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 and everyone that I was 50, I have to admit, I'm still shocked at how shook folks are when they hear my age.

In addition to feeling more energized and embodied, I think I look more like inner me than any other time in my life. 

So why don't I talk about skincare and aging more as Pholk's founder? Welp, it's because I absolutely loathe the anti-aging pressure that my industry pushes onto women.

But so many folks ask me about my skin regimen that I feel I have talk about it. And honestly, if you had told 30-year-old me that my skin would still be pulling off its 30s in my 50s, I would have given you a skeptical side eye.   

Now, here’s the wildest part to how I’ve achieved perennial, ageless skin.

It’s so pholkin' easy!

I stumbled upon a minimalist hack that’s so simple, it’s almost unbelievable. Facial mist and oil. That’s it. No, really. It’s like finding out the secret to perfect Thanksgiving  pound cake is not overmixing the batter - mind-blowing yet ridiculously straightforward. 

Here's my thirst trap hack for the dewiest, bounciest, glowiest complexion:

Step 1: Facial misting.

Step 2: Apply a cold-pressed oil blend.

Step 3: Tap and massage into skin. Reapply for buildable, sheer moisture.

Dassit.

Simple amIright??

But here’s the catch: you have to use both for the complexion magic to really happen. This is because misting instantly quenches, but without sealing in the botanical water, it will evaporate and leave your skin drier. And when you skip facial misting and just apply oil, it’s impossible for your skin to absorb it’s nutrients. When it sits on your skin it increases pore buildup and may make your dry patches worse.

 

For colder, dry weather, I personally prefer the Glow Water + the FlexNectar combo. The Glow Water’s ultra balancing rose and honeysuckle calms dry, inflamed skin while the FlexNectar’s okra + rosehip gives the dewiest, bounciest feel.

If you’re dealing with acne flareups or want ultra sheer moisture I recommend the Glow Water + the Featherlight SkinNectar. For the best results during the chill season I’d also add in the FlexNectar Roller to add in sheer buildable moisture around your eye and mouth area. 

Oh yeah, and while you're here can I just mention that my 13 year-old son, Basile took this headshot of me in my garden?  

Is my Gen X mom side showing now!? LOL