I’ve made it a goal to convert all of my skincare to natural products, but one of the areas I’ve had difficulty with is my deodorant. Most organic and natural brands don’t actually work with my perspiration, while the mass market brand antiperspirants clog my pores, causing discoloration and irritation.
I was watching Ashley Graham’s morning routine with Elle Magazine on youtube, and I couldn’t help but notice a deodorant that I’ve never seen on her vanity. It was a brand named Crystal and I was immediately intrigued. I took to Instagram and reached out immediately. They very graciously sent me one of their new scents to try out, and in the few days I’ve been using it, I must say I love it!
Crystal is a mineral enriched deodorant that claims to provide 24 hours of effective odor protection. It also claims to condition and moisturize the skin, in an aluminum free, paraben free, and hypo allergenic invisible solid.
I received the freshly minted scent ($4.89). It is infused with a mint scent, that is complimented by crisp linen. The smell is perhaps the best part, but it is also cruelty free, vegan friendly, and great for sensitive skin for many reasons.
Typically overnight I wake up a little musty because I do not like using antiperspirant deodorants overnight. They clog my pores, and leave a sticky residue that balls up and can break me out, or cause discoloration. I did not have that problem with this deodorant at all. It is the first one that I feel secure with using at night because it leaves no white marks, flakes or residue.
I woke up after 8 hours feeling fresh, with no perspiration or odor, and my skin actually felt soft. I’m pretty sure it would have coontinued to maintain freshness if I didn’t get in the shower that morning. But even after applying in the morning, I didn’t notice any odor at all, and lasted until my night shower roughly 12 hours later. This is MAJOR when you live in hot & sticky South Florida when the rainy season is starting up again.
Final Thoughts
If you are looking to replace your regular deodorant with a cruelty free and vegan product, I would definitely suggest checking out Crystal. They are affordable, and an amazing alternative for those who have sensitive skin that reacts to antiperspirants that contain aluminum and chlorohydrate.
The company offers a wide variety of deodorants including sprays, roll ons, and solids. Check out Freshly Minted or one of their many other scents on The Crystal Website.