It is not enough to paint, contour and highlight our faces, proper attention should be given to the makeup brushes. Washing your makeup brushes go a long way and it should be something done once in a while.
Dermatologists and makeup artists advise sudsing up our tools far more often in order to prevent bacteria buildup, which can lead to breakouts. The best and most thorough method for cleaning your tools requires water and either a gentle soap (regular soaps can dry out the bristles, especially if they are made of natural hair) or a brush cleanser.
The following tips show the best way to care for our makeup brushes:
- Wet the bristles with lukewarm water.
- Place a drop of your cleanser of choice into the palm of your clean hand.
- Gently massage the tips of the bristles in your palm.
- Rinse the bristles thoroughly.
- Squeeze out the excess moisture with a clean towel.
- Re-form the brush head back into its original shape.
- Let the brush dry with its bristles hanging off the edge of a counter, which allows it to dry in the correct shape. Never let your brushes dry on a towel — the bristles can turn mildewy.