Clean Your Makeup Brushes
Makeup brushes come in all sorts of materials, with the cheapest being made of sponge, plastic or synthetic hair. High quality natural brushes used by professional models and makeup artists are made of goat, badger, pony, sable or squirrel. Using high quality brushes is a big investment because one brush can put a pinch in your wallet so its a good practice to keep them clean.
Properly cleaning your makeup brushes will save you time, money and even your face! You’ll save time because clean brushes make application easier, so that loose powder goes where you want it instead of clinging to an oily brush. You’ll save money because they’ll last longer and you won’t have to replace them with new ones. You can also save your face from breakouts associated with bacteria and oil build up.
I typically wash all my brushes every two to three weeks. It takes just five minutes, a little sudsy water, and your makeup brushes will stay fresh and new for a lot longer.
- Start by wetting the brush bristles thoroughly, then apply a small dab of shampoo or liquid soap directly to the bristles.
- Swish the bristles around with a little water in your palm to work off any stubborn makeup residue.
- Rinse the bristles thoroughly under lukewarm running water when your brush is free of debris.
- Gently squeeze the excess water out and reshape the bristles to their normal shape before laying the brush on the towel in a flat position.
Always allow your brushes to air-dry. Drying your brushes with a blow dryer can damage the natural bristles and you’ll end up having to buy new brushes more frequently than if you were to lay them flat. A good practice is to clean your brushes at night so they are completely dry and ready to go in the morning. Be careful not to overwash your brushes, as this can make the bristles brittle and scratchy. And if a brush becomes stained or misshapen, throw it out and get a new one.
To read more about how to care for your makeup brushes, check out FreeBeautyTips.org.
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