3 EASY STEPS TO KEEP MAKE-UP BRUSHES LOOKING NEW

When was the last time you washed your make-up brushes? If your brushes are currently caked in make-up and you can’t see the original colour of the bristles anymore, it’s probably time you gave them a good clean.

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It’s important to clean your make-up brushes because layers of oil from your skin, mixed with make-up pigments and dead skin cells, make brushes a breeding ground for bacteria. If you are one of those people that does all the right things and yet can’t understand why you have rashes and spots, take a look at the tools you use to apply your facial products with. Daily grime from our make-up brushes can cause breakouts, congestion, and skin irritation. The same goes for your beauty blender, too. Replacing these every three months would be ideal, but a regular deep clean will be sufficient. Follow these three easy steps to get your brushes shining again!

1. WASH
Hand wash brushes with an anti-bacterial soap or baby shampoo in lukewarm water. (If you don’t have anti-bacterial soap, vinegar is also a great disinfectant). Dip each brush individually under running water, then into a bowl of gentle shampoo or soap and rub gently with fingers to get a good lather for a few minutes.



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2. SWIRL & RINSE
Hold brushes under running water, swirling against your hand until the residue/pigment starts to lather up. It is very important to use a swirling method and not soak the brushes so as not to rot the wood or remove the glue handle. Squeeze the water out of the brush and repeat the process until the residue returns to clear.

3. DRY
After all the brushes are washed, lay them flat in a neat row in the sunlight. If you stack them on top of each other, they don’t dry properly and may end up smelling damp. If you dry them in an upright position, the water can penetrate the clasp of the brush which will ultimately lead to the loosening of the glue. It’s important to also use natural sunlight and not a hair dryer as the intense heat will damage the fibres. Happy cleaning!

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WHEN IT’S TIME TO REPLACE BRUSHES
Although regularly cleaning your make-up brushes may extend the life span, it’s also important to know when it’s time to replace them. When the bristles start to unravel or lose shape, you should consider replacing your brushes. Also take note of the quality of the bristles – are they pinched or squashed? That’s a sign your make-up brushes have done all they could for you. Treat yourself by purchasing a new set and you’ll instantly see the difference the next time you apply your make-up.

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