i havnt used anything other than salt stick/spray for years, i put some perfume oil on and i love the way i smell a couple of hours later, its natural and warm and like me! i will never use that old fashioned kind of deoderant again, why would i want to block all the pores so violently/blanketly?

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I've done just about everything mentioned here and in the subsequent comments. The only thing that has EVER worked for me is taking Chlorophyll orally either in liquid or capsule form. If I take Chlorophyll, then any deodorant, oil, crystal etc... suddenly becomes effective. Without Chlorophyll, nothing works.

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I started trying natural deodorants because the conventional deodorants didn't seem to work well with my chemistry. I wouldn't smell like I wasn't wearing any deodorant, but I would have an odor that just made me not feel fresh. I tried switching to unscented conventional deodorants & antiperspirants, but I still seemed to have problems.

I have tried many natural deodorants, and have found most of them disappointing. The Tom's of Maine made my underarms burn. I've tried others that either were irritating or just not effective. I found myself having to freshen up my deodorant in the ladies room at work more than once in a day, not good. I'm currently using the "Liquid Rock" roll-on by Kiss My Face. The only thing I notice is I have to blow dry my underarms after applying because I hate that "moist armpit" feeling. This seems to work for me. The strangest thing is I tried the active enzyme stick deodorant by Kiss My Face, and after 2 or 3 hours, I smelled like I needed another shower. Maybe my chemistry is too sensitive.

I've been to online soap-making/home crafter supplier websites (ex: From Nature with Love, Organic-Creations.com) and apparently people make their own deodorants. I'm not brave enough to try that yet, but maybe some day I will. The thought of paying a lot of money for a deodorant, only to take it home and find it doesn’t work has been annoying.

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I just bought the crystal two days ago...I love that it's fragrance free and of course natural. It's working great for me, my only question would be if it's like anything else we use...over time the body develops an immunity to it and it will no longer work?

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hmmm...well I use lavender essential oil straight, sometimes tea tree oil as well. Mmmm, invigorating
of course, i don't really need it but these oils are so refreshing i can't help it. another one is to get a spray bottle and put eseential oils of spearmint and grapefruit - really excellent combo!

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The Nature's Gate also contain synthetic fragrances and has propylene glycol as it's main ingredient. So, really, the only completely natural and safe deodorants listed above are Dr. Hauschka’s, Burt’s Bees (though, since Burt sold the company,they now put synthetic fragrance in a lot of their products so be sure to read Burt's Bees labels), and The Crystal (my favorite). Terra Naturals does have some completely natural deodorants, just be sure to read the label. Also Weleda has a spray-on called Wild Rose. They use only E.O.'s for fragrance and it does smell great.

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Unfortunately, Michelle didn't read the ingredients of the deoderants that Kiwi was recommending: Tom's of Maine deoderant's first and main ingredient is propylene glycol, one of the ingredients listed to avoid. You should avoid this petroleum by-product that was once used as industrial strength anti-freeze because one of my friends, who is a medical researcher for Pfizer, said that he and is research partner were using it as a base for a potential new product and it caused instant cellular damage, even in small amounts. Not only can you find this in deoderants but also in many lotions and even food! YUCK!
Terra Naturals Green Apple deoderant also contains a petroleum by-product in the form of the Green Apple fragrance (I've never heard of any essential oil or e.o. blend that smells like green apple). Synthetic fragrances contain pthalates and other toxic chemicals that are not regulated by the FDA. This, of course, includes perfumes, air fresheners and your favorite scented candle that smells like cinnamon buns. Synthetic fragrances should be avoided.
Lastly, while baking soda will take care of body oder for a while, it will eventually alkalize the Ph of your pit, thereby changing it's environment. You will then start to notice the Arm & Hammer (which has nasty ingredients listed from this article) will no longer be affective.

I use the crystal in both solid and spray form. I have had much success with it and recommend it to everyone! Do try different bran

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Tom's of Maine deoderant has propylene glycol as it's very first ingredient. So, on one had the article says to avoid it (and people should... A friend who is a medical researcher for Pfizer said that it causes instant cellular damage, even in small amounts). Then, on the other hand, the artle then recommends it! I think the person who did the sniff-test should have read the article before making her recommendations.

A note on baking soda deoderant... It will work, at first. But then it will start messing with your pit's Ph and with stop working and even make things worse. Arm & Hammer has bad ingredients as well (that is, it has some of the things that you are to avoid in deoderants).

The Crystal does work! It's the only thing I use. But, it's true, not all brands work the same, so try different ones.

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Call me stinky, but I don't use anything, not soap or deodorant. I like my own smell and that of my husband. It is a natural part of my body and I don't feel the need to hide it (although I respect others for their need to).
I also don't shave my legs or armpits, and my husband says he doesn't mind either way.
The idea is to consume as little of the "unnecessary" (toxic) products on the market - those that society makes you believe are essential for normal functioning.
The people in the small town where I live still stare at the hairs on my legs, but I've had no comments about my odour. And if they were to pick up on it, it wouldn't bother me, because my husband says I smell like rose petals!
People's natural odours are part of their identity for me, each person has a unique smell that prehistorically used to play a vital role in attracting reproductive partners (pheromones).
I find it very alluring, in general, and if someone really 'stinks', it tells me the person is not in a good state of health or takes too many toxins in.
The best deodorants under the armpits can in anyway not hide this smell completely, which is secreted in sweat all over the body.
Lastly, I am seriously offended by strong perfumes on other people, they irritate my nose and make it hard for me to breathe. Single-fragrance scents, like lemon juice or a few drops of your favourite essential oil on your clothes are pleasantly surprising, though.
Best whishes to all you armpit-phobes!x

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I discovered a wonderful natural deodorant from a company that makes handmade cosmetics. I get drenched with sweat and BO without much physical effort and the stuff from "Lush" is a godsend. www.lushusa.com/shop/products/body/deodorants

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