To clean makeup brushes, you can use a gentle soap, gentle shampoo, or makeup brush cleanser. Dermatologists recommend washing your brushes every 7 to 10 days to protect your skin and kill any harmful bacteria that lingers in your makeup brushes. Here are some tips on how to clean your makeup brushes:
- Rinse the tips of your brushes under lukewarm, running water to remove residual makeup.
- Fill a bowl with lukewarm water and a tablespoon of either gentle soap, gentle shampoo, or makeup brush cleanser.
- Dip the brush lightly into the mixture and use a brush mat to get off the pigment.
- Massage 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.
- Lay your brushes flat to dry on a towel with the tips hanging off the edge of the counter.
Avoid submerging the whole brush head in water, as this will eventually dissolve the glue that connects the brush head to the handle. Also, 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.
