How Do you Clean Makeup Brushes?

Check the makeup bag of any woman and you are bound to find an array of makeup brushes and tools. These special makeup applying gadgets highlight the best features on a face and disguise blemishes and flaws. However, if these same brushes aren’t being properly cleaned and cared for they could be the number one culprit of skin problems. Keeping makeup brushes is an often overlooked step in any beauty routine.  However, keeping those brushes clean is so important to preserve your makeup brushes and reduce the risk of spreading potentially dangerous germs and bacteria over your face and in your eyes.  Even the best makeup gurus can’t make a serious case of conjunctivitis or a blistering chin boil look good.

You can’t clean your brushes with just any old soap or cleanser. You want to choose a cleanser that is gentle and appropriate. Some people prefer to use products specially made for cleaning makeup brushes. Others like to use shampoo. If you are going to use a shampoo try to find a very gentle formula. Baby shampoo is perfect for washing brushes. Because of the bacteria fighting powers of tea tree oil, you can add a couple of drops to your shampoo to ensure all the nasty germs and bacteria are killed off.

Apply a small drop of cleanser or shampoo the brush fibers. Lather gently and use warm water, not hot. The brushes only need to be damp not soaking wet. Remember to rub gently. If you are too rough then you are likely to damage the fibers or pull them out. Run the brushes under warm water to rinse out the shampoo and makeup residue. Just keep running them under the water and until the water runs clear and suds free.  Finally, lay your brushes out on towel to air dry overnight. Never try to try to dry them by rubbing with a towel or with blow dryer. This will just cause damage to the fibers causing you to replace your brushes sooner.