#HowTo- No4: Clean Make-up Brushes

Hello!

Today's #HowTo will tell you how to clean makeup brushes. Enjoy!

What you'll need:

• Antibacterial washing up liquid/dishwasher soap (e.g. fairy liquid)
• Extra Virgin olive oil
• Conditioner (unscented if possible)
• A flat dish
• An old towel

Cleaning your makeup brushes is very important because if you apply makeup with a dirty brush it can give you breakouts- and to be honest- it isn't very hygienic. You are essentially popping all the oil and dirt from your face, back on!
This method is very cheap and most people are able to access these items at home, or if not, at your local supermarket
Aim to wash your brushes monthly. Some prefer daily, but I think it's a bit of a waste of dishwasher soap and oil.

1) Squeeze a generous amount (maybe 6/7 tbsp) of dishwasher soap (make sure it isn't bleach!!!) into your flat dish. Make sure there is space for a little more liquid in the dish.
2) Then pour about 2 tbsp of oil into the same dish- you don't have to be exact.
3) Take the dish to a nearby tap. Make sure you have some space to place brushes about. Make sure the sink is clear of bowls and plates.
4) If you want, give the brushes a quick rinse under some lukewarm water. The water shouldn't be hot, just warm. Never rinse with the bristles of the brush facing up otherwise the water will loosen the glue that holds the bristles in. Instead, rinse the brush at a 45 degree angle, facing in a downwards direction.
5) Then dip the brush in the dish and give it a quick stir so that the brush can collect a reasonable amount of liquid. The antibacterial soap gets all dirt off and the oil gives it its softness back.
6) Then move the brush in a quick circular motion round and round the palm of your hand. Use the same force on your hand as you would on your face. It should start to make a foam.
7) When the foam starts to be clear and you're happy, rinse the brush as you would in step 4. Squeeze the brush head to get the foam and soap out, again in a downwards motion.
8) As soon as the brush is free of soap, you may use a conditioner on it. Splodge a little in the palm of your hand and work it into the brush. Leave the conditioner in for 5-10 minutes.
9) Rinse again like you did in step 4 but with cool water.
10) Place the brush on the towel and wait for it to dry. Don't store it upwards other wise excess water will run down the neck of the brush and loosen the glue.
11) Voila! Clean brushes!