How to properly clean makeup brushes

Cleaning makeup brushes is a simple process, but something that many of my clients admit to overlooking or simply neglecting completely. We all procrastinate hoping to get one more makeup application before we take the time out of our busy schedules to do something as mundane as cleaning brushes.  Trust me I understand, but disinfecting and cleaning brushes is an important step to ensuring your skin’s health and the longevity of your brushes. Brushes harbor bacteria, which in turn can make us break out or cause existing breakouts to become infected. The brushes themselves also need to be disinfected and conditioned so that the bristles do not break or weaken. The longevity of the brush will be extended when the proper care is taken regularly. Both Jenny and I have had a lot of our MAC Brushes for over 12 years. She received her brushes as a high school graduation present and I began my collection when I worked for MAC Cosmetics. Over the years we have added to our collections, but we use many of our original brushes because they are maintained. One way I disinfect and condition my brushes is using MAC’s Brush Cleanser. I simply put a little on a paper towel, softly wipe my brushes against the paper towel and then lay them flat to dry. This is a speedy way for me to clean my brushes between clients. Before and after each Wedding I deep clean my brushes. I use a gentle baby shampoo, suds each brush individually and rinse under the faucet with warm water. I always point my brushes down and am careful not to get water in the shaft of the brush. I dry the surface of the bristles on a paper towel and then lay each brush flat to dry.  Your skin and your brushes will greatly improve by following these steps.