The following was published as a letter to the editor in the Concord Monitor (NH) on July, 30, 2010. Crystal deodorant stones are marketed as a natural alternative to conventional antiperspirants that contain aluminum. The truth is they contain similar ingredients and work in a similar manner. It [Continue reading] Tags: Deodorants

If you've been using aluminum based antiperspirants, please throw them away!  Same with any crystal deodorant stones. They're also made from a form of aluminum. There's a special company in the state of Washington that makes organic deodorants that are free of any chemical or petroleum based [Continue reading] Tags: Deodorants

Ad agencies and the companies who hire them are masters of selling us products we don’t need. They play to our fear that without this or that product we will embarrass ourselves, be less competitive and successful, and turn off the opposite sex. They prey on our insecurities to sell us stuff we [Continue reading] Tags: Deodorants