"Are Your Dirty Beauty Blenders Putting Your Skin at Risk?"

Do you clean your sponges like you wash your face? Hopefully the answer is yes, but if not, you should. Dirty beauty blenders hold harmful bacteria and are more dangerous than you think.

1. Dirty Sponges Are Ill

Dirty sponges can make you sick. The bacteria and dirt from unclean sponges can clog your pores during applications. Clogged pores encourage breakouts while the bacteria could enter your body and cause illness. Cleaning your sponges regularly will reduce the chances of sickness or acne.

2. Breakouts /Acne

Dirty make up sponges could be the cause of your acne. Sponges are absorbent and retain moisture such as water. If the moisture is not removed, it can begin to feed lingering bacteria making it grow. Continuing to use dirty sponges day after day is where the danger begins.

During applications, bacteria from the skin transfer to the sponge and the bacteria from the sponge transfer to the skin. In a matter of days of continuing this process your makeup routine has become the breeding ground for bacteria.

3. A Beauty Blender Nightmare: It can become moldy

Due to the invisibility of the inside of beauty blenders it can be hard to determine if they are dry and clean. Cleaned or uncleaned sponges that are damp should not be kept in an area with no light and air. Just like bacteria, mold thrives in stuffy and dark environments. To avoid mold, after cleaning your beauty blender make sure it is completely dry or put it somewhere in an open space where it can air dry.

These are only some dangers of dirty beauty blenders, but they should be a reminder to keep them clean! There are many ways and tricks to clean your sponges and below are a few.

How to clean your Beauty blender with a cleansing pad

Cleansing pads are easy and affordable.

1. Add soap to your sponge and make sure it is evenly coated.

1. Rub your sponge against your cleansing pad to break down the spots and stains.

1. Rinse off your sponge under warm water and make sure it is completely washed before leaving it to air dry.

How to clean your beauty blender in the microwave

1. Using a microwave safe cup, fill it with water and antibacterial soap

1. Add your sponges to the cup and make sure they are completely covered by soap and water.

1. Place the cup into the microwave for 60 seconds. Then wait for 30 seconds before removing the cup to allow it to cool

1. Wring out your sponge to remove excess water.

1. Place your beauty blender in a cool open area to let it air dry

If you can't recall the last time you cleaned your sponges this is a reminder! 😊