How Do Natural Deodorants Work? Discover MARUSHA Natural Deodorant with Rice Powder.
Natural deodorants have become a popular choice for people looking for an alternative to conventional antiperspirants. But how do natural deodorants actually work? Do they stop sweating? And what do ingredients such as rice powder, baking soda, shea butter and essential oils actually do?
The key is understanding the difference between deodorising and preventing perspiration.
MARUSHA Natural Deodorant is designed to help control unwanted body odour and absorb excess moisture while allowing the body's natural perspiration process to continue.
Here is how it works.
Why Do We Sweat – and What Causes Body Odour?
Sweating is a normal physiological process that helps the body regulate its temperature.
Interestingly, fresh sweat itself is generally not the main source of strong underarm odour. The characteristic smell develops largely when bacteria living on the skin break down components found in sweat.
This is exactly where deodorants come in.
Instead of stopping the body from sweating, a deodorant primarily aims to control unwanted odour.
How Do Natural Deodorants Work?
A well-formulated natural deodorant combines ingredients that perform several complementary functions.
Depending on its formula, a natural deodorant can:
- help control unwanted body odour;
- absorb excess moisture on the skin;
- provide a fresher, drier feeling;
- care for the delicate underarm skin.
MARUSHA Natural Deodorant follows this approach, combining absorbent powders with plant-based oils, butter and essential oils in a concentrated waterless formula.
Natural Deodorant vs Antiperspirant: What's the Difference?
Although the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, deodorants and antiperspirants do different things.
An antiperspirant is designed to reduce perspiration.
A deodorant, on the other hand, primarily helps control body odour. Absorbent powders and starches in a natural deodorant can also reduce the sensation of wetness by absorbing moisture once it reaches the skin.
MARUSHA is an aluminium salt-free deodorant. Its purpose is not to block sweat ducts, so you can still perspire naturally while wearing it.
Rice Powder Helps Absorb Moisture
One of the key ingredients in MARUSHA Natural Deodorant is rice powder (Oryza Sativa Starch).
Rice starch helps absorb excess moisture and sebum from the surface of the skin, leaving a pleasantly silky and more matte feeling.
The formula also contains corn starch (Zea Mays Starch), adding to its moisture-absorbing properties.
This distinction is important: these powders absorb moisture on the skin rather than stopping the body from producing sweat.
That makes them particularly useful for maintaining a comfortable feeling during everyday activities, exercise or warmer weather.
How Does Natural Deodorant Control Body Odour?
MARUSHA also contains sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, which contributes to controlling unwanted odour.
Combined with the other ingredients in the formula, it helps maintain a fresher feeling without relying on aluminium salts to reduce perspiration.
Because MARUSHA is a concentrated, waterless product, only a very thin layer is needed.
Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Care for Underarm Skin
Underarm skin deserves care too.
Shaving, friction and daily cosmetic use can make this area particularly sensitive. MARUSHA therefore combines its deodorising ingredients with organic shea butter and organic coconut oil.
Shea butter helps soften and condition the skin, while coconut oil contributes to the nourishing base and smooth application of the deodorant.
The formula also contains vitamin E (Tocopherol).
This combination allows the deodorant to provide everyday underarm care alongside its primary deodorising function.
Lemongrass and Sweet Orange Essential Oils
MARUSHA Natural Deodorant has a fresh, subtle citrus scent created by lemongrass and sweet orange essential oils.
The result is a light, uplifting fragrance suitable for women, men and teenagers.
It is worth remembering that natural does not automatically mean suitable for every person's skin. Essential oils naturally contain fragrance allergens such as limonene, citral, geraniol and linalool. Baking soda can also cause sensitivity in some people.
If you have particularly reactive skin, consider patch-testing a new cosmetic product before regular use and discontinue use if irritation develops.
What's Not in MARUSHA Natural Deodorant?
MARUSHA Natural Deodorant has been developed for people looking for a simple, carefully considered alternative for everyday underarm care.
The formula contains no aluminium salts, parabens, alcohol, synthetic colourants or synthetic fragrances.
It is a 100% natural, waterless formula, making the product highly concentrated and economical to use.
Natural Deodorant for Women, Men and Teenagers
Do women and men really need completely different deodorants?
Not necessarily.
What matters most is the formula, scent and how the product works with your individual skin.
MARUSHA Natural Deodorant has a fresh lemongrass and sweet orange scent and is designed as a natural deodorant for women, men and teenagers.
How to Use MARUSHA Natural Deodorant
With a concentrated natural deodorant, more product does not mean better performance.
MARUSHA should be applied in a very thin layer.
Gently push the base of the cardboard tube with your thumb to expose a small amount of deodorant. Apply a very thin layer to clean underarm skin.
During very hot weather, applying too much of an oil- and butter-based deodorant may increase the chance of product transferring onto clothing. Using only a small amount helps prevent this while making the product last longer.
A More Environmentally Conscious Cardboard Package
MARUSHA's approach extends beyond the formula itself.
The deodorant comes in a cardboard tube, providing an alternative to conventional plastic deodorant packaging. The cardboard packaging is designed to be recyclable and home-compostable under appropriate conditions.
Combined with a concentrated waterless formula, the packaging supports MARUSHA's approach to more sustainable everyday body care.
Internationally Recognised MARUSHA Body Care
MARUSHA's natural deodorant is part of the brand's wider range of natural and sustainability-focused body care.
MARUSHA received recognition in the Global Excellence Awards 2025 as “Best Natural & Sustainable Restorative Body Care Products 2025.”
The deodorant has also been independently tried by testers featured on the Latvian health portal Medicine.lv.
One tester commented:
“I was surprised that the deodorant did not leave stains on dark clothing. Overall, Marusha deodorant has a pleasant scent, is convenient and easy to use, and performs its function well.”
You can read the MARUSHA Natural Deodorant test results on Medicine.lv.
Frequently Asked Questions About Natural Deodorant
Does natural deodorant stop you from sweating?
No. A deodorant is primarily intended to control body odour rather than stop perspiration. MARUSHA's powders and starches help absorb moisture on the skin while allowing the body's natural sweating process to continue.
Does MARUSHA Natural Deodorant contain aluminium?
MARUSHA Natural Deodorant is formulated without aluminium salts.
Is natural deodorant suitable for men?
Yes. MARUSHA is designed for both women and men. Its fresh citrus and lemongrass scent is not gender-specific.
Can teenagers use MARUSHA Natural Deodorant?
MARUSHA Natural Deodorant is also intended for teenagers. As with any cosmetic product, individual sensitivities and the complete ingredient list should always be considered.
How much natural deodorant should I apply?
Only a small amount. MARUSHA is concentrated, so a very thin layer applied to clean underarm skin is sufficient.
Why do I still sweat when using natural deodorant?
Because a deodorant is not designed to completely prevent perspiration. Sweating is a natural process. MARUSHA helps manage odour and the feeling of moisture rather than blocking sweat ducts.
Natural Freshness Without Stopping Your Body From Sweating
The purpose of a good natural deodorant isn't to make your body stop sweating.
Instead, it takes a different approach: controlling unwanted odour, absorbing excess moisture and keeping the underarm area feeling comfortable.
MARUSHA combines rice and corn starches for moisture absorption, baking soda for odour control, shea butter and coconut oil for skin care, and lemongrass and sweet orange essential oils for a fresh citrus scent.
The result is a concentrated 100% natural, aluminium salt-free deodorant created for simple everyday underarm care – while allowing your body to perspire naturally.