As important as it is to keep your makeup brushes clean, I have to admit that I'm lazy and don't do it as often as I should. My skin can be prone to the odd spot so it's important that I clean my brushes to get rid of any bacteria build up or nasty germs! I've read from different brands and bloggers that they should be cleaned anywhere between weekly to fortnightly. Another tip I read to keeping spots at bay is to flip your pillowcase every night and wash them weekly, bacteria builds up on these too - yuck.
When I'm washing my brushes I like to do them all at once especially if they're kept in the same makeup bag - this includes all of my eye brushes, face brushes and sponges. I've been using this method since I can remember after watching a how-to video on YouTube years ago. Its simple, quick and does the job!
What you'll need:
- Running warm water
- Shampoo (preferably baby shampoo)
- Clean towel
1. The first step is to wet the brush thoroughly under warm running water so as to loosen any left over product stuck in the bristles. Try only to get the bristles of each brush wet - most brushes will have a metal mid section so as to avoid wooden handles etc getting damaged.
2. I then squeeze a dollop of shampoo into the palm of my hand - it's recommened that you use baby shampoo because it's gentle but I'll normally lift my current favourite for daily washes. I'll then take the wet brush and massage it into my palm in circular motions, rinsing as I go along. You should quickly see the water change colour and watch any left over product being removed. I'll repeat this step until the water runs clear and the bristles return to their normal colour.
3. Once your brushes are clean it's best to place them on a clean towel and let them air dry overnight, they should be dry by morning. However, I've been in a hurry before and used my hair dryer on a low heat setting which, when done carefully shouldn't damage the bristles.
I've read occasionally that people use conditioner on their brushes after shampooing to keep them soft, but I'm not really a fan of this. As I've mentioned previously I'm sometimes prone to the odd spot so hair conditioner is a no-no for my skin. I don't want to add any excess oil to my skin or disrupt my sensitivity. Brush cleaning products are also available online from many beauty brands including MAC and ELF, but I've stuck to this process because I've never had a problem with it!
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I'm pretty much exactly the same as you! Hehe.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree about the conditioner to, I have really oily skin and I couldn't think of anything worse!
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