Opinions on crystal deodorants

Inge

Therese mentioned salt crystal deodorants in the comments on Angie's Vaseline post.
I haven't seen them in the shops over here, but they can be ordered on-line.

Does anybody have experience with them? Are they really that efficient at eliminating all odour? Any pros and cons?

17 years ago

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Latest reply was from Inge

Louise

Veteran

I think they're supposed to be better for your skin. I used 1 years ago and wasn't terribly impressed. You had to wet it under water then rub it under your arms i think. I seem to remember not sticking with it for very long as you still sweat with it but suppoedly it doesn't smell! i just hated the wet patches under my arms. I'll definately be sticking with my anti persperant x

17 years ago

Lena

Active Member

They don't work for me. I tried different kinds: solid crystals, sprays, different brands. They don't help with odor, and I always develop irritation bumps after about a week.

It's probably very individual.

17 years ago

Ariadne

Veteran

For me, they work for a couple of weeks, then stop. Mine also always break. I actually make my own deodorant using coconut oil, corn starch, and baking soda. This works better than anything I've ever tried, deodorant-wise. This is ONLY for odour. For antiperspirant, I use Certain Dri (which prevents sweat but not odour).

17 years ago

Inge

(website)

Moderator

Hm, you don't sound wildly enthusiastic about it;-) I might try it if I find them in the shops here, but if not I'll stick with my regular deodorant.

Thank you for your opinions!!

17 years ago

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