We girls love applying makeup irrespective of the occasion. Makeup helps both dress up and down our looks. Ever wonder how we take our sweet time to apply makeup but are quick to put back the makeup tools without cleaning them? Cleaning makeup brushes is a commitment that not many of us are ready for. But hey, cleaning makeup tools is a must because the soft brushes deserve some love and care, not only for their sake but for the sake of our skin too.
You must sign up to cleanse your makeup brushes and if you don’t know how to do them, let us help you with some quick tips and tricks.
- Baby, you’re the balm: Washing your makeup tools with shampoo helps quickly remove makeup leftovers. But not just your regular shampoo; baby shampoo is the key here. If baby shampoo is suitable for a child, it is definitely suitable for your brushes, too. A dollop of baby shampoo mixed in some lukewarm water will help rid your brushes of the pesky stains.
- Olive the results: Frequent washing of your makeup tools can make the bristles hard and coarse over time. To retain their softness, add a few drops of olive oil to your soapy cleanser before you wash the brushes. Olive oil acts as a conditioner and will soften and smooth the bristles, making them appear as good as new.
- Brush off the vinegar vibe: Vinegar helps in the thorough cleaning of items, including your makeup tools. To clean your makeup brushes thoroughly, mix vinegar with water and swirl your brush in the mixture until they are clean enough. Once done, wash the brushes in plain water. This trick will remove the stubborn makeup stains in a jiffy.
- Pre-cleanse party: If you don’t have enough time to deep cleanse your brushes, you can use a dry paper towel to remove the excess makeup after every use. This will make the deep cleansing process easier.
- Gently does it: Whenever you commit to cleaning your makeup tools, make sure you’re doing the job gently. The bristles of these brushes are fragile, so you will have to wash them gently with your hands. Even when you swirl the brushes in the soapy water mix, be gentle, as pressing the brushes too hard can ruin them.
- The drying ritual: Most of us have the habit of sticking up our brushes upright to dry them out after a good wash. But this can cause the water to seep into the ferrule and loosen the glue holding the brush and the bristles together. Instead, lay your makeup brushes flat on a clean towel and gently pat them dry before allowing them to dry naturally. Also, avoid blasting them with a hairdryer just to get them dry faster.
Follow this cleansing ritual religiously to keep your makeup brushes clean and nice. This cleansing process will have your brushes thank you, and so will your skin!
