The end of August has a way of sneaking up on us every single year. One minute we're fully committed to summer, and the next we're realizing September is right around the corner!

Before we rush into the next season, this is a good time to pause, check in, and notice the little habits that may have slipped through the cracks amid the buzz of the summer months. Maybe your skincare routine got a little more relaxed? Maybe your sleep schedule has been inconsistent? Maybe you've been spending more time outside and forgetting about your daily sun protection?

Consider the end of August your gentle reminder to reset, reflect, and give your skin a little extra love before the seasons change!

A Little Love for One of Our Underrated Favorites 💜

There are always a few Honey Girl products that make us wonder,
“Why aren't we talking about this one more?!”

The Prime Stick is definitely one of them!

This nourishing primer gives skin a beautiful boost of hydration before makeup while helping minimize the appearance of pores for a smoother-looking finish. But one of our favorite things about Prime Stick is hearing how you use it and what you notice after!

One recent customer put it beautifully:

“After I put on the rest of my makeup, I loved how my skin glowed, it had a healthy shine. My makeup stayed on, and the bonus, once I washed my face to remove my makeup, having used the primer felt as though I had applied a therapeutic mask. This told me that the primer was more than a base for my makeup but also wholesome ingredients that repaired/helped my skin too. I will definitely be a repeat customer.”

We love a makeup prep product that does more than simply sit underneath your makeup. And when your skin still feels cared for after the makeup comes off? That's the kind of feedback we love hearing!

You Asked, We Made It 💧

If you've been catching our newsletters (sign up here, if you haven't!), you may have heard us talking about the newest addition to our Extra Sensitive Collection...

Meet Facial Toner Extra Sensitive!

We know that some complexions prefer things simple. Really simple. Maybe you are sensitive to essential oils. Maybe you prefer products with very little aroma. Or maybe you just want a stripped-down formula because you prefer it best!

We wanted our Extra Sensitive Collection to have a toner that fits right in, and after hearing all the feedback, we knew we had to bring this to you.

Our Facial Toner Extra Sensitive is a lightweight, water-based mist made without essential oils, just like the other formulas in the Extra Sensitive Collection. It gives you the refreshing, cooling mist you love in a toner while keeping the formula simple for those who prefer a minimalist skincare routine.

And if you've been building your Extra Sensitive routine and waiting for a toner to complete it, this is it!

Because we are always listening, we would love to hear what you want to see from Honey Girl next. Have a product you've been wishing existed? Tell us! We read every single blog comment and would love to know what you're thinking.

Your Late Summer Habit Reset 🧴

We hate to be the ones to say it, especially if you're a summer-forever kind of person, but September is near, which means fall is around the corner.

That makes late August the perfect time for a little habit reset!

Not a complete life overhaul. Not a list of 27 things you suddenly have to do every morning. Just a few small changes that help you get back into a rhythm before the seasons shift.

Start your morning with a glass of filtered water and some light movement. Give yourself a few minutes to wake up, stretch, walk, or simply get your body moving. Then look at the rest of your routine. Are you getting enough sleep? Are you eating at completely different times every day? Has your morning and evening skincare routine disappeared somewhere between vacations, travel, and summer plans?

This is your sign to bring a few of those habits back into alignment.

We love using the end of summer to get back into our routines.

You'll be finding the Honey Girl team doing things like:

• Prioritizing a full night's sleep instead of constantly pushing bedtime later.

• Creating a meaningful ritual before bed instead of scrolling until we pass out.

• Reestablishing our morning and evening skincare routine.

• Getting outside and enjoying the last stretch of warm weather.
  
  
  

Your skin is part of your body, after all. The way you care for yourself as a whole can show up in how your skin looks and feels, so do a quick reset of your routine and see how you feel as you move into the final weeks of summer.

Don't Put Your Sun Protection Away Just Yet ☀️

Just because summer is winding down doesn't mean the sun is. If daily sun protection hasn't become part of your routine this summer, that's okay, but let's get it back onto your radar now!

Our Protect stick is a Honey Girl team favorite because it makes mineral protection incredibly easy to work into your day. It's a 20% zinc oxide mineral barrier balm in an easy glide stick, so you don't have to deal with a thick cream. It's portable, sleek, easy to apply, and easy to take with you! 

And while we tend to think of sun protection as a summer-only step, UV exposure doesn't disappear when the temperature drops. Your skin can still get plenty of sun in the fall and even in winter, especially when you're spending time outdoors, so making this part of your end-of-summer ritual now is a great way to start caring for your skin in the future.

The goal isn't to make your skincare routine complicated. It's to make the things that matter easy enough that you actually do them.

Late summer doesn't need to be about squeezing in every last thing before fall arrives.

Sometimes it's simply about taking a breath, noticing what your body and skin need, and getting back to the basics with a little intention! Because healthy skincare doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes the best routine is simply the one you can come back to again and again.

Tell us your end-of-summer plans and where you'll be taking your Honey Girl products as summer comes to a close next month, because you wouldn't skip your skincare routine because you’re traveling, right? 😉

With love,
Ashley & Honey Girl Organics

For 20 years, Honey Girl Organics has been creating clean, effective skincare that truly cares for your skin. Our formulas combine organic, thoughtfully sourced ingredients with bee-powered botanicals to hydrate, soothe, and restore. For over two decades, we’ve helped countless people care for their skin while staying true to our commitment to gentle, effective, and indulgent skincare that supports healthy, glowing skin. Our customers speak for us, with upwards of 4,000 reviews sharing their love for Honey Girl Organics.