Thai Deodorant StoneThis deodorant stone is the finest body deodorant on the market today. You entire family will find this crystal stone to be the most effective and econmical deodorant they will ever use. The stone's effectiveness is boosted when moistened with Miracle II Neutralizer and men, women and teens all love it. Thai deodorant stone is over 300% more effective than commercial deodorants yet it is 100% pure and natural -- it is free of toxic chemicals. It doesn't contain any harsh chemicals, perfumes, oils, emulsifiers, alcohol, or propellants. It is made from potassium sulfate and other mineral salts which are crystalized over a period of months, then hand shaped and smoothed. It is free of paraben and aluminum chlorohydrate. Our stone is not sticky or greasy, it will not stain clothing, irritate your skin, or leak into your suitcase. And best of all...this natural salts deodorant works all day and night on all skin types. Potassium Alum is not Aluminum Thai deodorant stones are made from potassium alum, which is not the same form of aluminum that is dangerous, can be absorbed by your body, known to clog pores and cause disease. Potassium Alum and Aluminum are two different substances with distinct chemical signatures. They possess different chemical properties which create different chemical attributes. Thai 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 potassium alum molecules in Thai Crystal Deodorant products have a negative ionic charge, making them unable to pass through your cell walls. They are not absorbed. This is why our deodorants are safe to use and will not cause high levels of aluminum in your system. |