Self-care is important! Here are five ways you can start treating yourself right. Need a quick recommendation? Showering with a LUV SCRUB is the fastest way to improve your life. The benefits of African bath sponges are significant.
5 Ways to Incorporate Self-Care Into Your Life
Here at LUV SCRUB, we’re all about self-care. We’re big believers in the stance that you can’t fully take care of others until you take care of yourself. That being said, we know how easy it is to let your schedule fill up and forget about unwinding. That’s why we wanted to provide a few of our favorite tips to help you feel like your best self in no time.
1. Taking A Bath
This one may be the most obvious thing you think of when self-care[ comes to mind: taking a bath. While it may be a way to get clean, it’s also ideal to make it into a whole experience. The first place to start: decorating your bathroom like an oasis. When it looks like a relaxing spa, you’ll want to spend more time there. Then put your phone in do not disturb mode, play your favorite music, and even light a few candles for ambiance. Don’t forget your LUV SCRUB in the bathtub for the most luxurious lather on your skin. It’s practically a spa treatment in itself.
2. Taking Care of Your Mind By Disconnecting
At the end of the day, your mental health should come above everything else. Making sure to take time for just yourself and your thoughts will make you feel much more at peace. We enjoy your time on social media, but also try to make sure not to get too sucked in and take some time away from it. Taking just an hour away from your phone at the end of the night can do wonders for being kind to your mind.
3. Repotting Your Plants
We’re big fans of plants as self-care. It helps us relax to see beautiful green things decorating our space. Plants also remind us of self-growth and the ability to start fresh at any moment. That’s why we consider repotting our plants self-care. When you tend to the leafy things in your space, you’re making room to slow down for yourself as well.
4. Organizing Your Space and Getting Rid of Old Things
This may seem like a chore, but trust us it’s for your own good. There’s something to be said about cleaning your space and making sure everything is exactly where it should be. Whether
you’re cleaning your closet or your kitchen, go through all the items you own and make sure that they serve a purpose. You may find that getting rid of that sweater from five years ago will help
clear your mind. Then you can surround yourself with only things that you currently love.
5. Catching Up With A Friend and Laughing
Life gets busy, and sometimes we aren’t able to maintain our friendships the way that we would like to. When things get crazy, it’s easy to want to isolate yourself but surrounding yourself with people you love will lift you up in the long run. Make a point to call an old friend this month that you would want to reconnect with, or someone that you just haven’t made as much time for.
There’s nothing better than laughing with a friend and creating new memories.
There’s so many ways to take care of yourself. No matter what you choose, make sure to prioritize your self-care time. You can even treat it like a date with yourself and mark it on your
calendar. Taking downtime will make every area of your life better. It will not only help with self-love, you may even find yourself spreading the LUV to everyone else as well.
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Summer is finally here, and you might be thinking about showing some skin. Here at LUV SCRUB, we’re all about LUVing yourself from the inside out. That means taking a little time for yourself and self-care. While we believe beauty comes from the inside, there are a few steps you can take to feel and look your absolute best.
Read more below about how to have glowing skin year-round.
Listen To Your Body
A healthy glow really does come from within. That means eating food that’s good for you, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and staying hydrated. We love a good green smoothie or salmon and greens to hit the reset button. Exercise can mean something different to everyone, and it’s important to find what works for YOU whether that’s a long walk, yoga, kickboxing or anything else. Staying hydrated will make your skin glow, and it’s easy when you have a water bottle you love to carry around with you or you can even make an herbal tea to sip on. We promise it will pay off on how you feel and look too.
SPF is your BFF
One major way to prevent damage to your skin? You already know the drill: SPF. If you’re going to be catching rays beachside, you’ve got to protect yourself first. Even just for your everyday wear, your skin will thank you if you wear some sunblock. There’s plenty of products that have SPF built in them now, from foundation to eye cream and chapstick. Even on cloudy days, make sure to protect yourself bb.
Exfoliation is Key
Our number 1 tip for radiant skin? Exfoliation, of course! It’s hard to glow from within if you have layers of dead skin sitting around. So grab your fave LUV SCRUB, dollop your favorite body wash and showcase your smooth summer skin! If you’re new to LUV SCRUB, you can start slow and just lightly apply a little pressure. You’re in total control of the experience. No matter how you use it, you’ll be left with amazing skin you’ll want to show off.
Go on Do Not Disturb Mode
One way to have better skin? Stress less. We know, easier said than done. But taking care of yourself is the most important thing you’ll ever do. After all, you’re in a relationship with yourself for life. That means every once in a while, take a day just for you. Put your phone on do not disturb, and do the things that make you happy. Maybe even try a journal or meditate to get all your thoughts out. When your mind is clear, your skin will reap the benefits of it.
Use Your Oils
Now that your skin is looking its best, you’ll want to seal in that moisture. We love using a rich body butter on our freshly exfoliated skin and topping it off with body oils. Vitamin E oil works great to keep your skin feeling as smooth as possible. Now that you know how to keep your skin glowing, you’re ready to show it off for summer and beyond.
Welcome to the Sexy Skin Club, we’re so happy you’re here.
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Why Exfoliation Helps Make Your Tattoos Last
Tattoos are an amazing act of self-expression. What other way can you literally have works of art on your body? Often, tattoos are meaningful and can remind you of important times in your life. Sometimes, they’re even just for fun or to take a walk on the wild side. If you’ve joined the ranks of the tatted babes, you’re probably wondering how to keep your gorgeous works of art looking their best for years to come (since they are forever). No worries LUV, we’ve got you covered.
Read on to find out how to make your tattoos look their best.
Drink your H20
You know we’re big fans of hydration over here, so this should come as no surprise. Want to look glowing from the inside out? You already know the answer babe. Chug that water. It will make your skin look amazing all over, and make your gorgeous tat pop on your skin. Try an insulated water bottle with a straw to keep your water icy cold all day long (it works for us!).
Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate
The best way to get rid of dead skin and start fresh? Exfoliate! Your skin will be silky smooth to the touch, and that applies to your tattoo too. We love a good exfoliating scrub as often as daily to get rid of all that buildup. Just make sure not to rub too hard on your handiwork to keep it looking its best. You got this, smooth operator.
Wear Your SPF
We can’t stress this enough: sun protection is so important to your skin, especially to your tattoos. Not only do UV rays harm your skin, they can make your tattoo fade much faster. Make sure to spray yourself down with SPF 15 or higher before heading out into the sun for the best results.
Moisturize
Now that your skin is looking all glowy, let’s keep it that way! Moisturizing is essential to your skincare routine and it will keep your artwork looking stunning. Think of it this way: any step in your skincare routine on your face should also go on your body as well (and we know you’re not skipping moisturizer on your face). Try a light lotion mixed with body oil for a sensual glow that will showcase your tats.
Try A Tattoo Balm
When it comes to tattoo fading, you may think just simple lotion is the way to go. There are actually specially made tattoo balms that will keep your tattoo looking as vibrant as day one. Just a small dab rubbed in evenly will make it look just as stunning as on day one.
Take Time For Self Care
You’re probably wondering what self-care has to do with tattoo care, and the answer is everything. When you’re stressed and tired, it shows up on your skin. How many times have you gone out the night before only to be treated to bags under your eyes the next day? Make sure to take time for you and to unwind. Your skin and your tattoo will thank you.
At the end of the day, tattoo care is very similar to skincare with a few extra steps. With just a few small tweaks, your tattoos will be looking their best for years to come. Just make sure to take care of yourself LUV and your tats will thank you.
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Eco-Friendly Is Sexy
By now, we all know the importance of being more eco-friendly. Having sexy skin and keeping the environment beautiful can go hand in hand—especially when you make the conscious decision to change up your skincare routine to more eco-friendly options.
The fashion industry is known to be one of the major polluters in the world, but there hasn’t been much research on the beauty industry and its connections to pollution. But think about it: with skincare products comes packaging, plastic bottles, waste and the frequent need to repurchase products when they are empty. All of this definitely adds up (financially AND waste-wise), but there are simple things you can do to do your part to help the environment—without giving up your skincare routine.
We got you, Smooth Operators:
REUSABLE PRODUCTS
One of the easiest ways to make your skincare routine more eco-friendly is by using reusable products. The LUV SCRUB only needs to be replaced every 18 months, compared to the loofah (don’t worry, we won’t go on an anti-loofah rant just yet) which should be replaced every three to four weeks.
As environmental concerns become more and more prominent, many brands have been incorporating refillable skincare products. The vitamin industry has been killing it with their refillable bottles—which means taking your hair, skin and nail vitamins just got a whole lot eco-friendlier.
LESS WASTE
Thinking about all of the empty containers of skincare products we’ve thrown out legitimately makes us cringe. It’s so easy to have so much waste when we are using our products every single day. The best way to combat extra waste is by purchasing bigger containers of your products.
There’s also a good chance that you’re using more products than you need (PSA: we are all guilty of this). For a lot of skincare products, a little goes a long way. Try using a smaller amount of your products to make the bottle last a lot longer. You’d be surprised how much longer your bottle lasts if you use your products more sparingly—in some cases, you’ll be able to double or even triple the life of your products.
See? Keeping your skin sexy and smooth while being eco-friendly is possible. You don’t have to give up your amazing skincare routine completely. A few changes can make a huge difference—trust us.
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