FAQ
Products & Ingredients
What's actually in your products?
Real ingredients, nothing hidden. Things like coconut oil, beeswax, mango butter, jojoba, and pure essential oils. Every product page lists exactly what's in it and why it's there. If you can't pronounce it, it's probably not in HoneyDrop.
Are your products natural?
Yes, genuinely. Not "natural" in the way that word gets used as a marketing sticker. I formulate and make everything myself, and I only use ingredients I'd want on my own skin.
Do you use any fillers or synthetic ingredients?
No. Every ingredient is doing a job. Nothing is in there just to bulk up a formula or cut a cost.
Do you use synthetic fragrance?
No, never. We only use the purest, highest quality essential oils I can find. They give you everything a synthetic fragrance offers and so much more, real scent, real benefits, and nothing artificial sitting on your skin.
How do essential oils actually work?
Essential oils are absorbed through the skin and also reach the body through scent itself. Certain oils are chosen specifically for how they support skin health and feel on the body, while the aroma works directly on the limbic system, the part of the brain tied to mood and calm. That's part of why a product can feel relaxing before you even notice the physical benefits, your body is responding to both the oil and the scent at once.
Are your products handmade?
Yes. Every batch is formulated and made by hand, in house. Nothing here comes from a factory.
Is HoneyDrop good for sensitive skin?
Many of our customers with sensitive skin tell us our products are gentle enough for them specifically because we only use soothing, skin loving ingredients. That said, everyone's skin is different, so we always recommend a patch test before regular use.
Ordering & Shipping
Do you offer local pickup in the Wheaton area?
Yes. Local pickup is available at Barn Owl Garden Center in Carol Stream. Pickup instructions are shared once your order is placed.
How long does shipping take?
Orders ship within 3 to 5 business days, then arrive within 2 days after that. We currently ship within the US only.
Can I buy in bulk or as a gift set?
Yes! Please fill out the form on our custom order inquiry page. We love doing this.
Do you do custom orders, like party favors or client appreciation gifts?
Yes! We love working directly with customers on custom order needs. HoneyDrop makes an amazing gift or party favor.
Finding Us
Where can I find you next?
Follow along on Instagram or join our email list, and we'll let you know where to find us next.
Do you do local markets?
Yes! We frequently do markets around the Chicago Suburbs. Join our email list to find out where we will be next.
About HoneyDrop
What makes HoneyDrop different from other natural skincare brands?
HoneyDrop didn't start as a business trying to find a natural angle. It started because I already loved plants, already loved this earth, long before I ever thought about turning it into something people could buy. The business came after. The love came first.
That order matters to me. I was already formulating and making things by hand because I genuinely believed in what plants and pure ingredients could do, and HoneyDrop grew out of wanting to share that.
So when you hold HoneyDrop, you're holding something made by a person who was already living this way, giving back to the same earth the ingredients come from. That's just the actual shape of how this came to be.
Who is the founder of HoneyDrop?
Kate O'Malley is the founder of HoneyDrop.