How to Clean Makeup Brushes
If you are anything like us, you will find that cleaning your makeup brushes can be a daunting task, especially if you are still searching for a cleaning product that works for you and your brushes!
We have used a lot of products, Fairy Liquid is a nice product for sure, but it dries out our hands and I personally don’t like wearing rubber gloves. There are also sprays and solutions that always help with a quick clean, but won’t give you a squeaky clean brush head. You may also find that overexposure to strong cleaning solutions can cause the bristles of your brushes to become dry and brittle, even if they are designed for brush cleaning!
I stumbled upon this discovery on a cold Wednesday evening a few months ago. I had just cleaned off my makeup and found my makeup brushes to be ugly and filthy. I gathered them all up, went into the bathroom and found Procoal Shampooing Soap. I thought, well, my own hair looks and feels amazing, I wonder how it works with my brushes. The rest, as they say, is history and I am mad that I didn’t put two and two together first! The scents of these bars are also perfect for your brushes: seaweed, charcoal, lavender, and rose, which is an added treat when you get a whiff of the scent while you put your makeup on in the morning!
How to Clean Makeup Brushes with Our Shampoo Bar. We think this technique is a quick and easy way to clean your brushes. Here’s a step-by-step.
Wet Your Brush
Begin by wetting your brush with warm water. Make sure the brush is always facing down so that water doesn’t get into the brush and dissolve the glue that holds the bristles in place!
Lather
Next, take your shampoo bar. The shape and size of the bar fits perfectly in your hand. Hold it in one hand and use your other hand to work up a lather by rubbing circles over it with your brush. You’ll see how much foundation and other makeup washes off your brush! It’s amazing how much you can wash off your brush using shampoo lather. Use the palm of your hand to remove the product from the brush head.
Rinse and Repeat
Rinse your brush with water and massage the bristles to loosen up any remaining product. You can also repeat the previous step until the water runs clear and there’s no makeup left!
Dry your brushes
Don’t forget to give your brushes a good shake as this will help them regain their shape quickly. Let them dry overnight, dangling their heads over the edge so they don’t lie flat on one side.
Result!
In the morning your brushes will be clean, soft and smell wonderful. As the shea butter conditions and keeps the bristles soft, especially on eye makeup brushes, no one wants to be stabbed by sharp bristles while trying to blend eyeshadow! The essential oils leave the brushes with a nice scent but not too strong or sensitive. The shampoo itself also removes bacteria buildup and the generally nasty residue that can linger on our brushes! The final plus is that because it’s natural and gentle on the bristles, the consistency of the shampoo bar won’t change in any way and you’ll find your brushes last longer than before!
It’s best to wash your makeup brushes every two weeks as product buildup can cause the bristles to loosen from the brush and transfer bacteria to your face and back again, creating a bacteria-filled cycle.
If you have problem skin, you’ll find that washing your makeup brushes regularly can prevent further blemishes, especially on areas like cheeks where you apply bronzer and blush! With a shampoo bar, you can effectively clean your makeup brushes. Not only do they get super clean, but they last longer! Any multitasking is a big win for us. So try it out for yourself and see how awesome we are!
