cleaning makeup brushes naturally

Cleaning makeup brushes can be a real pain, but it is super important to take care and clean what is constantly being used on your face.

Cleaning Your Brushes Naturally – A great product that I like to use to clean my brushes with is Tom’s of Maine Natural Lavender Moisturizing Hand Wash. Packed full of natural ingredients, this exceptional hand wash is also formulated without any harsh chemicals or synthetic preservatives.

Why it works – Tom’s of Maine Natural Lavender Moisturizing Hand Wash contains wheat proteins to help moisturize, coconut and palm soap for gentle cleansing, and best of all lavender essential oil to help disinfect and cleanse. The natural lavender in this soap leaves your brushes with a light and fresh aroma.

How to wash – Using warm water, run the bristles under the water and apply a small amount of the liquid soap. Work the soap into the bristles, rinse and repeat as necessary to be sure to remove all makeup and residue. Rinse thoroughly. Remove excess water with a towel and leave brushes to dry on a flat surface.

When to wash - As soon as you are finished with applying your makeup, wash your hands and brushes at the same time so they are clean and dry for your next application.

How often and why – All brushes should be cleaned daily. Foundation brushes are especially important and should be cleaned everyday to keep them free from growing bacteria and to maintain the movability of the brush. If foundation brushes are not cleaned consistently, product will continue to build up within the brush and your foundation will not go on smoothly.