I LOVE DRY BRUSHING! [When you find something amazing and want to shout it from the rooftops… this is it people… the real deal].

Just like many other items in the household… dry brushes get dirty and require a good cleaning. Some companies state to replace your dry brush after 3-6 months, but if it still works amazingly and is in great condition… just clean it!

How often your dry brush is used will determine how often it should be cleaned. If it is used everyday, consider cleaning it at least every week or every 2 weeks [or sooner if it stinks like armpit – think about where it has been]. If using a facial dry brush, consider cleaning it after every 1-2 uses [especially with acne-prone skin].

How to Clean your Dry Brush

Start by filling a shallow bowl with about 2 cm of warm water. The water should reach halfway up the bristles when the brush is placed down.

Next add 1-2 drops of Tea Tree EO (Young Living or Plant Therapy) to the water. Tea tree essential oil is a natural deodorizer and disinfectant. It is also antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral. It has many other amazing benefits [ex. clearing acne, cleaning mold, clearing up fungal infections – just to name a few!]

{I use and recommend Young Living Essential Oils and Plant Therapy Essential Oils because they are 100% pure quality essential oils. There are other reputable essential oil companies to purchase from. Your local drug store’s cheap essential oil can give you a rash and not have the same positive effects because most only contain about 10% of the pure oil and the rest is filled with synthetics. Do your research and find a company you feel comfortable purchasing from.}

Carefully place the brush inside the water with the bristles facing down [like an old man slipping into a warm bath… – please tell me you watch Seinfeld] and gently move it around (side to side, front to back) in order to loosen the dead skin cells / debris and allow the tea tree oil to do its magic. Try not to wet the wood near where the bristles touch to keep your dry brush lasting longer!

Allow the brush to sit in the mixture for about 5 mins. Then remove and place on a towel with bristles facing down to fully dry before using again. Good as new!

Happy Brush Cleaning 🙂

Have you tried dry brushing? What do you use to clean your dry brush?