If you’re wondering whether those mineral salt deodorant stones and sprays work for whole-body odor or just your armpits, you are not alone. With rising concerns over aluminum-based antiperspirants and synthetic fragrances sitting right next to lymph nodes and sensitive skin, more travelers and active folks are looking for a cleaner way to stay fresh.
Both my husband and I put mineral salt deodorants to the ultimate test including covering armpits, under-boob sweat, and even men’s whole-body needs. Did we stink? Here is our honest review after extensive real-world testing.
Mineral Salts Natural Deodorant Stops Stink
Let’s be honest: nobody wants to smell. It is a fate worse than spinach stuck in your teeth.
For years, many of us slapped on traditional antiperspirants packed with heavy aluminum compounds and mystery chemicals without a second thought. But when you stop and think about applying daily doses of synthetic chemicals right next to your lymph nodes and breasts, it starts to feel a little crazy.
Since I can’t regularly get the Sprouts version, I order the Crystal version from Amazon, and it performs just like the Sprouts version. I tried it in my armpits and under my breasts.
Testing the Crystal & Sprouts Mineral Salt Deodorant
Sprouts provided a complimentary set featuring both a Mineral Salts Deodorant Spray and a Mineral Salt Stone. When I read the label claiming they eliminate both body odor and foot odor, my skepticism spiked.
I sweat. A lot. On a typical walking day, my armpits work up a serious wetness that, on its rosiest day, has an unmistakable funk.
A Spray and a Stone Deodorant
I set both products on the bathroom vanity, and to my surprise, my husband snatched the stone. He has done research on aluminum’s affect on Alzheimer’s, and unbeknownst to me, he’d been looking for a men’s alternative solution to his Right Guard. He tried the stone first, and I followed his lead with the spray.
The Ultimate Sniff Test: Denver Heat Edition
Day 1: Mild Weather
After our first full day of wear, we performed mutual sniff tests. Nothing. Nada. Not a stench to be had. Granted, the weather was cool, so heavy sweating hadn’t kicked in yet.
Day 2: Blazing Denver Heat
The real test came the next day under a blazing Denver sun.
- The Sweat vs. Odor Reality: Mineral salt is a deodorant (built to neutralize odor-causing bacteria), not an antiperspirant (which blocks sweat glands). Even though our pits and chest areas were genuinely wet from the heat, we didn’t stink.
- The Drying Test: Even after the sweat dried into our t-shirts, there wasn’t a glimmer of ill-smelling funk.
- Whole-Body Application: It passed with flying colors everywhere including my armpits, under-boob sweat, and even my husband’s testing for lower body/taint freshness.
Where to Buy: Sprouts vs. Amazon Crystal Deodorant
Because we travel full-time, it’s not always easy to track down a Sprouts Farmers Market on the road. After branching out to test other natural options, I found my holy grail: the Crystal Deodorant stick available on Amazon.
It performs identically to the Sprouts version, lasts forever, and is readily available worldwide no matter where your travels take you.
The Verdict: Mineral Salt Deodorant Grade
I am officially sold. You will find me spritzing two sprays on cooler days and swiping the stone all summer long.
- Pros: Clean ingredients, zero aluminum-based stenches, incredible odor elimination for whole-body use, and incredibly cost-effective.
- Cons: It doesn’t stop wetness entirely since it’s an antiperspirant-free formula.
I proudly give mineral salt deodorant an A-. It would easily get an A+ if it also managed sweat on its own! Thank you, Sprouts, for turning me onto mineral salt deodorant, and thank you Crystal for keeping us fresh and easily supplied on the road.
Chris Englert, the Walking Traveler, believes walking is the platform for life. Wanderlusting since the age of 5, she’s since traveled all 50 US states and 62 countries. Chris shares her love of walking while traveling via blogs, books, and presentations. A natural storyteller, she invites you along as she explores the world, one walk at a time.
Currently, Chris and her husband, Steve, travel the world, full-time as nomads, with just their two carry-ons. They’ve been traveling since May, 2021.