How to Clean Paint Brushes, and Makeup Brushes

Hey everyone :) This post will guid you through one way, that I find very effective, to clean your makeup brushes and paint brushes!

Anyways lets get on with it :)

What you will need:

• Baby wipes
• Dawn Dish Soap
• Tea tree oil
• Warm water
• Sink or small bowl
• Dry towel
• Extra Virgin Olive oil

How To Do It:

1. After each use, your makeup brushes should be wiped with a fresh baby wipe. This will help reduce build-up of make-up residue and oils.
2. Once a week, fill your sink or small bowl with a couple of inches of warm water (depending on how many brushes you have to wash) and add a capful of Dawn dish soap (about a tablespoon) and a 3-4 drops of Tea Tree oil (available at most drug stores and beauty supply stores, such as The Body Shop, and work into a sudsy mixture, also add in about a teaspoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (this will condition the bristles).
3. Place your brushes in the solution and gently rub the bristles between your fingers for at least 30 seconds for each brush.
4. Rinse each brush thoroughly in warm water, making sure to get all shampoo residue off.
5. Pat the brushes dry with the towel, then lay them flat on the towel, reshaping the bristles, and keep them in a warm, dry location to finish air-drying completely. You may need to reshape the bristles on the brushes so that they retain their proper shape after they dry.

Tools for the Drying Process:

Sigma Dry n' Shape

Sigma Drying Brush Roll:

http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Dry_n_Shape_System_p/ds01.htm

Brush Guard:

http://www.thebrushguard.com/

Additional Tips and Warnings

• DON’T try to boil your brushes to sterilize them. There is never any need to boil your brushes and doing so could actually ruin them.
• Many professional beauty salons and websites offer cleaning products specifically designed to clean your make-up brushes. While we don’t feel there’s anything wrong about using these products, the shampoo/tea tree oil mixture works quite well and is much less expensive than many of the specialized products for sale.
• If your makeup brush doesn’t come clean even after using the above described method, it may be time to replace your brush.
• It is generally not a good idea to share makeup brushes as it is an easy way to also share bacteria that can lead to infection.
• When washing your brushes, avoid scrubbing them too harshly or you may loosen the bristles.
• Be sure to check any literature that came with your makeup brushes regarding any specialized or recommended methods of cleaning.
• Make sure the shampoo you choose to use is for normal hair and does not contain conditioner. Daily clarifying shampoos are a good choice.
• Don’t skip the Tea Tree oil—it is a great anti-bacterial, anti-fungal agent. Tea Tree oilis an all-natural substance with a host of beneficial uses.
• Make sure your brushes are completely dry before using them again.

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