nakd. Thai Crystal Deodorant

Okay so I really love this deodorant and love that it comes with a mini for travel. The sticks themselves last a very long time, and I am not a fragrance person whatsoever so this is perfect how it just neutralizes smells. I will say, you have to use it exactly as directed for it to be most effective (after shower on clean skin) and if you are doing a lot of active movement or are a sweaty person, it will wear off by the end of the day. When I am having a typical day with moderate movement, this works perfectly and I don't notice any smell. However, I do notice it is much less effective for things like stress sweat or when I take certain medications that have sweating as a side effect (e.g., any kind of stimulants). I still think it is worth it but maybe do more research if the last two things apply to you! It is a great product but not a miracle worker.

After years of using different deodorants that resulted in horrible body odor even on relaxed days, I’ve finally found a good one. The extra minute it takes to properly apply it is certainly worth it. The plastic case seems a little flimsy though, so I’m careful to not fling it around. Still a wonderful product all around.

Great. Better than others I’ve tried. Definitely need to rub it on 25-30 times like the instructions say. Not sticky. Can’t feel a thing once it’s on and dry. Won’t stop sweat, but definitely prevents smells.

I gave these a try after reading about them on a travel website. I am used to the traditional blue Old Spice stick. At first I liked them, they are natural and I didn't notice my armpits smelling much at the end of the day. However, that was mostly when I was just going about my regular day and not doing any strenuous activities. However, after travelling with them, I noticed that I had some BO after going on long hikes on very hot days. I was doing many hikes and lots of outdoor activities in the hot sun daily and finally caved and bought regular deodorant (I didn't want to be that guy with bad BO). I still use it when I know I'm just going to have a regular day and not sweating a lot. And I think I'll be using it for a long time still, since they last a LONG time. It's been over a year now and using them almost daily still has barely put a dent in them. The plastic around the bigger stick has broken though, it seems like fairly brittle plastic. PROS -Natural -Lasts a long time (the rock itself lasts a long time, not sure about the protection. Don't need to buy more for a long time) -Good for one bag travel (no liquids, small) CONS -Takes an extra minute to apply compared to regular deodorant -Not as strong as regular deodorant -Brittle plastic case

I've been using crystal deodorants for over 10 years and have tried many brands. This one is the most durable. It survives drops especially well and survives a lot longer at the end of its lifespan before crumbling. The little sidekick travel size is a nice addition. It does give 24-hour protection. Works just as well or better than other brands I've tried. However, on work days, I apply after showering at night and then back it up with Dove 0% in the morning since I don't want to take any chances and don't like to "double dip" with crystal deodorant. I would do the same with any brand. Forget the sprays, roll ons, and sticks from other brands. Stick with the crystal. This one is a little more expensive, but more bang for the buck since it is more durable.

Was hesitant to purchase, but am glad I did. I will say, I do not like the travel size because it doesn’t drain well and always leaves a salt-ring around its base no matter what. I do love this product. It is easy to use and effective for me. I do not experience skin irritation, and am happy to not deal with unnecessary fragrance. The larger size lasts forever! I’ve been using it for months everyday and it is not even halfway gone.

While I love the idea of a deodorant without chemicals, I offer a warning for anyone with sensitive skin. I used this product exactly as directed after a shower. There was some itching in the area of my armpit the next day. I assumed it was likely bug bites, which I get a lot of when working in the garden. That night, I awoke at 2 a.m., realizing that, in my sleep, I was scratching my crazily itching torso. I got up, looked in a mirror, and discovered a pervasive red rash in my armpits, and on my arms and torso, front and back. I took a hot shower, thinking I had gotten into some plant. Heat from hot water or a hair dryer usually quells itching for a couple of hours. I did not apply either deodorant or skin lotion, concerned about reaction. The rash persisted and spread through the day. That night, I awoke to itching again at 2 a.m. Another middle of the night hot shower to relieve itching, hoping to get rid of the cause. The next morning, a little research yielded that, according to Chinese medicine, and now beginning to be accepted in the Western community, our bodies cleanse different organs at different times of the day. It is the liver that cleanses toxins at around 2 a.m., including the blood vessels. This made me realize that the rash I was experiencing was beneath the skin, and there were no lesions on the skin surface. It was clearly systemic, not topical. I started thinking about what had changed in my daily routines. I live with a chronic leukemia and weakened immune system, for which I have been taking amazing new targeted immunotherapy drugs for 8 years. They keep me alive and functioning, and I live in gratitude to those who research and develop these drugs. I live as healthy a life style as I can, eating an organic plant based diet that is also gluten and dairy free, with minimal sugar. I had eaten no new foods. I have been isolated on my property since the start of Covid (now 27 months), grateful for my art and gardening that feed my soul. My skin has always been my weakest organ. Since childhood, I have reacted to various foods, plants, cats and chemicals with hives and rashes. This history helped me investigate rather than freak out. Now that I was paying attention to my persistent current rash, which was even more wide spread on day 3 (see photos of my underarm and back), I realized that the only change in the last few days was the mineral salt deodorant I had used two days earlier. I started researching in earnest about this deodorant. Way, way down on the page was a section on Side Effects. Sure enough, here is one warning from the Healthline site: "Crystal deodorant may cause rashes, itchiness, or irritation, especially if your skin is broken or you’ve recently shaved or waxed. It can also cause an allergic reaction such as inflammation, dryness, or redness. Avoid use when your skin is sensitive and discontinue use if the crystal deodorant continually irritates your skin." This warning is echoed on other sites as well. I am in my 80s. I neither shave nor wax. I didn't need advice about discontinuing use. Needless to say, I am grateful for Amazon's return policy, and am returning the two containers of this deodorant. Because of my immune system, I am typically hyper-vigilant about researching possible contraindications before trying new products. For some reason, I hadn't seen the sensitive skin warning. On this day 4 of this itchy journey, the rashes are retreating somewhat. I continue to use hot showers for relief, and to avoid anti-histamines. I'd rather itch than feel drowsy, and I'm not a scratcher when conscious. If there is anyone out there with a history of skin sensitivity, do think twice before trying mineral salt deodorant. I wouldn't wish this on anyone.

I absolutely love this product and have been using it faithfully since I received it in December, it works wonderfully! Just yesterday though the largest stone broke out of the plastic it’s in and smashed on the floor into pieces. I’m so disappointed, only lasted about a month. Hate to spend money for this to happen again.

It's worth buying for ,the price is worth it too ,if you want to buy a deodorant that won't make your armpits dark this is the one.