If you use makeup brushes, even occasionally, it is imperative that you are aware of how to do so. Hey, we figure you have enough free time to give your brushes some attention.

To be totally honest, you rarely have the energy to clean your instruments properly. But you should always wash your makeup brushes, as Australian model Anthea Page emphasized with visual proof. Making sure your makeup brushes are clean can help you avoid a variety of skin issues, including unpleasant infections.

To ensure that you handle the best makeup brushes with the deference and consideration they merit, we've written down all you need to know about their maintenance.. You'll quickly become an expert on everything from How to Clean Makeup Brushes to how frequently they need to be washed.

How do you clean makeup Brushes at home?

It's much simpler than you may imagine to clean your makeup brushes, and you can do it in the comfort of your own home (specifically, your bathroom or kitchen).

To begin, rinse the brush under running water to remove some of the residual makeup. After rubbing dish soap or regular shampoo into the damp brush head, rinse. According to Vincent Ford, global makeup artist for NARS, "I believe dish soap works extremely well since it's intended to dissolve oils, therefore it works really well for your brushes." "When you use an antibacterial soap, it will also clean the brush," the user is told.

When rinsing, hold your brushes downward so that all the extra oil and old makeup drains into the sink. Squeeze the extra from the brush after the water is clear. Stand them in your makeup brush holder or over the side of a table when they are damp but not wet to dry.

The worst possible action for brushes, according to Vincent, is to let them dry out while they're still wet. "The water will seep into the brush's base and cause the adhesive to sort of split from the handle of the brush."

Below are two products from Real Techniques, an ace brush company, that help the washing process a little bit.

How frequently should you clean your makeup brush?

Depending on how frequently you use your makeup brushes, this may change a little. You'll need to clean them more frequently than if you only use them a few times a week if you use them daily.

But brushes are a haven for bacteria no matter how frequently you use them. We advise giving them a thorough cleaning at least once a week and, ideally, using a cleaning spray to freshen them up in between uses.

When it is the right time to replace your makeup brush?

It's time to switch out your cosmetic brushes when you detect an odd fragrance, bristles that are shedding, or discoloration. Depending on the quality and how well you care for them, makeup brushes should last anywhere from one to three years.

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