¿How often do you wash your makeup brushes? We tell you why it matters!

We could say that the habit of washing our makeup brushes is almost nil or at least there are very few people who spend a few minutes of their time to keep them clean; If you are one of these, we just have to tell you one thing: congratulations! You are really aware of the importance of caring for your skin.

Now, if you have washed a single brush in your life do not worry, after you read the following lines, this will change completely.

The main reason? Well, in a few words, the bristles of the brushes can be a true focus of bacteria because they are in constant contact with makeup products as well as with the skin. Day by day the dirt accumulates inside, so not cleaning them could cause certain reactions in the largest organ of our body such as imperfections, allergies or irritation.

Think that if you use a dirty brush every day it does not help that you have the best cleaner or that you always apply a special serum for your skin type, because we are talking about one of the most delicate areas of our body.

The most effective way to clean these beauty tools is with water and bar soap; Yes, the typical one that is used to wash clothes and that you can find in any self-service store. The only thing you should do is lightly wet the brush, once it is damp, brush the soap and then put the brush back in the water jet, remember to put it horizontally avoiding water to fall directly into the inside of the brush. this.

Later you can give brush strokes in the palm of your hand or even in a special glove to clean the brushes or in a plastic one that is used to take hot containers, just make sure it has texture in the palm. Repeat the procedure as many times as necessary until there is no color left and no residue.

When they are completely clean let them dry-avoid at all costs a hair dryer some tool that accelerates drying. The idea is that your brushes are cleaned every 15 days but if it really is not possible, at least make sure to do it once a month.

Do not forget that several brands have a brush cleaning spray which you can apply right after you finish using them and you only have to wait a few minutes to dry them. The pretexts are over, from now on you're going to give your skin the care it deserves.