Keeping makeup brushes clean is essential to eliminate any traces of impregnated cosmetics.
This is because dirty brushes are easy targets for the proliferation of bacteria, which can cause allergies or other dermatological problems.
What’s more, by cleaning your makeup brushes properly, you’ll be able to keep their bristles perfect for a long time.
Not to mention they will be ready for whenever you want to use them again.
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When to clean makeup brushes?
This depends on each person, if you are one of those people who loves putting on makeup and uses brushes daily, the ideal is:
Brushes for liquid foundations and concealers:
As they accumulate a lot of liquid product, the brushes become damp, favoring the growth of fungi and bacteria, making it ideal to wash them every fifteen days.
Powder brushes and dry shadows:
It is recommended to clean them at least once a month.
Now, if you hardly use your brushes, the ideal is to check how they are (do this at least a day before using them) and, if you feel necessary, wash them a day or two before.
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How to clean brushes?
There are already sanitizing solutions for brushes on the market, they are very easy and practical products to use.
And, you can use the brushes after 3 minutes of cleaning.
Practical, right?
But, if you prefer to clean your makeup brushes with products you have at home, know that it is also very simple.
And, you will only need:
- 2 tablespoons of children’s shampoo or neutral soap of your choice;
- 500 ml of warm water.
Do it as follows:
- In a container, mix the shampoo or soap with warm water.
- Then, dip the brush bristles (do it with one brush at a time), be careful not to wet the base of the bristles.
- In the palm of your hand, make circular movements, without rubbing.
- Pass your bristles over a paper towel and check that there is no dirt left.
- If it’s still dirty, repeat the process.
- Then rinse them well, always remembering to be very careful not to wet the base of the brushes.
- Remove excess water with the help of a paper towel.
- Lay the brushes on a clean towel and let them dry naturally, in an airy environment and away from the sun.
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If you need the brushes to dry quickly, dry them gently, using a dryer with cold air, in the direction of the bristles.
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