Deodorant/Antiperspirant

Marko, besides one in the medicine cabinet, I keep one each in my two different travel bags. I must remember to check those, just to see if they are all the same.

Freddy I went to the crystal website and there is lots of talk about whats not in the product and how its all natural but not a word anywhere including FAQs about what is in it, i.e., potassium alum vs ammonium alum. Strange, like they won't even acknowledge that there might be a difference. They should at least address it to avoid confusion.

Freddy I went to the crystal website and there is lots of talk about whats not in the product and how its all natural but not a word anywhere including FAQs about what is in it, i.e., potassium alum vs ammonium alum.  Strange, like they won't even acknowledge that there might be a difference.  They should at least address it to avoid confusion.

I agree, Mark, especially because there is a bit of controversy about the differences.  Unless there was more definitive information/proof about the one being significantly more of a health hazard, I'm not overly concerned.

Just wanted to mention that I've posted a new cream deodorant on my website - I've been selling it for the last year at my farmer's markets and have been getting email requests from people who've run out, wondering when I'll be back at market because they want more. The first version was scented with lavandin/lemongrass/patchouli/tea tree, because of the anti-bacterial properties of those particular oils. I know that there are guys here who associate patchouli with "unwashed hippies" but let me reassure you that in this blend it just comes across as a pleasant, spicy combination. I've also made an unscented version, and a bergamot/lemongrass/rose geranium blend. There's just a little bicarbonate of soda in it, augmented with zinc oxide and activated charcoal, along with arrowroot powder and powdered silk, both of which help to absorb moisture and make it non-greasy. It does not need to be "stirred up", the consistency is firm but malleable. You scrape up a little with the small plastic paddle that I'll send, and rub it in with your fingertips.

For the record, I've searched for people who have had irritation before with other "natural" type baking soda based deodorants, and asked them to try it and none of them have experienced irritation with this one, so I'm very happy with it.

Just ordered two tubs.

The wife and I haven't used other deodorants since getting a sample with my shaving soap order.

It just plain works.

Neither of us have had any irritation with it.

A little bit is all I need and it works just as well as the Mitchum I was using before for years. It hasn't even crossed my mind to use anything else.

Great job on this stuff Michelle!

Glad to see it on your site.

Just wanted to mention that I've posted a new cream deodorant on my website - I've been selling it for the last year at my farmer's markets and have been getting email requests from people who've run out, wondering when I'll be back at market because they want more.  The first version was scented with lavandin/lemongrass/patchouli/tea tree, because of the anti-bacterial properties of those particular oils.  I know that there are guys here who associate patchouli with "unwashed hippies" but let me reassure you that in this blend it just comes across as a pleasant, spicy combination.  I've also made an unscented version, and a bergamot/lemongrass/rose geranium blend.  There's just a little bicarbonate of soda in it, augmented with zinc oxide and activated charcoal, along with arrowroot powder and powdered silk, both of which help to absorb moisture and make it non-greasy.  It does not need to be "stirred up", the consistency is firm but malleable.  You scrape up a little with the small plastic paddle that I'll send, and rub it in with your fingertips.

For the record, I've searched for people who have had irritation before with other "natural" type baking soda based deodorants, and asked them to try it and none of them have experienced irritation with this one, so I'm very happy with it.

I've tried like 3-5 natural deodorants and every single one of them burned me up..probably from the baking soda. such a shame at the time because some of them smelled amazing!

how well does your deodorant control sweat?

Andrew, It's not an antiperspirant. One thing that I show people at the market is how, seconds after you rub a little onto your skin, it feels powdery and dry. that's the arrowroot and silk at work, because the base is coconut oil and mango butter - it *should* feel greasy, but it doesn't. But it doesn't block sweat. I know that it's a big esthetic problem for some people but it's not something that I could address, in fact, antiperspirants come under the category of drugs because they interrupt a natural function of the body. A deodorant like mine is considered a cosmetic product and just helps to control odor and it seems to do a good job of that. I made it in response to reading a lot of reviews online of products that caused irritation due to the excessive amounts of baking soda used. So far, so good.

Re: Antiperspirant. I learned long ago in high school that antiperspirants cause bad skin irritation and itchiness for me. I think it was Brut. I have not touched antiperspirants since.

A few years ago, before I changed out all of my commercial hygiene products to natural ones, I used Old Spice deodorant . Worked good enough for me. After switching over I have tried several natural deodorants. Some worked, some didn't, and some that worked were to expensive to keep buying. Right now Pit Paste is my top choice but from time-to-time it will 'burn' my skin. Kiss my face is decent too.

I'll have to add Mystic Water deodorant to my next order.

Interestingly, I suffered through irritation and breaking for years from deodorant or antiperspirant. I tried many different products to no avail. A dermatologist told me he didn't know of a solution. I came across Almay Sensitive Skin Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant and gave it a try. All problems went away and haven't come back. Folks on DFS are all about great scents and this one is scent free. Having said that, being comfortable is more important to me. There are other places I can put scent.

Along the same lines, I wasn't able to use grocery store soap. I discovered Dove, of 1/4 moisturizing cream fame, and never had a problem with it. They make a men's scent, which I would only recommend to folks who love Tabac. I make my own soap now and have no trouble with it, though most folks don't make their own.

Hopefully, this will help someone who has the same issues as I and that hasn't been able to find a good solution.

Andrew, It's not an antiperspirant.  One thing that I show people at the market is how, seconds after you rub a little onto your skin, it feels powdery and dry.  that's the arrowroot and silk at work, because the base is coconut oil and mango butter - it *should* feel greasy, but it doesn't. But it doesn't block sweat.  I know that it's a big esthetic problem for some people but it's not something that I could address, in fact, antiperspirants come under the category of drugs because they interrupt a natural function of the body.  A deodorant like mine is considered a cosmetic product and just helps to control odor and it seems to do a good job of that.  I made it in response to reading a lot of reviews online of products that caused irritation due to the excessive amounts of baking soda used.  So far, so good.

the problem I have is that I have hyperhidrosis. If I don't use something that controls sweat decently, it can get out of hand.