Should i wash new brushes

I bought MAC cleanser but its very expensive to use everyday. I have read about people using dishwashing liquid to wash their brushes. If its a synthetic brush, its probably alright, if the dishwashing liquid is properly diluted. But if its a natural bristle brush, I personally would not do it because dishwashing liquid can be very abrasive. However, if you are new to leaving comments you may benefit from reading the comment policy first. Your email address will not be published.

Please notify me of reply comments via e-mail. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Home » Brushes etc. Do you wash your new makeup brushes before first using them? The primary reason is : You do not know where your brushes have been. Pin 2. Yeah its worth thinking about eh? Yes, I always wash my new brushes thoroughly before I start using them on my face! Iza, I emailed Sigma in April last year regarding this matter and this was their reply.

I wash mine before first use for to get the colour bleed out. Newer Comments ». What's your view? Share it! Beauty This is why you should double cleanse your scalp. Beauty G. Beauty Exclusive: French beauty icon Violette on the power of makeup. View More. Newsletter Subscribe Sign up for one of our free newsletters to receive the latest news, commentary and fashion features straight from Her World. Fill Me In! Your brushes are gonna come into contact with your skin, so you need to make sure they are clean and sterilized before you use them, otherwise you run the risk of them making you break out or, worse, give you an infection.

But there is also another reason why you should wash your new brushes before using them. Some brushes may bleed or shed a few hairs the first few times you use them so, if you wash them, these stray hair will end up down the drain instead than on your face. Agood wash will also make the strong and unpleasant glue scent new brushes tend to have disappear. You, and your brushes, will feel better, if you do!

Some brushes may have a thin protective coat of chemical that might irritate the skin. I remember the old Coastal Scent brushes were like that.