D-O Natural Mineral Crystal Deodorant Stick

I've long been a fan of Crystal brand salt-based deodorants, but this product is a major step forward. The problem with the solid Crystal product is there is no way to securely hold the lump of crystal. Reviewers have suggested wrapping a wide rubber band around the lump, to give you something to grip, but the problem remains: the Crystal product lasts only until it slips out of your hand and is shattered on the floor or counter. This product solves that problem, by forming the salt crystal into a longish cylinder, with a plastic base. It would be a little better if the plastic base were taller, providing more gripping area, but I just grab the whole bottom of the cylinder, which provides an adequate grip. Without the risk of dropping the crystal and ruining it, this package of 6 salt cylinders should last indefinitely and save you a ton of money over conventional deodorants. I should probably add that salt-based deodorants don't work for everyone, so here are some things you should know. They stop odor, not perspiration. They only work if you've already cleaned the bacteria from your underarms before applying the salt (which prevents the growth of new bacteria). For me, this product is perfect. It's effective, non-staining, healthy, and cheap. It doesn't get any better than that.

*THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED REVIEW. These are my own thoughts regarding my personal experience with D-O and this particular product I purchased.*This is a great alternative to the CRYSTAL deodorant stick. CRYSTAL’s packaging uses a plastic twist-up mechanism that is not always reliable, and the stone sometimes becomes stuck. However, D-O’s cap twists completely off, revealing a stone that is always ready to use without the worry of scraping the pits with plastic. I really appreciate that.D-O’s stone is just as effective as CRYSTAL’s. I primarily bought D-O’s product because the packaging is much more convenient. The stone itself is cut smoothly and is super gentle to use straight out of a shower.Anyone who has not used a deodorant stone, remember that this is a deodorant and not an antiperspirant. You will continue to sweat, but this D-O stone will prevent loud B.O. stank (yes, “stank”...LOL) from having a public concert. Just to be extra safe, I still use a scented all-natural deodorant on top of the D-O stone, but that is totally optional. With the stone alone, the sweat smell stays completely neutral for a decent amount of time—depending on how much exertion you use throughout your day. Honestly, on weekends off work, I could easily get away with not reapplying for a couple of days (I spend my off days being the introvert that I am). Also, it does not stain your clothes whatsoever.Bottom line: it works and the packaging is excellent for continued easy use. If you are not opposed to naturally sweating and just need something to neutralize the funk, give this a try!

I've only used this for a day at the time of this review, so I'll follow-up soon, but one of the 6 arrived broken. I've read another review with the same situation.I've previously used the Crystal Stick brand and have been very happy with it. Interested to see how this brand (at a lower price point) performs. I used Crystal for years, so in a month or so, I'll update this with details on my experience.

So this is made with potassium alum. It works as well as any other potassium alum crystal deodorant. It does NOT work as well as crystal deodorants that are made with ammonium alum, which is a different mineral salt.I'm an EMT, and we're sweating under those layers of PPE right now. I'd been using the Crystal brand rock with ammonium alum all year, but decided to try these because they were at a really good price. (I can't use standard stick antiperspirants because I'm allergic, and a burning red rash is not what you want in your armpits.) Anyway, I tried this brand of deodorant. I was getting towards the end of the shift when I reached up for something and got a whiff of my own pit funk. After months of not stinking even in hot weather, for that to happen in November was an unpleasant surprise to know that my anti-stink shield had failed me.I'm guessing for normal use, this product will be just fine. I wore it at home on my days off and I still smelled fresh and clean all day.But if you're a medical professional wearing layers of PPE because this is a pandemic and people won't wear their masks so you're handling dying patients who can't understand how they're dying from a hoax and swear the media is lying even while they're about to be put on a ventilator... you might want to get the one with ammonium alum in it.

As someone who eliminated aluminum deodorants a few years ago I’m always in search of any better options. This is something I bought on a whim and I’m glad I did. I use this twice a day after my shower and before bed, and I’ve noticed a huge difference. I’ll use my natural deodorant in addition but I can tell you, this Little Rock deodorant delivers what it says. There is not funk being covered up by the scent of the natural deodorants anymore.Buy it and try it. The hype is real!