However, when I’m feeling Im still not at optimal fresh levels with the Crystal’s here is what I do and what I suggest. Fresh out the shower, while still wet, take a hot rag and douse it with alcohol (if your skin is super sentative you can use wich hazel. I prefer alcohol). Rub the rag all over your body paying special attention to underarms, neck, back and feet. You should see plenty of yucky residue left over from sweat, oils, dead skin etc on the rag. Its the same as when you use a toner to cleanse your face. The rest of your body needs it too.

As to the homemade deodarant… Has anyone considered removing the lemon juice? The acid is eating your skin daily and then baking soda really is pouring salt into your wound. Yikes! Sister I think you may have literally burnt yourself. Good luck

Here’s what I do: I take a cotton ball (or my fingers if I’m in a hurry) and wet it with rubbing alcolhol and apply it to my dry underarms after a shower. Then , I wet the salt crystal (this is important) and apply a few swipes. That usually keeps me funk-free all day. There is also another natural cream deodorant called “Funk Butter” made by Oyin Handmade that you can try. You can find it (Please let me know if you’ve tried this cuz I haven’t yet)

Before finding out about the crystal I found a Tom’s of Maine brand in Walmart with salt crystals but It doesn’t really work well. Sometimes I may not get must but I’ll still get funk and that’s always with a shower. I’ve tried the crystal stick recently and that’s now working either. I don’t know what to do next.