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Helpful Tips: How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes
27.06.2023 01:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25
Dirty makeup brushes are a breeding ground for bacteria, which is not only terrible for the skin, but also contaminates cosmetics and shortens their shelf life. What could be used for a year will deteriorate in a few months.
How to clean makeup brushes
First, dampen the brush in the jet with the bristles down, then squeeze the detergent onto your hand and in a circular motion begin to clean it against your palm. Do not press hard, try to act as if washing your hair - as gently as possible. You can gently touch the pile with your fingers to better clean it from the inside.
Wait until the brush is completely dry before placing it back in its case or standing it upright. So you prevent the deformation of the pile and the softening of the handle, often made of wood.
How to soak makeup brushes
Take a regular shampoo (makeup artists often recommend children's) and dilute it in warm water - such a solution will easily rid the brushes of any dirt, and then leave them to dry naturally. You can also use special soap for brushes.
How to dry your brushes
To give the original shape to the hairs after washing, wrap it in a dry napkin or toilet paper. As it dries, the thin paper shrinks to form a natural brush shape. It is important to dry the brushes pile up or in a horizontal position. If you dry the brushes pile down, their shape will be ruined.
How often should you wash your makeup brushes
The more often you use brushes, the more often they need to be washed. If you paint only yourself, then brushes for dry textures can be bathed as they get dirty - once a month is optimal, for creamy textures - once a week, and sponges need to be cleaned after each use.
