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Yes, I use that stick. It is easily found in farmacias in Spain. For a year or so I had a natural piece of that substance, I got it in Morocco. Whichever brand is available, that is what I buy. It lasts a long time.I wanted to ask you if you have a favorite deodorant/antiperspirant that works well for you when you're walking long distances and want to carry minimal weight in your pack. I have traveled with mini size toiletries, for years including the regular well-known brands of antiperspirants you find in just about any store. My husband swears by baking soda, but I think that's pretty messy when traveling.
After years of use I developed an allergy to antiperspirants and my doctor recommended I try a crystal deodorant stick made with natural minerals and no aluminum chlorohydrate aluminum zirconium parabens. This was something new to me and began using it this past summer and found that while it does not stop you from sweating, it definitely controls body odor. Just now I purchased a mini size one (1.5 oz (42.5 gr.) for my upcoming Camino. Has anyone tried this? Do you have any favorite brand recommendations? I really would like to hear what you have to say. Thank you!
I've been using these for over 20 years, and once I started i would never go back to the over-perfumed, messy, fabric- staining alternatives. Crystal deodorants are effective and the sticks last for months. Never had a problem with them, and have taken the mini ones on my three Caminos (so far). Definitely a fan. I don't have a favorite brand, if they are just the plain solid crystal they are all pretty much the same I think and equally effective.I wanted to ask you if you have a favorite deodorant/antiperspirant that works well for you when you're walking long distances and want to carry minimal weight in your pack. I have traveled with mini size toiletries, for years including the regular well-known brands of antiperspirants you find in just about any store. My husband swears by baking soda, but I think that's pretty messy when traveling.
After years of use I developed an allergy to antiperspirants and my doctor recommended I try a crystal deodorant stick made with natural minerals and no aluminum chlorohydrate aluminum zirconium parabens. This was something new to me and began using it this past summer and found that while it does not stop you from sweating, it definitely controls body odor. Just now I purchased a mini size one (1.5 oz (42.5 gr.) for my upcoming Camino. Has anyone tried this? Do you have any favorite brand recommendations? I really would like to hear what you have to say. Thank you!
why would you try to stop a naturally body function? Also sweating is necessary to regulate your body temperature and just a normal thing, we are no dogs and open the mouth to cool down....and found that while it does not stop you from sweating, it
why would you try to stop a naturally body function? Also sweating is necessary to regulate your body temperature and just a normal thing, we are no dogs and open the mouth to cool down....
I take after walking a nice shower and put afterwards a ecological deodorant on my armpits. Never received any complaints from companions
what I know is that a deodorant is meant to stop you from smelling not from sweating.
why would you try to stop a naturally body function?
My advice is don’t even bother, I tossed my trial-sized one after a week. It wasn’t helping and was just more weight in the pack.I wanted to ask you if you have a favorite deodorant/antiperspirant that works well for you when you're walking long distances and want to carry minimal weight in your pack. I have traveled with mini size toiletries, for years including the regular well-known brands of antiperspirants you find in just about any store. My husband swears by baking soda, but I think that's pretty messy when traveling.
After years of use I developed an allergy to antiperspirants and my doctor recommended I try a crystal deodorant stick made with natural minerals and no aluminum chlorohydrate aluminum zirconium parabens. This was something new to me and began using it this past summer and found that while it does not stop you from sweating, it definitely controls body odor. Just now I purchased a mini size one (1.5 oz (42.5 gr.) for my upcoming Camino. Has anyone tried this? Do you have any favorite brand recommendations? I really would like to hear what you have to say. Thank you!
I've learned something new here today. I'll give the salt crystal deodorant a try.
Alum? Isn't that an abbreviation for aluminum?I thought quite a few people don't like that ingredient in deodorants.
i’ve used Tom’s of Maine for years.Unscented. For reasons you stated. One stick lasted 26 days on Norte/PrimiyivoI wanted to ask you if you have a favorite deodorant/antiperspirant that works well for you when you're walking long distances and want to carry minimal weight in your pack. I have traveled with mini size toiletries, for years including the regular well-known brands of antiperspirants you find in just about any store. My husband swears by baking soda, but I think that's pretty messy when traveling.
After years of use I developed an allergy to antiperspirants and my doctor recommended I try a crystal deodorant stick made with natural minerals and no aluminum chlorohydrate aluminum zirconium parabens. This was something new to me and began using it this past summer and found that while it does not stop you from sweating, it definitely controls body odor. Just now I purchased a mini size one (1.5 oz (42.5 gr.) for my upcoming Camino. Has anyone tried this? Do you have any favorite brand recommendations? I really would like to hear what you have to say. Thank you!
So true, and that is the exact reason I switched to wool everything! Well, most everything, just my tops and undergarments are wool and I would never ever consider going back to syntheticOne bonus effect of the crystal deo is that your tech clothes don't get quite so ... ripe after a long, hot walk as well. Some tech materials do have a tendency to get very smelly no matter how much you wash them, so stopping the odour at the source is a good thing!
?Please - no scented ones!
I don't think soMy advice is don’t even bother, I tossed my trial-sized one after a week. It wasn’t helping and was just more weight in the pack.
Alum is an astringent compound that is a hydrated double sulfate of aluminum and potassiumI've learned something new here today. I'll give the salt crystal deodorant a try.
Alum? Isn't that an abbreviation for aluminum?I thought quite a few people don't like that ingredient in deodorants.
Definitely! Unscented is the best way to go!!A crystal deodorant stick is fine, but a good shower does a good job. It is really important if you use deodorant and sleep in a albergue that it has no odor. Ten pleasant scents combined in the evenings in a shared bedroom can really ruin a night
So I have a lot of skin sensitivity issues especially with deodorant sticks. The beeswax is a huge problem. Disclaimer: this is liquid natural home recipe. Too heavy for some. But 3oz lasts me 2+ months. Theory is to kill the germs that cause the stink. And allow you to sweat. Which is healthy. 1/4c 80-150 proof vodka and 2tsp distilled vinegar. I add a few drops of lavender essential oil but any or none works. I use 150 proof. 1-2 fine spritz. Note: if you try this after using stick it will take a few days for your pits to detoxNo offense intended, but I am REALLY looking forward to the responses to this question posted on a European hiking website!!!
Hello live from the Camino del Norte!I wanted to ask you if you have a favorite deodorant/antiperspirant that works well for you when you're walking long distances and want to carry minimal weight in your pack. I have traveled with mini size toiletries, for years including the regular well-known brands of antiperspirants you find in just about any store. My husband swears by baking soda, but I think that's pretty messy when traveling.
After years of use I developed an allergy to antiperspirants and my doctor recommended I try a crystal deodorant stick made with natural minerals and no aluminum chlorohydrate aluminum zirconium parabens. This was something new to me and began using it this past summer and found that while it does not stop you from sweating, it definitely controls body odor. Just now I purchased a mini size one (1.5 oz (42.5 gr.) for my upcoming Camino. Has anyone tried this? Do you have any favorite brand recommendations? I really would like to hear what you have to say. Thank you!
Thank you! CDN is one of my very favorite caminos!! Buen Camino to you!Hello live from the Camino del Norte!
I usually use a Nivea roll-on, but this is certainly a no go for a Camino as it comes in a very heavy glass vessel!
For this Camino I decided to try a solid stick deodorant from ‘Lush’, I can say that it smells very nice and I do not seem to be perspiring!
Buen Camino
I couldn't agree with you more! Wool is the way to goCombine a crystal stick with merino wool t-shirt (or shirt) is an unbeatable anti-stink combo (along with the shower before application and donning, of course). I tried a crystal stick before my first camino (I'm one of those that is chemically sensitive) and found it worked wonderfully.
As to why not to stink, not everyone enjoys another's body odor - something to be considerate about.
Interesting! I've never hear of that. I know that vinegar is versatile, and well, the vodka is just a plusSo I have a lot of skin sensitivity issues especially with deodorant sticks. The beeswax is a huge problem. Disclaimer: this is liquid natural home recipe. Too heavy for some. But 3oz lasts me 2+ months. Theory is to kill the germs that cause the stink. And allow you to sweat. Which is healthy. 1/4c 80-150 proof vodka and 2tsp distilled vinegar. I add a few drops of lavender essential oil but any or none works. I use 150 proof. 1-2 fine spritz. Note: if you try this after using stick it will take a few days for your pits to detox
We do not bring deoderant! First, we wash our under garments and we use light short sleeve baselayers that wick perspiration away which are washed daily. We shower daily! We eat mostly outside with a couple of layers of clothing, and now distancing more than prepandemic, We stay in private accommodations…and will continue to wear masks indoors at hotel desks, or in a crowd inside. So I see no need for a deoderant??Exactly! A simple shower does wonders!
Take a shower every dat!I wanted to ask you if you have a favorite deodorant/antiperspirant that works well for you when you're walking long distances and want to carry minimal weight in your pack. I have traveled with mini size toiletries, for years including the regular well-known brands of antiperspirants you find in just about any store. My husband swears by baking soda, but I think that's pretty messy when traveling.
After years of use I developed an allergy to antiperspirants and my doctor recommended I try a crystal deodorant stick made with natural minerals and no aluminum chlorohydrate aluminum zirconium parabens. This was something new to me and began using it this past summer and found that while it does not stop you from sweating, it definitely controls body odor. Just now I purchased a mini size one (1.5 oz (42.5 gr.) for my upcoming Camino. Has anyone tried this? Do you have any favorite brand recommendations? I really would like to hear what you have to say. Thank you!
No rubbing alcohol. Need the ethanol that’s in vodka. My husband says it’s a waste of good vodka. But 1/4c lasts a crazy long time. The crystal salts made my pits raw. Almost like a burn. Might not work for everyone. But everyone I’ve shared this with made the switch after one spinning class, or 10-mile hike.Interesting! I've never hear of that. I know that vinegar is versatile, and well, the vodka is just a plus, but wouldn't it be the same to simply use rubbing alcohol? Or does the vodka have certain characteristics that other types of alcohol don't?
Definitely!!!! Body odor from your armpits is inevitable as soon as you begin sweating, that is the reason why deodorant is a must!!! Unless you don't mind people keeping their distance from you because you smell?Take a shower every dat!
Goes without saying and why wouldn't I? Body odor from your armpits is inevitable as soon as you begin sweating, that is the reason why deodorant is a must!!! Unless you don't mind people keeping their distance from you because you smell?
I take my deodorant out of the plastic container and put the deodorant in a zip lock. Every gram counts. I can’t speak to your allergy but it looks like you have found something. I’d say use it on a long practice hike and see how it is for you.I wanted to ask you if you have a favorite deodorant/antiperspirant that works well for you when you're walking long distances and want to carry minimal weight in your pack. I have traveled with mini size toiletries, for years including the regular well-known brands of antiperspirants you find in just about any store. My husband swears by baking soda, but I think that's pretty messy when traveling.
After years of use I developed an allergy to antiperspirants and my doctor recommended I try a crystal deodorant stick made with natural minerals and no aluminum chlorohydrate aluminum zirconium parabens. This was something new to me and began using it this past summer and found that while it does not stop you from sweating, it definitely controls body odor. Just now I purchased a mini size one (1.5 oz (42.5 gr.) for my upcoming Camino. Has anyone tried this? Do you have any favorite brand recommendations? I really would like to hear what you have to say. Thank you!
My preference is Toms of Maine non scent deodorant. I sometimes, through inattention, buy anti perspirant which is a mistake for me. I find the going very hot and would rather perspire than get heat exhaustion.Ok. I wasn't expecting a debate about whether or not to use deodorant, being smelly or not, etc. when I posed the question. I prefer to not smell and do my best to prevent that, that's a choice I make. Others prefer to not use deodorant, that is their choice; I was simply asking everyone about their preferred deodorants and that was all.
I agree with you in preferring to perspire rather than clogging my armpit pores with chemicals. Overheating leads to tiredness and becoming sluggish, not ideal for long distance walking.My preference is Toms of Maine non scent deodorant. I sometimes, through inattention, buy anti perspirant which is a mistake for me. I find the going very hot and would rather perspire than get heat exhaustion.
We do not bring deoderant! First, we wash our under garments and we use light short sleeve baselayers that wick perspiration away which are washed daily. We shower daily! We eat mostly outside with a couple of layers of clothing, and now distancing more than prepandemic, We stay in private accommodations…and will continue to wear masks indoors at hotel desks, or in a crowd inside. So I see no need for a deoderant??
I do botherAh, don't bother. Just take a nice bath at Lavacolla like the pilgrims of yore used to do, and then in Santiago try to get as close to the botafumeiro smoke as you can. Stick to tradition, pilgrim.
What an interesting article. I had no idea there was such a thingOh to be among the lucky genetic minority that does not need de-odourant or anti-perspirant.
People without Gene for Underarm Odor Still Wear Deodorant
Societal norms often dictate the products people use even if they don’t need themwww.scientificamerican.com
Never heard of Primal Pit Paste. I'll keep that in mind for future useI’ve used salt crystal deodorant since the 90s and it is generally very effective. Only if I’m stressed out does it not quite do the job.
Another option is Primal Pit Paste which could easily be transferred to a small container and is a very effective deodorant with scents that don’t overwhelm (I’ve used it and gone to professional wine tastings with no issues and those folks are rightly very picky).
As the article says, most Koreans don't have the gene necessary to create underarm odor. I remember when my son was teaching English in South Korea he had a hard time finding deodorant in the stores there.Oh to be among the lucky genetic minority that does not need de-odourant or anti-perspirant.
People without Gene for Underarm Odor Still Wear Deodorant
Societal norms often dictate the products people use even if they don’t need themwww.scientificamerican.com
Sometimes no matter what you say—judgment will followOk. I wasn't expecting a debate about whether or not to use deodorant, being smelly or not, etc. when I posed the question. I prefer to not smell and do my best to prevent that, that's a choice I make. Others prefer to not use deodorant, that is their choice; I was simply asking everyone about their preferred deodorants and that was all.
Isn't that the truth?Sometimes no matter what you say—judgment will follow
I have been using the Crystal deodorant for about 15 years. Works great. Hubby uses one too, and I can attest that it manages even "man-sweat."I wanted to ask you if you have a favorite deodorant/antiperspirant that works well for you when you're walking long distances and want to carry minimal weight in your pack. I have traveled with mini size toiletries, for years including the regular well-known brands of antiperspirants you find in just about any store. My husband swears by baking soda, but I think that's pretty messy when traveling.
After years of use I developed an allergy to antiperspirants and my doctor recommended I try a crystal deodorant stick made with natural minerals and no aluminum chlorohydrate aluminum zirconium parabens. This was something new to me and began using it this past summer and found that while it does not stop you from sweating, it definitely controls body odor. Just now I purchased a mini size one (1.5 oz (42.5 gr.) for my upcoming Camino. Has anyone tried this? Do you have any favorite brand recommendations? I really would like to hear what you have to say. Thank you!
I knew I’d get naysayed but not carrying it *is* an option. Hottest summers on record rendered deodorant completely useless. If needed you can do a quick refresh in a bathroom. Many people can’t tolerate scents or chemicals, or even essential oils which are highly concentrated and not without their own risks.I don't think soBody odor is offensive to others and if I can control that by using a deodorant - regardless of weight, I will use it! Sweat? I don't mind, but the pungency of BO? Yes, without a doubt! Definitely not leaving mine behind or tossing it away.
It seems our undersrms are as different as our feet. Both deodorant and antiperspirant work well for me in hot weather as long as I don't extend its use beyond one day.Hottest summers on record rendered deodorant completely useless.
I knew I’d get naysayed but not carrying it *is* an option. Hottest summers on record rendered deodorant completely useless. If needed you can do a quick refresh in a bathroom. Many people can’t tolerate scents or chemicals, or even essential oils which are highly concentrated and not without their own risks.
My profession does not permit me to have any type of scent on my person or work clothing and my hygiene must be at its highest as I’m in close contact with people.
I knew I’d get naysayed but not carrying it *is* an option. Hottest summers on record rendered deodorant completely useless. If needed you can do a quick refresh in a bathroom. Many people can’t tolerate scents or chemicals, or even essential oils which are highly concentrated and not without their own risks.
My profession does not permit me to have any type of scent on my person or work clothing and my hygiene must be at its highest as I’m in close contact with people.
It seems our undersrms are as different as our feet. Both deodorant and antiperspirant work well for me in hot weather as long as I don't extend its use beyond one day.
I mean leaving the deodorant or antiperspirant on your underarms past the 12 or 24 hour period listed on the container.Not sure what you mean about not extending use? What happens? This is merely curiosity as I've never heard of this so I'm not sure I'm understanding...
A shower is enough to keep you from stinking.As to why not to stink, not everyone enjoys another's body odor - something to be considerate about.
I know and I sometimes have used those longer lasting choices, which have been available "over the counter" for a number of years now. They used to be "prescription only", and normally cost about 3x's as much as the regular varieties.I just happened to be looking at deodorants yesterday, and many tout 48 hr effectiveness.
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True. I prefer showering before adding any fresh deodorant. Putting it on prior to a shower or bath is "for the pits".I think I would prefer to shower before testing that one out
A shower is enough to make you smell wonderful! Until you begin to sweat profusely ....A shower is enough to keep you from stinking.
Antipirspirants may actually make you smell worse, by screwing up your armpit microbiome.
I knew I’d get naysayed but not carrying it *is* an option. Hottest summers on record rendered deodorant completely useless. If needed you can do a quick refresh in a bathroom. Many people can’t tolerate scents or chemicals, or even essential oils which are highly concentrated and not without their own risks.
My profession does not permit me to have any type of scent on my person or work clothing and my hygiene must be at its highest as I’m in close contact with people.
A shower is enough to keep you from stinking.
Antipirspirants may actually make you smell worse, by screwing up your armpit microbiome.
You should also do something if you snore bad. As I grew older I started to snore more and more. My wife went crazy at night. I now have a mouthpeace from the dental clinic witch stop you from snoring... I don't want to be 'that guy' in the dorm. I think it's pretty rude if you know you snore and still sleep in dorms/shared spaces and don't care about it.I really do not want to be pedantic but a deodorant is not a " must " on Camino IMO.
Yes, it can be handy, that is true.
Yes sometimes we might meet pilgrims who smell less nice. But when staying in albergues we will also most likely meet pilgrims who snore or suffer from some flatulence.
A Camino is like Life itself. The good , the bad & the ugly.
You should also do something if you snore bad. As I grew older I started to snore more and more. My wife went crazy at night. I now have a mouthpeace from the dental clinic witch stop you from snoring... I don't want to be 'that guy' in the dorm. I think it's pretty rude if you know you snore and still sleep in dorms/shared spaces and don't care about it.
No one said we humans don't smell.because of the universalist assertions about how humans just don‘t smell.
I agree that the aluminum connection to Alzheimer's (mainly related to the use of aluminum cookware) has been debunked.Aluminum in anti-perspirants... a red-herring from the 1980s about Alzheimer's... 4 decades on, the myth persists, but there is no evidence that aluminum in any form is causative for Alzheimer's.
For heaven's sake.No one said we humans don't smell.
Of course we do.
So do pine trees and puppies, roses and cows.
Perception of pleasant or unpleasant is created in the brain, not the object. Durian is either a delight or nausiating - and which it is depends only on the brain of the perceiver, not the durian. Same with BO.
Some cultures are generally more prudish and squeamish about body functions than others, and there is no objective standard of what's disgusting in terms of BO.
To me if one's hygene is adequate (important if) the smell of a human being is far less offensive than a room full of strongly and artificially scented deoderants duking it out. But that happens too, sometimes. Oh well. If that's all we are distressed about we can count ourselves very lucky.
Most deodorants in the US also have an antiperspirant in them as well. While I don't attempt to stop full body sweating (if your whole body is sweating, it probably need to do just that) - but I hate having wet armpit stains when I am just going about normal daily activities! So yes, I myself prefer a deodorant with an antiperspirant in it as well.why would you try to stop a naturally body function? Also sweating is necessary to regulate your body temperature and just a normal thing, we are no dogs and open the mouth to cool down....
I take after walking a nice shower and put afterwards a ecological deodorant on my armpits. Never received any complaints from companions
what I know is that a deodorant is meant to stop you from smelling not from sweating.
Yes, the 48 hour ones are what work best for me. I still sweat when it is excessively hot out or when doing a really good workout, but they keep me from stinking and sweating in normal everyday conditions. That for me is the goal.I just happened to be looking at deodorants yesterday, and many tout 48 hr effectiveness.
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Spouse uses that. He likes it. It even has the ability to deal with "anxiety" chemicals that come when doing public presentations, lectures, etc. That's an indication of high level effectiveness.I had to go aluminum free due to radiation treatment and No Pong was recommended. Comes in a great little travel tin and works a treat. It is an Australian brand but they have a website. No Pong
If needed you can do a quick refresh in a bathroom. Many people can’t tolerate scents or chemicals, or even essential oils which are highly concentrated and not without their own risks.
I do not think I can make myself any clearer here. So that will be my last post here regarding this rather trivial subject, especially in terms with what is going on in the world.
To me if one's hygene is adequate (important if) the smell of a human being is far less offensive than a room full of strongly and artificially scented deoderants duking it out. But that happens too, sometimes. Oh well. If that's all we are distressed about we can count ourselves very lucky.
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