Brush Cleaning...

Brushes are something we used everyday on our faces and because of this very reason it is IMPORTANT that we keep these as clean as our busy schedules possibly allow. So as hard as it is I have to make it a point to clean them on a weekly basis. And it's hard... But there are two ways I go about doing so...

I just just learned how to properly use olive oil to clean brushes. I though you were to solely use olive oil with water but I was scared it would leave oil behind on the brush which can then alter and mess up products. I just was unsure of how to properly go about using it. Then I learned that you pour equal amounts of olive oil and antibacterial dish soap into a plate and mix it together. I lather them up and let them sit until I finish doing this to all my brushes. I think it is a good mix because the dish soap kills the bacteria on the brush and gets rid of all the crap that comes of your face i.e. dead skin or dirt and the olive oil keeps the hairs from drying out. 

The way I used to always clean my brushes, until recently. I like Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo... It's not too harsh but it is good enough to get the job done. It didn't make my brushes dry which was great! And... it smells AMAZING!!! 

Then I lay them out and let them air dry. Make sure to SHAPE YOUR BRUSHES because you don't want them to dry all weird with hairs going on all the wrong directions. 

I then put them into these little brush stands which were made from old candle jars and cute lettering. So cheap! Almost free if you have any candles laying around that are almost done. And you can be creative and do them any which way!

Happy Cleaning!