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How to clean make up brushes

Make up brushes help to apply makeup and make the process easier. However, using makeup products on a daily basis can make your makeup brushes very dirty.

As a result, dirty brushes can be a breeding ground for bacteria that you obviously do not want on your face.

It can cause acne breakouts, skin irritation and other issues. I recommend deep cleaning your makeup brushes at least once a week.

If you are hard pressed on time, then make sure you do it at least once a month. In transparency, I am not very good about doing this, even though I know I need to be.

Today I’m going to show you how to easily and effectively clean your makeup brushes. Let’s commit to doing this on a regular basis.

What you need:

Shallow Bowl filled with warm water
Dirty Makeup brushes
Baby Shampoo (any gentle shampoo will do, but we like Johnson’s baby shampoo)
Towel

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Step 1. Fill your shallow bowl up with warm water and set on a flat surface.
Step 2. Apply a little bit of baby shampoo to the water. Stir everything together in the bowl.

Step 3. Grab your dirty makeup brush and just dip into the water surface enough to cover the dirty part. You never want to submerge your entire brush in water as it will loosen and damage the bristles.

Step 4. Now using the palm of your hand apply a little bit of baby shampoo and hold over your bowl of water. Take you brush and gently create circle motions until the brush is clean.

Feel free to dip back in the water and continue to wash your makeup brushes in the palm of your hands.

Step 5. Now head over to your sink and run your brush until clean, warm water comes out. Then rinse off your hand.

Step 6. Grab your towel or paper towel and gently squeeze out all of the water. Reshape the brush bristles.

Step 7. Lay out to dry. Leaving your brushes overnight should be perfect to allow the brushes to dry. Repeat these steps with the makeup brush cleaner for the rest of your makeup brushes.

What should you not clean makeup brushes with?

Regular soap can be very drying to natural hair makeup brushes. You do not want to use any sulfate-based dish soap.

While it will clean any residual makeup, it will not prolong the life of makeup brushes. It should never be used as brush cleanser.

Furthermore, not just any shampoo should be used. It needs to be a gentle shampoo such as baby shampoo and not a harsh shampoo.

Tips for cleaning make up brushes:

Do not submerge the brush. This will cause the glue that connects the head of the brush to the handle to breakdown over time.
Use a gentle shampoo. Using plain soap and water will cause damage to the bristles and dry out over time.
Rinse the brush under running water. Continue to clean until clear, clean water comes out.
Remove excess water. Use a paper towel or towel to remove excess moisture from the brush.
Allow to dry flat. Do not let the brushes dry upright. It will cause the water to run down the brush loosening the glue. It is best to lay them flat to dry.
Massage the bristles. Gently massage the bristles and swirl the brush to ensure it is totally clean and free of dirt.

It is that easy.

Board certified dermatologists recommend cleaning brushes and makeup sponges to prevent infection and more. Using dirty brushes can wreak havoc on your skin and cause rashes and acne.

Makeup artists agree that it is so important to use brushes that are clean. You can easily avoid skin irritation by cleaning your brushes on a regular basis.

Try these easy steps to keep your makeup brushes clean and ready to use. You can rest assured knowing they are free of germs, dirt and bacteria.

Leave a comment once you try these easy tips and tricks. I think you will love how easy it is to keep your makeup brushes clean. Give it a try and see how simple it is.

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