Tips and Tricks For Removing Makeup Stains

posted on 30.01.2022

We’ve all been there before – no matter how much hand-eye coordination we may think we possess, makeup spills and smudges are bound to happen.

This is why we’re sharing tips and tricks on removing makeup stains fast and efficiently!

1. Use a makeup wipe
This sneaky product doesn’t just work on your face. They actually work on your clothes too. To remove makeup stains, just grab a makeup wipe and gently dab or blot on the area until the stains have lifted away.

Disclaimer: This works best on fresh stains that haven’t had time to dry or set, so be sure to get the makeup wipes out as soon as possible.

2. Rubbing alcohol
Because alcohol can break down oily and waxy stains, it helps remove makeup stains, particularly if the stain comes from lipstick.

Just soak a cotton ball or the tip of a washcloth in alcohol and dab it over the makeup stain, and voila!

3. Shaving cream
I know what you’re thinking. Shaving cream? Really? Well, yes! Apply a coin-sized amount on the stain and let it sit for ten minutes. This will help dissolve the stain. Once the ten minutes are up, simply wipe off the shaving cream with cold water.

4. Blow dryer
If you use loose powder similar to our Perfect Stay Finishing Powder and spill it on your clothes, fret not! Simply grab your hairdryer and blast the powder off the fabric, and you’re good as new!

There you have it, four tips and tricks to remove makeup stains with items you have lying around your house.

All the best,
The Lava Art Team

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28.01.2022

What’s the deal with Gua Sha?

28.01.2022

Everything you need to know about the beauty tool everyone’s been talking about What is Gua Sha? Gua Sha (AKA skin scraping) is an ancient technique used in Chinese medicine. A flat stone applies pressure and scrapes the skin, treating muscle pain and tightness. This action often resulted in bruising and redness (the “sha” in the name refers to skin redness) and was highly regarded as an effective treatment. It’s still used today, though now more commonly as a form of self-care - which is why we have seen it take the beauty world by storm. What are the benefits of Gua Sha? Self-care Gua Sha is the ultimate self-care treatment for the face. Why? Because our facial muscles are constantly working. Whether it’s to raise our eyebrows, clench our jaws, or even just to frown, these muscles are continuously overloaded with stress from continuous expression. Gua Sha helps to release this tension and promote lymphatic drainage. Enhanced features Gua Sha is believed to sculpt and enhance our features in a remarkable way. How? Every scrape leads to lymphatic drainage, which soothes bloat and reduces the fluids that build up under the skin, ultimately helping to sharpen every contour of your face. I know. Crazy, right? Who would’ve thought gliding a stone over your face could make your cheekbones chiseled! How do I use a Gua Sha tool? 1. Prep your skin Always start by applying a serum. This will help the tool glide gracefully. 2. Be gentle Once you’ve prepped your skin, gently massage your face and neck in an upward and outward motion. Start from your neck, then move to your chin, cheeks, and around the eye area (be extra gentle in that area). 3. Repeat Repeat each motion three times for 5-10 minutes daily. Not a fan of Gua Sha but still want glowing skin? Give our hydration bundle a try! Happy reading, The Lava Art Team

21.01.2022

Why Vegan Makeup Is Better

21.01.2022

If consuming food far from anything processed or full of preservatives is essential to us, shouldn’t it be the same for what we put on our skin? Our skin absorbs 60% of the products applied to it - why not provide it with the best natural ingredients like what we do for our body? In today’s blog, we’ll be sharing three reasons why vegan makeup is better and how it can help you look good and feel good too.  Natural ingredients Most vegan beauty products are made with natural ingredients rich in vitamins and antioxidants. This eliminates any chances of you applying unnatural ingredients filled with toxins to your face.  Fun fact: Our Compact Cushion’s ingredients list includes Lavender, Blueberry, Ginseng, and loads of other natural ingredients. Check out the complete list of ingredients here. Cruelty-free When you purchase vegan beauty products, you can rest assured that they’re 100% cruelty-free. Vegan beauty brands have taken on the mission of banning any form of animal cruelty by not purchasing ingredients or products derived from labs that conduct animal experimentation. Read about Lava Art’s core values here. Better for sensitive skin You feel far better and healthier when you consume food that’s in its natural state, and it’s the same when it comes to skincare. Your skin will flourish when it’s given all-natural, nourishing vegan ingredients. Natural ingredients like the ones we use in Lava Art products such as Chamomile, Peppermint, Blueberry include vitamins and natural oils. This makes them more effective than their synthetic counterparts as they are in their natural state. Therefore, they are skin-friendly for those with sensitive skin. Here at Lava Art, we believe that beauty shouldn’t come at the cost of other living creatures, which is why all our products are vegan-friendly and cruelty-free. We hope you find the reasons listed above informative, and if you haven’t made the switch to vegan products yet, we hope you’ll consider doing so. Happy reading, The Lava Art Team

14.01.2022

Five Fun Ways To Exercise

14.01.2022

If you don’t enjoy exercising but want to stay healthy, this blog post is for you. Let boring workouts be a thing of the past! It’s a new year - burning calories should be fun and sustainable! We’ve put together a list of fun ways to work out so you can stay healthy while having a good time. Here are five workouts that don’t feel like work, and before you know it, you’ll be drenching in sweat! Hiking Don’t feel like going alone? Invite your friends to kill two birds with one stone: exercise and catch up! Put on a pair of shoes and explore.  Walking Go for a 15-minute brisk walk and take in the fresh air. Throw in your favorite music or listen to a podcast. You’ll be surprised how fast time will go by.  Dancing Zumba, tango, flamenco, hip hop, or anything really. It’s fun, elevates your heart rate, and makes for excellent cardiovascular exercise! Indoor cycling This low-impact workout will help you boost muscle endurance, heart health and shed unwanted weight, all without realizing it! Aerial Yoga Also known as aerial hammock or aerial fitness, it’s a type of airborne exercise practiced in a silk hammock suspended from the ceiling to support your body weight. It’s gentle on the joints, helps release tension, deepens stretches, improves breath awareness, and improves overall health and fitness. If you’re not a fan of working out or would like to try something new, give these workouts a go! Get going, The Lava Art Team

What’s the deal with Gua Sha?

posted on 28.01.2022

Everything you need to know about the beauty tool everyone’s been talking about

What is Gua Sha?
Gua Sha (AKA skin scraping) is an ancient technique used in Chinese medicine. A flat stone applies pressure and scrapes the skin, treating muscle pain and tightness. This action often resulted in bruising and redness (the “sha” in the name refers to skin redness) and was highly regarded as an effective treatment.

It’s still used today, though now more commonly as a form of self-care – which is why we have seen it take the beauty world by storm.

What are the benefits of Gua Sha?

Self-care
Gua Sha is the ultimate self-care treatment for the face. Why? Because our facial muscles are constantly working. Whether it’s to raise our eyebrows, clench our jaws, or even just to frown, these muscles are continuously overloaded with stress from continuous expression. Gua Sha helps to release this tension and promote lymphatic drainage.

Enhanced features
Gua Sha is believed to sculpt and enhance our features in a remarkable way. How? Every scrape leads to lymphatic drainage, which soothes bloat and reduces the fluids that build up under the skin, ultimately helping to sharpen every contour of your face. I know. Crazy, right? Who would’ve thought gliding a stone over your face could make your cheekbones chiseled!

How do I use a Gua Sha tool?

1. Prep your skin
Always start by applying a serum. This will help the tool glide gracefully.

2. Be gentle
Once you’ve prepped your skin, gently massage your face and neck in an upward and outward motion. Start from your neck, then move to your chin, cheeks, and around the eye area (be extra gentle in that area).

3. Repeat
Repeat each motion three times for 5-10 minutes daily.

Not a fan of Gua Sha but still want glowing skin? Give our hydration bundle a try!


Happy reading,
The Lava Art Team

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30.01.2022

Tips and Tricks For Removing Makeup Stains

30.01.2022

We’ve all been there before - no matter how much hand-eye coordination we may think we possess, makeup spills and smudges are bound to happen. This is why we’re sharing tips and tricks on removing makeup stains fast and efficiently! 1. Use a makeup wipe This sneaky product doesn’t just work on your face. They actually work on your clothes too. To remove makeup stains, just grab a makeup wipe and gently dab or blot on the area until the stains have lifted away. Disclaimer: This works best on fresh stains that haven’t had time to dry or set, so be sure to get the makeup wipes out as soon as possible. 2. Rubbing alcohol Because alcohol can break down oily and waxy stains, it helps remove makeup stains, particularly if the stain comes from lipstick. Just soak a cotton ball or the tip of a washcloth in alcohol and dab it over the makeup stain, and voila! 3. Shaving cream I know what you’re thinking. Shaving cream? Really? Well, yes! Apply a coin-sized amount on the stain and let it sit for ten minutes. This will help dissolve the stain. Once the ten minutes are up, simply wipe off the shaving cream with cold water. 4. Blow dryer If you use loose powder similar to our Perfect Stay Finishing Powder and spill it on your clothes, fret not! Simply grab your hairdryer and blast the powder off the fabric, and you’re good as new! There you have it, four tips and tricks to remove makeup stains with items you have lying around your house. All the best, The Lava Art Team

21.01.2022

Why Vegan Makeup Is Better

21.01.2022

If consuming food far from anything processed or full of preservatives is essential to us, shouldn’t it be the same for what we put on our skin? Our skin absorbs 60% of the products applied to it - why not provide it with the best natural ingredients like what we do for our body? In today’s blog, we’ll be sharing three reasons why vegan makeup is better and how it can help you look good and feel good too.  Natural ingredients Most vegan beauty products are made with natural ingredients rich in vitamins and antioxidants. This eliminates any chances of you applying unnatural ingredients filled with toxins to your face.  Fun fact: Our Compact Cushion’s ingredients list includes Lavender, Blueberry, Ginseng, and loads of other natural ingredients. Check out the complete list of ingredients here. Cruelty-free When you purchase vegan beauty products, you can rest assured that they’re 100% cruelty-free. Vegan beauty brands have taken on the mission of banning any form of animal cruelty by not purchasing ingredients or products derived from labs that conduct animal experimentation. Read about Lava Art’s core values here. Better for sensitive skin You feel far better and healthier when you consume food that’s in its natural state, and it’s the same when it comes to skincare. Your skin will flourish when it’s given all-natural, nourishing vegan ingredients. Natural ingredients like the ones we use in Lava Art products such as Chamomile, Peppermint, Blueberry include vitamins and natural oils. This makes them more effective than their synthetic counterparts as they are in their natural state. Therefore, they are skin-friendly for those with sensitive skin. Here at Lava Art, we believe that beauty shouldn’t come at the cost of other living creatures, which is why all our products are vegan-friendly and cruelty-free. We hope you find the reasons listed above informative, and if you haven’t made the switch to vegan products yet, we hope you’ll consider doing so. Happy reading, The Lava Art Team

14.01.2022

Five Fun Ways To Exercise

14.01.2022

If you don’t enjoy exercising but want to stay healthy, this blog post is for you. Let boring workouts be a thing of the past! It’s a new year - burning calories should be fun and sustainable! We’ve put together a list of fun ways to work out so you can stay healthy while having a good time. Here are five workouts that don’t feel like work, and before you know it, you’ll be drenching in sweat! Hiking Don’t feel like going alone? Invite your friends to kill two birds with one stone: exercise and catch up! Put on a pair of shoes and explore.  Walking Go for a 15-minute brisk walk and take in the fresh air. Throw in your favorite music or listen to a podcast. You’ll be surprised how fast time will go by.  Dancing Zumba, tango, flamenco, hip hop, or anything really. It’s fun, elevates your heart rate, and makes for excellent cardiovascular exercise! Indoor cycling This low-impact workout will help you boost muscle endurance, heart health and shed unwanted weight, all without realizing it! Aerial Yoga Also known as aerial hammock or aerial fitness, it’s a type of airborne exercise practiced in a silk hammock suspended from the ceiling to support your body weight. It’s gentle on the joints, helps release tension, deepens stretches, improves breath awareness, and improves overall health and fitness. If you’re not a fan of working out or would like to try something new, give these workouts a go! Get going, The Lava Art Team

Why Vegan Makeup Is Better

posted on 21.01.2022

If consuming food far from anything processed or full of preservatives is essential to us, shouldn’t it be the same for what we put on our skin? Our skin absorbs 60% of the products applied to it – why not provide it with the best natural ingredients like what we do for our body?

In today’s blog, we’ll be sharing three reasons why vegan makeup is better and how it can help you look good and feel good too. 

Natural ingredients
Most vegan beauty products are made with natural ingredients rich in vitamins and antioxidants. This eliminates any chances of you applying unnatural ingredients filled with toxins to your face. 

Fun fact: Our Compact Cushion’s ingredients list includes Lavender, Blueberry, Ginseng, and loads of other natural ingredients. Check out the complete list of ingredients here.

Cruelty-free
When you purchase vegan beauty products, you can rest assured that they’re 100% cruelty-free. Vegan beauty brands have taken on the mission of banning any form of animal cruelty by not purchasing ingredients or products derived from labs that conduct animal experimentation.

Read about Lava Art’s core values here.

Better for sensitive skin
You feel far better and healthier when you consume food that’s in its natural state, and it’s the same when it comes to skincare. Your skin will flourish when it’s given all-natural, nourishing vegan ingredients.

Natural ingredients like the ones we use in Lava Art products such as Chamomile, Peppermint, Blueberry include vitamins and natural oils.

This makes them more effective than their synthetic counterparts as they are in their natural state. Therefore, they are skin-friendly for those with sensitive skin.

Here at Lava Art, we believe that beauty shouldn’t come at the cost of other living creatures, which is why all our products are vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.

We hope you find the reasons listed above informative, and if you haven’t made the switch to vegan products yet, we hope you’ll consider doing so.

Happy reading,
The Lava Art Team

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30.01.2022

Tips and Tricks For Removing Makeup Stains

30.01.2022

We’ve all been there before - no matter how much hand-eye coordination we may think we possess, makeup spills and smudges are bound to happen. This is why we’re sharing tips and tricks on removing makeup stains fast and efficiently! 1. Use a makeup wipe This sneaky product doesn’t just work on your face. They actually work on your clothes too. To remove makeup stains, just grab a makeup wipe and gently dab or blot on the area until the stains have lifted away. Disclaimer: This works best on fresh stains that haven’t had time to dry or set, so be sure to get the makeup wipes out as soon as possible. 2. Rubbing alcohol Because alcohol can break down oily and waxy stains, it helps remove makeup stains, particularly if the stain comes from lipstick. Just soak a cotton ball or the tip of a washcloth in alcohol and dab it over the makeup stain, and voila! 3. Shaving cream I know what you’re thinking. Shaving cream? Really? Well, yes! Apply a coin-sized amount on the stain and let it sit for ten minutes. This will help dissolve the stain. Once the ten minutes are up, simply wipe off the shaving cream with cold water. 4. Blow dryer If you use loose powder similar to our Perfect Stay Finishing Powder and spill it on your clothes, fret not! Simply grab your hairdryer and blast the powder off the fabric, and you’re good as new! There you have it, four tips and tricks to remove makeup stains with items you have lying around your house. All the best, The Lava Art Team

28.01.2022

What’s the deal with Gua Sha?

28.01.2022

Everything you need to know about the beauty tool everyone’s been talking about What is Gua Sha? Gua Sha (AKA skin scraping) is an ancient technique used in Chinese medicine. A flat stone applies pressure and scrapes the skin, treating muscle pain and tightness. This action often resulted in bruising and redness (the “sha” in the name refers to skin redness) and was highly regarded as an effective treatment. It’s still used today, though now more commonly as a form of self-care - which is why we have seen it take the beauty world by storm. What are the benefits of Gua Sha? Self-care Gua Sha is the ultimate self-care treatment for the face. Why? Because our facial muscles are constantly working. Whether it’s to raise our eyebrows, clench our jaws, or even just to frown, these muscles are continuously overloaded with stress from continuous expression. Gua Sha helps to release this tension and promote lymphatic drainage. Enhanced features Gua Sha is believed to sculpt and enhance our features in a remarkable way. How? Every scrape leads to lymphatic drainage, which soothes bloat and reduces the fluids that build up under the skin, ultimately helping to sharpen every contour of your face. I know. Crazy, right? Who would’ve thought gliding a stone over your face could make your cheekbones chiseled! How do I use a Gua Sha tool? 1. Prep your skin Always start by applying a serum. This will help the tool glide gracefully. 2. Be gentle Once you’ve prepped your skin, gently massage your face and neck in an upward and outward motion. Start from your neck, then move to your chin, cheeks, and around the eye area (be extra gentle in that area). 3. Repeat Repeat each motion three times for 5-10 minutes daily. Not a fan of Gua Sha but still want glowing skin? Give our hydration bundle a try! Happy reading, The Lava Art Team

14.01.2022

Five Fun Ways To Exercise

14.01.2022

If you don’t enjoy exercising but want to stay healthy, this blog post is for you. Let boring workouts be a thing of the past! It’s a new year - burning calories should be fun and sustainable! We’ve put together a list of fun ways to work out so you can stay healthy while having a good time. Here are five workouts that don’t feel like work, and before you know it, you’ll be drenching in sweat! Hiking Don’t feel like going alone? Invite your friends to kill two birds with one stone: exercise and catch up! Put on a pair of shoes and explore.  Walking Go for a 15-minute brisk walk and take in the fresh air. Throw in your favorite music or listen to a podcast. You’ll be surprised how fast time will go by.  Dancing Zumba, tango, flamenco, hip hop, or anything really. It’s fun, elevates your heart rate, and makes for excellent cardiovascular exercise! Indoor cycling This low-impact workout will help you boost muscle endurance, heart health and shed unwanted weight, all without realizing it! Aerial Yoga Also known as aerial hammock or aerial fitness, it’s a type of airborne exercise practiced in a silk hammock suspended from the ceiling to support your body weight. It’s gentle on the joints, helps release tension, deepens stretches, improves breath awareness, and improves overall health and fitness. If you’re not a fan of working out or would like to try something new, give these workouts a go! Get going, The Lava Art Team

Five Fun Ways To Exercise

posted on 14.01.2022

If you don’t enjoy exercising but want to stay healthy, this blog post is for you. Let boring workouts be a thing of the past! It’s a new year – burning calories should be fun and sustainable!

We’ve put together a list of fun ways to work out so you can stay healthy while having a good time. Here are five workouts that don’t feel like work, and before you know it, you’ll be drenching in sweat!

Hiking

Hiking (1)
Don’t feel like going alone? Invite your friends to kill two birds with one stone: exercise and catch up! Put on a pair of shoes and explore. 

Walking

Walking
Go for a 15-minute brisk walk and take in the fresh air. Throw in your favorite music or listen to a podcast. You’ll be surprised how fast time will go by. 


Dancing

Tango
Zumba, tango, flamenco, hip hop, or anything really. It’s fun, elevates your heart rate, and makes for excellent cardiovascular exercise!

Indoor cycling

Spinning
This low-impact workout will help you boost muscle endurance, heart health and shed unwanted weight, all without realizing it!

Aerial Yoga

Aerial yoga
Also known as aerial hammock or aerial fitness, it’s a type of airborne exercise practiced in a silk hammock suspended from the ceiling to support your body weight.

It’s gentle on the joints, helps release tension, deepens stretches, improves breath awareness, and improves overall health and fitness.

If you’re not a fan of working out or would like to try something new, give these workouts a go!

Get going,
The Lava Art Team

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30.01.2022

Tips and Tricks For Removing Makeup Stains

30.01.2022

We’ve all been there before - no matter how much hand-eye coordination we may think we possess, makeup spills and smudges are bound to happen. This is why we’re sharing tips and tricks on removing makeup stains fast and efficiently! 1. Use a makeup wipe This sneaky product doesn’t just work on your face. They actually work on your clothes too. To remove makeup stains, just grab a makeup wipe and gently dab or blot on the area until the stains have lifted away. Disclaimer: This works best on fresh stains that haven’t had time to dry or set, so be sure to get the makeup wipes out as soon as possible. 2. Rubbing alcohol Because alcohol can break down oily and waxy stains, it helps remove makeup stains, particularly if the stain comes from lipstick. Just soak a cotton ball or the tip of a washcloth in alcohol and dab it over the makeup stain, and voila! 3. Shaving cream I know what you’re thinking. Shaving cream? Really? Well, yes! Apply a coin-sized amount on the stain and let it sit for ten minutes. This will help dissolve the stain. Once the ten minutes are up, simply wipe off the shaving cream with cold water. 4. Blow dryer If you use loose powder similar to our Perfect Stay Finishing Powder and spill it on your clothes, fret not! Simply grab your hairdryer and blast the powder off the fabric, and you’re good as new! There you have it, four tips and tricks to remove makeup stains with items you have lying around your house. All the best, The Lava Art Team

28.01.2022

What’s the deal with Gua Sha?

28.01.2022

Everything you need to know about the beauty tool everyone’s been talking about What is Gua Sha? Gua Sha (AKA skin scraping) is an ancient technique used in Chinese medicine. A flat stone applies pressure and scrapes the skin, treating muscle pain and tightness. This action often resulted in bruising and redness (the “sha” in the name refers to skin redness) and was highly regarded as an effective treatment. It’s still used today, though now more commonly as a form of self-care - which is why we have seen it take the beauty world by storm. What are the benefits of Gua Sha? Self-care Gua Sha is the ultimate self-care treatment for the face. Why? Because our facial muscles are constantly working. Whether it’s to raise our eyebrows, clench our jaws, or even just to frown, these muscles are continuously overloaded with stress from continuous expression. Gua Sha helps to release this tension and promote lymphatic drainage. Enhanced features Gua Sha is believed to sculpt and enhance our features in a remarkable way. How? Every scrape leads to lymphatic drainage, which soothes bloat and reduces the fluids that build up under the skin, ultimately helping to sharpen every contour of your face. I know. Crazy, right? Who would’ve thought gliding a stone over your face could make your cheekbones chiseled! How do I use a Gua Sha tool? 1. Prep your skin Always start by applying a serum. This will help the tool glide gracefully. 2. Be gentle Once you’ve prepped your skin, gently massage your face and neck in an upward and outward motion. Start from your neck, then move to your chin, cheeks, and around the eye area (be extra gentle in that area). 3. Repeat Repeat each motion three times for 5-10 minutes daily. Not a fan of Gua Sha but still want glowing skin? Give our hydration bundle a try! Happy reading, The Lava Art Team

21.01.2022

Why Vegan Makeup Is Better

21.01.2022

If consuming food far from anything processed or full of preservatives is essential to us, shouldn’t it be the same for what we put on our skin? Our skin absorbs 60% of the products applied to it - why not provide it with the best natural ingredients like what we do for our body? In today’s blog, we’ll be sharing three reasons why vegan makeup is better and how it can help you look good and feel good too.  Natural ingredients Most vegan beauty products are made with natural ingredients rich in vitamins and antioxidants. This eliminates any chances of you applying unnatural ingredients filled with toxins to your face.  Fun fact: Our Compact Cushion’s ingredients list includes Lavender, Blueberry, Ginseng, and loads of other natural ingredients. Check out the complete list of ingredients here. Cruelty-free When you purchase vegan beauty products, you can rest assured that they’re 100% cruelty-free. Vegan beauty brands have taken on the mission of banning any form of animal cruelty by not purchasing ingredients or products derived from labs that conduct animal experimentation. Read about Lava Art’s core values here. Better for sensitive skin You feel far better and healthier when you consume food that’s in its natural state, and it’s the same when it comes to skincare. Your skin will flourish when it’s given all-natural, nourishing vegan ingredients. Natural ingredients like the ones we use in Lava Art products such as Chamomile, Peppermint, Blueberry include vitamins and natural oils. This makes them more effective than their synthetic counterparts as they are in their natural state. Therefore, they are skin-friendly for those with sensitive skin. Here at Lava Art, we believe that beauty shouldn’t come at the cost of other living creatures, which is why all our products are vegan-friendly and cruelty-free. We hope you find the reasons listed above informative, and if you haven’t made the switch to vegan products yet, we hope you’ll consider doing so. Happy reading, The Lava Art Team

Start Your New Year Off Right

posted on 07.01.2022

4 Ways To Start The Year Strong

Happy New Year from everyone here at Lava Art! If you’ve had a solid start to the week, congratulations! If you feel like you didn’t start the new year off on the right foot, there’s always time to reset.

In light of welcoming 2022, here are five tangible ways to get you back on track and keep the momentum going.

Set your intentions

Be intentional with everything you’re doing by asking yourself why you’re doing it and how. Breaking things down will make them less overwhelming, attainable, and sustainable. Setting your intentions will help you focus on things that truly matter.

Breathe

We get so wrapped up in things that we forget to care for ourselves and get burnt out. Remember to take some time to yourself and take a breather every once in a while. It’s hard to see all the little things you’ve accomplished if you don’t stop to appreciate the little things.

Stop comparing

More often than not, we measure our success to those around us or, even worse, to strangers on social media. But what we forget is that we all have different goals and different versions of what success means. Define what it means to you instead of benchmarking yourself against others.

Identify your support system

When things go sideways, there’s nothing better than knowing there are people who will be there for you even on your worst days. Having a solid support system, be it friends, family, or hitting the gym, will help you bounce back faster than taking everything yourself.

We’ve all been there – it’s easy to get caught up in all the things we want to do when we get the new year’s adrenaline rush. It’s important to remember that we all get side-tracked sometimes, and the best we can do is be kind to ourselves and get back into the swing of things while also being realistic about our expectations.

Have a great year ahead,
The Lava Art Team

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Tips and Tricks For Removing Makeup Stains

30.01.2022

We’ve all been there before - no matter how much hand-eye coordination we may think we possess, makeup spills and smudges are bound to happen. This is why we’re sharing tips and tricks on removing makeup stains fast and efficiently! 1. Use a makeup wipe This sneaky product doesn’t just work on your face. They actually work on your clothes too. To remove makeup stains, just grab a makeup wipe and gently dab or blot on the area until the stains have lifted away. Disclaimer: This works best on fresh stains that haven’t had time to dry or set, so be sure to get the makeup wipes out as soon as possible. 2. Rubbing alcohol Because alcohol can break down oily and waxy stains, it helps remove makeup stains, particularly if the stain comes from lipstick. Just soak a cotton ball or the tip of a washcloth in alcohol and dab it over the makeup stain, and voila! 3. Shaving cream I know what you’re thinking. Shaving cream? Really? Well, yes! Apply a coin-sized amount on the stain and let it sit for ten minutes. This will help dissolve the stain. Once the ten minutes are up, simply wipe off the shaving cream with cold water. 4. Blow dryer If you use loose powder similar to our Perfect Stay Finishing Powder and spill it on your clothes, fret not! Simply grab your hairdryer and blast the powder off the fabric, and you’re good as new! There you have it, four tips and tricks to remove makeup stains with items you have lying around your house. All the best, The Lava Art Team

28.01.2022

What’s the deal with Gua Sha?

28.01.2022

Everything you need to know about the beauty tool everyone’s been talking about What is Gua Sha? Gua Sha (AKA skin scraping) is an ancient technique used in Chinese medicine. A flat stone applies pressure and scrapes the skin, treating muscle pain and tightness. This action often resulted in bruising and redness (the “sha” in the name refers to skin redness) and was highly regarded as an effective treatment. It’s still used today, though now more commonly as a form of self-care - which is why we have seen it take the beauty world by storm. What are the benefits of Gua Sha? Self-care Gua Sha is the ultimate self-care treatment for the face. Why? Because our facial muscles are constantly working. Whether it’s to raise our eyebrows, clench our jaws, or even just to frown, these muscles are continuously overloaded with stress from continuous expression. Gua Sha helps to release this tension and promote lymphatic drainage. Enhanced features Gua Sha is believed to sculpt and enhance our features in a remarkable way. How? Every scrape leads to lymphatic drainage, which soothes bloat and reduces the fluids that build up under the skin, ultimately helping to sharpen every contour of your face. I know. Crazy, right? Who would’ve thought gliding a stone over your face could make your cheekbones chiseled! How do I use a Gua Sha tool? 1. Prep your skin Always start by applying a serum. This will help the tool glide gracefully. 2. Be gentle Once you’ve prepped your skin, gently massage your face and neck in an upward and outward motion. Start from your neck, then move to your chin, cheeks, and around the eye area (be extra gentle in that area). 3. Repeat Repeat each motion three times for 5-10 minutes daily. Not a fan of Gua Sha but still want glowing skin? Give our hydration bundle a try! Happy reading, The Lava Art Team

21.01.2022

Why Vegan Makeup Is Better

21.01.2022

If consuming food far from anything processed or full of preservatives is essential to us, shouldn’t it be the same for what we put on our skin? Our skin absorbs 60% of the products applied to it - why not provide it with the best natural ingredients like what we do for our body? In today’s blog, we’ll be sharing three reasons why vegan makeup is better and how it can help you look good and feel good too.  Natural ingredients Most vegan beauty products are made with natural ingredients rich in vitamins and antioxidants. This eliminates any chances of you applying unnatural ingredients filled with toxins to your face.  Fun fact: Our Compact Cushion’s ingredients list includes Lavender, Blueberry, Ginseng, and loads of other natural ingredients. Check out the complete list of ingredients here. Cruelty-free When you purchase vegan beauty products, you can rest assured that they’re 100% cruelty-free. Vegan beauty brands have taken on the mission of banning any form of animal cruelty by not purchasing ingredients or products derived from labs that conduct animal experimentation. Read about Lava Art’s core values here. Better for sensitive skin You feel far better and healthier when you consume food that’s in its natural state, and it’s the same when it comes to skincare. Your skin will flourish when it’s given all-natural, nourishing vegan ingredients. Natural ingredients like the ones we use in Lava Art products such as Chamomile, Peppermint, Blueberry include vitamins and natural oils. This makes them more effective than their synthetic counterparts as they are in their natural state. Therefore, they are skin-friendly for those with sensitive skin. Here at Lava Art, we believe that beauty shouldn’t come at the cost of other living creatures, which is why all our products are vegan-friendly and cruelty-free. We hope you find the reasons listed above informative, and if you haven’t made the switch to vegan products yet, we hope you’ll consider doing so. Happy reading, The Lava Art Team

Vitamin C & Why It’s Important

posted on 01.01.2022

Vitamin C is an antioxidant and is necessary to produce collagen in the skin. It’s important as our skin is the largest organ of the body, and a deficiency of this vitamin could weaken our immune system and increase our chances of getting an infection.  

Vitamin C, or also known as ascorbic acid, has received a great deal of attention, and with good reason. It’s multifunctional as it helps with collagen formation, absorption of nutrients, and proper functioning of the immune system. The list goes on, but these are just a few essential things to note about what this vitamin does for your body.

Although the recommended daily intake for Vitamin C is 75mg for women and 90mg for men, some still struggle to meet this daily requirement and turn to supplements.

To help you with this, we’ve put together a list of ways for you to get more Vitamin C in your diet to strengthen your immune system for this new year. 

  • Looking to make some muffins or soup? Simply add pureed or grated fruits and veggies to it for a vitamin boost!
  • Have cut-up fruits and veggies prepared for whenever you need a quick snack. 
  • Make popsicles out of strawberries, mangoes, or kiwis. They’re rich in Vitamin C and make for a cool treat. 
  • If you’re in the mood for a sandwich or a wrap, throw in some dark lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded broccoli slaw in it.
  • Add berries wherever you can – pancakes, cereal, smoothies, and even salads.
  • Short on time? Enjoy a glass of vegetable juice for a quick fix.

    Vitamin C rich food

If you aren’t sure what you’re in the mood for, here are six of the best Vitamin C sources you can add to your meals however you prefer.

  • Bell Peppers 
  • Oranges 
  • Broccoli 
  • Brussel Sprouts 
  • Tomatoes 
  • Strawberries 
  • Papayas 
  • Mangoes 
  • Kiwis 
  • Blackcurrant

Besides doing wonders for your body, Vitamin C is also popular in skincare. Look out for this ingredient in your makeup or skincare – it can help improve skin tone and texture, hydrate the skin, and reduce signs of aging.

We love this antioxidant not only for its anti-inflammatory properties but also for how it protects the skin against free radicals – which is why you can find it in our best-selling Glow foundation and our range of skincare items.

For more products with this powerhouse ingredient, click here.

 

Stay Healthy,
The Lava Art Team

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