Men tend to have stronger body odour than women, that’s why men’s deodorants typically have a more pronounced effect than women’s. But that’s not always the case. For example, Crystal produces men’s and women’s deodorants formulated with the same key ingredient, a natural mineral salt called potassium alum. The only difference is that its men’s deodorants (Crystal Rock) have the so-called masculine scent.
Crystal is a well-known brand of natural deodorants produced by the American company of the same name. It’s history begins in 1984, when Jerry Rosenblatt discovered a mineral salt that works as a natural yet powerful deodorant. Today, Crystal deodorants are popular all over the world because of their high quality and hypoallergenic properties. Besides, Crystal’s natural deodorants last really long (up to a year).
Of course, Crystal is not the only one manufacturer of mineral salt deodorants in the world. There are other popular brands such as Lafe’s (USA), Grace (Thailand), and Balea (Germany). But Crystal is one of the few manufacturers that produce not only deodorant stones but also sprays, roll-ons, twist-up sticks, and even towelettes formulated with natural mineral salts.
What is the difference between Crystal natural deodorants and popular antiperspirants? The main difference between any deodorant and any antiperspirant is that deodorants simply prevent body odor, while antiperspirants block perspiration by affecting sweat glands. Cheap antiperspirants can contain up to 25% aluminium chlorohydrate which may cause adverse reactions in some people. Unlike aluminium chlorohydrate, potassium alum (potassium aluminium sulfate) used in natural deodorants is safe and hypoallergenic.
A lot of people prefer antiperspirants to deodorants because they prevent sweating and thus help to keep the underarms dry and prevent stains on clothing. However, perspiration is a natural process that serves as a means of thermoregulation. Regular use of antiperspirants disturbs thermoregulation, which is especially dangerous during hot weather. Besides, frequent use of antiperspirants increases the risk of hidradenitis (inflammation of sweat glands) which is a painful condition that might require surgery.
Crystal deodorants don’t block perspiration like antiperspirants and don’t only mask body odor with a strong fragrance like cheap mass market deodorants. Potassium alum eliminates the bacteria that cause sweat breakdown and subsequent body odour. This mineral salt has an antibacterial, astringent, and deodorising effect and is completely safe for your health. It even has a medicinal use as an astringent/styptic and antiseptic. Potassium alum reduces bleeding in minor cuts, nosebleeds, and haemorrhoids.
Another benefit of using mineral salt deodorants is that potassium alum doesn’t affect sweating and thus doesn’t disturb thermoregulation. Natural deodorants are designed only to prevent body odour and they cope with this task excellently.
Mineral salt deodorants “have no gender”, they are suitable for both men and women. However, for a long time marketing campaigns have been geared mainly towards women: a man will hardly pick a pink deodorant in a store, even if it’s unscented. While gender stereotyping isn’t such a good thing, it often works in marketing. That’s why Crystal launched the Crystal Rock line. Crystal Rock deodorants are formulated with the same key ingredient as the rest of Crystal’s products, but they have a more masculine design and scent. But basically they are as affective as other mineral salt deodorants.
The Crystal Rock series includes a twist-up deodorant stick and four body sprays with different scents (one of the sprays is unscented). Crystal Rock Deodorant Stick is unscented and hypoallergenic. It provides 24-hour protection of scent odour. Unlike Crystal rock deodorants, the deodorant stick has a wider application surface and a twist-up design which make it very easy to use. It is smooth to touch and doesn’t leave your skin feeling sticky.
Crystal Rock body sprays are even easier to apply. While the deodorant stick needs to be moistened, body sprays can be applied anywhere. They keel you feeling clean and fresh all day even after strenuous physical activity. Crystal offers four body sprays: Crystal Rock Deo Unscented, Cobalt Sky (a fresh and zesty scent), Granite Rain (a light woodsy scent), and Onyx Storm (a spicy and warm scent).
All Crystal’s products, including its men’s deodorants, are free of harmful chemicals such as aluminium chlorohydrate, aluminium zirconium, phthalates, or parabens. They have never been and never will be tested on animals.
You can buy Crystal Rock men’s deodorants and other Crystal’s products at our online shop Organic Store at a reasonable price. Protect yourself from body odour with Crystal Rock and Organic Store!
