My
gorgeous friends Sukanya and Scotsman Andrew got married yesterday (wedding
celebration number one). As a
bridesmaid, I was less than pleased to note that my skin was less than picture
perfect for the all day event.
Appalled
and puzzled I questioned why I had not achieved my glowing status. Had I not eaten enough fruit and
vegetables? Have I left myself a little
bit dehydrated? Or was it the downgrade
from Clarins to the modest Garnier moisturiser? A grave mistake maybe and yet I am not entirely
convinced that this is the problem. It
may be a little bit harsh but I am sending the Garnier pot straight to the bin all the same.
Beauty
junkies I think I’ve got it. As I pulled
out all the brushes that I used to transform the bridesmaids yesterday, I
prepared them for the weekly clean.
I may complain
that I’ve failed to get the look for less with Garnier, but you know what, I’ve been so busy that I think I’ve
forgotten to clean my makeup brushes recently.
Some makeup artists may tell you to clean your brushes as often as you
use them, whilst other beauty therapists say weekly.
Either way, I may have been using dirty brushes on pristine skin.
I am
horrified but I may have allowed bacteria and oils from my skin to build up on
my brushes. I’ll never know but ladies,
if you’ve got a bit of down time this weekend, then don’t forget to clean your
brushes.
How to
clean your brushes
There are
various products out there today, including spray type makeup cleaners. I tend to use shampoo, facial cleansers or
sometimes even a mild hand wash to clean my brushes.
I apply
the cleanser or shampoo directly onto the bristles, and then lather up soapy
foam before rinsing thoroughly with water.
Some of my brushes have wooden handles, so I lay them flat on a towel or
on my kitchen bench to dry. If you are
in a hurry, I have used a blow dryer to speed up this process.
Cleaning
your brushes regularly may also help maintain your skin. If you are doing all the right things with
nutrition and hydration, then don’t forget your weekly clean for your
brushes. Your skin will certainly thank
you for it.
On that note, I think I'll go for a clay mask tonight. How do you clean your brushes?
