both a California-licensed esthetician and a UK-trained holistic therapist. She blends ancestral knowledge with modern science to create skincare rooted in healing, self-love, and integrity. Èsín Skincare was born from her lifelong vision of a luxury, high-performance line designed for busy lifestyles that seek simplicity without compromise. Each product, including her signature Bullet Mask and Niyi Facial Oil, is created with intention, delivering clean, effective, and timeless care for all skin types.
As an African woman, Dupeola is honored to have developed skincare that Mama Koko would be proud of. There is no specific culture targeted—because at Èsín, skin is skin. For Dupeola, Èsín Skincare is more than a brand; it is a legacy of love, resilience, and truth. As she often says, “The only thing you can do is be true to yourself and stand for something beautiful.”
“The only thing you can do is be true to yourself. That’s the most important thing.”
- Mama Koko, Our Inspiration
“As a Black African woman, I’ve learned that beauty begins with being true to yourself. Èsín Skincare isn’t about trends or demographics. It’s about skin as SKIN, and care that transcends culture.”
Èsín Skincare is more than a skincare line, it’s a legacy of love, a continuation of Mama Koko’s wisdom, and a celebration of being true to oneself and standing for something beautiful. Our mission is to honor every complexion with products that heal, protect, and celebrate the richness of all skin tones and types, a commitment Mama Koko would be proud of.