Deodorant Stones of America: Thai Crystal Deodorant, 4.25 oz (Pack of 2), Packaging May Vary

Deodorant arrived January 31, 2025.I’m writing review after 2 weeks of use.For decades I used unscented gel stick deodorant and antiperspirant (Dry Idea & Mitchum), and they both worked great.In a strange conversation with a friend the topic of skin irritants came up. And along with it the topic of deodorant. I wasn’t looking to switch brands or type of deodorant, but what my friend was using intrigued me. He had been using this brand (Thai) for over 8 years. The idea of using a salt crystal that feels like a stone, and appears to deposit nothing on your skin sparked my curiosity. So, I bought it just to experiment. I couldn’t tell from the Amazon picture the shape or size of it, so I included it here. According to my friend, the stone lasts for years, we’ll see. I hadn’t read a single review prior to purchase. When I decided to write my own review , I went back and read other reviews to see what issues people had.Here’s my experience with the product.First off, this is only a deodorant and not an antiperspirant. I never really liked the idea of plugging up my pores anyway.The stone is only affective if the stone and / or the skin is wet (very damp) when applying.I found out very quickly that for this stone to work you need to throughly and repeatedly rub the stone over the skin. The stone glides so smoothly over the skin that you don’t feel like you’re doing anything. What takes 3 seconds with stick deodorant to apply per side, will take 20-30 seconds with this stone to be affective. At first I used the stone like a stick, maybe spending 5 seconds per side. It did not do a lasting job until I increased the application time to over 20 seconds per side using a wet stone. It doesn’t seem to be necessary to wet the stone more than once. But it does help if applying after showering.I like the very clean feel of what seems like nothing under my arms. It is winter here in Wisconsin so I’m not perspiring like in the summer. However, I have been exercising shoveling snow, and hiking, etc… The stone has kept me odor free when applying daily. Though I haven’t had to re-apply it, I could imagine it necessary if perspiring for hours at a time, as it doesn’t stick to your skin like gel antiperspirants do.This deodorant stone has no smell at all. Even unscented stick antiperspirants have a little something. I wear mostly cotton shirts, and what I’ve noticed if I sweat, is kind of a very faint cotton linen smell. Kind of refreshing from the usual chemical. I haven’t used it long enough to know if it will yellow cotton shirts under the arm like other deodorants can, but it seems unlikely.Though I haven’t experienced any issues, here’s a few precautions from other reviewers.Don’t drop the stone or it can crack.Don’t store wet stone with cover on. It can mold.Hold stone not the base when applying, or the base might come loose from stone.As long as I throughly rub the stone over every square millimetre of skin and even extend the application slightly beyond the underarm itself, it has been very effective.I am impressed with its effectiveness and pleased to use a product without aluminium and other chemicals. I will continue to use this deodorant stone and see how it goes when summer comes around. I like to say, “I’d buy again” but, with its projected longevity, it might be awhile. 😀Update - March 2026:Well… here it is 13 months after I started using this Thai deodorant salt crystal. So how is it going?It has been very effective. So much so that I threw out my other stick deodorants. I have never had to reapply in-between showers, even during hot weather or sweaty activities. The deodorant is lasting a very long time as my friend had said. The second photo I just posted is comparing a new Thai stone (left) to the one I’ve been using daily for 13 months (right). Not much used as you can see. Long lasting for sure.My shirts haven’t experienced any off color or odor. No reaction with my skin whatsoever. The stone has not molded, cracked or separated from its base. Though I haven’t dropped it either. Very pleased with this product. By the time I use up this 2-pack, I’ll forget where I purchased it. 🤔

On a scale of one to 10, this deodorant is outstanding at an 11! In summary, it works better than ALL natural/clean- ish deodorants that I have tried. I have tried primarily pure, natives, Schmitz, salty and stone, Tom’s, humble, so many others. This one works way better. I live in Texas, I’m two months postpartum in the summertime and heat, exercising and I DONT smell!The biggest downside is that it does contain aluminum. According to ChatGPT, potassium aluminum sulfate sits on the surface of the skin to kill odor causing bacteria. Traditional aluminum containing deodorants are clogging pores to prevent sweat. This Crystal is not an antiperspirant. I still sweat. I just don’t smell. If you really want aluminum free, this is not for you. If you truly want something that will not make you sweat, this is not for you.All the ways this Crystal is natural:✅ Extremely minimal ingredient list✅ Fragrance-free✅ No parabens, propylene glycol, synthetic fragrance, or many common deodorant additives✅ Won’t leave oily residue on clothing / not sticky like a lotionNow, if you’re like me and you’re desperate for something to actually work that is semi clean here is what you need to know after scouring all the reviewsUse morning and night. Wet the stick or use it after the shower when your armpits are still wet. Use for 20 seconds each side, let air dry. With a clean, dry towel, dry the Crystal off. Put the lid back on and keep it upside down. That will prevent any moisture from causing mold. If the lid appears to have condensation, dry it off. Apparently this Crystal will last a very long time.

I have replaced my old fashioned and toxic deodorants with Thai Crystals long time ago. I have used different brands over the years and settled on this brand. They seem to last longer than other brands and it certainly does help bullying the under arm odor even after heavy workouts. I have not head any negative reactions to the product. Of note, be careful as the deodorant is reduced in size after consistent use. It tends to chip on corners and can cause scratches on your skin but this is to be expected and negligible. I highly recommend this product.

So I've been using this deodorant about 4 months. My thoughts for those who like me who struggle with armpit smell:What i do: wet the salt, swirl under arms about 6 seconds, rinse, repeat. Rinse.It doesn't feel sticky or gross. It dries in about 2 minutes and leaves absolutely no white lines!!! Yes for black shirts!!Observations: Prevents odor QUITE nicely. No irritation.The downsides include a few pet peeves, but nothing is perfect.12 hours maximum no stink for me. After that i smell horrid. Plan your outings well lol. However i have a diet high in garlic so this has affect on BO.Also, once the bar gets small enough, smelly armpit water gets trapped in case although there is a small hole inside. You have to rinse it well, and I've had to remove the salt from case, use, and stick inside with a paper towel. Minor annoyance.Lastly, summer time is wrapped. If i sweat profusely, the protection time is like 3-4 hours. Even though i shower twice sometimes, the protection drops drastically. I needed a scented cover up like arm and hammer. Other than that i like it. It lasts long. But the spray is easier to use.

I've tried many deodorants - natural and antiperspirants with aluminum. I tried alum crystals many years ago without success; but I recently saw a YouTube video explaining how to use them properly. So I decided to try again. So glad I did.I keep the stone in the shower and apply after I've washed. I make sure my armpits are very wet and I wet the stone. I rub the stone all over my pits. I count out 30 strokes for each armpit, but often continue beyond 30. The goal is to coat the area and create a seal to prevent sweat eating bacteria. I also make a few swipes under my breasts. I rewet the stone between armpits. Then let it air-dry. That's very important. Don't towel dry nor fan your armpits. Let them dry on their own.Understand that for this product to work your skin must be clean and wet. Consider shaving and applying rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer to get rid of sweat eating bacteria before showering.I didn't have high hopes but I received excellent results. I notice no smell at all! With Lumē there's the strong scent of the deodorant, and eventually the funky smell of BO. When the alum crystal is applied correctly there's no odor at all! This lasts until the next shower and application. I'll be sticking with this affordable, effective option.

Welcome to my novel!!!So, I first heard of these in the 90's and thought they were a trendy gimic...they are the real deal and I am blown away! I have been spending a small fortune to hunt down the only deodorants that were working for me and even those made me smell horrible in less than 4-6 hrs of application plus they will not wash off my armpits let alone my clothing and they are ruining my bras! So, I decided to try this brand of crystal deodorant and I was in shock after I put it on and 6 hours later I still did not have any odor. I have been using this since I bought it a few weeks ago and each day I think "okay, it has to stop working now", but it has exceeded every expectation. I wanted to use this for at least 2 weeks before posting a review so I could be honest about the results. The positives are this is so cheap compared to store brands that seem to have changed into absolute garbage, it is easy to use, it does keep odors from developing and it has even made my underarms softer and easier to shave in the shower. I am not even getting razor burn anymore! The only negatives, if you can call them that, are that it does take longer to apply than store brands because you need to wet, rub, re-wet and rub again then make sure you are dry to feel confident you have a good application. I have been doing two applications under each arm and I apply it until there is no more moisture under my arms at all and this has been the most effective process for me. I keep rubbing it on even once the water is gone from the stone until it no longer glides on my skin then I re-wet it and do it again. I keep my arms up or use a small fan to be sure I am completely devoid of any moisture and then I find myself sniffing like 100 times a day waiting for a stink that doesn't come (yes, you can laugh but you will do it too). I also find that you 'feel' like you are a wet when you actually aren't...let me explain that though. Salt softens and your armspits will not tug or stick anymore so they feel smoother and it takes a good week to realize it is not a grease or oil it is just silkier skin that can breathe that is causing that feeling!I suggest wetting only the top 1/2 to keep it in the base because logic says if the bottom at the base wears down it will come out of the holder and this lets you grip the stone. Always rinse that top 1/2 off well with water when you are done then gently wipe it off and place it in the container upside down (again just to prolong the stone attachment to the base).My daughter is now only using this as well and she too is amazed at how great it works!Two last tips in case you are still reading my novel! I find that if you start to sweat, since this does not have antiperspirant additives, just get a paper towel or tissue and blot the moisture and you are good again...if there is any odor try taking this with you when you are out and do a quick touch up. Also, if you are worried you will be out in public and want a confidence booster put about 2 drops of an essential oil like lavender or tea tree on a cotton ball or even on the tip of a q-tip and do a light dab in a few spots to give you a nice scent. Test out any oil first on your skin since some are harsher than others but lavender and tea tree are clean smelling and effective. Check online for which oils are the most gentle or least likely to cause irritations because even though oils like cinnamon and cassia smell wonderful they are well known irritants to the skin.

I have used these forever and they work better than any antiperspirant or deodorant out there! The only problem lately is the salt stone comes loose from the base!! I even store it correctly and yet it falls off the base

I've been using a salt crystal deodorant for decades. You have to wet it to use it but once that water dries, which doesn't take long at all, it's as if you don't have deodorant on, yet it still works. And it doesn't clog your pores or stain your clothes or any of the other things you get from regular deodorant.I have to qualify the 'works' part of the statement. This is NOT an anti-perspirant. It is NOT strong chemicals. The salt kills the bacteria that grows in the moist, sometimes wet, underarm area. But it has limits. To start with, you don't put a lot of the salt in your armpit so it can be overwhelmed with bacteria. It can be washed away with heavy perspiration as most deodorants can. But I've found that it last as long and works as well as other deodorants in controlling the odor.

Es efectivo, inoloro, incoloro y dura años

I was worried there was going to be an odd (smelly) transition similar to the transition from anti perspirant to natural deodorant but there wasn’t - I asked people constantly if I was smelly. I have bought a second salt stick cause I dropped and shattered mine after almost a year of using it. Definitely recommend.

Excelente, cumple con lo que promete

I got a mix of witch hazel and water that i spray on, then use this and i'm good all day.

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