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Natural powder from the potato
Potato starch is obtained by washing the starch granules out of the tuber. It binds water and absorbs moisture in natural cosmetics, for example in deodorant creams without aluminium salts.
Potato starch in our deodorant cream
How does potato starch behave on different skin?
Potato starch absorbs moisture. How that feels depends on your skin.
How does potato starch work on the skin?
Three mechanisms that make potato starch a natural deodorant active.
Water binding
Starch granules absorb moisture – a purely physical process, with no chemical reaction.
Doesn't block
Unlike aluminium salts, potato starch doesn't block the sweat ducts.
Plant-based
Obtained from the potato tuber by washing out the starch granules.
What can you use potato starch for?
Binds underarm sweat without blocking pores
Dusted on lightly, it absorbs moisture
Keeps feet dry in sports shoes
Adds a matte feel to damp hands
A light dusting reduces friction where skin rubs against skin
Potato starch pairs especially well with …
The natural partners for aluminium-free deodorant concepts.
A starch duo – both soak up moisture and complement each other in texture.
Learn moreNeutralises odour while starch soaks up moisture. The perfect deodorant duo.
Learn moreMakes the powder spreadable like a cream.
Learn moreSmells floral and herbaceous – a common scent note in deodorants.
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