Makeup Hygiene #2

     This post is a continuation of my previous article, Makeup Hygiene #1. In this writeup, I will be sharing with you info on how to keep your makeup applicators, makeup products, and tools clean.

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Eye shadow/ Powder/ Powdered foundation/ Blush/Bronzer
    Spraying these products with alcohol before each use might sanitize them but can also ruin them overtime and shorten their lifespan. Use sterilized spatulas to scoop products from their containers especially the cream-based products and place them on clean sterilized pallets to work with instead of double dipping. Avoid applying this products from their containers with your fingers instead make use of brushes and makeup applicators.


Makeup products with pumps ( foundations, concealers, lip gloss)
     Makeup products with pumps are usually pressed out onto pallets or the hand for application. Make sure the pallets are clean and sterilized. The hands too should be washed properly and cleaned and/or sanitized. That's why , hand sanitizer is a must have in your beauty bag ( not only during Ebola epidemic.. Looks). That was by the way sha...

Sharpener/Eyelash curler/ Reusable strip eyelashes/ Spatula /Spooley/ Tweezers ...
   To clean, dip a cotton wool/pad into alcohol and use it to clean the makeup tools. Let it evaporate to be effective instead of wiping clean with cloth.

Beauty Blender/Sponge
     Makeup-build up in beauty blender gives a less-than perfect makeup application. They also pick up skin oils, cells and bacteria.

How to clean
    1. After each use, rinse makeup sponge with warm water. Squeeze out excess water. Pat dry on clean towel/cloth. Air dry or dry under the sun.

    2. If you use makeup everyday, once a week, wash with a mild shampoo or organic soap. Rinse well with excess water. Squeeze out excess water and dry.
Discard the sponge after a month.

Powder Puff/ Blending Wedges
Use these once or twice and dispose. Buy  them in bulk, it cost less and its affordable.

Brush
   1. In keeping makeup brush clean, the rule of the thumb is to clean makeup brush after each use.

How to clean
    To clean after each use,spray alcohol lightly on a paper towel or preferably damp wipes (I use baby wipes ). Rub the brush bristles along the surface and remove excess makeup.
Note: Do not dip your brush into alcohol because, the brush will dry out and get bad really quick.

  2. Thoroughly clean your brushes once a week if you wear makeup everyday or once in two weeks if you do not.

How to clean
      To thoroughly clean your brushes, use mild shampoo, organic soap or brush cleaner.

      First, wash off excess makeup from your brushes with lukewarm water.

     If you are using a liquid form of the cleaning agent,
1. Apply a small amount of it to your brush and gently lather.
2. Rinse with excess lukewarm water.
3. Gently Squeeze out excess water.
4. Pat dry on clean cloth or towel. Leave it on flat surface to air dry.
   
      Another way is to add a small amount to a bowl of water (about 1tbsp of the liquid cleaning agent  to 1Cup of lukewarm water). Then swirl the brushes in the water, and follow the process above 2-4.

    If you are using a solid form of the cleaning agent, rub the bristles along the bar, after wishing off excess makeup with lukewarm water and gently lather. Finish up  by doing the above process 2-4.

Note: Take care not to let the water get into the handle especially this applies to wooden handle brushes. Moist handles breed bacteria and also shortens the life of the brush.
   Discard brush, if the bristles start to fray or fall out.

Lipstick
    To disinfect lipstick, dip it in alcohol of for about 10 seconds and wipe off gently so as not to break your lipstick or better, allow the alcohol to evaporate. I do use isopropyl alcohol to disinfect, that one used in hospitals.

Eye pencils/ Lip pencils
    Sharpen the pencil before each use to remove the old layer and expose the new inner layer. To avoid contamination, do not wet the tip with saliva or water.

Eye shadow applicators/Eyeliner applicators
Disposables are better, since they get clogged with products easily.

Mascara wand
Having a good number of disposable mascara wand in your beauty bag prevents overuse of one. Dispose after use.

Cotton buds
Dispose after each use. After all , they come in so much quantity.



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