That makeup can make all the difference in a look is no secret, but do you know how to take good care of your makeup items?
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Yes, brushes always need to be clean, both to avoid smudges in your makeup and to avoid contamination, but they are not the only products that deserve care, believe me, many items in your makeup bag could be posing real risks to your health and beauty. .
Therefore, we decided to show you here how to take care of your makeup correctly, how to clean it, as well as the items that must be cleaned constantly to avoid skin problems.
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How to clean brushes
It’s nothing new that brushes deserve more than special attention, after all, they contain a lot of bacteria and so that they don’t cause damage, you need to always sanitize your brushes – whether between one make-up and another, with a quick clean, or by washing them. weekly (for professionals who use it a lot) or biweekly (for common users).
Firstly, you need to know how to differentiate the various types of brushes available, from those with natural bristles (normally those used for eyeshadow, blush and powder) and those with synthetic threads (foundation, lipstick and concealer brushes).
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It is worth knowing that natural bristles are like hair, therefore, they need to be treated with the same care, so as not to dry out or lose strands.
- Wet the bristles (be careful not to wet the handle)
- Put some antibacterial liquid soap on them
- Put some hair conditioner in your hand (approximately a dessert spoon for five brushes) and let the cream be absorbed by the brushes. Choose a neutral conditioner and avoid labels indicating that there is more chemicals in the formula.
- Then, rinse with running water and shape the brush with your fingers.
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Synthetic bristles can withstand more aggressive products (and sometimes need them), such as makeup removers and specific cleaning liquids, and are generally easier to clean.
- Wet the bristles,
- Add a little antibacterial liquid soap to them and rub, keeping the brush tilted when scrubbing and not using too much force.
- Let a lot of foam form, rinse and repeat the process until the foam stops being colored.
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To wash mixed brushes, the Duo Fiber, just proceed as if they were made of natural bristles (with conditioner) and if it is difficult to remove the base of the lighter bristles, try soaking them (for up to an hour) in a brush cleaning liquid, before washing them.
The lipstick brush is also a bit difficult to wash, as it usually retains some lipstick wax. To keep it clean, soak it for a few minutes in an eye makeup remover (this will remove excess oil) before washing it.
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To dry
Don’t be in a hurry at this time and use a hairdryer or place your brushes in the sun, as the sun dries out the hair and wood and the hairdryer can remove the perception of humidity, which is a decoy for fungi in general.
Try to restore shape to the still damp brush, with your fingers, and place them to dry in a cool place, lying on a dry towel.
Try to do this task at night, leaving your brushes out all night, as synthetic brushes dry quickly, but natural ones take longer.
If you are unable to shape a brush, especially smaller ones, after washing, just spray a little dry texture spray before flattening and shaping the bristles, then just let it dry normally, horizontally.
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Important:
- Be careful not to get the wooden handle of the brush wet to avoid damaging the wood and even breaking it.
- Also, do not wet the junction between the metal and wood of the handle, as it is this part of the brush that receives glue and it can be dissolved by water. Try to place the brush to dry vertically, inside glasses or something like that.
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How to clean sponges
Just like brushes, makeup sponges are in direct contact with your skin, so in addition to being able to transfer bacteria, they can end up interfering with the tones of the makeup you use, even resulting in a smudged look.
To clean it, the tip is to use a little makeup remover to remove residue, then rinse with water and neutral soap.
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How to clean tweezers
Yes, the tweezers also need to be cleaned, you didn’t know, did you? And what toiletry bag doesn’t have tweezers? Yes, whether to remove eyebrow hair or even to help when putting on false eyelashes.
Therefore, as it is always in contact with the eyes, it must always be very well sanitized, thus avoiding the transmission of microorganisms. Apply 70 alcohol immediately after use and store in a separate case.
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How to clean Curvex
As it accumulates traces of mascara, the eyelash curler, of course, also needs to be cleaned constantly – preferably, right after use.
However, you need to be very calm at this time, as often cleaning the rubber may not be enough to remove all the bacteria that can accumulate, so the tip is to try to change the rubber every three to six months.
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How to clean Sharpener
Well, I didn’t expect that, did I? But the good sharpener, precisely because it is in direct contact with the eyeliner, also needs cleaning, simply using alcohol, unless you work as a makeup artist, doing makeup on different people, in which case, cleaning deserves greater attention. , must be done with a disinfectant solution.
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How clean it is necessary
Yes, it also needs cleaning frequently, as it becomes stuffy and can transmit fungi and bacteria to the objects inside.
But it’s just worth a shower with water and neutral soap and that’s it, it will be enough to keep the toiletry bag clean and always looking new.
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