Most of us have a fixed beauty routine. We get up, do our hair, put on makeup and choose a nice outfit. Whether foundation, powder, blush or eyeshadow –Makeup Productsare our loyal companions every day and complete our look perfectly. But in order for us to conjure up beautiful skin and achieve flawless results, clean brushes and beauty tools are essential. When was the last time you cleaned them? Yes, we thought. But don't worry - you're definitely not the only woman who overlooks this important step. If you can't remember it, then it's high time for a deep cleaning! How often and why should you clean your make-up brushes and which home remedies are best for this? We explain all this and much more to you in our article!
Do you clean your face regularly, use face masks and spend a lot of money on skin care products and still your skin looks unclean? Then you might want to take a look at the tools you use to apply your makeup. The answer to the question of why we should clean our makeup brushes is actually quite logical. We use these almost every day to do our makeup. Accordingly, over time, more and more small color pigments accumulate there and this has several consequences. Product buildup, dirt, and dust can clog our pores, leading to inflammation and acne breakouts. In addition, bacteria thrive in moisture and we don't want to spread this on our face, right?
But clean brushes are also essential for a flawless look. If you use the same brush on many different products, they will mix together unpleasantly. The colors are then contaminated and can no longer produce the desired result. The color release of dirty beauty tools is no longer as rich as that of clean ones. Another important reason why we should clean makeup brushes regularly is of course their durability. These are usually not exactly cheap and it can be quite annoying if they are no longer usable after just a few months.
How often to clean makeup brushes?
There is no general answer to the question of how often we should clean our makeup brushes. As different as the different applications and types of brushes are, we also have to clean them differently. Depending on how often you apply makeup, the following rule applies: All brushes that come into contact with cream and liquid products such as concealers, foundations and highlighters should be cleaned at least once a week. If you have sensitive skin and are prone to acne breakouts, you should wash your brushes more often. Make-up brushes for powder textures such as bronzer and eyeshadow, on the other hand, do not need to be cleaned as often. Cleaning every two to four weeks is sufficient here. Unless you change the color - in which case you should clean the brushes thoroughly immediately before using the new color.
What do you use to clean your beauty tools?
When it comes to caring for our makeup brushes, there are many different ways we could clean them. From specially developed devices and cleaners from the drugstore to numerous home remedies - the selection is really huge! It's best to try a few methods and see what works best for you.
Clean make-up brushes with soap
Probably the easiest and quickest way to clean makeup brushes is with water and soap. And here's how to do it correctly:
- First remove the excess paint from the brushes with a cosmetic tissue or towel.
- Moisten the brushes with lukewarm water and lather directly onto the soap.
- Next, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and carefully squeeze out with a clean cloth.
With dishwashing liquid
Alternatively, you can clean your makeup brushes with a gentle dish soap. Here's how to do it correctly:
- Moisten the brushes with lukewarm water and put some dish soap on the palm of your hand.
- Gently massage and rotate the brush tip until all deposits and residue are gone.
- Rinse make-up brushes thoroughly with lukewarm water and squeeze out excess moisture with a clean cloth.
- Finally, place the brushes on a towel to dry and position the bristles correctly again. The following applies: Never help with heat! You are not allowed to blow-dry the brushes or put them on the heater. This could make the hair brittle and we definitely don't want that.
Vinegar and lemon for clean brushes
Vinegar and lemon are definitely among the best home remedies we can use to clean our makeup brushes. To do this, add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to approximately 120 ml of water and then dip the brush into the cup. Swirl it around a little and then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. To counteract the unpleasant smell of vinegar, gently rub the brushes against the lemon.
Clean makeup brushes with baby shampoo and olive oil
Baby shampoo and olive oil are another cost-effective option to thoroughly clean our makeup brushes. The method works not only as a cleanser but also as a conditioner and makes the bristles incredibly supple.
- Mix baby shampoo and olive oil in a 1:1 ratio in a bowl and add a little water.
- Next, dip the brushes into the mixture and swirl a little.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and allow to dry.
