How to Clean Cosmetic Brushes

Every day you use your makeup brushes, but do you ever think about washing them? Bacteria, makeup, oil from your face and dead skin cells build up on makeup brushes. If you do not wash your brushes, you are subjecting your skin to irritants that will later cause acne or maybe even rashes in severe circumstances.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Towel
• Soap or shampoo
• Cosmetic brushes used on your face

1. Gather all of the cosmetic brushes that you use on your face. This includes eyeshadow brushes, blush brushes, concealer brushes and lipstick brushes.
2. Lay a clean towel on the counter next to the sink. Have a gentle soap or any shampoo by the sink too.
3. Take each brush and rinse it under hot water. Lather the bristles in soap or shampoo and gently massage them. Wash any face sponges too.
4. Rinse out each brush thoroughly with hot water. If the brush is clean, the water will rinse clear.
5. Mold the brush back to its original shape and lay it on the clean towel to dry. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for each brush. Now your brushes will be clean, and you reduced the risk of exposing your face to acne-causing bacteria.

Tips & Warnings

• Wash your brushes every 2 weeks.
• Cleaning your brushes will keep them in quality shape.
• Be gentle when cleaning your brushes so you do not pull out any bristles.