The Importance of Cleaning Makeup Brushes

Hi guys,

I know a lot of you know about this, but I find this topic so important that I decided to make a post about it.

Everything you put on your face should be clean, this includes your makeup brushes.  The last thing you want is to use a dirty brush (that looks clean) to apply makeup to your freshly cleaned face.  This can lead to acne.

I don't know about you but I find cleaning makeup brushes fun.  :) For those of you who don't really like cleaning, cleaning brushed are quick and easy.
Here is how I do it:

1. Run brushes under water
2. Use a hand soap  or baby shampoo and work it through the bristles 
3. Rub the brush on the back of your hand, as if you were painting (now you should see all of the makeup coming off).
4. Rinse the brush until the water that comes out of it is completely clear
5. Store with the brush up and handle down. 

If you follow these steps your brushes should be dry in about 8 hours so it is best to do this before bed.  I clean my eye makeup brushes once a or twice a week and my face brushes every other day.