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How to Sanitize Beauty Tools and Makeup

As we approach summer, taking care of our skin becomes more important. Not only to suit your new wardrobe, but also the heat and other elements that may be aggravating your skin.  In addition to your skin care routine, you should also take into consideration how you sanitize your makeup and tools. Inevitably, oils, dirt, and bacteria from your skin will be transferred to your brushes and products. But did you know that sanitizing your stuff may be easier that you think? Makeup Brushes Before we get started, I would like to point out that the process for cleaning brushes differs slightly whether you are a MUA(makeup artist) working with clients or just an individual. I am not an MUA myself, but from my research it would seem that artists clean their brushes (or are supposed to!) both between clients and at the end of a work day. Between clients, they may dip their brushes in a sanitizing solution that evaporates quickly and destroys bacteria. To wipe away pigment and excess c