How to take good care of your makeup brushes?

We rarely think about it, and yet, cleaning our makeup brushes is an essential part of any decent beauty routine. Over the days, these essential accessories accumulate dust, makeup residue, sebum, and bacteria. Without regular cleaning, these impurities then settle on your skin with each application, promoting the appearance of imperfections. To maintain the health of your skin, extend the life of your brushes, and ensure that your makeup always looks clean and luminous, it's essential to adopt the right habits.

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Why is it so important to clean your makeup brushes regularly?

Using a dirty brush is like applying your products with a contaminated tool. The result: skin pores become clogged, skin becomes irritated, and small spots can appear, even if you use suitable skincare products. A clean brush, on the other hand, considerably limits these risks and respects the skin's sensitivity, particularly on fragile areas such as the cheeks, eye area, or chin. Cleaning also helps preserve the complexion's radiance. By removing makeup residue embedded in the fibers,unwanted color mixing, uneven applications and "pasty" effects on the skin are avoided.Whether you use your brushes daily or occasionally, cleaning them regularly helps maintain precise, hygienic and natural application.

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How to properly maintain your brushes so they remain soft and effective?

Properly cleaning your makeup brushes requires a little gentleness and regularity. Ideally, you should wash them in warm water with a mild soap or a gentle shampoo that respects the bristles without damaging them. It's important to only wet the head of the brush, without immersing the ferrule or handle, as this could loosen the fibers. Then, massage the bristles in the palm of your hand using small circular motions until the rinse water runs completely clear. Once washed, the brushes should be gently wrung out and then dried flat on a clean towel. It's essential not to dry them upright, as water could penetrate the handle and damage the brush in the long run. By adopting this quick and easy method, your brushes will retain their suppleness and effectiveness for longer.

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How often should you clean your makeup brushes?

It all depends on how you use them. If you wear makeup every day, it's recommended to clean your brushes once a week, especially those used for complexion, such as foundation brushes, concealer brushes, or powder brushes. These brushes come into direct contact with textures that are often oily or pigmented, which makes them more quickly saturated with residue.Eye brushesor powder brushes can be cleaned a little less frequently, but once every ten days is still a good average. By maintaining this frequency, you not only guarantee clearer skin, but also consistently high-performance equipment. It's also a great way to make your brushes last longer, preventing the bristles from drying out or becoming misshapen.

Cleaning your makeup brushes only takes a few minutes, but the benefits are immediately visible on your skin and the result of your makeup. By incorporating this ritual into your weekly routine, you limit the proliferation of bacteria, extend the life of your tools, and maintain a more precise and pleasant application. At Bachca, we design brushes that combine quality and durability, but their effectiveness also depends on how they are cared for. Taking care of your brushes also means taking care of your skin.