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No glam bag could ever be complete without some makeup brushes. Sure, while some prefer to use their bare hands for applying makeup, brushes remain the superior choice, especially if you’re going for a smooth, even finish.
If you’re fond of using makeup brushes as well, it’s important to know how to properly clean them. After all, besides excess makeup and bacteria, these tools are also likely to collect dead skin cells and oils, too.
Here, we have prepared a brief guide that will let you discover how to create your very own brush cleaner. Natural, easy to use, and affordable, this formula is sure to help keep your favorite makeup tools at their best version. Read on.
Makeup Brush Cleaner – Is It Really Necessary?
Keeping your makeup brushes beautiful and hygienic is a must – no ifs, ands or buts.
After all, as mentioned earlier, bacteria, dead skin cells, and oil can accumulate in your brushes when they are left unclean. When this happens, using the brushes could bring you unwanted breakouts or even skin irritation that will surely upset your #GlassSkin goal.
On top of that, your brushes won’t be able to provide you the same smooth and uniform finish. Specifically, this is due to the old makeups that have settled on the bristles. As a result, the application of certain makeups using your grimy brushes is sure to end up looking streaky or even muddy.
DIY Makeup Brush Cleaner
Sure, you can always opt to go to the nearest supermarket and look for a promising makeup brush cleaner. However, in case you’re after a simple and natural alternative that is friendly to the pocket, you can always choose to create your very own makeup brush cleaner at home.
Here is a brief guide that will help you do so.
Homemade Natural Makeup Brush Cleaner – How to Create
What You Need
- 1/2 cup of witch hazel
- 2 teaspoons of baby mild castile soap
- 1 teaspoon of skin-nourishing oil (ex: almond or olive oil)
- 1 cup of distilled water
What To Do
Step 1: To start, combine all the ingredients in a small jar.
Step 2: Close the jar and shake it well.
Step 3: Put the jar in the fridge and take out only whenever you need to use it to clean your brushes.
How To Use It
Step 1: Pour the mixture into a bowl. Try to assess how much you need. The more brushes you’ll clean, the more makeup brush cleaner you’ll need.
Step 2: Swirl your brush in the bowl to clean. Repeat until there is no visible makeup residue. If possible, rub gently with fingers as well.
Step 3: Take the brushes from the bowl and then wash them under running water. Hold for a few seconds and ensure they’ve got washed thoroughly.
Step 4: Once they’re sparkling clean, let the brushes rest on a neat towel. Don’t stack them on top of each other. Instead, distribute them evenly. Wait for them to dry before taking them back into your glam bag.
How Often Should You Clean Your Makeup Brushes?
The general rule of thumb on how often to clean your brushes is weekly. However, it’s best to have your foundation brushes get cleaned twice or even thrice a week.
Specifically, this is because bacteria and fungi prefer wet to dry conditions, making your foundation brushes more vulnerable to bacteria buildup.
The Bottom Line
Even the most sophisticated of skincare routines means nothing if your makeup tools are unclean. To stay true to your dream application, be sure to keep your makeup brushes as clean as possible.
You can create your very own homemade makeup brush cleaner today!