How One Miracle Balm Changed My Skin Forever

A love letter to Honey Girl Organics’ Matte Shine Control moisturizer, from someone who’s tried everything. 

I’ve always struggled with excessively oily skin. And no, it’s not the “glowy, youthful” kind of oily that people romanticize. I’m talking about literally sweating oil to the point where I’ve had to wash my face multiple times a day. I’ve even tried skipping washing altogether to “reset” my skin’s oil production, nope. 

It only got worse. My scalp is the same. I surf daily, and I’ve used every clarifying shampoo, but unless I wash my hair every day, it starts falling out from the oil build-up. 

So needless to say, I was a bit skeptical when I started working at Honey Girl Organics a few years ago and heard the buzz about a product called Matte. I’ve always loved Honey Girl Organics, every single product is packed with high-quality, organic ingredients. But I avoided moisturizers for years. Everything I tried just made my skin feel oilier. I didn’t even wear sunscreen or makeup because they’d slide right off. Nothing stayed on my face longer than a few hours. 

But Matte kept popping up. People raved about it online and in reviews, and I was constantly posting about it at work. Still, I couldn’t bring myself to try it. The texture looked so thick, somewhere between a balm and Vaseline. I was sure it would suffocate my skin. 

Finally, curiosity (and desperation!) got the best of me. I applied Matte for the first time and was shocked. My skin drank it up like water. There was no greasy film, no extra shine. Just hydration and balance. I didn’t even rinse it off at night. I reapplied before bed to test it further. 

The real test came in the morning.

Usually, I wake up with oily skin and stains on my pillow from the excess sebum. But that morning? My face felt normal. Hydrated. Matte. I couldn’t believe it. My skin looked so healthy and balanced, I did a double-take in the mirror. 

And since that day, I haven’t stopped using it. 

I now apply Matte every morning, even if I’m heading straight into a surf session or a sweaty gym workout. It stays on throughout the day, helps keep oil production in check, and somehow, my skin still feels soft and breathable. The secret? I think it’s the beeswax in it; it creates a breathable barrier without clogging pores.

It locks in moisture but keeps the grease at bay. 

For the first time in my life, I can go all day without washing my face or blotting oil. I can even wear makeup if I want to, and it stays on. That alone is a miracle for me. 

This balm has completely changed my skincare routine. I finally found a product that works with my skin instead of against it. And the best part? Like all Honey Girl Organics products, Matte is 100% natural, organic, and safe enough to eat (but please don’t!).

No parabens, no toxins, just pure ingredients your skin recognizes and loves. 

To my fellow oily-skin warriors:

If you’ve tried everything and nothing works… give Matte a try. It comes in two sizes (I always go for the big one now). It’s the only moisturizer I’ve used from start to finish and then re-ordered again and again. 

I am forever grateful for this little jar of gold.

-Polly