Cleaning your makeup brushes is an important task to prevent bacteria buildup, oil, dirt, and excess product residue that can cause acne breakouts and skin congestion. Here are some tips from experts on how to clean your makeup brushes:
Positive:
- Wet the bristles with warm water.
- Place a drop of your cleanser of choice into the palm of your clean hand.
- Gently create a lather and massage the tips of the bristles in the palm of your hand to get all the gunk out.
- Rinse the bristles thoroughly.
- Squeeze out the excess moisture with a clean paper towel.
- Re-form the brush head back into its original shape.
- Use a specialized brush-cleaning glove or pad to get a deep clean.
- Use a gentle shampoo or clarifying shampoo to clean your brushes.
- Use virgin or unrefined coconut oil to condition your brush and keep the fibers extra soft.
- Lay your brushes flat to dry on a towel with the tips hanging off the edge of the counter.
Negative:
- Do not use plain soap and water to clean your brushes, as it can dry out the bristles.
- Do not dry your brushes upright in a container, as this will cause the water to run down the brushes, loosening the glue that connects the brush head with the handle.
- Do not submerge the whole brush head in water, as it will eventually dissolve the glue that connects the brush head to the handle.
- Do not rinse the brush bristles under hot water, as it can damage the bristles.
- Do not let the base of the brush head (where it connects to the handle) come into contact with soap and water, as it can cause the glue to disintegrate and the bristles to come loose and shed.
Ingredients or materials:
- Use a specialized brush-cleaning spray that contains ethanol/alcohol to sanitize your brushes.
- Use a silicone pad with small raised bumps to help loosen the solidified makeup on your brushes.
- Use a clean paper towel to wipe the excess water from your brushes.
Overall, it is recommended to wash your makeup brushes every 7 to 10 days to protect your skin and kill any harmful bacteria that lingers in your makeup brushes.
