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[dragonfly7]

I use the crystal stick and definitely noticed that it works much better if used on already wet skin rather than wetting the stone and then applying it.

[Julie Quates]

Hey everyone! Still great responses on this. I do think its a bit of the ketosis with increasing my protein. I rarely wear any deodorant but do wear Crystal (its a wet roll on) and the stick crystal thing (which is strange). I've noticed that when I put Pumpkin Pie spice in my coffee i can literally smell that smell within an hour. Maybe it's just coincidence but maybe I've got a sensitivity to a spice in there.

I'm going to try some FunkButter. I want to smell Yummy again!

[Valerie Myers]

My understanding is that while the crystal is 'natural', it contains either ammonium alum or potassium alum, which is in effect aluminum (the ingredient most people are trying to avoid by purchasing natural deodorants). Does anyone have clarification on this? I purchased a crystal due to this thread (it of course works great), but have stopped using it since learning that alum is the main active ingredient.

I will be trying coconut oil mixed with baking soda next.

Thanks!

[Jessica Lord]

roll on crystal user here.
have not noticed an increase in smell on the w30...

[DavisFamAK]

Read this thread yesterday and decided to try out the crystal deodorant. It was $2.97 at Walmart which is way cheaper than the other junk I was using before. I put it on at 6:45 this morning and I literally do not smell at all. Usually I can tell that I need to put some more deodorant on around this time (3:15pm) but don't feel that way today. Granted I have not been running a marathon but just my daily tasks at home cause me to smell a bit...at least under my arms. Thankful for reading this post!

[chelle81!]

http://www.axelkraft...5ffacf41f795c67

this is the one I'm using - best $6 I've ever spent - I don't smell at all and I sweat a lot!

but now I'm wondering about the 'alum' too - hoping someone knows/finds the answer...

[Sara C.]

Julie, how is the Funk Butter treating you? Due to the ketosis over here, I have had to dive back into my FB jars and it is working wonders per usual. My mango version stays in the gym bag and my cedar fig is kept at home. Yummy.

[katyroq]

I didn't have any problem with increased BO during my whole30. However, I recently changed deodorants in order to avoid the aluminum antipersperants. I used to sweat a LOT. It didn't matter what I used, it would rinse right off onto my shirts and it would make the fabric discolored and kind of greasy.

First I tried the coconut oil/baking soda/corn starch deodorant. It was okay, but I found it a bit inconvenient and messy. And it was a bit irritating on my skin.

Then I got to thinking. I work in a biology lab where it is very important to keep surfaces free of bacteria. We use 70% ethanol as a disinfectant spray. So I put some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle, and started using it on my armpits. I was very worried about it drying out my skin (my skin is pretty sensitive), but I have had no problems for the last ~3 months! Initially, I would have BO, mostly at certain times during the month, but that has not been a problem for a while. Also, I have been sweating much, much less. I no longer have to worry about wearing dark colors that won't show sweat under my armpits!

So, for what it's worth. Rubbing alcohol works for me

[goddesslynne]

Sara C., on 31 January 2013 - 07:56 PM, said:

Julie, how is the Funk Butter treating you? Due to the ketosis over here, I have had to dive back into my FB jars and it is working wonders per usual. My mango version stays in the gym bag and my cedar fig is kept at home. Yummy.

I'm actually using these two scents as well! I love this stuff! It was this thread that led me to it, so thank you!

[Susan W]

Genius on the rubbing alcohol. It's the bacteria that causes the oders on feet and underarms (according to Dr Drew ) so it makes sense. I used rubbing alcolhol and then a little coconut oil on my underarms and now I am headed for the gym. I will report back.

[JJB]

Just wanted to say thanks so much for this thread. I'm sure I read at some point that regular deodorants were toxic, but I forgot or ignored it....based on the comments here, I bought both Funk Butter and Pitty Party and am happily alternating between the two. They are pretty different, but I like them both and from what I can tell they are working fine.

I started with Funk Butter, and since I ignored the warning about not using it after shaving, I found it to sting pretty bad (I've always shaved in the shower). The stinging actually stopped after about a week, but by then I had received my new electric razor...and I'm so glad I bought it. I use it at night - it works great and saves me a few minutes in the shower. The best part is that I am now red bump free...my underarms have been irritated ever since I started shaving. It only took 2-3 days without the regular razor for it to clear up. I've never skipped more than a day in 20+ years, so I had no idea how quickly it would go away. I'm so happy!! Thanks everyone!

[Lauren Raven]

To those using the crystal deodorants, I used to use one too. Sadly it was the only "all-natural" deodorant that truly worked for me, it actually stopped my sweating. I used the crystal, then dabbed on arrowroot powder, and I never needed anything else. And of the homemade deodorants that I made (and I made MANY versions, after learning I was too sensitive to baking soda), just didn't work.

But I read a LOT of information that the crystal deodorants are aluminum salt, which are not very good for us, either. While they obviously don't contain the parabens and other toxic chemicals that commercial deodorants do, coming from a family that has a prevalence of breast cancer, I decided to eliminate it anyway. So I just thought I'd share that information with those of you that use it, and may not be aware (as I wasn't originally aware that it was made of aluminum salt, either).

http://articles.merc...deodorants.aspx

http://bubbleandbee....deodorants.html

http://press.herbali...dorants-unsafe/

[Dania R.]

I'm a little late to the party on this thread, but I'm curious if anyone has tried Primal Life Organic's Primal Pit Stick? It sounds delightful, as delightful as deodorant can sound, I just haven't been willing to ante up the money for it. Any users who can testify?

http://www.primallif...ducts/deodorant

[Erin Harrison]

Try Primal Pit Paste. Just started using it myself and I like it. http://primalpitpaste.com/

[Aunt Bug]

I make my own from a recipe from Crunchy Betty's site: the recipe with coconut oil, baking soda, cornstarch, and essential oils. Someone else mentioned it here as well. Works great (for me!), and my armpits smell of lemongrass.

[VanessaE]

I have been using Dr. Mist spray for a couple of years. You have to order it online, it isn't available in stores. (or at least it wasn't the last time I ordered some) If I am regularly eating a healthy diet, it works great. Just two or three squirts on each pit after showering, and it lasts until the next day. The ingredients are all natural and actually good for your skin. The company says you can spray it on areas where you have skin issues, and it will help with healing. I haven't tried this so don't know if it really works. If I am eating a lousy diet or de-toxing (like now that I'm doing the W30) Dr. Mist sometimes is not enough. I have been alternating between Dr. Mist one day, then commercial deod the next, then repeat. I'll only keep this up for the first week of W30, until I get some of the "yuck" out of my body. Then I'll go back to just Dr. Mist.

Incidentally, de-toxing normally gives me really bad breath also. I did a veggie juice cleanse a couple of months ago, and during the first few days, my boyfriend told me my breath literally smelled like poop. Super gross and super embarrassing! Fortunately, he's made no such comment since I've been doing W30, although this is only day 3 for me. I am hoping that neither the breath nor the pits get too stinky, but just something you might want to be aware of if your are really releasing a lot of toxins, especially from your digestive tract!