Easy hacks for cleaning makeup brushes properly!

Easy hacks for cleaning makeup brushes properly!

Makeup Brush is the backbone of your precious makeup kit. It’s very important to use the right brush to get a flawless makeup finish. As these brushes are used for various makeup products, they tend to get dirty very quickly. And if you end up using these dirty brushes, you will struggle with various skin problems like acne, rash, irritation etc. So, cleaning makeup brush is a must.  
Makeup Brushes should be cleaned after 10-12 days, not after months. Because, when there’s too much product build-up on the brushes, it becomes quite difficult to clean. And sometimes this causes permanent damage to your brush and it becomes useless. But now you can easily follow these ‘step by step’ rules to clean up your makeup brushes properly.  
 

 

Step 1: Soap Wash 

Take lukewarm water in a bowl. Antibacterial soap or baby shampoos are the best options here to clean makeup brushes.  Now mix the soap well with the water and soak the bristles of the brush into it.  Now you have to clean the makeup from the brush by turning it lightly with your finger tips for a few minutes. Repeat the same thing on the palm of your hand to get the best result. 

 

Step 2: Wash it with Water  

Keep the brush under the running water for a few minutes and rinse off. Wash the soap residues on the brush by turning it sidewise with hands. 

 

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Step 3: Repeat 

After cleaning with water, if it seems that the makeup is not completely gone, then you have to clean again from the start. Then with a clean towel, wipe out the excess water very lightly.  

 

Last Step: Drying  

If the brush doesn’t dry properly, it will grow bacteria and produce odor. Besides, if you use wet brush on your favorite makeup, it will destroy both the product and your look. That’s why, to dry it off completely, get a net bag. Then, put the brush inside that bag and leave it in the normal temperature to dry.  

You can also clean the brush with liquid cleanser if you want. Finally, wipe the brush with a towel. This will remove both the liquid cleanser and the dirt. 

In addition to soap, there are several ingredients that can be used easily to clean makeup brushes. And these materials are also available in your household. 
 

Baking Soda 

‘Using baking soda only for cooking’, is a myth. Because you can also use it to clean the filthiest makeup brush of yours. To know the process, first you need take warm water according to the brush size. Then, pour 2/3 teaspoon of baking soda into it and mix it well. Viola! The solution is ready. Now, put all those dirty brushes into it the solution and clean them properly.  

 

Apple Cider Vinegar 

Makeup brush can also be cleaned beautifully with the help of apple cider vinegar. For this, mix two parts of apple cider vinegar with one part of warm water and make a mixture. Now soak the makeup brush in it for some time and clean it. However, you can follow other methods too. For method 2, take a jar of warm water and mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon of liquid soap in it. Now you can clean the brush with this mixture too. 

To create a perfect look, you equally need to take care both of your brushes and makeup kit. And follow these steps to clean up your makeup brushes properly to avoid skin damage. 


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