Don't just buy a new one, here are 5 ways to clean dirty makeup brushes so they don't leave your face with acne

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A dirty makeup brush can result in uneven product application, colors not mixed perfectly, and less impressive makeup results

Brilio.net - Many people don't even care about the cleanliness of their makeup equipment . Even though the cleanliness of makeup tools affects skin health. Not infrequently, many people decide to buy new ones when their makeup equipment is dirty. Well, one of the makeup equipment that is prone to getting dirty is the brush.

If the color of the brush has turned brown, most people will throw it away and consider their makeup brush no longer suitable for use. Actually, don't buy a new product right away, because makeup brushes can still be cleaned. In fact, the process is fast, effective, and looks like new again.

Dirty makeup brushes are actually normal, because these brushes are used every day and come in direct contact with the skin. This causes various dirt such as makeup residue, dust, dead skin cells and oil to stick to the makeup tool. Ultimately it becomes a place for bacteria to grow.

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If left unchecked, it will certainly cause problems for the skin. Starting from infections, allergies, itching, blocked pores, and inflamed acne. Apart from having an impact on the skin, dirty makeup brushes also affect the main function of this tool. A dirty makeup brush can result in uneven product application, colors not mixed perfectly, and unsatisfactory makeup results.

To prevent this from happening, you must regularly clean your makeup brushes to make them cleaner and prevent the growth of bacteria that cause acne on your face. Like the following five ways to clean dirty makeup brushes so they don't make your face acne, summarized by briliobeauty.net from various sources on Friday (5/4).

It turns out that baby oil can be used to clean makeup tools, including dirty makeup brushes. The reason is, this baby product can remove makeup residue left on the brush. The use of baby oil is not only that, this product is also able to soften stiff brush bristles and prevent damage when cleaning. Using baby oil in this method can help keep the brush bristles flexible. To do this, you can listen to the tricks shared by the YouTube account livjunke below.

Material:

- Water flow
- Baby oil
- Dishwasher soap
- Egg brush
- Towel or tissue

How to clean:

1. Prepare all dirty brushes
2. Pour dishwashing soap into the container
3. Pour baby oil onto the surface of the egg brush
4. Rub the brush on the egg brush, repeat until the brush is clean
5. Rinse in running water
6. Dip the brush in dish soap and rub it again on the egg brush until clean
7. Rinse using running water
8. Place it on a clean towel or tissue to dry, that way your favorite makeup brush can be used again.

Known as a facial cleanser, it turns out that you can also use cleansing oil to clean various makeup tools, you know. One of them is a spoolie makeup brush. Generally cleansing oil contains various natural essential oils such as olive, sunflower, grapeseed and almond.

Thanks to this content, cleansing oil is claimed to be able to clean makeup brushes thoroughly without needing extra effort to remove dirt and residue from makeup products. To do this, you can copy the trick shared by the TikTok account @kpaletteph below.

Material:

- Dirty makeup brush spoolie
- Cleansing oil to taste
- Sufficient cleansing foam
- Warm water
- Soft towels

How to clean:

1. Wash the brush using warm water first
2. Rub the brush so that the bristles are softer and easier to clean
3. Rub it on a towel to remove stuck dirt
4. Pour cleansing oil on the palms of your hands
5. Rub the brush bristles in the cleansing oil until the makeup residue comes off
6. Pour cleansing foam on the palm of your hand and add a little water
7. Do the same method, namely by rubbing the brush on the palm of your hand
8. Rinse again using warm water and make sure it is completely clean of dirt
9. You can dry it using a towel
10. Clean your makeup brushes regularly 2 times a week to keep them clean and sterile.

Besides being able to be used to cleanse the body of dirt, dust and pollution that sticks to the skin, bar soap can also be used to clean dirty makeup brushes. The reason is, bar soap also has antibacterial properties which can clean dirt such as oil, makeup residue and bacteria that cause dirty brushes. To do this, you can listen to the tricks shared by the TikTok account @julianastasia below:

Material:

- Dirty makeup brush
- Bar soap
- Enough water
- Cleansing oil to taste

How to clean:

1. Wet the makeup brush that you are going to clean first
2. Rub the bristles of the brush on the surface of the bar soap in a circular motion
3. To maximize cleanliness, you can use tools that have a rough surface
4. Rub the makeup brush on the tool until the remaining makeup that is stuck to it comes off
5. Rinse using clean water
6. Pour cleansing oil on the surface of your hands
7. Rub the brush bristles on the surface of your hands where there is cleansing oil
8. Do it in a circular motion
9. Rinse again using water until clean and make sure there is no dirt or soap residue still attached
10. Dry using a towel
11. Place under AC or fan until completely dry.

Shampoo also turns out to be one of the ingredients you can use to clean dirty makeup brushes. Apart from its light formula, shampoo can minimize unpleasant odors on makeup brushes compared to other types of cleansers.

The anti-oil and antibacterial properties in it are also effective in removing bacteria and dirt such as residue and oil that sticks to makeup brushes. To do this, you can see the trick shared by the Instagram account @bhcmakeup below.

Material:

- Warm water
- Shampoo
- Olive oil

How to clean:

1. Pour warm water into the container
2. Add shampoo and olive oil into the glass
3. Insert the brush and clean it by stirring the brush
4. Remove the brush and dry it.

Bath soap, both liquid and solid texture, both have the same function, namely to remove dirt and sebum that sticks to the surface of the skin. This is thanks to the cleaning content in it which is also effective in cleaning germs and bacteria on the skin.

Bath soap is also known to contain antibacterials in it, so you can use it to clean dirty eyebrow brushes. To do this, you can copy the trick shared by the TikTok account @tweezermanuk below.

Material:

- Dirty eyebrow brush
- Bath soap (liquid or bar)
- Warm water
- Clean towels

How to clean:

1. Soak a dirty eyebrow brush in warm water for a few minutes
2. Pour bath soap on a dirty brush (you can pour it directly if it's liquid soap, while you can rub the brush if it's bar soap)
3. Rub the brush on the palm of your hand by rotating it until the dirt stuck to the brush dissolves
4. Do this several times until there is no dirt left behind
5. Rinse using warm water
6. Dry using a clean towel
7. Clean your eyebrow brush regularly at least once a week to keep it clean.

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