Without using olive oil, MUA's trick for cleaning dirty makeup sponges is simple, just 1 step

foto: TikTok/@lailaayusabrinaa

This method is effective for cleaning dirty makeup sponges.

Brilio.net - Many people don't realize that acne, breakouts and irritation on their face are not only caused by bacteria and other free radicals. The reason is, various facial skin problems can also be caused by expired makeup or makeup tools that are rarely cleaned. In fact, keeping makeup tools clean is important, because it can keep your face healthy and your makeup results more optimal.

One of the makeup tools that should be cleaned regularly is the makeup sponge. This makeup tool is many people's favorite makeup tool, especially beauty enthusiasts and MUAs. The reason is, a makeup sponge will make the makeup spread quickly and easily stick to the face. Especially for leveling foundation, concealer, shading, liquid blush, and even powder so it's not too putty.

Using various liquid makeup products will usually leave residue on the makeup sponge. Residue that is not cleaned, especially for a long time, will make the sponge dirty and become a place for bacteria to grow. Even dead skin cells, sebum and dirt on the face can become a place for bacteria to live which can cause the face to become prone to acne and skin irritation.

As reported by the Journal of Applied Microbiology, it was revealed that around 70-90% of makeup tools are contaminated by microbes. Among the various types of makeup tools, makeup sponges are the ones that contain the most dangerous microbes. That's why keeping makeup sponges clean is very important.

One effort that can be done to clean a dirty makeup sponge is to use soapy water and a mixture of olive oil. This method is indeed effective for cleaning dirty makeup sponges , but the chemical content in the soap used will damage the makeup sponge if used for a long period of time, so you need to use gentler or safer soap, such as dishwashing soap. Not only that, using olive oil can also make your makeup sponge feel oily if you don't rinse it well.

Another solution that you can do is to imitate the trick shared by a MUA via his personal TikTok account @lailaayusabrinaa on November 3 2022. In the 1 minute 27 second video, the MUA cleans a simple dirty makeup sponge with just 1 step, namely just soak it in hot water and a mixture of dishwashing soap.

" A tutorial for cleaning a make-up sponge, " he wrote in the description of the uploaded video, which was reported by briliobeauty.net from the TikTok account @lailaayusabrinaa, Thursday (15/2).

photo: TikTok/@lailaayusabrinaa

Hot water in question is water that is boiling or has a temperature above 80 degrees. Hot water is actually safe for cleaning dirty makeup sponges, because it does not contain chemicals that can damage makeup sponges. Apart from that, a fairly high water temperature can also make it easier for dirt such as leftover makeup products, dead skin cells and other dirt stuck to the makeup sponge to come off easily. Even the bacteria nesting in the makeup sponge also die because of the hot water temperature.

Meanwhile, you can also use dish soap as a cleaning agent to deal with dirty makeup sponges. This is because this cleanser contains gentler ingredients than other cleansers, so it is safe and will not damage the makeup sponge.

Through various sources, all makeup equipment that directly touches facial skin, such as brushes, sponges or beauty blenders, must be cleaned regularly. Experts recommend cleaning makeup equipment every 7-10 days. This is intended to keep the sponge clean and prevent the growth of bacteria in the makeup sponge product.

photo: TikTok/@lailaayusabrinaa

So how do you clean it? Come on, see how to do it below.

Material:

- Enough hot water
- Water flow
- Dirty makeup sponge
- Stainless container
- Enough dish soap
- Spoon

photo: TikTok/@lailaayusabrinaa

How to clean:

1. Pour water into the pan
2. Heat the water using medium heat until it really boils
3. While waiting for the water to boil, prepare a stainless steel container then put a dirty makeup sponge into the container
4. Pour enough dishwashing soap and boiling water on a dirty makeup sponge
5. Press the makeup sponge using a spoon until the remaining makeup product comes out
6. Soak for half a day or all day
7. After a day, squeeze the makeup sponge until the remaining makeup product is completely removed and dissolved
8. Discard the water then rinse using running water until the juice becomes clear
9. Squeeze until there is no water left, then dry outdoors.

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