How to Clean Makeup Brushes

Makeup brushes can harbor lots of dirt and bacteria, but frequent washing of your makeup brushes can keep them - and your face - clean and healthy. Below are some tips and pointers on how to keep your makeup brushes clean.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Towels
• Towels
• Blush Brush
• Eye Shadow Brushes
• Makeup Brushes
• Shampoos For Normal Hair
• Towels

1. Run the bristles of the makeup brush under warm running water.

2. Apply a small amount of shampoo to bristles and work into a light lather.

3. Rinse bristles thoroughly under running water. You will notice that the water leaving the brush is tinted from old makeup.

4. Continue rinsing until no color leaves the brush.

5. Allow it to air-dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Many professional makeup artists use a specialized cleaning solution for their brushes. These solutions are available at most beauty supply stores.

Who Can Help:

• Are you tired of cakey makeup? Try RawMinerals Free.

[a1brushes]

on 5/18/2009 Very Nice article. I used it with my new makeup brushes from http://www.TheBrushCompany.com. They are very nice. THanks!

[leilyinventor]

on 3/18/2009 The Hygienic ResidueFREE Toothbrush (Makeup Brush) Holder is the perfect holder for drying your makeup brushes. It allows the brushes to air dry and drain on a platform in a horizontal position. Check it out on www.residuefreeholder.com

[leilyinventor]

on 3/18/2009 The Hygienic ResidueFREE Toothbrush (Makeup Brush) Holder is the perfect holder for drying your makeup brushes. It allows the brushes to air dry and drain on a platform in a horizontal position. Check it out on www.residuefreeholder.com

[steenaface]

on 3/10/2009 Thanks alot. Good Article

[labellefleur100]

on 2/14/2009 Any soap will do as long as all the soap is washed off and you are careful not to ruin the bristles. Your advice is correct and you do not need anti-bacterial soap. Just make sure the wet brush does not sit in a pool of water and gets a chance to dry. 5*