When you think of the applicators that you use to put your makeup on, you probably don’t give much thought to keeping them clean, unless they are a makeup pad that you use every day to apply foundation to your face, or a brush that you use to do the same. These are extremely important to keep clean and bacteria-free for the simple fact that bacteria causes acne, and if you are adding more bacteria to your face when you apply your foundation, well then you are just begging for a breakout my friend. I remember when I was ignorant of doing things like this, and did not know that not washing my makeup pad that I applied my foundation with every day was wrecking my skin – even more so than it was already wrecked when I was in my full fledged acne breakouts stage. When I figured out that I was literally adding bacteria to my face, especially since I wet my sponge before I apply the foundation to make a more dewy and sheer appearance, I immediately started washing them out routinely. It’s really simple to wash most makeup pads, brushes and other types of applicators. It usually just required warm water and a mild soap, and that’s it. Any more, and you may be doing damage to the brush or pad, so make sure it is just a mild soap. And also make sure you lay it to dry in an open area so that it doesn’t get moldy or build more bacteria if it’s laying in a dark, dank place where the fresh air can’t reach it to properly dry out. You don’t realize how much stuff can collect on these applicators. Imagine, they are being used every day. They are being dipped in makeup, liquid or solid, every day, and there are particles of stuff getting added all the time. This makes for a great environment for bacteria and other nasty stuff to flourish, so it’s important to make it part of your routine to clean these items regularly and keep your skin free and clear.

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