We all know that cosmetics have an expiration date, from three months for mascara to two years for lipstick, but did you know that brushes expire? What many people may not know is that the amount of bacteria a dirty makeup brush can hide is actually quite surprising. In an earlier Buzzfeed video, used powder pups were sent to a lab and tested for bacteria that can cause diarrhea, gastrointestinal problems, strep throat, urinary tract infections and meningitis. Come to think of it, just a small puff can contain a lot of bacteria, not to mention the variety of brushes on the dresser.
Different from cosmetics, which generally cannot be used after two years due to bacteria accumulation and component degradation, makeup brushes can have a longer service life through regular cleaning and maintenance. However, this doesn't mean that makeup brushes can be used forever! If you find these signs and signs of makeup brushes, it may be the end of their useful life. It's time to say goodbye to them!
1. Makeup brushes are out of shape
The function of a makeup brush depends mainly on the shape of the bristles and head. Each functional brush comes in a variety of shapes, from round, flat or beveled heads, to suit different areas of makeup. Use for a long time, makeup brush may be deformed, generally properly cleaned and dried, you can restore the original shape, but if the makeup brush is really too old, no matter how to wash and dry, can not restore the original shape, still present "fried hair" state, that is the time to throw away, because the deformation of the brush can not play a function, and finally will only become a dust collector.
2. Makeup brushes don't catch powder evenly
Sometimes it's hard to tell if makeup brushes are no longer effective just by looking at them with the naked eye. Makeup brushes may look fine, but some of the bristles inside have actually fallen off, making it impossible to get even makeup on, especially with foundation brushes and eyeshadow brushes. When you find your makeup uneven, there's a good chance the bristles are damaged and not working properly. In addition, cosmetics accumulated over time on the makeup brush, may also affect the makeup brush to grasp powder, so want to extend the life of the makeup brush, be sure to clean regularly!
3. A lot of bristles fall out
In addition to the shape of the makeup brush, another key factor that determines how functional the brush is is the density of the bristles. The biggest difference between quality brushes and average quality brushes is the amount of bristles they shed. In the process of using or cleaning brush, the bristles will fall off more or less, but good quality makeup brush, its bristles are not easy to fall off, so the service life will be longer. This mainly depends on the way the structure of the brush is made, as well as the quality of the glue binding the bristles. If your brush keeps shedding hair, nature will soon fail. In order to protect the bristles and delay hair removal, avoid rubbing vigorously during daily cleaning. After washing, put the makeup brush flat to dry. If you want to hang to dry, remember to brush the bristles must face down to avoid the moisture of the bristles flowing back into the brush wooden handle, resulting in humidity and mold.