Why It's Important To Wash Your Makeup Brushes - Holistic Beauty Tips with Jessica Rose

The overlooked step in your beauty routine that could be harming your skin: skipping regular makeup brush cleaning. Let’s face it, when was the last time you gave your makeup brushes a proper clean? If you’re like most people, the answer might be “too long ago to remember.” I used to be guilty of the same thing, often going months without washing mine. The result? Breakouts that could have been avoided and makeup that never looked quite right.

In the world of holistic beauty, every small habit contributes to our overall well-being. Cleaning your makeup brushes may seem like a minor step, but it’s one of the simplest ways to protect your skin and enhance its natural radiance. Dirty brushes don’t just make your makeup look patchy, they’re a breeding ground for bacteria, oil, and dead skin cells. This accumulation clogs your pores, leading to blemishes, irritation, and congested skin. Worse still, every time you use those brushes, you’re spreading the bacteria further, creating a cycle of breakouts and even more makeup use to cover the damage.

Weekly makeup brush cleaning is an essential part of maintaining healthy skin. It helps prevent pore-clogging buildup, reduces the risk of irritation, and allows your makeup to blend flawlessly. Plus, it’s a small but impactful habit that aligns perfectly with the principles of holistic beauty.

For a quick, effective, and natural solution, try washing your brushes with Dr. Bronner’s Castile soap. Its non-toxic, plant-based, offering gentle cleansing without harsh chemicals. Simply mix a small amount of soap with warm water, swirl your brushes to remove buildup, rinse, and let them air dry. This easy practice leaves your brushes clean and your skin ready to glow naturally.

Extra holistic beauty tips

1.) Wash the handle of your makeup brushes. Your hands might not always be the cleanest when holding the brush and they can get dirty too.

2.) If you have current breakouts you might want to wash your makeup brushes more often than once a week until your skin balances out. Or have other makeup brushes that you can use in rotation to prevent the bacteria from spreading on your face. Every time you use the brush on a breakout and then use it on another part of your face you are spreading the bacteria.

3.) Dry brushes with the hairs facing downward. This will prevent water from accumulating at the core and rotting it which can cause the hairs to fall out.

4.) Keep brushes in a separate sealed pouch when you put them in a makeup bag to ensure nothing else touches them. This will help to keep them clean and free from bacteria.

5.) If you suffer from regular breakouts you will want to wash your brushes after each use or at least every couple of uses. You do not want to spread the bacteria from each pimple all over your face.

I hope you enjoyed these holistic beauty tips. Each one can make a significant difference in the appearance of your skin Now, stop what you're doing, and wash your makeup brushes.

Jessica Rose, Author, Certified Nutritionist, Licensed Cosmetologist, and Holistic Beauty Expert

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