Unlisted Brand • Crystal - Natural Mineral Salt Deodorant • Deodorants

eam531 on 9/18/2010 7:41:00 AM more reviews by eam531

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I tried using a deodorant crystal after reading reviews and having a colleague rave about it.

It does work--I sweated but there was no odor.

HOWEVER--I got a truly *horrendous* rash under my arms. I used the crystal properly--wet it throughly--but it is just way too harsh for me. The crystal I used was made of "mineral salts" which in this case was potassium alum. This is the active ingredient (only ingredient, actually) in styptic pencils!! (What men use to stop shaving nicks from bleeding.) Potassium alum is very astringent. It took almost a week for my underarms to heal.

The product does work in terms of stopping bacteria growth that causes BO, but given its harshness, I simply can't use it.

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Tresor on 6/5/2010 5:40:00 PM more reviews by Tresor

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I have this in chamomile & green tea. I love it! Very effective, non staining and it smells pretty, but not overpowering. Found at Sweetbay supermarket for $3.99. My only wish is that this came in a solid, as this is a roll on. Will repurchase.

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blueseaurchin on 8/23/2009 10:07:00 PM more reviews by blueseaurchin

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I love this product. All of my white shirts developed yellow stains from my other deodorants and they made me itch under my arm occasionally. The best thing about this product is that you don't feel it. Second best, there is no stain. Third, there's no chemical, horrible smell or creamy feel.

I live in the carribean, where it is always hot and this deodorant works great for me.

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*TOP REVIEWER* makeupjunkie35 on 8/21/2009 12:21:00 AM more reviews by makeupjunkie35

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

Though this product did not work for me in every way, I like the concept of using natural mineral salts that does not contain Aluminum Chlorohydrate. And it does get high praise from Cancer Treatment Centers. One thing I did like was I did not smell bad throughout the day. But, it did not prevent wetness for me (I live in humid FL). My husband uses it and it works for him. It is reasonably priced and the packaging is, umm interesting. lol All you do is run a few drops of water on the salt stick and then roll on. Well, I will not be using this one again. Prefer my JASON Natural Cosmetics Deodorant Stick above any other so far.

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