Deodorant

Disclaimer: I am not much of a "sweat-er", so I understand this may not work for everybody.

Growing up I never really needed deodorant, but for the sake of hygiene I always used it. I didn't have a preference. I would use whatever brand my mom happen to have on the bathroom vanity (Secret, Arrid, etc.). Even during my most strenuous workout, I don't typically produce more than a moist, glisten on my face. Overly sweaty pits have never been a problem of mine!

During my years in community college I took several debate classes. In one of these classes, my assignment was to debate why people shouldn't use antiperspirant. After completing some mild research, I decided I would rather be safe than sorry. I began using deodorant by Tom's of Maine, but it was clear there was a difference between it and the other brands I had been using since grade school. Toms deodorant always reminded me of a glue stick—not because it was sticky, but because it would dry to the skin and create a glue-like barrier. The worst part about it was the smell. In the tube it didn't smell like anything, but once it was absorbed into my skin, it made my underarms smell weird. Not bad—like BO—just weird...

Once I learned Toms was owned by a parent company that DOES test on animals, I knew I had to pick another brand. A friend of mine got me hooked on crystal deodorant and I have used nothing else for over a year. Crystal deodorant is basically a stick made from salt and minerals that works with your body to naturally reduce perspiration. It doesn't have a smell, so it won't contribute in any way to your own scent (for better or worse J). To apply you simply wet the crystal and rub—just like you would with any other deodorant. Once it dries it feels like you have nothing on! There is no wet, sticky, clumpy aftermath to deal with. I have also noticed—on the rare occasion I do perspire—there is no yellow stain on my white shirts. I feel confident knowing (1) Crystal Body Deodorant is cruelty-free and vegan, (2) I am not using a product that includes any aluminum or any other chemical compounds, and (3) this one stick will last me nearly a year! I have tried a couple other brands, but no other brand has been able to offer the packaging that this once does. The bottom of this stick can be twisted to move the crystal up and down—which means you cna use this stick until the last drop!