How Your Beauty Routine Can Keep You Healthy During Flu Season

During cold and flu season, be sure to clean your makeup brushes every day — wash them with any of these DIY cleansers — then lay them on a flat surface so they're ready for the following day. Also, try to store your brushes somewhere other than the bathroom or your bedroom, where you're probably spending the most time when you're sick.

"The most common products likely to be breeding grounds for germs include lip products," says Kashuk. To disinfect lipstick, gloss, or lip balm, we recommend spritzing the applicator or bullet with isopropyl alcohol after each use. Many makeup artists carry cosmetic sanitizer wipes by BeautySoClean in their kits too.