Most
men spend a lot of time caring for their razor
but neglect the needs of their shaving brush. It turns out that
keeping that brush properly cleaned is extremely important, both for
its ability to work properly and the health of your skin. Luckily,
cleaning that brush is a piece of cake, as you’ll see.
Bacteria
Can Develop and Lead to Skin Problems
Anything
that touches your face regularly needs to be very clean, or else
bacteria can get into the pores of your skin and lead to acne and
other unwanted issues. Because your brush spends so much time
sitting on a shelf or your sink counter, it can develop a whole lot
of bacteria.
Buildup
Can Interfere with the Brush’s Functionality
If
your shaving brush has a lot of buildup from excess soap or shaving
cream, the bristles will start to bind together, which means that
your brush can’t fulfill its duty properly. And, it will only get
worse over time.
Certain
Ingredients in Shaving Products Can Slowly Damage the Natural
Bristles
If
you’re letting soap or shaving cream sit on your brush for a long
period of time, it’s possible that certain ingredients in those
products can eat away at the bristles. Natural bristles are more
prone to damage than synthetic ones because they’re less tolerant
to certain harsh ingredients.
How
to Clean Your Shaving Brush Properly
Now
that you know why your brush needs to be cleaned regularly, it’s
time to explain the proper way to go about it. First, it’s
important to determine how frequently you should clean that brush.
Most men can get away with doing a deep clean once each month based
on how often they shave. However, it’s suggested that each time
before you shave, you run the brush under warm water and use your
fingers to dislodge any buildup.
When
doing a deep clean, warm water is key as this will help break up any
buildup. Now, we strongly suggest mixing that warm water with either
white vinegar or makeup brush cleaner, both of which can be found in
most drug stores.
Create
a solution of one-part water and one part vinegar of makeup brush
cleaner and pour it into a bowl. Now, allow the brush to be
submerged in that solution for about fifteen minutes. Then, run the
brush under warm water and use your fingers to aggressively scrub
away any buildup.
Cleaning
Your Shaving Brush Regularly is Crucial
Failing
to do so can leave you with a lackluster shaving experience as well
as unwanted skin issues. Follow this guide and stay on top of your
cleaning schedule so that your brush continues to work properly for a
long time to come.