So to follow up the post I did a while back about the chemicals and stuff that are in cosmetics nowadays, and how many large cosmetic companies still use animal testing and with the recent trend for ‘paraben-free’ cosmetics, I’ve been trying out this stuff called crystal deodorant.

If you do a search for ‘crystal deodorant’ on Google, you’ll find many places online that sell it. I found some in a drugstore under the name Bionsen, but you can find a brand called Pit Rok and there are a few others you can find online. With the stick type deodorant, you apply it while your armpit is still a bit damp, and with the spray type you add water to a spray bottle containing the crystals, shake it a bit and spray where ever you normally spray deodorant.

It all sounds a bit feng shui (which I don’t subscribe to) but it seems to work for me. Online review sites seem to be split, with the crystals working great for some and not for others. I suppose it depends on your body’s chemistry and pheromones or whatever, but for now I’m sold! I’m keeping some of the spray deodorants that are unscented and least harmful (0% aluminum, 0% alcohol) though, just in case the crystals stop working.

The best stuff about this stuff is that it has no scent, is aluminum-free, alcohol-free, paraben-free, and is pretty much as natural as you can get. With the spray applicators, you get a plastic pump sprayer filled with crystals that you add water too, and when the water is gone just add more, until you’ve filled it five times. After that you’ll apparently need a new spray bottle. Another cool thing is the bottle is pretty small so it doesn’t take up much room, and it’s re-used a bunch of times, so you don’t have to worry about how much junk you’re throwing away.

I’ve been trying this stuff out for a few weeks, and I can say that for me it works really well!

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