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CAN YOU USE A SILICONE FACE BRUSH EVERY DAY?

Silicone face brushes have taken the skincare world by storm. And why shouldn't they? They exfoliate the skin, leaving it looking fresh and glowing without irritating your skin. But there's one question that's come up recently: "Can I use a silicone face brush every day?Get more news about Silicone Brush,you can vist our website!

Just like your cleanser, your silicone face brush should be used according to your skin type. Our skin takes 28 days to renew itself and silicone face brushes speed up the process. Does this mean that using a silicone face brush to scrub your face will help you renew your skin every day? Well, no. While most beauty experts recommend using a silicone face brush 2-4 times a week, let's find out how often we can use it for different skin types.

OILY AND SENSITIVE SKIN
Oily skin needs to be exfoliated to remove the oil and dirt that clog pores. If your skin is oily and non-sensitive, start by using a silicone face brush twice a week. If you see a noticeable change in your skin within 3-4 weeks, then increase the frequency to every other day. If the gentle scrubbing action of the silicone face brush suits your skin, you can go up to once a day. However, you may want to take a break from time to time, especially on days when you don't go outdoors.

Scrub your face with a silicone face brush in the morning when your face has accumulated oil and sweat from sleeping on your pillow. Alternatively, you can scrub your face at night before you go to bed to allow the skin's pores to breathe. It is best to scrub your face one day in the morning and the next day in the evening. Whichever routine makes your skin feel fresher is the one you can stick to.

Once you are used to scrubbing your face with a silicone brush, you can try a double-speed brush. Start with a slower speed on delicate areas, then speed up as you scrub your neck and chin. Try to use a circular motion when scrubbing your face to increase blood circulation while deep cleansing your pores.
OILY AND SENSITIVE SKIN
If you have oily skin that is prone to acne and easily irritated, start by using a silicone face brush once a week. Eventually you can scrub your face once a week. Once you are comfortable with the silicone face brush, you can gently scrub your face 2-3 times a week.

If your skin feels irritated and tends to break out after scrubbing with a silicone face brush, you can try changing your cleanser. The soft bristles of a silicone brush are suitable for all skin types.

Another reason why your skin may feel irritated after scrubbing is improper hydration. Make sure you use a non-greasy moisturiser after scrubbing your face to lock in all the essential oils and prevent your skin from becoming sensitive.

As a silicone face brush is known to provide a mild and gentle exfoliation for sensitive skin, it is one of the best ways to get rid of dirt and oil build-up in the pores. Silicone face brushes also help to rid your skin of bacterial build-up.

If you have sensitive skin, start with a silicone brush with soft and fine bristles for a gentle, non-irritating scrubbing experience. You can also look for electronic brushes that have the ability to automatically dry out and reduce germs in your brush.

buzai232 Aug 22 '23, 07:33PM · Tags: silicone kitchen utensils

Everything you NTK about the Deep Cleanse Silicone Brush


Our first launch of '23 is here and you are all LOVING it! Thank you for all of the support and to our members who sold us out in 1 day. To those of you who still need more time to learn about the Deep Cleanse Silicone Brush, this is for you!Get more news about Silicone Brush,you can vist our website!

We came out with a tagline for the Deep Cleanse Silicone Brush "micro without the machine". So what does that even mean? Well, the exfoliating brush head has short silicone bristles that help to gently and safely exfoliate the skin, while still being able to get into all of the nooks and crannies. You can also determine how much pressure to use and how long you use the brush on yourself or your clients. Fully customizing the use of the brush in any treatment.

These brushes are extremely durable as well. Always forgetting about your instruments in the disinfectant or bowl? No worries! These babies can soak for longer and not get damaged. That doesn't mean forget about them overnight, but a little extra soak is going to be just fine.

It's also pliable! Since it's silicone, it has a little give. That's why we put a metal support inside, down the middle, so that it is not flimsy.

At the bottom, you will notice there is a spatula. Genius, right? One tool that can do two things. Sign me up! The spatula is great for applying product directly to the skin or into a bowl and has the perfect amount of give and flexibility.

Another great feature is the brush is not heavy, but it is solid. Which made it very important to have a soft grip. You are able to easily and comfortably hold on to the brush.

Also, the brush is featuring our standard gorgeous nude. The silicone brush is the perfect addition to any treatment room or home vanity.

Last but not least, they are easy to clean and disinfect. Be sure to follow your state board regulations.

Glow Tip: We recommend buying at least two. One for each hand. If you really want to save, wholesale is the way to go!

buzai232 Apr 24 '23, 11:24PM · Tags: silicone kitchen utensils

Why You Should Make the Switch to Hygienic Silicone Toilet Brushes

Ready to ditch your toilet brush? Sleek, new silicone brush options don’t just look cooler than plastic-bristle brushes—they also promise an easier-to-clean and more germ-free experience. But do they live up to the hype? We have some good news, and it’s based on science: Microbiologists agree that silicone brushes not only seem less gross than their plastic-bristled counterparts; they are actually more sanitary (and generally, a better buy) for a couple of reasons.Get more news about Silicone Brush,you can vist our website!

Jeremiah Johnson, PhD, assistant professor of microbiology at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, says that silicone attracts fewer microorganisms (read: bad bacteria, including E. coli) than plastic because silicone is non-porous and resists the accumulation of organic matter from the toilet, which can attract germs.

“For this reason alone, silicone would be more resistant to microbial contamination,” Johnson says. “That’s why it’s is being used more frequently in medical applications.” Another plus: Because silicone dries much faster than plastic, it’s also less likely to accumulate microbes.
Silicone is easier to clean
Silicone can also be more easily and thoroughly cleaned than plastic-bristled brushes, Johnson says, which obviously results in a more sanitary bathroom environment. For example, most silicones can be put in the dishwasher and even boiled (assuming the handle and other portions of the brush allow).
This would reduce the number of microorganisms present even further and is something you could not likely do with a traditional brush since plastics are particularly sensitive to chemicals and physical stress,” he says.

SIlicone is more robust
Since silicone is generally resistant to more physical stress, including chemical cleaners and UV light, you could use stronger cleaners that would be more likely to kill harmful microorganisms present on the brush.

You’ll also probably get a longer life out of a silicone brush than you would a traditional one because of these properties, which means making the switch is probably worth it (especially since silicone brushes tend to be a bit pricier compared to plastic ones).

But there’s one downside
The only negative Johnson could find to silicone brushes is an environmental one: Silicone doesn’t easily break down in the environment, and most curbside recycling programs do not accept post-consumer silicone-based products. That means when you’re through with your silicone toilet brush, you will either need to take it to the landfill or find a specialized recycling facility on your own.

buzai232 Jan 6 '23, 09:56PM · Tags: silicone kitchen utensils
Silicone Pastry Brushes Are a Scam

For years, I thought pastry brushes were basically optional. I can put together a great batch of cookies, and sometimes a miso-chocolate tart, but I'm definitely not any kind of accomplished pastry chef. Yes, brushing egg wash over the top of an apple pie makes for a better-looking crust, but who could be bothered? Particularly when the pastry brush I had never quite managed to paint the egg wash on, so much as deposit it in gloppy strings. It took until the pastry section of the culinary program I took to realize that the problem wasn't the brushing, it was the brush.Get more news about Silicone Brush,you can vist our website!

What I had been using at home was a silicone pastry brush, picked up haphazardly at Bed, Bath & Beyond sometime in my first years after college. And though the silicone brush was admittedly easier to clean than the version with natural or nylon bristles, it also happened to be completely useless. A good pastry brush should work similarly to a paint brush. You are, in many cases, literally painting on an even coating of egg wash, or marinade, or sauce onto something you're cooking. A bad pastry brush, like the one I had, unevenly swirled bits of liquid onto a surface, leaving streaks and bald patches. You would be better off using your fingers.
I thought that maybe I just owned an especially bad silicone brush, but when I tried out other brands, they overwhelmingly had the same problem. Turns out, it's not the manufacturer, it's the material. The very qualities that make silicone a useful material in the kitchen-it's a non-porous material, and so food particles don't stick to it very well-makes it completely useless for a pastry brush, where you want the liquid you're dipping it in to cling. The very best silicone pastry brush I found was still much worse than using a regular boar-bristle brush. The most generous I can be to the category is that silicone pastry brushes are blunt instruments, better for slathering than carefully coating.

Once I actually picked up a few pastry brushes that worked-one nylon bristle and one boar bristle-I started using them all the time. Not only are they helpful for making actual pastry, they're great for quickly clearing your cutting board, or sweeping excess flour from a surface. The downside is that they're more difficult to clean, and that eventually they begin shedding bristles. But the good news is that they're cheap. At a restaurant supply store, you can pick up one for under $3, and at Sur La Table or Bed Bath & Beyond. If you're going to use a pastry brush, why not stick to the cheaper one that actually works?

buzai232 May 23 '22, 07:48PM · Tags: silicone kitchen utensils

Whether you’re caramelizing onions or flipping pancakes, the best silicone cooking utensils are comfortable to hold while keeping nonstick coatings and other surfaces safe. Silicone utensils are usually made from a rigid core covered partially or entirely in silicone — a one-piece all-silicone utensil can be easier to clean since it lacks seams, nooks, and crannies, but a stainless steel core covered partially in silicone is ultra sturdy for tasks like lifting or scraping and may simply feel more comfortable if you’re used to metal kitchen tools. If you don’t feel strongly that your utensil should be entirely covered in silicone, you might prefer handles made from a non-silicone material for reasons of price, aesthetic, or comfort.Get more news about Silicone Kitchen Utensils,you can vist our website!

There are many types of silicone cooking utensils, and you should always choose the one that makes sense for your kitchen, whether that’s a spoon, whisk, spatula, tongs, or a utensil set. While food-grade silicone generally handles high temperatures better than nylon or plastic, some types can have a higher heat resistance than others — manufacturers often give a specific temperature rating for the cooking end of a utensil, if not the handle (though the temperature rating should be the same for a one-piece design). You’ll definitely want to make sure the handle is designed to handle high temperatures if you plan to leave the utensil in the pan while your food is cooking.

If you’re looking to build out an entire set of silicone utensils, you can either buy a pre-assembled set or build your own. Buying a bundled set can be more cost-effective and convenient when you need several utensils at once, but buying individual utensils a la carte allows you to customize your collection to ensure all your bases are covered.

1. A One-Piece Silicone Turner Spatula
With an overall rating of 4.6 stars from more than 1,300 Amazon reviewers, the StarPack premium silicone turner is a popular choice thanks to its simple one-piece design. While some one-piece designs can be too soft and thick for scraping pans or getting under food, the StarPack turner has a sturdy, steel-reinforced core and a tapered edge that make it incredibly functional.
2. A Fan-Favorite One-Piece Silicone Scraper Spatula
With more than 2,600 (and growing!) reviews on Amazon and an overall rating of 4.8 stars on the site, it’s clear that this di Oro spatula is a joy to cook with. The moderately flexible blade is supported by a steel-reinforced handle, which makes the spatula sturdy enough to use for stirring batters or folding in ingredients. The one-piece design means there’s no detachable head that can accidentally come off, even when you’re mixing extra-thick dough.

3. A Silicone-Coated Whisk
Metal wires coated in silicone give you a nice balance of structure and flexibility in this balloon whisk from OXO Good Grips. The rounded handle is comfortable to hold and offers a textured surface that won’t get slippery, even after you’ve been whisking over a hot pot for what feels like hours. The silicone’s 600-degree Fahrenheit heat resistance means you can whisk sauces on the stove for as long as you need without worrying about melting.

4. A One-Piece Silicone Mixing Spoon
This mixing spoon from StarPack has a firm spoon head for stirring and scooping and a textured, ergonomic handle with a strong steel core so no matter what you need to mix, this spoon has got you covered — even if you’re stirring thick batter or polenta. The spoon’s durable, all-purpose design has earned it a 4.7-star overall Amazon rating after more than 1,800 reviews.

5. A Silicone-Coated Turner Spatula
The OXO Good Grip Silicone Flexible Turner has all the functionality of a metal turner, but with a protective layer of silicone that keeps your cookware safe. While one-piece designs are handy for things like flipping pancakes or stirring veggies in a pan, the super thin, flexible edge of this silicone-coated steel turner is ideal for tasks like cleanly detaching a cake from the cake pan, cutting and serving a casserole, or scraping burnt bits of food from a skillet.

buzai232 Apr 26 '22, 07:32PM · Tags: silicone kitchen utensils