Clean Brushes - Clean Face - Make up Saviour #2

I know that we are constantly blasted with products that we 'must have' but I feel that Brush Cleaner is one that really should make an appearance in your make-up bag.


When was the last time you cleaned your make up brushes?  If the answer is not 'after the last time I used them' then this is the post for you!!   Clean brushes do good make up - you get clear colours (does everything you put on come out the same muddy colour?), keep any type of cross contamination or infection at bay because you wont be re-infecting anything and quite honestly they smell good!!


 I realise that I am able buy Parian Spirit (Im addicted to the citrus smell - my mind is trained to think citrus=clean!!) by the Gallon and there is always a mini spray bottle to hand for the quick clean, and I always wash and condition my brushes with a paraben/sulphate free shampoo and conditioner between shows - for those of you who do not have access to a professional make up beauty supply store I have devised a recipe for homemade brush cleaner so you too can enjoy beautiful makeups!! (although if you have access to Sephora you can buy it over the counter!)


HOMEMADE BRUSH CLEANER!

12 oz. 90- to 99-percent alcohol

3 oz. cosmetic-grade acetone

1 oz. jojoba oil

About 30 drops of tea tree or grapefruit-seed essential oil (both are highly antibacterial)


Store in an airtight bottle - shake well before pouring into a small dish - I use disposable plastic pots that restaurants put dressing in - and dip the dirty brush in - swirl gently - then pat dry with a paper towel - BE GENTLE!! and your brushes will last longer!!


For larger powder brushes I use a spray bottle and liberally spray the bristles and again, pat dry with a paper towel......




Quick tip - if you are shampooing and conditioning brushes lay them to dry on a soft towel over night - if you stand them up you will rot the glue and the hairs will fall out with use!!


Enjoy......