Okay folks, buckle up because I finally tried that Lava Lola stuff everyone seems to be buzzing about. Honestly, I was pretty skeptical at first – another trendy skin thing? But curiosity got the better of me. So, here’s exactly how it went down, step by messy step.
Getting My Hands on the Stuff
First thing was tracking it down. Popped into that big wellness store downtown, the one near the coffee place. Wandered past the vitamins and supplements aisle until I found the skincare section tucked in the back corner. Scanned the shelves… lotions, serums, fancy oils… there it was! A smallish jar labeled simply ‘Lava Lola’. Grabbed one box – figured one was enough for a test run. Paid the slightly scary price tag and headed home, box feeling both exciting and slightly suspicious in my bag.
Cracking it Open & First Impressions
Got home, dumped my stuff on the counter, and ripped open the box. Inside was this heavy glass jar with a satisfyingly thick lid. Unscrewed it and poked my nose in for a sniff. Whoa! Strong, earthy smell hit me – like wet rocks and maybe a bit of old forest? Not unpleasant, just… intense. Definitely natural smelling, no fake perfumes here. Scooped a tiny bit out with my finger. The texture was wild! Thick and grainy, kinda like wet sand mixed with thick clay, greyish-brown color. Felt heavier than my usual face scrub.
The Actual Experiment – Wash Time!
Later that night, after dinner, I decided to give it a proper go. Splashed my face with warm water to get things ready. Scooped out maybe a dime-sized amount of Lola – remembered reading that you don’t need much. Started rubbing it between my wet fingers to spread it out a bit, then slapped it onto my face. Started massaging in slow circles, feeling those gritty bits do their thing. It spread okay, but you feel the scrub immediately – definitely more abrasive than my old drugstore cleanser. Kept rubbing, focused on my forehead and nose where my pores get grumpy. Did this for maybe a minute or two, being careful around my eyes – no way was that stuff going near them! Then I rinsed, and rinsed, and rinsed again. Took more splashes than I expected to get all the little gritty bits off. Pat dry with a towel.
Right After – The Immediate Feels
Stood there blinking at my reflection. First thing I noticed: my skin felt crazy smooth. Seriously, like I’d just buffed it with fine sandpaper. That kinda squeaky-clean tightness? Yeah, that was there too. Looked a bit pink right after, nothing scary, just like my face had gotten a mild workout. Didn’t feel itchy or stingy, which was a relief. Slapped on my usual nighttime moisturizer like double-time because that tight feeling was pretty intense.
Sticking With It & What I Noticed
Used it again two nights later. Same routine: warm water, tiny scoop, careful massage (learned my lesson – easier spread if my face is really wet first!), extra rinsing. Started getting the hang of it. That squeaky-clean feeling after rinsing became almost… satisfying? Like proof it was working.
Over the next couple weeks, maybe twice a week, here’s what started happening:
- Those little blackheads on my nose? Seriously started looking less noticeable. Not vanished, but definitely quieter.
- My usual moisturizer seemed to sink in better after using Lola first.
- The overall texture felt smoother, especially those bumpy bits on my forehead. Rubbing my cheek was… nicer!
- That initial intense tightness mellowed out a bit as my skin got used to it.
The Real Talk (Because Gotta Be Honest)
Look, it’s not magic fairy dust. It’s messy as heck – my sink had a slight grey dust ring until I learned to rinse really well into the drain. The smell is… strong, and I still haven’t decided if I love it or just tolerate it. And it does feel rough, so if your skin is super sensitive, maybe do a tiny test spot first. Also, the jar? Heavy. Be careful in the shower!
So, Was It Worth Messing Up My Sink For?
Here’s the thing: Yeah, I actually kept using it. Why? Because the results stuck around. My skin genuinely feels smoother and clearer consistently now. Those gritty bits, intense as they are, really do some deep cleaning that my gentle cleansers just weren’t hitting. I like that it feels like actual raw material, not a bunch of chemicals pretending to be natural. The blackhead/dull skin improvement is the main win for me. It’s become part of my weekly routine – my little mini facial session. If you can handle a bit of grit and power, and want something that feels like it’s genuinely scrubbing away the grime, then yeah, give Lava Lola a spin. Just maybe clean your sink afterwards!
