Dirty Brushes anyone?

Apr 16, 2015

Madison C.

Idk about herpes, but anything is possible. I clean them at least once a week with make up brush shampoo. They can probably still harbor a little bacteria.

Apr 16, 2015

Taylor G.

I think as long as you clean and disinfect, they won't have too much bacteria. That is crazy though.

Apr 16, 2015

Shanae J.

Lol I don't think it's as serious as herpes and whatnot, but definitely serious enough to clean them every couple weeks at the least. They definitely harvest a little bacteria but I feel like if fecal matter were flying in the air enough to get on your brush when you use it, there would be a lot more sick people, you know? I feel like that would've been a big ordeal by now..

Apr 16, 2015

Shaye M.

I actually clean mine after every use or before every use if I know I'll be wearing makeup a certain day. I don't wear makeup everyday so I don't feel like I'm over cleaning them but I can't apply my foundation with an already dirty brush.

Apr 16, 2015

Rissa G.

I read a story about a female getting a staph infection from sharing a makeup brush, it attacked her spine, and it paralyzed her landing her in a wheel chair. Makeup brushes definitely harbor bacteria, of course, but it's everywhere. Still wouldn't share things though lol and I clean them more often now just because I feel like it's gross not to

Apr 16, 2015

Rissa G.

Found it http://www.medicaldaily.com/mrsa-bacteria-borrowed-makeup-brush-paralyzes-27-year-old-woman-328836.

Apr 16, 2015

Shanae J.

I used to share mascara, eye liner and powder! I look back and cringe at the fact.

Apr 16, 2015

Rissa G.

Ahhhhh. I couldn't share anything for my eyes! Lol.

Apr 16, 2015

Bronwyn R.

There was an article here in Australia where a women borrowed her friends make up brush to conceal a pimple. Her friend had a staff (not sure how you spell it) infection and now the women who borrowed it is paralyzed from the waist down from it. I never use others make up or brushes. I'd rather look like crap then risk my health at all. Poor lady.

Apr 16, 2015

Elisa E.

That Meme tho, LOL! That's exactly how I be looking :D

Fecal matter and herpes? I mean come on ppl. I never trust articles unless from a reliable source.

I'm really serious about the cleanliness and care of my brushes. I wash them every single time their used w/Dr. Bronner magic soap put them in my Sigma shape n' dry propped up on an angle, immediately after drying they go into my brush roll and are stored in a place where there's no chance of an accident happening to my precious babies <3

Apr 17, 2015

M G.

Ah my dear Jacqueline I was waiting on you input on this topic. Great info and tips!

Apr 17, 2015

Elisa E.

^^^2nd :)