How to Properly Clean We Love Eyes Brushes and Tools for Healthier, Happier Eyes
How to Clean Your We Love Eyes Tools for a More Hygienic & Effective Eye Care Routine
Why Clean Your We Love Eyes Tools After Each Use? Keeping your brushes and tools clean is just as important as using them correctly! By thoroughly cleaning your eye care instruments, you can:
- Prevent infection by removing bacteria, dirt, and debris
- Prolong their lifespan so they work effectively for longer
- Protect your delicate eye area from potential irritation
- Enhance your overall eye hygiene routine
GENERAL CLEANSING TIPS Before diving into each specific brush or tool, here are some quick cleaning pointers:
USE WARM WATER and a gentle, cleanser such as any of our We Love Eyes foaming cleansers
NEVER USE rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide.
WHEN DRYING, just let it air dry on a clean towel before the next use. Do not use a hairdryer to dry your brushes or tools.
BACTERIA is always a concern especially if the eye is having an infective type flare up. Always, always wash after each and every use.
The Focused Eye Roll is designed to actively unclog clogged oil glands and drain debris. The roller is medical grade stainless steel and super easy to clean.
How to Clean:
- Step 1: Add foaming cleanser to the roller and handle.
- Step 2: Use your fingers to wash with the foaming cleanser.
- Step 3: Rinse with running warm water.
- Step 4: Blot dry with a clean towel, then leave on a clean towel to air dry.
Why Clean After Each Use? If the roller has old oil or debris, it can potentially clog and/or infect eyelid glands.
2) Lashfull Thinking™ Lash + Brow Cleansing Brush
This dome-shaped brush is perfect for removing heavy eye makeup especially waterproof mascara without damaging lashes. 140,000 bristles go to work and offer unsurpassed cleansing power.
How to Clean:
- Step 1: Wet the brush and apply a liberal amount of We Love Eyes foaming cleanser to the top of the brush.
- Step 2: Gently swirl the bristles in the palm of your hand with warm water.
- Step 3: Rinse thoroughly, making sure the rinse water turns from dark to clear.
- Repeat Steps 2 & 3 if using heavy eye makeup.
- Step 4: Agitate the bristles on a clean towel to remove excess water. Let air dry on a clean towel.
Why Clean After Each Use? Leftover makeup residue can hide in bristles, causing clogged pores, styes, or eye irritation if not removed.
3) In Between Eyelash Cleansing Brush
This precision tool is designed to get into eyelashes and clean along the lash lines. Ideally utilized for anterior types of blepharitis debris and keeping eyelash extensions clean.
How to Clean:
- Step 1: Rinse the thin bristles under lukewarm water.
- Step 2: Use a small pump of the foaming cleanser and rub gently with your fingers.
- Step 3: Rinse until no soap remains.
- Step 4: Gently pat with a clean towel and let air dry.
Why Clean After Each Use? The fine tip can accumulate eyelash debris, mascara, and even leftover lash glue, which can lead to infection if not cleaned promptly.
4) Dab n Spoolie™ Lash Serum Brush
This dual-ended brush and spoolie is perfect for applying serums and grooming lashes.
How to Clean:
- Step 1: Remove serum residue by rinsing both ends under warm water.
- Step 2: Apply a small amount of foaming cleanser on each end.
- Step 3: Agitate the spool and dab end with your fingers to get the fabric & mesh clean.
- Step 4: Rinse well. Squeeze the dab end to remove excess water. Let air dry.
Why Clean After Each Use? Serum buildup is sticky and can turn into a breeding ground for bacteria, potentially causing eye problems.
Specially crafted to gently exfoliate the eyelid margin.
How to Clean:
- Step 1: Add foam to the brush head.
- Step 2: Agitate the brush head & soap with fingers and fingertips to get it very clean.
- Step 3: Rinse thoroughly under running warm water.
- Step 4: Lightly press with a clean towel to remove excess water, then air dry.
Why Clean After Each Use? Exfoliating brushes can trap dead skin cells, oils, bacteria and product residue—leading to eye inflammation if not sanitized.
6) Eyelid Margin Cleansing Brush
Another essential for thorough eyelid hygiene—ideal for daily gentle eyelid hygiene and lash extension care.
How to Clean:
- Step 1: Wet the brush tip and add foaming cleanser.
- Step 2: Gently massage the bristles with your fingertips to loosen debris.
- Step 3: Rinse under warm water.
- Step 4: Use a clean towel to agitate bristles dry. Let air dry completely before next use.
Why Clean After Each Use? Keeping eyelids clean is crucial for managing blepharitis and preventing bacterial growth along the lash line.
This handy, medical grade stainless steel tool helps to apply eye creams and when used as a gua sha, can help to reduce the appearance of puffy eyes.
How to Clean:
- Step 1: Add foaming cleanser to wash away any leftover product.
- Step 2: Rinse with warm water.
- Step 3: Allow to air dry on a clean towel.
Why Clean After Each Use? Residual ointments can mix with skin oils, creating a sticky environment that can attract bacteria and dirt.
8) Eye'masking™ Forever Eye Mask
Reusable eye mask designed for helping eye cream penetrate faster. Made with BPA free, medical grade silicone which is resistant to bacteria.
How to Clean:
- Step 1: After use, rinse under warm water.
- Step 2: Add foaming cleanser and gently rub away any product residue.
- Step 3: Rinse thoroughly, making sure no soap remains.
- Step 4: Air dry before storing back on plastic card & inside tin box.
Why Clean After Each Use? Masks can harbor oils, sweat, or treatment residue, which may cause breakouts or eye irritation.
A fingertip-held exfoliation tool for removing dead epithelial cells, lash debris and eye makeup. Made with BPA free, medical grade silicone which is resistant to bacteria.
How to Clean:
- Step 1: Add a liberal amount of foam cleanser to bristles and handle.
- Step 2: Gently rub the mitt against the palm of the hand to remove any trapped residue.
- Step 3: Rinse thoroughly and blot out excess water.
- Step 4: Lay flat to air dry on a clean towel.
Why Clean After Each Use? A damp mitt can harbor bacteria and other contaminants that you do not want near your eyes or eyelids.
THE VISIONARY BEHIND THESE TOOLS
Dr. Tanya Gill, OD, founder of We Love Eyes, is the innovative optometrist behind these tools and brushes. Her mission? To offer a clean, effective eye care routines that everyone can do at home. Visit weloveeyes.com to explore solutions tailored to your eye problems and say goodbye to irritation and discomfort. ✨ Keep your tools clean, and keep your eyes sparkling! ✨
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