Deodorant Stones?

I use them. I think they work really well. The one caveat though, is that once you get smelly, you have to wash again before you can use the stone. It *prevents* odor, it doesn't remove it or cover it up. That's fine, I usually shower every other day, so on the days I shower, I use the stone and I'm good for 24 hours, and then the next day I dab a lil lavender EO on.

I was pretty skeptical, but I saw one on sale for $2.99, so I picked it up. It's great! I'm pretty stinky--the only deodorant that worked for me was Mitcham, but the stone does just as well. I also use it on my feet. I just give a quick rub when I get out of the shower every morning and am still damp. It works beautifully on the pits--not quite as well on the feet, probably because I can't get between the toes.

I've used a stone for at least 5 years now, and I love it. It's the only thing that doesn't cause my skin to break out. It's very effective for me, even on really hot days when I'm sweating. I shower every other day (or two days, depending on how it's going; with 3 dc, one a newborn, some days I'm lucky to get dressed!), and can use it even without showering first. It works fine to "unsmelly" me, even after I've started to get a little stinky (like when I haven't made it into the shower in two days!). Go for it, if you don't like it, you aren't out very much. Definitely worth a try!

I use it and I have no issues with it at all. I'm very sensative under my arms and I easily rash- it is one of the few things that don't make me break out in rash.

Is the stone the same as the crystal?

amcal, as far as I know, crystals and stones are the same thing.

I find that when I shower everyday, my skin starts to get dry anyway, so I don't really have a problem showering every other day (unless it's really hot, or I've been working outside. There is a limit to how much b.o. I can stand on myself!).

My children usually play in the bathroom while I'm showering. It's such a treat to have a quiet, uninteruppted shower!

The things you appreciate when you have children!

Faeanne, where in MI are you located? We moved to MI, I just can't figure out how to change my location under my name here!

Does anyone's DH use one?

My hubby has been going Deoderant free for awhile now, simply because he can't tolerate anything. he breaks out so badly (eczema) that he pretty much only uses it for like weddings etc.
we live in texas and dh isn't a small man...so you can imagine he gets a little ripe, esp since he showers maybe 2x a week (for the same reason, skin issues)

i'm thinking this might be a idea for him...

Funny you should ask. Just this morning I noticed my crystal was damp before I used it, so I asked my dh if he'd been using it. He said he has and he loves it too!

Oh, I'm gonna try one now. To this day I have not found anything that works for me. Any brands or types you like and recommend?

Rainbow~ I like your idea for keeping the chitlin's busy while you shower- I think I'll try that.

gardenmommy~ I live in Sturgis- it's about 5-10 minutes from the Indiana border. Where are you?