I get it, there\u2019s already a long list of things you should be doing \u2014 but somewhere between calling your long-distance bestie more often and decluttering your wardrobe lies the vital task of washing your make-up brushes. After all, with each passing day those little beauty tools gather dust, dirt, oil and bacteria, which you blissfully unaware apply to your skin with every use. Ewww.<\/p>\n
Now that I\u2019ve got you cringing with disgust it\u2019s time to get down to it. But, don\u2019t think you can just run them under warm water or rub them with sanitizer and call it a day; there\u2019s a technique to making sure you\u2019re getting rid of the bacteria and taking care of your bristles. Here\u2019s exactly how the experts say you should do it.<\/p>\n
According to celebrity makeup artist\u00a0Allan Aponte, the brushes you use the most \u2014 i.e. usually your foundation and concealer brushes \u2014 should be cleaned once a week while everything else is usually fine to only be cleaned once or twice a month.<\/p>\n
Brushes that you get wet or use liquid products with are also more important to keep clean because \u201cmoist environments allow for an overgrowth of bacteria and fungi,\u201d says dermatologist Dr Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. This is especially crucial if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin.<\/p>\n
Rather than dunking your whole brush head into a bowl of water, Aponte suggests only getting the ends of your bristles wet under lukewarm, running water. \u201cSubmerging the whole brush head will eventually dissolve the glue that holds the brush together,\u201d explains Aponte.<\/p>\n
The first step in attaining sterilised make-up brushes is, of course, gathering the right supplies. I\u2019d say there are four main things you need\u00a0to give your brushes a good washing: Gentle shampoo, water, a rubber mat, and a lint-free towel.<\/p>\n
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To start, rinse the bristles of your make-up brush with lukewarm water. Be cautious to\u00a0always keep the water running down the length of the bristles. This will prevent water from streaming into the base of the brush, which can weaken the glue and\u00a0shorten its life span. Then, work a small amount of gentle shampoo (like baby shampoo) in the bristles and swirl the brush gently on the silicone mat in circular motions, rinsing with water as you go.\u00a0To protect your brushes, use light pressure\u00a0as you swish the brush around, if you don\u2019t have a mat then use the palm of your hand.<\/p>\n
Continue to lather and rinse (adding more shampoo if needed) until you notice that the water rinses clear.<\/p>\n
Squeeze all of the excess water carefully out of the brush, and reshape the bristles as you go. Now lay your brushes on a lint-free cloth (like a facecloth) to dry. Let the bristles hang over the edge of your sink, and flip them over after a few hours to ensure the best shape.\u00a0Leave your brushes to dry overnight, it generally takes 8-12 hours.<\/p>\n
Depending on how often you use your brushes, I\u2019d recommend giving them some TLC at least every 3 weeks \u2014 BONUS! You\u2019ll notice how much smoother your application is after cleaning them.<\/p>\n
Maybe even more often if you use your brushes more frequently. Aponte says there are a few signs to look for, including if it\u2019s lost its shape, if the base of the brush head is shaking, if your bristles are constantly shedding, and if it\u2019s lost its fullness.<\/p>\n
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