How to care for cosmetic brushes

Daily care method for makeup brushes / cosmetic brushes

After using powder types

After each use, lightly wipe the brush with tissues to remove the powder.

After using liquid types

Remove oily residues gently with tissues or a similar product.

Care method when excess dirt on make-up brushes / cosmetic brushes

For brushes used with powder types (About once a month)

1) Pour shampoo (a small amount is sufficient) in a wash basin filled with warm water and let dissolve. Gently rub the brush and rinse well. (Avoid using alkaline products, as there is a risk of color loss)
2) Remove water from brush with a towel or similar product, shape the brush tip and let air dry in the shade.

For brushes used with liquid types (About twice a month)

1) Use face cream or face soap to wash brush and rinse well. (Avoid using alkaline products, as there is a risk of color loss)
2) Remove water from brush with a towel or similar product, shape the brush tip and let air dry in the shade.

• Always let brush air dry in the shade.
• Washing brush too frequently can cause damage to its hair.
• Keep wooden shaft and metal pieces of brushes as dry as possible.

Lip brush

After each use, wipe off any remaining lipstick on the brush with paper tissue. Maintain a clean brush at all times.

On brush longevity

We received the following inquiry from a customer:

"I believed the brush would last a lifetime, but maybe because I used it roughly or did not care for it properly, the brush has lost some hair and the shape has changed. Now it is difficult to use.

The customer above bought our brushes seven years ago directly at Chikuhodo We remember here well because she made several purchases.
We have sent the following reply:

"All brushes have a limited longevity.
Although frequency of use and care method can extend brush longevity for several months, seven years is quite a long time for one brush to last. This means you must have taken great care of our brushes.Each use invariably affects brush longevity which changes depending on method of care.Simply washing and passing a rough comb through your current brush might help. In case there is no improvement, we recommend that you replace your brush."

Chikuhodo and all its employees are deeply grateful to esteemed customers who are using our brushes with such care.