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Spring Cleaning your Makeup Brushes

Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Make-up brushes can become coated with not only make-up residue, but also body oils and dead skin, making them a haven for bacteria. 

 

  • After each use, your make-up brushes should be wiped with a fresh baby wipe to reduce build-up of make-up and oils.
  • Once a week, fill your sink or a small bowl with a couple of inches of warm water (depending how many brushes you have)
  • Add a capful of shampoo (about a tablespoon) - preferably baby shampoo or a daily clarifying shampoo.
  • Add 3 to 4 drops of tea tree oil for a great anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.
  • Place brushes in solution and rub the bristles between your fingers for at least 30 seconds for each brush.
  • Rinse each brush thouroughly in warm water, making sure to get off all of the shampoo residue.
  • Pat the brushes dry with a towel, then lay them flat on towel, reshaping the bristles, and keep them in a warm dry location to finish air drying completely.

 

This DIY Spa-at-Home tip has been brought to you by Balance Salon Spa in Tampa.
 

 

 

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