It all started with Crystal.

Posted on 30. May, 2009 by The Active Organic in Products, Skin Care

No not a girl, just a beautiful stick of deodorant! This was the first product I bought specifically for it’s natural, organic qualities.

Just a little history…
I used regular anti-perspirants my whole life, than about a year ago I tried the over-the-counter “super” anti-perspirants for a minute. I quickly decided neither was for me and wasn’t going to use any type of deodorant or anti-perspirant, just as an experiment. The first week was great but after that it started to get a bit risky.

The saving moment
A few weeks into my stink experiment a friend of mine mentioned he uses Crystal. An all natural mineral salt deodorant, with no chemicals, no fragrances, nothing to harm the body. I was very intrigued and all over it. A couple days later I bought a stick and found out very soon how much I liked the stuff. Here is a description from the company:

The Un-odorant

Odor is caused by bacteria, which form on the body. Most deodorants on the market today merely mask that odor with unnecessary and unwanted chemicals. They “de-odorize” with the help of chemicals. Crystal deodorants, made of 100% all natural mineral salts, prevent odor from happening in the first place by neutralizing the bacteria. That’s why we believe our products are actually un-odorants, preventing odor, rather than deodorants which just cover it up.

An un-odorant is natural. An un-odorant is light. An un-odorant is effective. An un-odorant is clean. An un-odorant prevents odor from forming.

The Original Deodorant Stone

What makes Crystal deodorants unique are the powerful, all-natural mineral salts that deliver on a simple promise: preventing body odor from occurring – naturally. Here’s how: mineral salts form a topical layer on the skin, which is inhospitable to bacteria that cause odor. All of our deodorants are hypoallergenic, contain no aluminum chlorohydrate, are paraben free, alcohol-free, non-sticky, and non-staining. They dry instantly and don’t leave any residue.

The comparison
I used to use Old Spice Red Zone – High Performance Solid. It cost around $4 and lasted a month or two. I liked the smell and I was indifferent about the effectiveness of the anti-perspirant and whether or not it really de-odorized. In comparison to the Crystal Deodorant, I pay about $6 and it has lasted me about 6 months with barely a noticeable dent. No scent and it deodorizes. The kicker, it is vastly better for me and my body!

The results
In all honesty I can say that I will never buy anything else for my deodorant needs. It works that well. One thing I love is there is no residue or flaky white stuff to ruin my shirts, like the other anti-perspirants did. The other great thing is through the exercise and the hot sun I almost always come out of the day with no stink at all. Yes, there have been a handful of days where I had a hint, nothing too bad however. I do shower everyday, mind you. That’s gotta help, right?

The application
Here is how I apply it. You need to apply the deodorant wet, so after showering I dry off completely but leave my underarms wet and the first thing I do is apply, very liberally, the Crystal deodorant. Voila, you are set for the day. Do the hair, make sure you brush your teeth and be on your way.

Check out their Insights page for all the details about the deodorant and why natural is the best way to go.