Are you a double dipper?
No, I’m not talking about double dipping celery into dip twice. What I mean is do you have a habit of dipping your fingers into a skin care jar to use on your face? When is the last time you washed your makeup brushes, cleansing tool or wiped down your tweezers? These are just a few of the beauty items that could harbor bacteria which can lead to some unpleasant skin conditions, acne and even eye infections. Here is how to keep your products and tools clean and bacteria free.
PACKAGING + CORRECT PRODUCT APPLICATION
How estheticians (aka Beauty Therapists) use skin care products that come in jars like moisturizers, eye creams, and masks goes a little something like this – We grab a clean spatula to scoop out the desired amount product into a clean dish or apply to the top of our hand then apply to the skin from there. If we need more we use another clean spatula. There is never any double dipping! Why? Because regardless of how clean our hands are we all have bacteria on our skin and fingernails that can transfer to a tightly closed dark skin care jar that is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, mold, and yeast. This can cause acne, dermatitis, and even a yeast infection on your skin. This goes for dipping mask brushes directly into jars as well How to keep your product bacteria-free:
1. First, make sure your hands are clean before starting your skin care routine.
2. If possible, avoid products that come in jars as pumps and dropper products are ideal.
3. If you are using a jar product use the spatula/popstick to get your product out.
4. Wash the spatula with soap and water after each use and keep in a place it will remain clean.
5. For Masks: Spatula ➞ mask bowl/top of hand ➞ apply with clean hands or mask brush.
6. For Droppers: Drop onto tips of fingers or makeup brush.
If you need a spatula’s you can use wooden pop sticks or a stainless steel spatula.
MAKEUP BRUSHES + BEAUTY BLENDERS
There are many opinions on how often you should clean your makeup brushes and blenders. One thing is for sure, brushes used for makeup like foundation, concealer or cream products tend to harbor more bacteria than brushes used for makeup that is powder like eyeshadow, bronzer, and blush. I recommend cleaning your brushes or blenders that you use for foundation and concealer weekly and eyeshadow and any powder brushes every other week. I recommend washing your mask brush after each use.
We love using our Everyday Face Cleanser since it will be gentle for your skin, safe for synthetic or animal hair brushes, beauty blenders and it thoroughly cleans your brushes and blenders.
SANITISING + CHANGING OUT MAKEUP
We have all heard the “rules” on when to change out makeup. This not only provides the integrity and effectiveness of the formula but it’s about keeping the product bacteria free with use. Now what about sanitizing your makeup that isn’t expired or maybe a friend used some of your eyeshadow?+ Cream Compacts – It’s advised to spray 90% rubbing alcohol on the compact and wipe with a tissue.
+ Lipsticks – Always scarped some off using a spatula, you should never share lipsticks
+ Liquid Makeup – These are wand lip glosses, concealers and mascaras. I don’t ever recommend sharing these and should be tossed.
+ Eye + Lip Liners – Simply sharpen them
+ Pressed Powders – Eyeshadow, bronzers, contour, highlighter, and powder. These can be easily cleaned by wiping them with tissue to remove the top layer.
ROSE QUARTZ GUA SHA’S OR ROLLERS
These guys need to be treated with extra care. Soap and water will do the trick.
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