About Us

Hi! My name is Emily Madhoo, founder of Silk + Noir.

I didn’t start this brand because I wanted to sell bodycare. I started it because I had a divine moment of clarity—inspired by God, Jesus Christ, who guides my steps  

While working as a Respiratory Therapist during the COVID-19 pandemic, I was incessantly nudged with the thought to start a business. Growing up, entrepreneurship was one of those things on my no list. So I kept ignoring this thought because it was never a desire of mine. And then it finally dawned on me that God was calling me to entrepreneurship, so I prayed. I asked for guidance. I wanted clarity on the kind of business I was meant to build, not just one that made money, but one that made meaning. The answer came clearly: body care.

After using a handmade bar of soap for the first time, I felt something shift. It awakened a desire in me to create something that honored the body, not just in sickness, but in beauty. Not just from the inside, but from the outside too. I saw firsthand how vital our organs are to quality of life. That work gave me a profound respect for the human body. That’s when Silk + Noir was birthed.

At the time, I had no experience formulating. But what I did have was a deep awareness of the human body. I’ve spent years working in hospitals, helping people breathe, caring for one of the body’s most vital organs: the lungs. And here’s the thing, the skin is an organ, too. The largest one. It protects, absorbs, responds, and reflects what we’re going through. It tells a story and it deserves care that’s as intentional as anything I’d trust near the lungs. Both protect you. Both reflect your health. And both respond to care.  

In my work, I’ve seen how breath sustains life. But I also know that what touches your skin matters just as much. Your skin isn’t just to be seen, but to be deeply cared for. I wanted people to experience care that went deeper. Products that work. Textures that feel like luxury. Scents that shift your mood. And ingredients that are intentional.

That’s why I created Silk + Noir: to care for the body’s outermost layer with the same intention we give to our inner health. In hospitals, I support the lungs, an organ you can’t live without. In my studio, I craft skincare for the skin, an organ that helps you feel alive.

Silk + Noir is a brand built on appreciation + respect for this vital organ. I cared for one vital organ. Now I get to care for another. Every formula is made with ingredients that nourish deeply, scents that transport, and textures that feel like self-respect.

As a Respiratory Therapist for over 10 years, I’ve spent years helping people breathe, treating the lungs with care and esteem. That same level of intention now guides every product I create for the skin. I believe in giving the body what it truly needs, formulas that bring life to the surface. The body speaks. I’ve always listened.

Say hello to your skin’s new love language™.

Emily, Founder of Silk + Noir