India, July 2 -- Do you know that your makeup brushes and sponges needs a once in a while wash too? Be it your favourite poppy-coloured makeup sponge or your entire set of makeup brushes, they need to be washed and cared for properly. To your surprise, filthy and dirty makeup brushes and sponges wreak more havoc on your skin than you would have ever thought of.

In addition to the leftover makeup on the brush and sponge tips, these makeup tools also collect dirt and oil, making your makeup brushes and sponges a breeding ground for bacteria. This could even result in acne breakouts and rashes. In fact, if you have not been habitual of cleaning your makeup brushes often, you might be inviting infection, such as a fungal infection, E. coli, ...