Crystal Essence Deorderant Review

 

Photo Taken by Theresa Gonzales

Okay I've mentioned in my earlier post that I tried Crystal Essence Crystal Deodorants, but when they came out with these new scents and in a spray or roll on option, I decided to buy the Chamomile & Green Tea and I don't go anywhere without it! Instead of dealing with the hassle of moistening your Crystal Deodorant stick, the liquid form is a much more convenient buy. All you need is a quick spritz and you are good to go. I have perfected my underarm emergency spritz in public mwaha!! There are more scents available in Lavender and White Tea, Pomegranate, and also the original unscented formula (see picture below). I definitely enjoy using this product! I think I purchased this 4 Fl oz bottle for $3.99 at a Coop store around 4-5 months ago and I still have about less than 1/4 of the bottle left. The front label says the product does not contain any Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Hypoallergenic, and Paraben Free <3. I love that as you put it on you feel a slight menthol sensation, at least with the Chamomile and Green Tea scent. The scent is natural smelling and mild. I would suggest changing up with the different scents if you wish to continue this product.

Product Ingredients:
Straight off the Bottle: Water/Aqua, Pottassium Alum, Chamomilla   Recutita (Matricaraia) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Bicarbonate.

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A few sites with information about the negative effects of harsh chemicals found in most mainstream Deodorant Brands:

Healthy Muslim

Ben Greenfield Fitness:

#1) Aluminum: This is added to deodorants to prevent sweat by causing cell swelling which squeezes the sweat ducts closed. Check the label of your deodorant for aluminum chlorohydrate, aluminum zirconium or any other chemically phrase that includes the word “aluminum”. This metal can easily accumulate in your body, and is associated with neural issues such as Alzheimer’s. The last thing you want is your deodorant destroying your brain.

#2) Triclosan. You can find this in many deodorants, and it is a carcinogenic pesticide that you can absorb through you skin and easily store away in body fat. It’s added as an antibacterial, but ironically, may actually encourage growth of antibiotic resistant bacteria

#3) Talc. Talc, or “talcum powder” can often contain asbestos, and is classified as carcinogenic if so (you can read more at cancer.org) It is typically added to deodorants to prevent rash and help keep the skin dry – but should be avoided.

#4) Parabens. Parabens include anything that begins with methyl, ethyl, propyl, benzyl or butyl, and these are all toxic petrochemical compound that can disrupt your hormones, mimic estrogens and other hormones, harm your reproductive system, and act as carcinogenic compounds.

#5) Propylene Glycol. This is a form of mineral oil that is also found in automatic brake and hydraulic fluid and industrial antifreeze. In deodorant, propylene glycol works as a humescent, which preventing the escape of moisture or water. But it is neurotoxic and can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage. [List goes on] 1



1. http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2012/02/aluminum-free-deodorant/. Accessed 9/23/2012