Monday, May 5, 2014

What's hiding in your makeup brushes?



It’s easy to just use your makeup brushes each morning without giving much care to what’s left behind and  waiting to grace your face the next day. Makeup brushes harbor all sorts of bacteria and even mold. After you tuck your unwashed tools away it is safe to say that mold is the last thing on your mind while you continue with day. However, when you see a new blemish or two peeking out at you, your dirty brushes could be to blame. Give your brushes a little more attention and wash your dry/powder brushes weekly and your concealer brushes at least every three days. Here are a few more tips on how to take care of your makeup brushes:

  • Use a gentle face cleanser or even baby wash and water to clean your brushes
  • Allow the brushes to air dry
  • Rinse and squeeze out excess water from the base to the tip of the bristles
  • Let your brushes air dry on a flat surface
  • Use rubbing alcohol to disinfect your brush handles
  • Oil based cleansers work great to remove heavy makeup that has had time to build up
 

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