How to Clean a Makeup Puff

Recently, the make-up sponge has become a product preferred by almost every woman who does make-up. The undeniable fact is that they greatly facilitate makeup. Makeup sponges are very useful products that can be used not only when applying concealer and foundation, but also when applying eyeshadow base, cream blush, cream contour, liquid illuminator or liquid blush. Make-up materials, make-up brushes and make-up sponges are the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. If you do not clean your make-up frequently, you may face many skin problems such as acne, blackheads and allergic reactions. The most practical ways of cleaning the makeup sponge are listed below.

  How to Clean Makeup Sponge with Baby Shampoo?

  After each use, you should put the makeup sponge under water to keep it clean. After applying the make-up product to the face, rub your make-up sponge under warm water until the color takes its own shape. The service life of the make-up sponge, which should be cleaned after each use, will extend and provide better results in deep cleaning. You should use baby shampoo or organic shampoo in the next cleaning steps. Hold the makeup sponge under water for 1 minute. Then spray the shampoo on it and rub it under warm water for 45 seconds. After making sure that the sponge has completely removed the soap, use a paper towel to absorb excess water and allow it to dry.

How to Clean Makeup Sponge Using Heat Assistance?

 You can use heat to clean your makeup sponge from bacteria. Put the sponge in a bowl of water. Heat the bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds. After removing it from the microwave, soak the sponge in water for another 2 minutes. Then let it dry on a napkin.

  How to Clean Makeup Sponge with Coconut Oil?

  Another way to clean makeup sponges is to use coconut oil or olive oil. The oil can easily clean the accumulated cosmetic residues. Apply some coconut oil to your makeup sponge along with baby shampoo and knead well. Note, however, that it may take some time for the sponge to be completely degreased.

  How to Clean Makeup Sponge with Facial Cleansing Gel?

 The facial cleansing gels you use at home to purify your skin can also be used to clean make-up sponges. The make-up sponge can be wetted with lukewarm water, rubbed thoroughly with a facial cleansing gel and rinsed.