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“I have applied skin-care [products] with brushes and found it quite delightful,” she tellsAllure.
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Brands are clearly sensing this rise inskin-care brushes, too.
Here’s our main question, though: Is it actually beneficial for your skin to use brushes?
Makeup artists and other beauty professionals use skin-care brushes on their clients for a very specific hygienic reason.
“It gives the opportunity to massage and examine the skin for any irregularities.
Applying a serum or cream with your fingers also allows for a more robust rub-in.”
“Dirty makeup brushes can harbor bacteria and lead to acne and skin irritation,” Love explains.
Thomas even recommends setting aside time for deeper, more elaborate cleanings at least once per month.
Gohara also recommends washing your designated skin-care brushes withthe cleanseryou usually use on your face.
And who couldn’t use one of those these days?
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