How to take care of your makeup Brushes
Makeup brushes are an essential part of your makeup routine. Sure you can use your fingers, but brushes ensures a more blended, flawless finish and are more hygienic. You should always take care of your brushes especially when it comes to cleaning them. Follow these seven steps for cleaner, good-as-new brushes and blenders. 1. Wet the bristles with lukewarm water. 2. Place a drop of makeup brush cleanser or soap into the palm of your hand. 3. Gently massage the tips of the bristles in your palm. 4. Rinse the bristles. 5. Squeeze out the excess moisture with a clean towel. 6. Reshape the brush head. 7. Let the brush dry with its bristles hanging off the edge of a counter, thereby allowing it to dry in the correct shape. Never let your brushes dry on a towel — the bristles can become mildewed.
Mid-wash, keep the base of the brush head away from soap and water. The bristles are glued to the base, and water and detergent can cause the glue to disintegrate and the bristles to come loose and shed. Do not dry vertically — this will cause water to leak into the ferrule [the piece that joins the bristles to the wand], which will also loosen the glue and lead to bristle loss.
How often should you clean them?
Most dermatologists will tell you to soak your tools, especially foundation and concealer brushes, once a week — at minimum — to prevent product buildup. Because these brushes are used on your face, the cleaner, the better
What should you use to clean your makeup brushes?
The best method for cleaning your tools requires only water and either a gentle soap (regular soap formulas can dry out the brush's bristles, especially if they are made of natural hair) or brush cleanser. Simple.
