This is how you sanitize your makeup products amidst the COVID-19 scare

You should be taking care of your makeup tools and applicators as much as you take care of your skin. You regularly cleanse your skin and make sure it's in good health. Similarly, you need to sanitize your makeup brushes, mascara wands and lipstick applicators too. Especially in the age where we're all at the risk of COVID-19, sanitizing everything has become the top priority. If you're someone who's using makeup after being exposed to the virus, there are some ways that can help you keep your makeup products safe and clean.

If you thought that just spraying some alcohol-based sprays over your makeup brushes and sponges is enough, you need to rethink. Yes, the alcohol-based sprays will reduce bacteria but it won't take care of the product build-up. Brushes need to be washed every once a week. You can use your regular shampoo to wash all your brushes and sponges and then dry them out before storing them again. You also need to sanitize your kit or containers with wipes.

With this product, you might have to be more careful than with any other makeup product. The leftover alcohol on the wand can end up giving you an eye infection and can also cause itchiness and redness. If you're worried about using an eye makeup product after being exposed to the COVID-19 virus, you can simply throw it away instead of sanitizing it. Invest in new products when you think you'll be comfortable using it.

For lipsticks, you can buy a spray with 70% alcohol and spray it onto the tip. Wipe it away with a clean tissue every time you use it. Lip pencils can be sharpened regularly and if you are worried about using a twist-rip product, break off the very top to ensure you're using the safest possible part of the product.

Usually, powders are the safest, but if you wish to sanitize powder foundation or blushes, don't spay the alcohol-based product from a close distance. Instead, skim a layer off the top, spray with alcohol from a distance and let it dry before you shut the tub or box.