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Plastic-Free Rating
Sunscreen & Deodorant
Mainstream Brand
Sunscreen & Deodorant·Crystal

Mineral Deodorant Stick

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
While the active ingredient is a natural mineral salt and it is free of many harsh chemicals, the packaging is plastic. The use of potassium alum (a form of aluminum) may be a concern for some consumers, although it is considered safer than aluminum chlorohydrate.
PFR Caution

Crystal Mineral Deodorant Stick is a natural deodorant made from mineral salts that prevents odor for up to 24 hours. It comes in a plastic container.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
6
Packaging
5
Transparency
6
Durability
7

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

While the active ingredient is a natural mineral salt and it is free of many harsh chemicals, the packaging is plastic. The use of potassium alum (a form of aluminum) may be a concern for some consumers, although it is considered safer than aluminum chlorohydrate.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Crystal's Mineral Deodorant Stick is made from Plastic container with a solid mineral salt (potassium alum). Fragrance-free, paraben-free, aluminum chlorohydrate-free.. Certifications: Clean Label Project Certified, Vegan, Cruelty-Free.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:mixed plastic
1

Various plastic chemicals

Source

Crystal Mineral Deodorant Stick

Health Risk

Contains potassium alum (a type of aluminum salt), though considered safer than aluminum chlorohydrate.

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.

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