I Used Alum Stone Instead of Deodorant For Two Months — Here Are The Results

Brief introduction of what alum stone is, how it can be used, benefits I experienced, drawbacks, and where you can source it

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I have always been inclined toward finding natural replacements for day-to-day modern commodities. I have tried replacing toothpaste, shampoos, soaps, supplements, and whatever I could with my research.

But for a long time, I couldn’t find something that could replace deodorants. Even though I wasn’t a regular user, I had to apply deodorants on my clothes before hitting the gym.

I couldn’t punish others for my inclination towards natural items. And it’s not my fault that the temperatures in Delhi during summer can make ANYONE smell like a rotten potato.

I used to shower two to three times a day to keep feeling fresh. Although there was an option to stay in air conditioning 24/7 to tackle the muggy weather, I couldn’t use it the whole day for the following reasons:

• The electricity bill multiplies several folds in summer. In winter I pay around $5 for a month while in summer despite using air conditioning only during the night, I pay around $95/month.
• Relying on air conditioning…