Hello again everybody.
So, this post is going to be about how to care for and clean your makeup brushes. You should aim to give them a thorough wash at least once a week to avoid bacteria building up in the bristles. Between washes, you should ensure that you use wet wipes to clear off any excess makeup. The reason for doing these things is to prolong the life of your brushes and to keep them hygienic. Bacteria builds up on dirty brushes and, as you're using them on your skin, can cause problems and outbreaks.
So, here's a quick guide to washing!
You need:
* Two bowls/dishes
*Warm water
*Brush Cleaner or pH balanced shampoo (baby shampoo is good)
*A clean, dry towel
*Clean hands!
Step One
Lay the towel down flat, fold it if necessary to absorb the water and protect whatever surface you are working on. Partly boil half a kettle of water and pour it into the two bowls/dishes. You need two as one is for washing the brushes in and the other is for rinsing the excess brush cleaner and shampoo out. I tend to use baby shampoo as it is more affordable and works just as well. You want something with very little additives as your skin is delicate and it's not hard to upset the balance of it.
Step Two
Squeeze a small amount of the shampoo onto your fingertips and run the brush through it. Massage the shampoo into the brush and squeeze along to force the makeup out. Rinse your hands in the first dish as you go to keep your hands as clean as possible.
When you think you've removed all the makeup dip the brush into the first dish and massage the excess shampoo out. Run the brush over the back of your hand to check if it needs another wash. When it leaves no trace of makeup, dip it into the other bowl and give the bristles a gentle squeeze.
Step Three
Pat the brush dry on the towel, do this gently as you don't want to disturb the natural shape of the bristles. Lay the brush down flat on the towel and leave to dry naturally.
Repeat this process for all your brushes, replacing the water as necessary.
The image below shows just how vital it is to clean your brushes. You may think they look clean but you wouldn't believe the amount of product that builds up. This picture was taken after cleaning my foundation and powder brushes!
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So, this post is going to be about how to care for and clean your makeup brushes. You should aim to give them a thorough wash at least once a week to avoid bacteria building up in the bristles. Between washes, you should ensure that you use wet wipes to clear off any excess makeup. The reason for doing these things is to prolong the life of your brushes and to keep them hygienic. Bacteria builds up on dirty brushes and, as you're using them on your skin, can cause problems and outbreaks.
So, here's a quick guide to washing!
You need:
* Two bowls/dishes
*Warm water
*Brush Cleaner or pH balanced shampoo (baby shampoo is good)
*A clean, dry towel
*Clean hands!
Step One
Lay the towel down flat, fold it if necessary to absorb the water and protect whatever surface you are working on. Partly boil half a kettle of water and pour it into the two bowls/dishes. You need two as one is for washing the brushes in and the other is for rinsing the excess brush cleaner and shampoo out. I tend to use baby shampoo as it is more affordable and works just as well. You want something with very little additives as your skin is delicate and it's not hard to upset the balance of it.
Step Two
Squeeze a small amount of the shampoo onto your fingertips and run the brush through it. Massage the shampoo into the brush and squeeze along to force the makeup out. Rinse your hands in the first dish as you go to keep your hands as clean as possible.
When you think you've removed all the makeup dip the brush into the first dish and massage the excess shampoo out. Run the brush over the back of your hand to check if it needs another wash. When it leaves no trace of makeup, dip it into the other bowl and give the bristles a gentle squeeze.
Step Three
Pat the brush dry on the towel, do this gently as you don't want to disturb the natural shape of the bristles. Lay the brush down flat on the towel and leave to dry naturally.
Repeat this process for all your brushes, replacing the water as necessary.
The image below shows just how vital it is to clean your brushes. You may think they look clean but you wouldn't believe the amount of product that builds up. This picture was taken after cleaning my foundation and powder brushes!
xXx
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