Cleaning your makeup brushes is an important task to keep them hygienic and prevent bacteria build-up, which can cause harm to your skin. Here are some tips on how to clean your makeup brushes:

Materials needed:

• Lukewarm water
• Gentle shampoo or clarifying shampoo
• Towel

Steps:

1. Rinse the tips of your brushes under lukewarm, running water to remove residual makeup. Only rinse the tip, as submerging the whole brush head will eventually dissolve the glue that connects the brush head to the handle.
2. Fill a bowl with lukewarm water and a tablespoon of either gentle shampoo or clarifying shampoo. Using plain soap and water can dry out the bristles.
3. Swirl each brush in the bowl, gently massaging the bristles with your fingers to remove any remaining makeup.
4. Rinse the brushes under lukewarm, running water until the water runs clear.
5. Gently squeeze out any excess water from the bristles using a clean towel.
6. Lay your brushes flat to dry on a towel with the tips hanging off the edge of the counter. Do not dry your brushes upright in a container, as this will cause the water to run down the brushes, loosening the glue that connects the brush head with the handle.

Additional tips:

• Clean your brushes every 7 to 10 days.
• Brushes used for liquid and cream makeup will need to be cleaned more often than those used with powder products.
• If you use mostly natural or organic makeup, you should wash your brushes more often.
• Use a specialized brush-cleaning glove or pad to help loosen the solidified make-up on your brushes.
• Do not spray cleansing sprays directly on the brush, as it may alter the paint, coating, or lacquer of the handle in the longer term.

By following these steps, you can keep your makeup brushes clean and hygienic, which can help prevent skin infections and other health issues.