Crystal Spring Deodorant

maryb

sounds like it works on the same principle as Triple Dry. I find I can cope with the initial run of four days without breaking out in too much of a rash and then only having to use it once a week is OK I don't get so itchy as I used to.

DH would tell me pretty quickly if it wasn't effective so I'm confident about this method

SoScrooge

Hi all

I have been reading on this site about wonderful properties of ammonia a lot.

I’ve had this most economical and fragrance free deodorant for ages

http://www.thinkandhealonline.co.uk/index.asp?function=DISPLAYPRODUCT&productid=195

Apparently the ingredients have got some ammonia salt :rolleyes: .

I thought I would share this one with you.

P.S.: I got my deodorant from Holland & Barret about two years ago and am still using it.

SoScrooge

mamaoba

I use a crystal deodorant as I find it less irritating. Mine is not the same brand but the last one lasted me 2 years:p

It's not as effective as a full on anti-persperant but I do agree about it being very cheap and economical. It's great for everyday but I'm not sure it's powerful enough for sportsmen for example.

Sharra

I had one of these and it was great but a week after I bought it, I dropped it and it shattered

RacyRed

I wondered about this ammonia Alum stuff and found this http://www.greenpeople-organic-health.co.uk/Organics_Features_Deodorants.htm

it makes for interesting reading. How effective are they?

SoScrooge

RacyRed: How effective are they?

I suppose it depends on a person, but the deodorant works very well for me. I use it daily on washed skin. Occasionally I would wear some fragrances (being very tight and poor, I use those little freebie samples).

The result, err… there are a few people in my office who smell, and I am sure they are using just ordinary aerosols.

On a different note, I quite like the fact that the crystal is eco friendly.

Sorry for the rumblings.

Miss_Behaving

I recently purchased a 'Pit Rock' from Asda and have found it to be very effective. It was about £5 but if it does last 12 months, it should prove to be moneysaving.

MrsNurseyC

I've looked into these crystal deodorant products myself, and they sound good, but can anyone who uses/has used one tell me- do they prevent 'wet patches' under the arms like an anti-perspirant does, or only deodorise way the offensive smell of sweat? (so you still get the wet patches on your tee-shirts, right? )

mamaoba

you still get wet patches as they are only deodorants - hence my comment about prob not suitable for keen sports people

MrsNurseyC

Cheers mamaoba. Just wanted to get an opinion before I splashed out on a fiver to try for myself.
I wouldn't call myself a keen sporty type, but it can get a bit warm on the wards, and wouldn't fancy any wet patches cropping up.