Is it possible to wash sponges, how to clean them of foundation and powder?

It is possible and necessary to wash the sponge from the foundation, otherwise it can become a source of infection and inflammatory processes on the skin. In addition, contaminated sponges do not allow even application of foundation.

How to wash a sponge, what is necessary for this?

Of course, you can wash the sponge with soap, soak it in a powder solution, and use household chemicals. The microwave disinfection option is also popular. But, as practice shows, such methods partially remove pollution. And after using aggressive household chemicals, deformation of the material is possible, and in the worst case, a manifestation of an allergy to the skin.

There is a simpler and more effective way to get rid of pollution. You don’t need to buy anything. Each hostess will find in his arsenal everything that is needed for the procedure.

So wash the makeup puff to help:

• olive oil;
• dishwashing detergent.

How to wash:

1. In a small container you need to pour 2 tbsp. l olive oil (you can also use coconut, almond, etc.) and dip a dry or slightly damp sponge into it. Oils perfectly clean cosmetics. To make the sponge clean, it must be thoroughly massaged in the hand until the remnants of the foundation disappear.
2. All that remains is to remove the fat from the sponge. This will help the usual detergent for dishes. Moisten a sponge with plenty of them and massage thoroughly. If there is a feeling that the fat is still left, then you can repeat the procedure.

Then you need to wait for the sponge to dry, after which it will be ready for use again.

What is a beauty blender and how to wash it?

A beauty blender is a type of sponge. It is intended for applying liquid cosmetics. The original product has the shape of an egg, so they can easily work out such inaccessible places as the area around the nostrils, eyes, corners of the lips. Also, this means you can easily control the density of the application of cosmetics.

On sale there is a special tool for washing a beauty blender from foundation, powder, cushion - a cleaner from Beautyblender. It is not common in cosmetic stores, so finding it is not so easy. He has a high cost (about 1300 rubles in Russia and more than 530 UAH in Ukraine). Although this is a professional tool, but judging by the reviews, the quality of the cleansing leaves much to be desired. Therefore, you can save money and use the washing method described above - using oil and detergent.

How often do you need to wash?

With regular use, washing a regular sponge or a beauty blender is recommended at least 1 time per week. With rare use, 1 time in 2 weeks is enough. In general, it is recommended to monitor the condition of the material and wash if necessary. If the sponge is no longer able to evenly apply cosmetics due to pollution, then it is not necessary to wait 1-2 weeks.

So, the fastest and most effective method to get rid of all contaminants on the sponge is to treat it with olive oil and a dishwashing detergent. The procedure takes only 2-3 minutes and completely removes all stains without deforming the material. As a result, the sponge looks like new.