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| lilwing |
Posted - Jun 29 2008 : 12:49:32 PM
Anyone ever used this? I have and I am sold on it. Strangely enough, the first couple of times I've used this, it seemed (what I thought) to bring out toxins or something - I felt rather stinky, but I just washed underarms til it was okay. After that, I didn't have a problem at ALL and ended up preferring it over my dove deoderant.
I am allergic to most deoderants so this was great for me. I didn't see another post talking about this, so I thought I would bring it up! |
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| DONNA Q |
Posted - Jun 15 2011 : 7:08:51 PM
I have had hot flashes for 3 years now and the crystal is the only thing that keeps me from smelling like a lumberjack.
GOD BLESS |
| Canadian farmgirl |
Posted - May 27 2011 : 07:56:30 AM
I just read the book "There's lead in your lipstick" by Gillian Deacon, and now I am trying to switch all my body care products to as natural as possible. I already make my own soap. Now I'm going to give the crystal a try...I ordered a small one online (they're not sold around here) so I'm waiting for it to arrive. In the meantime, I'm using Jason deodorant. It's ok, but I haven't done anything really strenuous yet, to put it to the test. It's supposed to get hot & humid by Monday here, so we'll see how these natural deodorants hold up. Gotta get used to having wet underarms, though!
My big worry is smelling bad at work...we went through that once already, with a co-worker (now retired) who had really bad b.o. and customers would come in and wrinkle their noses looking at us like which one of you is it?
Bonus with using natural deodorants: no more yellow pit stains on your clothes! 
Lori
Farmgirl Sister #183 |
| nitere |
Posted - Feb 05 2011 : 1:04:35 PM
I just started using it yesterday. I can't use store bought deodorants because of sensitivities. I have been making my own deodorant for a long time, but just recently it stopped working for me. My husband has been using the crystal kind and likes it so i bought one for myself. So far, so good.
Farmgirl Sister #37
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| Julia |
Posted - Jan 11 2011 : 8:13:58 PM
I use it in spray form. I get it at Fred Meyer in the health food section. I love it!
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| gardenancy |
Posted - Jan 11 2011 : 5:54:39 PM
I go au de natural. I am a purist when it comes to cosmetics & toiletries. I am so careful what I put on my skin and into my body. I make my own soap, toothpaste, lip balm, face cream, etc...
I bought the chrystal stick a long time ago and when I read that there was alum in it I threw it out. I was afraid to use it. Bernice, thanks for mentioning that alum is aluminum. Aluminum may contribute to breast cancer tumors - most are found near the armpits. I just don't want to take a chance. Cancer runs in my family.
I can't find any deodorant that works on me. I have tried all the 'natural' ones on the market and they either burn terribly or they do nothing for the odor. I've even tried making different ones, with no good results. I just wash more when needed. I will have to try the baking soda! Thanks!
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| OneHippieChick |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 10:36:49 PM
I use both the roll-on Crystal and the rock-stick Crystal deodorant and found that they work great! The only problem I've found is that I may have to reapply on really hot summer days or if I've been doing a lot of work. I have a hard time with "regular" anti-perspirant and deodorant - it just doesn't seem to want to wash off and after about a week usually gives me a rash.
Susan ~ Farmgirl Sister #1978
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| KathleenL |
Posted - Jul 13 2010 : 11:46:30 AM
I've been using crystal deodorant for about a year and love it! I bought the little travel size to try it out and I'm still using the same one. Not only is it better for me but it costs a lot less too.
Kathy |
| jill skane |
Posted - Jul 13 2010 : 08:34:52 AM
My daughter told me about vinegar both me and my husband have been using it for about 3 year. Has been working great for us. She had to stop using shortly after she told us because it does not work for her. I will have to tell her about the crystals, she may already know she is always at trader joes.
jill |
| supernaynay |
Posted - Jul 13 2010 : 08:30:44 AM
i have been using the crystal deoderant for over ten years, and its great - it of course doesn't stop you from perspiring (which is good, so your body can rid itself of icky toxins), but i like that it is fragrance free and keeps me from being a stinky girl :) |
| Nigella |
Posted - Jul 13 2010 : 08:24:03 AM
I tried the crystal deodorant in the roll form and I love it! It did take a couple of week before it really started to work for me, but even during those two weeks I noticed that I sweated and smelled less :D. I had been using Dove before (yuck I know....) and during those first two weeks I was still happier with the results of the Crystal deodorant! Then the ultimate test: Saturday we bucked hay all day and I was hardly sweating "under there" and no odor at all! DH on the other hand, LOL, he thought he'd wear the old aluminum heavy stuff thinking that my natural choice wouldn't hold up.... Yes, I did have to give him a hard time when he mentioned that he smelled :D. I noticed that the old deodorant has been replaced by the Crystal deodorant on his side of the bathroom counter.....
Bernice, thank you for the info, I think I do remember hearing about that now that you mention it. Ha ha! I don't know if I could bring myself to put alum in my mouth I can just imagine what it would be like.... YUCK!
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| sue5901 |
Posted - Jun 23 2010 : 03:16:26 AM
I tried the crystal and found it sometimes worked and sometimes didn't - I'm not sure but after reading these posts I imagine it depended on whether I had showered or not - so I am definately going to dig them out and try again.
I have a hugh number of skin allergies and can only use one type of deodorant which I finding difficult to get so it would be great if this works.
Dance like nobody's watching! |
| Angel.Doc |
Posted - Jun 18 2010 : 5:58:35 PM
I have been using the crystal for about a week because I needed to rotated deodorants (they seem to stop working after a while)
The crystal deodorant stone contain alum (the stuff we use for keeping veggies crisp when canning). Alum is actually potassium alum, also known as potassium aluminum sulfate.
Potassium Alum or Ammonium Alum are natural mineral salts made up of molecules that are too large to be absorbed by your skin. They form a protective layer on your skin that inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria. These deodorants are recommended by many cancer treatment centers.
I thought you should know that although this may be a better alternative to most antiperspirants and deodorants on the market, it is not completely aluminum-free.
Just a side note, Lump alum works wonders on drying and healing canker mouth sores. It sounds strange putting your deodorant in your mouth!!!! It also tastes really bad!
Making God Proud |
| TeaPriestess |
Posted - Jun 18 2010 : 5:19:45 PM
I tried the Crystal deo and loved it but it started giving me welts so I had to switch to baking soda. I just slap some in a container with some lavender essential oil.
"Tea is drunk to forget the din of the world."- Tien Yiheng
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| katalind |
Posted - May 21 2010 : 08:55:05 AM
I just found one that I LOVE and it smells so good. It's Crystal Essence Pomegranate mineral deodorant roll on. Something else you may want to try is Detox Deodorant for nighttime use by Herbalix Restoratives. I buy it off Amazon because it's cheaper there. |
| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Sep 24 2008 : 3:28:50 PM
After reading all this I just had to get a crystal deoderant stick and give it a try. I got the same results as taking a shower every day and not using any deoderant..... I guess it's one of those things that works on some people and not on others.
Happiness is Homemade |
| nampafarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 23 2008 : 12:38:39 PM
Not to mention, some products used to make deordorants are being linked to Breast Cancer!
Kim
Farmgirl Sister # 302 |
| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 9:25:48 PM
I love the crystal too. It has worked well for me. My husband prefers to make a thin paste of baking soda and water which he says is perfect. Either way, it is so nice to use more natural products ~ no chemicals and allows the body to rid itself of toxins like it is supposed to.
Blessings, Lea
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| FARMALLChick |
Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 5:36:50 PM
I found a couple of mini stone at big lots for 80 cents each. I was thrilled, but I have yet to try them. Nervous I guess.
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| KarenP |
Posted - Sep 13 2008 : 05:36:45 AM
My husband and I use Thai crystal stone the stick version.
We have been using it for about 5 years now, we love it.
I used to reek after using a antiperspirant or deodorant in a few weeks. I would have to change brands or styles every time.
I took my mind about a week to notice, I didn't stink!
After 5 years I'd never go back to regular deo or antiperspirant.
Just my 2 cents
KarenP
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
| kissmekate |
Posted - Sep 03 2008 : 8:01:39 PM
I have to use the real deal deodorant in the warmer months. In the cooler/winter months, I use Toms of Maine. I have a crystal stick. It seemed not to work very well, I didn't know to try it longer than a day or two before giving up.
So now that we are approaching cooler months, perhaps I will try my stick again.
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| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Sep 03 2008 : 4:20:25 PM
I was just thinking about starting to try it again! I'll give it a go!
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| homesteaderbelle |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 8:01:57 PM
I got my crystal from GNC, it was the naturally fresh brand. I bought the mini crystal, I think it is travel size. I have had it for a long time and I use it everyday. I think the travel size crystal could last a year or nore.
Mine quit working for awhile, so I quit using it and used baking soda instead. Now I am using it again and my crystal is working again. For anyone who had this problem, just try to quit using it for awhile, I stopped for week or longer, and then try it again.
Belle
http://www.homesteaderbelle.blogspot.com/
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| lilwing |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 10:07:33 AM
I don't know if you guys have any GNC's near you but I found a big roll on stick for $5.99 and it's supposed to last up to a year. It's working just fine for me. I think I originally started with that "Thai" brand but this one is just "Naturally fresh deoderant crystal" and I have checked elsewhere and this is a great price. Just thought I'd pass it along. $5.99 for a year? You can't beat that. lol. Imagine how much you spend on those iccky anti-perspirent/deoderants!
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| lilwing |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 10:03:33 AM
Do you think it could be the brand??? Maybe they actually started changing or doing something different. That is weird!
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| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Aug 19 2008 : 3:54:16 PM
Thanks Belle, I will try that.
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