Tips to clean makeup brushes

Good makeup brushes are an investment, makeup brushes feel so soft and plush when they’re new. Over time, wear and tear on your brushes can take that feeling away.

There are so many kinds of makeup brushes: brushes for eye shadow, blush, bronzer, contouring, lips, you name it. The one thing they all have in common is that they are a breeding ground for bacteria. Yuck! Think about the oils and germs that gather on your face. And then think about how those undesirables get transmitted onto your brushes every time they come into contact with your skin. 

High quality make up brushes are designed to last for years, but only if we take care of them and clean and store them properly.

Regular cleaning of your brushes will help remove:

*Dirt and debris
*Oils
*Bacteria
*Dead skin cells

5 steps to help you clean makeup brushes like a pro

1. First, get your brush completely wet using lukewarm water.

2. Once your brush is saturated, swirl your brush onto a bar of soap until it lathers or apply shampoo to a sponge and simply swirl your brush on the sponge until you create a nice lather. (It’ll totally gross you out when you see all of the makeup colors coming out of the brushes).

3. You may have to rinse the brush and continue the same swirling technique a few times to clean all the old makeup off your brush.

4. Once you think all of the makeup, oils, etc. have been removed from the brush, rinse it in lukewarm water. If the bristles feel slippery or slimy, then you’ll need to continue rinsing to ensure all of the soap or and shampoo has been removed.

If your brushes have a metal band on them, try NOT to get this area wet. It can lead to rust and eventually may destroy your brush.

5. Give your brush a gentle squeeze to remove the excess water and dry flat on a clean towel.  Your brushes should dry in about 6 to 8 hours so cleaning them before you go to bed is perfect.

Don’t forget about the handles

We tend to focus on just the brush bristles when we clean makeup brushes, but it’s important to clean the handles too.

The brush handles are riddled with germs and yucky stuff too, so they need a good cleansing. You can simply clean the handles with a soapy cloth. If you’re a real germ freak, use a bit of rubbing alcohol. This way you can clean and disinfect in one quick step.

Source: discovergoodnutrition.com