Cleaning your makeup brushes regularly is essential for both your skin’s health and maintaining brush quality. Here’s an easy, effective method to get your brushes sparkling clean:
1. Gather Your Cleaning Supplies
Mild Soap or Gentle Shampoo: Baby shampoo, dish soap, or a brush-specific cleanser works well.
Olive or Coconut Oil (optional): For brushes with a lot of makeup residue, a small amount of oil can help break down stubborn products.
Lukewarm Water
Towel or Paper Towels
2. Rinse with Warm Water
Hold your brushes under lukewarm running water, bristle side down. Be careful not to let water seep into the base of the bristles, as this can weaken the glue and cause shedding.
3. Lather Up
In a small dish, add a few drops of soap. Swirl each brush tip in the soap to create a lather. If using oil, mix a small amount with the soap to help dissolve makeup residue.
4. Gently Massage the Bristles
Using your fingers or a brush cleaning mat, gently massage the bristles to loosen makeup, dirt, and oils.
5. Rinse Thoroughly
Rinse the brush heads under lukewarm water, ensuring all soap is washed out. Repeat if necessary until the water runs clear.
6. Remove Excess Water
Gently squeeze the bristles with a towel or paper towel to remove excess water, reshaping the bristles as you go.
7. Air Dry Properly
Lay brushes flat on a clean, dry towel, with the bristles hanging over the edge of the counter. This position keeps water from seeping into the handle and allows air to circulate.
Bonus Tips
Clean Brushes Weekly: Aim to clean face brushes once a week, and eye brushes every 1-2 weeks.
Use a Brush Cleaning Mat: These silicone mats have grooves to help work soap into the bristles, making deep cleaning even easier.
Avoid Heat: Never use a blow dryer or direct sunlight to dry your brushes, as this can damage the bristles.
With these simple steps, your brushes will stay clean, soft, and ready to give you a flawless application!
