Osma Extra Large 230g 100% Pure Potassium Alum Natural Deodorant & Astringent, Made in France (Bulk Packed - No Packaging or Labelling)

It's getting the effects that I most desire

Wanting to get away from chemicals and additives in regular deodorants as well as wanting to get away from the often astronomically priced natural deodorants, I decided to give the old fashioned alum a try, after doing some research on some shaving/grooming blogs. Naturally, I was a little skeptical- after all, it seems almost too simple to work effectively, especially in such a sensitive area (so many "natural" deodorants caused a rash). After a month of using it, I'm officially a convert. It's cheaper that alternatives, gives a full day of deodorizing, doesn't leave any residue, and hasn't caused any skin irritation at all. Just wet it, make a few quick passes down your underarms, dry the alum, and you're ready to go. One caveat though: I did accidentally drop it in the bathroom sink and some small chips did break off (after all, alum is a little brittle); however, with such an ample size, a few chips are hardly noticeable. Overall, this is an affordable, lasting product from well-known brand that actually does the job.

I got this because it seemed like a good idea without much hope that it would for me. I have been using extra strength, clinical strength whatever is the most industrial I can find but hating the chemicals, the expense and the packaging. I am blown away. This actually works great.

I bought my first Osma alum stone back in April of 2018, to try it out. I think what I have left should last another 6 months or so. It works great, stops the smell, doesn’t scratch or cut your skin like some others I’ve tried. Other family members have tried it, and liked it so much, that I’ve ordered one for each of them. The only problem with this product is the availability. Sometimes I’ve looked it up and it’s not available for a long time.

This is an outstanding value. Quality, cost, and duration of the product. This will be a repeat purchase for me.

Started using this as deodorant a few months back and I’m so happy with it. It doesn’t prevent sweating (not an antiperspirant), but there’s no smell. It is going to last a long time too.

Works perfect, love it.

I am so happy I found an alum stone NOT packaged in plastic and all the other crap that society thinks we need.However... I don't think that wrapping something in bubble wrap is eco-friendly... That would be my only "complaint". I can recycle the box that this came in and I can take the bubble wrap to the post office for someone else to use, but I do genuinely wish the bubble wrap in particular could be replaced with something more eco-friendly. I know that Lush packages their products in packing peanuts made from potato starch. What an amazing alternative to conventional packing materials!The product itself is excellent so I am only deducting one star for non eco-friendly packaging. I don't like contributing extra waste so these are just my thoughts.