The natural anti-bacterial action eliminates the bacteria which causes odour. The crystal is applied to wet skin where a thin film sits on the surface. The molecular structure is too big to pass into the body, this means the pores do not become blocked as in antiperspirant use, but rather allow the body's natural process to occur simply but without the odour that's associated.
It does not contain aluminium chlorohydrate or aluminium zirconium, only pure mineral salts in a simple stone form.
Why are Crystal Deodorants good for people who have or had cancer?
Last year a scientific report saying that a specific chemical ‘parabens’ – present in some anti-perspirants were found in women suffering from breast cancer. Also aluminium chlorhydrate, which is found in many anti perspirants and deodorants is used to clog pores, this aluminium has been found to be absorbed into the body, and may be related to breast cancer and alzhiemers. The Amonium alum, which is the ingredient in the crystal deodorant has a molecule which is too large to pass into human skin and therefore cannot be absorbed.
For further information on deodorants and antiperspirants read the page at Wikipedia
The Scientific info..
Soluble and readily absorbed into the body Aluminum compounds such as aluminum chlorohydrate or aluminum zirconium, are found in your high street antiperspirants. Once in the body, the aluminum portion of the molecule ionizes, forming free or radical aluminum (AI+++).
This passes freely across cell membranes, and forms a physical plug, that when dissolved is selectively absorbed by the liver, kidney, brain, cartilage and bone marrow.
It is this concentration of aluminum that has been the source of concern in the medical community and has prompted the research on Alzheimers Disease and Breast Cancer sufferers.
Potassium alum molecules have a negative ionic charge, making it unable to pass through the cell wall. Therefore they are not absorbed by the body!
Alum and Aluminium are two different substances, with distinct chemical signatures. They posses different chemical properties which create different chemical attributes.
The Crystal Deodorants are made from Pottasium alum, they are not absorbed into the body and are safe and effective to use!
Potassium Alum and Aluminum are two different substances, with distinct chemical signatures. They possess different chemical properties which create different chemical attributes.
Crystal Deodorant products are made from potassium alum. It is a pure mineral product made without the addition of chemicals, fragrances, oils or alcohol. The chemical formula for potassium alum is K2SO4Al2(SO4). 324 H20. Potassium alum is a colorless substance that forms octahedral or cubic crystals. It is a powerful astringent.
Bauxite is the ore from which alum is drawn. It is formed by the rapid weathering of granite rocks in warm, humid climates and can be purified and converted directly into alum.
Potassium alum is soluble in seven times its weight of water at room temperature and is very soluble in hot water. When crystalline potassium alum is heated, some of the water of hydration becomes chemically separated, and the partly dehydrated salt dissolves in this water, so that the alum appears to melt at about 90 degrees C (approx. 392 degrees F), potassium alum swells up, loses all water, and becomes a basic salt called burn alum. Potassium alum has a density of 1.725.
Most commercial deodorants & antiperspirants use compounds such as aluminum chlorohydrate or aluminum zirconium. They are very soluble and readily absorbed in your body. Once in your body, the aluminum portion of the molecule ionizes, forming free or radical aluminum (Al+++). This passes freely across cell membranes and forms a physical plug, that when dissolved is selectively absorbed by your liver, kidney, brain, cartilage and bone marrow. It is this concentration of aluminum that has been the source of concern in the medical community, and has prompted the research being done on Alzheimer's Disease and breast cancer victims.
The other benefits of this natural wonder are many;
- 24 hrs freshness
- doesn't stain your clothes
- doesn't leave stickiness or white flaky bits
- lasts for months
- an ideal gift