What does the bronze wire in the brush do?

The fine bronze wire (93% copper, 7% tin) is the traditional feature of the monastery brush – hence its name. We do not promise any effect on the skin. If you have a known metal allergy, test the brush on a small area first.

Does dry brushing really help with cellulite?

There is no miracle cure for cellulite – we make no false medical promises. Dry brushing can support the natural lymph flow, and like any massage it briefly increases local blood flow. Slight redness and warmth right afterwards are normal.

Can I use this brush in the shower too?

Never use wet! This brush is purely a tool for morning dry brushing. The bronze wire would tarnish (oxidize) on contact with water and soap.

Does the brush slip off the back of small hands?

No. We deliberately do not use stiff leather or stretching cotton straps. Our hand strap contains elastane and adapts flexibly and securely to any hand size.

Will the metal wire scratch my skin?

No. The genuine bronze wire is extremely fine and flexible. In combination with the soft horsehair, the brush glides smoothly. Simply stroke towards your heart with light pressure.

Oval dry body brush, the QUOALA “Klosterbürste”, in FSC-certified beech with horsehair and bronze wire, with a hand strap

Dry body brush seen face-on: a dark outer ring of bristles around a dense brown centre

Body care · Material

Exfoliation for smooth skin

Horsehair, 25 mm: glides smoothly
Bronze wire, 93 % copper
FSC® beech
For normal skin, dry use only
Made in Germany

Close-up of the dry body brush bristles: dark bundles in rows with the light wooden rim at the right

Body care · Compare

Which bristle?

Horsehair
medium · animal · for normal skin

Tampicoview →
firm · plant fibre, vegan · for normal to robust skin

Body care · Routine

Your ritual

In the morning, before showering
A few minutes
Dry only
Towards the centre of the body

Body care · Origin

no saints. just standards.

Wood from FSC®-certified forestry · FSC® N003920 · www.fsc.org
Made in an EMAS-registered workshop
Made in a family business in Germany – for generations

Body care · Dimensions

Fits in one hand

LLength14 cm
WWidth7.5 cm
HHeight4 cm
Weight210 g

Monastery Brush / Dry Brush, Bronze & Horsehair, Medium

Name: Klosterbürste / Trockenbürste, Bronze & Rosshaar, mittel
Rating: 4.75 (28 reviews)

Brush. Massage. Scrub.

Stimulated skinmassage boosts blood flow
Bronze and horsehaircopper, tin, FSC® beech
For normal skinmedium, use dry only

580 experiences shared across the shop · Ø 4.8

Bristle: animal or plant

Horsehairwith bronze · medium

Tampico · veganwith bronze · firm

CHF 54.50~~CHF 65.50~~you save CHF 11.00

incl. VAT · shipping CHF 8.50

90-day returns
Swiss warehouse
Ships in 1–2 business days
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Goes well with it – and shipping is free

Soap Bag, Organic Linen, Soft, Vegan CHF 19.50

Product & benefits

This ionic dry brush made of bronze and horsehair offers gentle, activating dry brushing for normal skin.

• Gentle mechanical exfoliation for smoother, more refined skin
• Horsehair provides smoother, controlled brushing movements
• Bronze wire worked in between the bristles
• Medium intensity – suitable for normal skin
• Ideal before showering or sauna

Dimensions (L x W x H): 14cm x 7.5cm x 4cm

Quality & materials

• Ultra-fine bronze wire (copper & tin)
• Natural horsehair bristles
• Beechwood body
• Hand strap for secure grip
• Cardboard packaging – recyclable

Where the name comes from: Tradition has it that monks and nuns dry-massaged themselves with brushes like this – this is not historically documented. The brush is said to “charge” the skin through its bronze; we have found no evidence for this, so we do not promise it.

Why bronze instead of brass: Our bronze is 93 % copper and contains no zinc. Brass usually has only 60–70 % copper; with more than about 15 % zinc it can lose zinc in a damp environment and become porous. And the more copper, the stronger the surface works against germs in the lab – a property of the metal, not a skin promise.

More information on:

• Why it is called a monastery brush – and what we really know
• Real wood and transparent sourcing
• EMAS Standard: radical transparency

How to use

Use exclusively on dry skin
Ideal in the morning before showering
Brush with gentle, even movements towards the center of the body
Suitable for women and men with normal skin
Do not use if allergic to copper or tin

More information about:

• Which ionic or bath brush is right for you?
• Dry brushing: technology and advantages
• Ionic dry massage: effect, myths & the monastery brush
• Mindful exfoliation with bath and ion brushes
• Science & wellness: 11 reasons for body brushing

Care

- Do not clean with water
- Gently tap out after use
- Store in a dry place
- Bronze can patinate over time
- Slight bristle loss possible at first

Why it matters:Where moisture and skin flakes linger, germs feel at home. Stored dry, your monastery brush stays fresh – and it's yours alone.

Measured on wood and cosmetic brushes, not on our brushes (Sources: Tomičić et al. 2020,Attar & Imam 2025).

More information about:

• Cleaning the monastery brush: Proper care of the ion brush

Delivery & shipping

We ship all orders with Swiss Post, including tracking and CO₂-compensated shipping.

Orders are usually processed and dispatched within 1–2 working days (excluding weekends and Swiss public holidays).

What this brush does

Exfoliation lifts dead skin cellsSource: Peng 2025

Smoother, noticeably

Exfoliation lifts dead cells from the top skin layer: smoother skin, and care absorbs better afterwards. Horsehair with bronze: medium, for normal skin.
Source: Peng 2025
Dry glides more gentlySource: Gerhardt et al. 2008

Before the shower, not in it

Damp skin creates noticeably more friction than dry skin. On dry skin the brush therefore glides more gently: brush before the shower, then rinse off.
Source: Gerhardt et al. 2008
93 / 7 copper and tinSource: Grass 2011 · Karpanen 2012

Bronze, not brass

The bristle is a copper-tin alloy. Copper surfaces damage bacteria and fungi resting on them: a property of the metal, not a promise for your skin.
Source: Grass 2011 · Karpanen 2012

How to use it

A few minutes, on dry skin, before your shower. Light pressure is enough – you feel the bronze wire at the gentlest touch.

Legs.
Start at your feet and brush upwards in long strokes, towards your heart.
Why: the bristles loosen dead skin cells. Brushing towards your heart follows your natural lymph flow.
Arms.
Start at the back of your hands and work up in long strokes over forearms and upper arms to the shoulders.
Why: like any massage, brushing briefly increases local blood flow in the skin.
Stomach.
On your torso, switch technique: gentle circles, clockwise, over stomach and chest.
Why: your stomach needs very little pressure. Circles keep the movement gentle and even.
Afterwards.
Shower and moisturise – your skincare now absorbs better.
Why: the brush is for dry use only, so brush before you shower. After exfoliating, your skincare absorbs better.

Medium firmness, for normal skin. Not on the face, not over varicose veins, not on very sensitive, broken, irritated or sunburnt skin. Not for children, not with a copper or tin allergy.

The full technique in the dry brushing guide

5 stars: 23 (82%)
4 stars: 3 (11%)
3 stars: 2 (7%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Trockenbürsten auf Profi-Level

Diese Bürste hat mein Trockenbürsten komplett auf ein neues Level gehoben. Die Bronze-Borsten in Kombination mit den Naturborsten geben ein unglaubliches Gefühl. Haut ist danach richtig wach.

Worth every penny

I've used many dry brushes but this ionic one is in a different league. The results are visible after just a few weeks – firmer skin, better circulation and reduced cellulite.

Super Produkt und vor allem ein super Service! Vielen Dank dafür!

I love it.

Wunderbar es tut einfach gut

Gut gemacht, braucht Geduld

Die Wirkung kommt mit der Zeit. In den ersten Wochen merkt man nicht so viel, aber nach einem Monat regelmässigem Einsatz beginnt man den Unterschied zu spüren. Qualität ist aber gut.

Sehr gut – mit kleiner Anmerkung

Tolle Bürste, spürbare Wirkung. Kleiner Abzug: Die Borsten sind für sehr empfindliche Haut am Anfang etwas intensiv. Nach der Eingewöhnung ist es aber perfekt.

Jetzt täglich dabei

Hat das Trockenbürsten für mich zur festen Gewohnheit gemacht. Und die Ergebnisse rechtfertigen jeden Aufwand.

Natürliche Methode, hervorragendes Ergebnis

Diese alte Methode der Körperpflege hat sich bewährt. Mit dieser Bürste kann man die Wirkung wirklich spüren – Haut ist vitaler und glatter.

Wunderbare Kombi

Bronze plus Naturborsten ist wirklich eine besondere Kombination. Körper fühlt sich danach grossartig an.

Der Ioneneffekt ist real

Ich war skeptisch gegenüber dem Ioneneffekt, aber nach wenigen Wochen war der Unterschied zu meiner alten Bürste spürbar. Haut fühlt sich energetischer an, Durchblutung besser.

Lädt nicht auf

Sehr edel verarbeitet. Das Bürsten tut richtig gut und lädt die Haut nicht statisch auf.

Haut dankt es mir

Seit ich diese Bürste benutze, brauche ich viel weniger Körperlotion. Die Haut ist von innen heraus gepflegter.

Traditionelle Methode, moderne Qualität

Klosterbürsten haben eine lange Tradition – und diese hier vereint das Beste davon mit moderner Verarbeitungsqualität.

Klosterbürste wie früher

Erinnert mich an die Körperpflege meiner Grossmutter – und das ist ein Kompliment! Bodenständig, effektiv, qualitativ hochwertig. Haut ist nach dem Bürsten richtig lebendig.

Guter Griff

Tolle Trockenbürste. Der kleine Griff liegt gut in der Hand.

Guter Kauf

Bin zufrieden. Wirkung ist gut und Qualität stimmt. Hätte 5 Sterne gegeben wenn das Holz minimal runder verarbeitet wäre – aber das ist wirklich Meckern auf hohem Niveau.

Überraschend gut

War anfangs skeptisch wegen dem Bronze, aber es fühlt sich super an. Haut ist mega weich danach.

Straffe Haut dank täglicher Nutzung

Regelmässiges Trockenbürsten mit dieser Bürste hat meine Haut spürbar gestrafft. Sehr empfehlenswert!

Frischekick

Gibt einen tollen Frischekick am Morgen. Bin sehr zufrieden.

Sehr hochwertig

Die Verarbeitung ist tadellos. Man sieht, dass in dieses Produkt echte Handwerkskunst geflossen ist.

Leichter Metallgeruch

Gute Bürste und tolles Hautgefühl, hat aber am Anfang einen leichten metallischen Geruch.

Amazing quality

The craftsmanship is superb and the ionic effect is real. My skin feels energized after every session. This has become an essential part of my morning routine.

Spürbare Wirkung

Schon nach zwei Wochen regelmässigem Einsatz war der Unterschied sichtbar. Haut ist glatter, straffer und sieht gesünder aus.

Best dry brush ever

This Klosterbürste is genuinely the best dry brush I've ever used. The bronze elements add something special and the quality is outstanding. My skin looks and feels amazing.

Meine Wellness-Bürste

Täglich 5-10 Minuten Trockenbürsten mit dieser Bürste – das ist mein kleines persönliches Wellness-Ritual.

Incredible dry brushing experience

This brush has completely transformed my dry brushing routine. The combination of bronze and natural bristles gives such a unique sensation. My skin is so much more toned and vibrant.

Brossage à sec exceptionnel

Cette brosse ionique a transformé ma routine de soin. La combinaison bronze et poils naturels est unique. Ma peau est tellement plus ferme et lumineuse. Je la recommande vivement.

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Materials & seals

The whole brush
Tap a number
1Natural animal bristles
Animal natural bristles, just like our own hair, are made of keratin. In hairbrushes, boar bristles distribute natural sebum all the way to the ends, providing visible shine.
2Buche, FSC®-zertifiziert
Aus nachhaltiger europäischer Forstwirtschaft. Buchenholz ist dicht und langlebig.
3Hand strap
Elastane blend: stays put even with soapy hands.

Wood from FSC®-certified forestry. FSC® N003920 · www.fsc.org

Made in Germany — Made in a family business in Germany – for generations.

All sources on the Evidence page →

FAQ

: The fine bronze wire (93% copper, 7% tin) is the traditional feature of the monastery brush – hence its name. We do not promise any effect on the skin. If you have a known metal allergy, test the brush on a small area first.
: There is no miracle cure for cellulite – we make no false medical promises. Dry brushing can support the natural lymph flow, and like any massage it briefly increases local blood flow. Slight redness and warmth right afterwards are normal.
: Never use wet! This brush is purely a tool for morning dry brushing. The bronze wire would tarnish (oxidize) on contact with water and soap.
: No. We deliberately do not use stiff leather or stretching cotton straps. Our hand strap contains elastane and adapts flexibly and securely to any hand size.
: No. The genuine bronze wire is extremely fine and flexible. In combination with the soft horsehair, the brush glides smoothly. Simply stroke towards your heart with light pressure.