We all have those times when we are rushing out or simply forget to take the time to clean our makeup brushes. But we can’t let this happen too often. Makeup brushes need to be taken care of to maintain their condition and to be free of harmful bacteria. Just think about it: when was the last time you actually gave your brushes a good cleaning?
Makeup brushes come in contact with many things: going in your makeup bag, touching countertops, your makeup products, and then onto your face. These bacteria that are exposed to your face can cause acne breakouts.
For this reason, a Reader’s Digest article suggests that makeup brushes be cleaned at least once a week, or even after every use.
Cleaning makeup brushes may seem like an extensive task, but it is actually quite simple. It can even be done with household items, so no need to go out and buy another expensive makeup product.
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Using bar soap as a brush cleanser is excellent. Massage your brushes onto the bar soap and work the soap into the bristles. Rinse with lukewarm water, and then wipe them with a paper towel to get the remaining product off.
Repeat this until no more makeup residue is left on the paper towel. Lay flat to air dry.
Dish soap is effective when it comes to loosening and lifting up old, caked-on products from your makeup brushes.
Pour some dish soap into a sponge and swipe your brushes into the sponge. Rinse with lukewarm water and wipe with a towel to remove any leftover residue. Lay flat to air dry.
Olive oil is not only a great cleanser, but it also moisturizes the bristles of the brush so they remain soft. Submerge your brushes into
the oil and run against a sponge or paper towel to get any leftover residue off. Lay flat to air dry.
Baby soap is gentle and cleansing. In a bowl, mix a drop of baby shampoo with lukewarm water. Stir the mixture with your makeup brushes. Then use your fingers to work the product through the bristles. Rinse and lay flat to air dry.
This vinegar and lemon combination is great for killing bacteria, while also leaving a crisp scent afterward.
Mix two tablespoons of white vinegar with a cup of hot water. Submerge your brushes and then rinse with lukewarm water. Swipe your brushes against a cut lemon to get rid of the vinegar smell. Lay flat to air dry.
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This product has many uses, therefore it is not surprising that it can be used to clean makeup brushes.
With one cup of warm water and a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, submerge your brushes into the solution. Rinse with lukewarm water. If you want to get rid of the smell, swipe against a cut lemon. Lay flat to air dry.
Whichever method you choose, do not let your brushes dry standing upward. This will cause the water to drip into the brush barrel, and may cause the bristles to fall out.
After cleansing, the bristles of the brush may seem stiff, but this is no reason to worry. Simply use conditioner on the bristles, rinse and lay flat to air dry. In order to prevent acne breakouts and practice clean habits, try these simple methods. Your skin will thank you!
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