Monthly HGO Buzz-Worthy Favorites: May Edition

Honey Girl Organics monthly Buzz-Worthy Favorites is our time to sit down and write you a little love letter. Every month, we round up the trends we’ve been spotting, the products we’ve been testing, and everything we’re loving and obsessing over so we can share it all with you.

So, hang there if you want to know what’s in, what’s out, and how to keep that summer glow you just started working on lasting all season long!

 Skincare Trend: Dunking Your Face in Ice Water—Hard Pass or Worth It?!

If you’ve been anywhere near social media lately, you’ve probably seen the ice water trend on your feed. People claim it tightens pores, de-puffs the face, and gives an everlasting glow.

But… does it actually do anything?

And if it does, should you be trying it?

We had one of our writers test it out for a week—yes, she dunked her face in a bowl of ice water every morning—and here’s what we found.

Pros:

✅ Temporarily reduces puffiness

✅ Wakes up the skin (and you)

✅ May boost circulation and give a short-lived glow

Cons:

❌ It's shockingly cold and takes a bit to get used to

❌ Not ideal for sensitive skin (learned that the hard way)

❌ May trigger headaches 

❌ Results are temporary 

If we’re being honest over here, we’re leaving the ice in the freezer! If we want to depuff in the morning, we’ll stick to a quick lymphatic drainage massage and a spritz of our Rose Toner (which lives in the fridge for moments exactly like this). Lymphatic drainage helps reduce puffiness by stimulating the lymphatic system, encouraging the body to flush out excess fluid and toxins, and the results tend to last much longer than the temporary effects of dunking your face in ice water. 

Interested in our go-to lymphatic drainage routine that’s better than freezing your face off? Drop a comment and let us know—we’ll spill!

Also, for our sensitive skin readers, the cold was too jarring for her sensitive skin, causing irritation that lasted for days. While it may work for some, we don’t recommend it for everyone. If you decide to try it, keep it to just a minute or two, and watch how your skin reacts. 

Seasonal Ritual: Building Your Summer Skincare Routine

Sure, summer officially starts in late June—but let’s be real, it feels like summer already! Spring gave way, and now the heat is on.

That means it’s time to switch up your routine for the season. If you're on our newsletter list, you’ll be the first to get our complete summer skincare ritual when it drops soon.

But for now…

Double cleansing is a must for your summer routine. Start with our Foaming Facial Wash, then follow up with our Facial Cleanser & Makeup Remover. Between sunscreen, chlorine from swimming, sweat, and all the summer fun, resetting your skin at the end of the day is essential, and double cleansing does just that.

Ingredient Spotlight: Organic Rose Hydrosol

You’ll hear us rave about our Rose Toner a lot this summer, as you already did in this blog because of its star ingredient: organic rose hydrosol!

Why we’re obsessed with this ingredient:

🌹 Naturally cooling for hot, sun-soaked skin (hello, post-beach glow!)

🌹 Balances your skin’s pH

🌹 Soothes redness and irritation

Whether after a day in the sun or as part of your daily routine, organic rose hydrosol is the perfect addition to your skincare arsenal.

Just for Fun in June:

As we enter June, we’re all about setting our intentions for the month ahead. We’re thinking about what we want to focus on, achieve, or embrace.

Here’s what’s on our June mood board:

• Prioritizing our daily water intake (for our skin and our bodies)

• Soaking in the sun—but only before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. for the most magical light. These hours offer the gentlest sunlight, minimizing UV exposure while still giving your skin that healthy glow.

• Packing Protect in every tote, beach bag, and glove compartment because wind, sun, and other environmental factors are real, and this stick will help protect your skin.

• Sticking to our skincare routines, even when calendars get chaotic.

What’s on your June mood board? Tell us in the comments—we’re always taking notes!

Until next time, have a beautiful end to May and a gorgeous start to June. 🌺

Aloha,
Ashley & Honey Girl Organics