I decided to create my own homemade brush cleaner. Most of the ingredients used in both the store-bought and “homemade” versions are far from natural, in my opinion. There are a number of store-bought brush cleaner options, and there are also a number of DIY tutorials on Pinterest. My search for the ultimate brush cleaner began.
Makeup brush contamination = more breakouts.
As it turns out, cleaning makeup brushes is a pretty important task that can prevent bacteria from spreading on the skin. I’m embarrassed to admit that I’d never thought about cleaning my makeup brushes. Any tips?” The herbalist looked at me and asked a simple, yet skin-changing question, “Do you clean your makeup brushes?” My diet is super clean, I drink a ton of water and make my own homemade products.
I quickly and very politely jumped in, “I’m not sure why my skin still breaks out at the most random moments. The conversation instantly caught my attention. Last month, while visiting one of my favorite natural shops (essential oils, herbs, organic makeup–it’s a “crunchy mama” utopia) I overheard the herbalist on duty talking to a fellow customer about breakouts–the little unwanted guests that randomly pop-up on the face. Confession: I’ve been making a big beauty mistake and didn’t even know it.
