Unsure why no one has mentioned these great natural products here yet - LUSH makes some great deodorants. I've been using it for years, and the comment I get most is "what's that perfume you have on?" (if the day has gotten a bit warm).
Yes, LUSH is a commercial product; No, I am not paid by them.

Same with the no 'poo crowd.... if you're one of the lucky folks who don't produce oil like the Deep Horizon, yay. Forgo your deo and your 'poo. For us folks who sweat buckets and work with our bodies for a living, b.s. like the 'stone, etc. just doesn't work. The only thing I have not yet tried is the baking soda (prolly cuz it was too simple to be believable, I dunno). I'm gonna try it--I'm assuming it is to be "dusted" with a scooch or two into the palm and then dusted up into the 'pit--why.... More

Hi, my name is Jeremiah Blattler. I am the owner and creator of Jungleman All-Natural Deodorant, the only TRULY all-natural deodorant that actually works, unlike Tom’s of Stain (owned by Colgate Palmolive), Burt’s Allergic Crapwax (owned by Clorox), and is devoid of toxins like aluminum (all types of aluminum, not just aluminum chloride), unlike these poison crystals being pawned all over the internet.

My product DOES NOT contain: aluminum, parabens, peroxides, alcohols,.... More

I'm astounded that the writer states "nobody really knows what aluminum does in the human body" but you shouldn't use it anyway. Then, the writer states "The difference between potassium alum and aluminum chlorohydrate is that potassium alum is a much larger molecule, not thought to be absorbable through human skin." NOT THOUGHT to be absorbable. THEY DON"T KNOW!!! Why would anyone trust that and make decisions and life changes based on wild guesses?

While the American Cancer Society sees.... More

For those of you saying that the thai sticks aren't working as well as other more natural deoderants, you may try making your own. I've been doing it for a few weeks now and it works great for me. Ingrediants are simple and it takes about 5 minutes to make enough to last you at least a few months. You can google all kinds of recipes, but I use 1/4 cup of baking soda, 1/4 cup of cornstarch, and 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp of coconut oil along with about 10 drops of essential oil (for a nice smell, but you.... More

I discovered and have confirmed through personal trial that unscented old fashioned plain milk of magnesia applied wet after a shower and allowed to dry provides a minimum of 24 hours of odor protection if sweating is minimal. That is on a man that otherwise develops a rather ripe level of B.O.

I'm a daily showerer and a big supporter of Tom's of Maine products in general, but their deodorant *does not work.* It might smell nice initially, and it doesn't irritate, but when I was using it regularly, I'd need to apply it every couple of hours -- and even then, I still stank by the end of the day and every time a broke a sweat. I switched back to commercial deodorants, and the problem was gone.

Also, my wife (who showers twice daily) tried using The Body Shop's DeoDry aluminum-free.... More

I really like the information I'm getting from reading the article and all these comments. I'm beginning to take a closer look at the things I use on a daily basis.

Garlic and onions can greatly add to one's B.O. Eliminate both of these from your diet and you will definately notice a difference

I'm a firm believer that several of the above options are very effective. I have used crystal stone, alcohol, peroxide and even a squirt of hand sanitizer in a pinch! I quit using antiperspirant after discovering that it didn't stop the odor for me, just the wetness. (And yes, I do shower VERY regularly!). Currently I'm using Degree deodorant (not antiperspirant) with honeysuckle and tea tree. Works very well, and is great to use on underarms and in the groin pit area too (another source of.... More

i tried looking for the stones but cant find them if any one know's where i can get one please tell me!!! thanks in advance if anyone does help me....

The responders that say Tea Tree Oil prevents body odor may be right about that, but then smelling like tea tree oil sucks and is truly {excuse the pun), "the pits.
The responders that say lemon juice does the trick, may be right (I have never used it), but keeping a lemon fresh and and convenient is costly and difficult.
My friend, an older lady told me about alcohol a couple of years before I tried it. (I ran out of my expensive deodorant) I have never used anything but.... More

I switched from conventional brands to the mineral stone about six months ago, and shower every day or every other day depending on what I'm doing. I have had no problems with the stone and if used properly I have noticed it protects against the 'smell' for up to 48 hours. In addition, I tried the spray version first and the roll on mineral versions which did not work for me nearly as well as the regular old stone itself. You don't need deoderants just kill the bacteria.