50 Years Where? Niambi's Thirst Trap for Perennial Skin
Hey there, it's Niambi, Pholk's founder and in December I officially enter my 50s. That's right, on Dec 25th I hit the big 5-1. After a year of telling anyone...
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New Glow Who Dis? Our Best-Sellers Got An Epic Upgrade
Get ready 'cause your skincare faves are about to get a major summer glow-up, launching 7.7.24! Imagine this: sleek, user-friendly bottles filled with the magic of new Afro-Appalachian ingredients, carefully...
Lavender Lessons from Niambi's Garden
Happy Juneteeth! Like most late Spring mornings, this Juneteenth morning I took my coffee and headed to my back yard. The lavender-infused breeze stopped me in my tracks! Overnight, my garden’s...
Vacay Vibes Only: How Hemp Seed Oil is like a Daycation for Your Melanin
We like to think of hemp seed oil as a daycation for your melanin. When the skin is healing from damage, melanin steps up to protect it, but sometimes too...
Swap This Glow Superfood for Sun-Sensitizing Retinol
A month into Spring and the sun is here, boosting our mood and getting us hyped for Summer’s sun-filled days. If you’ve been using sun-sensitizing products to target hyperpigmentation or...
Got Seasonal Acne? Eat Hemp Seeds!
Seasonal acne come out of nowhere? Our Dms are full of Pholx with sudden flareups. What if we told you your next trip to the grocery store might...
Is your antiaging regimen gaslighting your skin?
At our in-person pop-ups and virtual DMs, we've been seeing a major uptick in skincare-related eczema and irritation. So, we thought we'd ask: is your anti-aging skincare making your skin irritable...
Yes sleep really does improve your skin
Hi! It's Niambi, Pholk founder. With shorter days, soft sweaters, warming beverages, and lots and lots of candles, Fall is the comfort season. I don't know about you, but the...
Can One Ingredient Address Acne, Scarring, and Fine Lines? Lemon Balm Can
Say hey to lemon balm, mint’s uplifting citrusy smelling cousin. 🌿🍋 This plant has been an herbalism fave in Afro-Appalachian communities for generations because of its antibacterial, antiviral...
The Beauty of Sourcing from Black American Farmers
Last week I got a call from one of my favorite Black farmers, Bernard Singleton of Nebedaye Farms. He was calling to tell me that it was planting season in North...
Botanicals for Your Zodiac Sign in 2023
Easing into 2023? We got you! Botanicals are one of the easiest ways to get in sync with the season that you're in. Pholk Studio manager, Nati Hoyos offered...
Why the cold is making your hyperpigmentation worse and what to do about it
Bae it's cold outside! Did your melanin-rich skin seem to change overnight with the cold front? No, it's not just you. Cold temperatures decrease humidity, making it harder for...
