Those who apply make-up every day should take care of the contents of their make-up bag.
You should not apply makeup on your own face with dirty makeup brushes and sponges for several reasons. First of all, dirty brushes are a perfect breeding ground for bacteria, sebum and dirt, from where they end up on makeup and skin.
With clean brushes, you protect the skin and also conjure up a more successful make-up. In addition, you extend the life of both your make-up tools and your make-up.
That’s exactly why it’s worth taking a stand and sharpening up the regular maintenance of your make-up tools.
The kind of washing products you should choose depends on your equipment. Unsplash
Best wash interval
How often should makeup tools be washed and what are the best cleaning methods? Of course, it would be optimal to wash the brushes after each use. However, it is already a good achievement to wash brushes once a week and makeup sponges after each use.
Sokos Beauty procurement manager Riina Sassi says that the two most noticeable mistakes that too many people make are leaving the equipment completely unwashed or using too much washing detergent.
It would be optimal to wash the brushes after each use. Unsplash
The kind of washing products you should choose depends on your equipment.
– The safest choice is to use soap intended for washing brushes. Alternatively, you can use a mild shampoo that is gentle enough.
Different washing products are suitable for different brushes. Unsplash
– For synthetic brushes, dishwashing liquid or hand soap might also be ok. However, if the brush is real natural hair, then hand soap and dishwashing detergent are too strong and harmful. Brushes used to apply long-lasting, i.e. waterproof and waxy make-up products can be washed with hand soap if necessary, Sassi explains.
If you are not completely sure about the material of the brush, the safest thing to do is to choose products intended for washing brushes.
Regular washing of brushes should be made routine. Unsplash
After washing, the brushes should be dried horizontally, for example, on a clean towel and in a sufficiently ventilated place. If the brushes are dried with the brush part facing up, for example in a cup, moisture may leak into the brush’s adhesive, causing it to become brittle and thus the bristles to come off.
Dirty brushes can cause skin problems. Unsplash
How do dirty tools affect the condition of the skin?
Bacteria, dirt and sebum from dirty make-up tools can transfer not only to the skin but also to the make-up products, which then also spoil faster.
– Dirt and bacteria can cause impurities on the skin, and since brushes are also used very close to the eyes, it is recommended to keep the tools clean to avoid adverse effects.
Investing in high-quality brushes is worth it: if properly maintained, they will last a long time. Jani Korpela
– Many may have noticed the hard shiny surface that has sometimes formed on the surface of the powder? It arises when fat has transferred from the make-up tools to the powder itself.
– Less serious adverse effects are messy makeup and impurities on the skin. However, dirty brushes can expose you to even the most serious skin diseases, especially if your skin is already sensitive or the surface of the skin is already broken, warns Sassi.
Poorly cleaned tools can also ruin the whole make-up look. Unsplash
Poorly cleaned tools can also ruin the make-up look.
– If makeup, grease and dirt have accumulated on the brushes for a long time, it is difficult to apply beautiful makeup with them. Make-up then does not spread as evenly as with cleaned brushes and the end result can be untidy.
With clean brushes, makeup also becomes more beautiful and lasts longer. Unsplash
Make this a routine
There are also various disinfectant sprays and gels for sale, which are intended as quick cleaners for brushes.
– However, there is no shortcut to happiness. These should not be used too often, but only occasionally when washing with soap is not possible, explains Sassi.
Dirty make-up tools are a perfect breeding ground for bacteria, dirt and sebum. Unsplash
He advises that washing the make-up sponge, which is recommended daily, should be automated, so that you do it immediately after applying make-up and once a week before carefully cleaning other make-up tools.
– In the end, washing doesn’t take very long, and the end result is both beautiful makeup and healthy skin, so it’s rewarding, she encourages.
By cleaning your make-up tools carefully, you extend the life of both your make-up tools and your make-up. Unsplash
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