# DIY Brush Cleaning Solutions This Natural Makeup Brush Cleaner is a Cost-Effective Alternative By M | Published 2015-09-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brush-cleaner References: [brit.co](https://www.brit.co/picks/use-this-diy-makeup-brush-cleaner-to-keep-your-beauty-routine-looking-fresh/) & [hellonatural.co](http://hellonatural.co/homemade-makeup-brush-cleaner-how-to-clean-brushes-naturally/) Ensuring that you make time to clean your brushes is something every makeup consumer should make time for, and this homemade brush cleaner solution by [Hello Natural](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-bug) is an ideal cost effective alternative. This solution is made from [all-natural ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lab-co) making it safe to use on all brush hairs and your skin. The homemade brush cleaner is made from a solution containing olive oil, witch hazel and castile soap. The olive oil to the castile soap should be a two-to-one ratio that will really work to break down makeup buildup, dirt and bacteria. The solution can be kept in a refillable bottle to keep on hand. To use the solution simply shake the bottle, squirt some into the palm of your hand, take your [makeup brush](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mela-keras-le-brush) and spin it around in the product. Keep mixing the brush around in the solution till pigment no longer seeps out of the brush. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Brush Cleaning Solutions:** The trend of making homemade brush cleaning solutions offers an opportunity for businesses to create and sell eco-friendly and cost-effective brush cleaner alternatives. - **Natural Makeup Products:** The trend of using natural ingredients in homemade brush cleaners presents an opportunity for cosmetic companies to develop and market natural makeup products. - **Refillable Packaging:** The trend of using refillable bottles for homemade brush cleaners provides an opportunity for packaging companies to create sustainable and convenient refillable packaging solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** The beauty and cosmetics industry can take advantage of the DIY brush cleaning trend by introducing eco-friendly brush cleaning products and natural makeup lines. - **Eco-friendly Cleaning Products:** The eco-friendly cleaning products industry can tap into the trend of DIY brush cleaning solutions by creating and marketing natural and sustainable brush cleaner alternatives. - **Packaging Solutions:** The packaging industry can capitalize on the trend of using refillable bottles for homemade brush cleaners by designing and manufacturing innovative and environmentally-friendly refillable packaging options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Purpose Home Cleaning Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mix-it-yourself-cleaning.md) - [Free-From Household Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-surface-eco-cleaner.md) - [Dry Shampoo-Replacing Hairbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altesse-studio-hairbrush.md) - [Portable Beauty Blender Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uzza-beauty-blender-cleaner.md) - [Cost-Effective Micellar Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qosmedix-micellar-cleansing-water.md) - [Small Batch Natural Cleansers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-batch-natural-cleanser.md) - [Natural All-Purpose Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-purpose-cleaner-1.md) - [Essential Oil Cleaning Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-oil-home-cleaning.md) - [Plant-Based Pet Paw Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-paw-cleaners.md)