tips for flawless make-up - why should you clean your brushes?

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We all know how important it is to have a regular cleansing routine for your skin. For example, washing your make-up off before going to bed allows your skin to breathe. But did you know it is also very important to clean your make-up brushes? Like your skin, make-up brushes also get clogged up. Once your brush is like this, it is not good for your skin nor is it good for the brush.

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Why is cleaning your make-up brushes so important?

• Make-up brushes are awesome for picking up product and blending it, but it means they are also good at picking up the oil, dead skin and bacteria that maybe on your skin. Your brushes can become a place where bacteria can breed, causing skin problems like acne, blemishes and infections.
• Brushes last longer if they are cleaned regularly and in the proper way.
  
• When applying make-up, you want the exact colour you are applying, so a dirty brush with remnants of yesterday's colour is going to introduce different colours and the blending won't look how you are expecting it to. A clean brush means perfect colour.

How often should you clean your brushes?

• Brushes that come in contact with the eyes or mouth (eyeliner or lipstick brushes) should be cleaned every time you use them, as bacteria like moist areas to breed.
• If you have problem or oily skin, its best to clean your brushes after every use, but if you don't, then once a week or every two weeks is sufficient.
  

Keep an eye out for future blog posts on the best make-up brush cleaning products and how to clean your brushes correctly.

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