How to Clean Makeup Brushes DIY

Your makeup brushes are things you use almost everyday. So many things are applied on your face with these brushes, such as blush, powder, and eyeshadow. Toxins such as sweat and bacteria, along with this makeup residue get stuck within the bristles of your brush, causing breakouts on your skin when not cleaned.

Once you pay more attention to your brushes, cleaning them at least once or twice a week with a product like Botanical Brush Cleaner by Jane Iredale, or the other natural alternatives we’ve listed below, your brush bristles will be bacteria-free making your brushes last longer. Here are some easy to do DIY tricks you can use to get this done.

Lemon with Vinegar

Lemon and vinegar are considered to be natural cleaning agents in the household thereby making them the perfect combination to clean your makeup brushes. Get a cup of hot water and then mix two tablespoons into it. Dip your brushes into it, wash and rinse it off with lukewarm water. You may not like the vinegar smell your brushes are left with, so you can rub them against a lemon to get a better scent from it.

Dish Soap

Dish soap is already a trusted and well-used cleaning agent in the household used to get your kitchen wares clean so this DIY is a no-brainer. Use warm water to get your brushes wet, add a considerable amount of dish soap and then massage your brushes, removing any residue on them. Use a clean sponge to get this done easier. Rinse your brushes afterward and let them dry. Concentrate mainly on the bristles of the brushes

Baby Shampoo

Baby shampoo can also work efficiently as a cleaning agent for your makeup brushes. Use lukewarm water to wet your brushes, add a little bit of your baby shampoo then rub it in a circular motion in order to get rid of any makeup residue. Rinse and air dry properly.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar can be used for several things such as detoxing, salad dressings, and so on. It also serves as a cleaning agent in the household which you can conveniently use to clean your makeup brushes as well. Mix a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar into a cup of warm water and then use this mixture to clean your brushes properly then rinse and dry.

Olive Oil

Olive Oil can be used for so many things in the household from conditioner to hair moisturizer. It can also serve as a cleaning agent for your makeup brushes. Put your brushes in a bowl of olive oil then use a sponge and gently rub it against it or you can also use your fingers. Let the water you use be running. Rinse and dry afterward.

When you have clean brushes, applying your makeup becomes much easier reducing patchy stains on your makeup. It also keeps your brush bristles soft and lasts longer removing the thought of you going out to buy new brushes within a short time. Application of makeup becomes smoother and better for you.

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How to Plant in the Fall

There are a lot of crops that can thrive when planted in the fall, regardless of the crisp weather. They may need more time to grow and mature due to the little source of light they receive because of the windy nature of fall. These crops are usually able to be harvested during September and October. In order for you to have a successful fall harvest, there are a few guidelines you need to follow.

Start Early

A lot of people make the mistake of not thinking about planting in the fall early enough for the crops to yield fruits on time. For you to have a successful harvest, you need to start planting at the peak of summer. August is a perfect time to start planting so that your plants will be able to get some of the warmth that comes with the sun at the time. During this period, your plants will start to mature in proper growing conditions.

Know How Long Fall Crops Take to Grow

Every crop has a lifespan, predictable in some cases meaning that you can calculate how long a plant will reach its size for harvest. This lifespan is often called “days to maturity” although this can be affected by environmental factors sometimes causing it to differ or fluctuate; the accuracy shouldn’t be far-fetched.

Harvest Your Fall Crops on Time

You should go out there and harvest your crops. managing your fall crops also entails you knowing the exact time to go harvest in order not to defeat the whole purpose of your planting. as soon as you’re able to harvest your crops, you’d now be able to start preparing for your next fall planting. This also gives space for the new fall plants. Crops that may be finishing up in your garden midsummer include:

·    Cabbage

·    Spinach

·    Broccoli

Crops Last Longer in the Fall

Crops like cabbage, broccoli can live for months even after maturity. A whole lot of other vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and kale have a long lifespan when planted for fall harvest. This is possible due to the cool weather that comes with the fall which helps preserve these plants.

Best Plants for Fall

Beets: Beets are great plants to grow during the fall. Beets should be planted 10-12 weeks before fall is over. It is also advisable to get seedlings to assist with the whole timing. You do not have to wait for beets to get too large before you harvest.

Broccoli: Broccoli needs to be planted on time for it to mature at the right time. This vegetable should be planted in late summer or early September. When harvesting, leaving the remaining plant in the ground can cause further yield.

Cabbage: Cabbage is another vegetable that can be planted in the fall. It should be planted in early fall and germination will most likely start in about 6-7 days. You should also know that a smaller heading size yields way faster.

Take note that these plants thrive in cool temperatures not cold temperatures.

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