HOW TO AKT
BORN TO PERFORM
Step onto your stage – whatever that may be – and perform with The Deodorant Balm. Our best-selling, MULTI-AWARD WINNING, professional-grade deodorant created, perfected and tested by performers gracing the stages of London's West End.
Designed for use on the entire body – from your forehead to underarms, chest, and thighs – this "life-changing" deodorant delivers effective, all-day protection wherever you need it. One application truly lasts all day.
ART AND SCIENCE
Infused with AKT’s proprietary DEO-BARRIER COMPLEX™, our revolutionary formula transforms from a luxurious, skin-nourishing balm into a dry, invisible powder: actively protecting, deodorising, and absorbing perspiration all day – without blocking your pores, staining clothes or causing irritation.
We believe it's "as powerful as an antiperspirant," but without the pore-blocking, garment-damaging aluminium salts. Preserve your favourite outfits longer and contribute less to fast fashion!
THE ENCORE
The Deodorant Balm comes in 100% plastic-free, recyclable packaging – including our bespoke aluminium caps! Use The Assistant tube key to extract every last drop of this precious product, then simply place it into your kerbside recycling.
Aluminium is infinitely recyclable without losing quality. Ever.
HOW TO AKT
Pierce the seal with The Assistant or a pen. Squeeze a small amount of The Deodorant Balm on your finger or The Applicator and massage onto freshly cleansed skin – underarms, forehead, feet or chest – anywhere you need effective, all day protection.
1 tube lasts ~ 1-2 months.
AKT OF SELF-CARE
Inspired by the ancient Chinese practice of Gua Sha, The Applicator is the essential tool for your self-care routine. Designed to encourage lymphatic drainage and micro-circulation around your underarms, chest, and neck, it’s the perfect pre-show ritual to apply your deodorant relieve tension and energise your body.
UK SHIPPING
FREE delivery on all subscriptions
FREE delivery on orders over £40
Standard Tracked (2-7 Business Days) £4
Standard Tracked UK Off-Shore (2-7 Business Days) £6
Express Tracked (1-3 Business Days) £6
EU SHIPPING
Subscriptions currently unavailable in EU. Orders over
€150 will incur customs fees to be covered by the customer. Shipping rates calculated at checkout
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
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"DEO-BARRIER COMPLEX™: AKT’s proprietary blend of natural plant and mineral powders, which rest invisibly on the skin to absorb odours and natural perspiration – without blocking your sweat glands. Made from: Diatomaceous earth, non-nano zinc oxide, sodium bicarbonate, magnesium oxide and arrowroot powder.
CALENDULA OIL: Calms and soothes irritated skin, known to help with reducing redness and inflammation caused by razor burn.
SHEA BUTTER: Highly moisturising to soften and smooth the skin. Beneficial for dry and damaged skin due to its high content of vitamins and fatty acids.
VITAMIN E: Powerful antioxidant that nourishes and protects against environmental damage
APRICOT KERNEL OIL: Easily absorbed and rich in vitamins A and E. It helps to maintain the softness, suppleness, and radiance of the skin."
Please check your packaging for full list of ingredients.
HAY FEVER: Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sodium Bicarbonate,
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea)
Butter, Magnesium Oxide, Diatomaceous Earth, Parfum (Fragrance)**, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate,
Glyceryl Behenate, Zinc Oxide, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Tetramethyl
Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes*, Limonene*, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil*, Tocopherol, Linalyl Acetate*,
Linalool*, Benzyl Salicylate*, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil*, Citrus Limon
(Lemon) Peel Oil*, Geraniol*, Geranyl Acetate*, Pinene*, Lavandula Oil/Extract*, Sclareol*, Rose
Ketones*, Terpineol*, Citral*
*Naturally occurring allergens
**Made with essential oils and fragrance compounds at safe inclusion levels, compliant to global
IFRA standards
Our starting recommendation is a pea-size amount to each underarm once a day. Preferably on freshly showered skin. 1 tube lasts 6 weeks on average and is delivered every 6 weeks with our subscription offering. If you need more or less you can customise how frequently you’d like it delivered in your account. Easy.
Our formulation contains no aluminium chlorohydrate so will not block your sweat ducts to stop you sweating. However our formula contains Deo-Barrier Complex™️ to absorb your natural perspiration to keep you feeling dry and fresh all day. If haven't used a natural deodorant before, we'd recommend you take a read of our How to Make the Switch blog to get you clued up on the transition period. If you are new to natural deodorant, transitioning from conventional antiperspirants to natural deodorants can sometimes lead to an initial increase in sweating. This is perfectly normal and indicates your body's natural detoxification process. As your body adjusts to our natural formula, you'll likely notice a decrease in sweating again. This adjustment period can vary from a few days to a few weeks after making the switch.
Unscrew the cap and pierce the seal, we recommend using The Assistant or a pen. Squeeze a pea-sized amount on your finger or The Applicator and massage the balm into your underarms like a moisturiser. It absorbs instantly. But don’t stop there – feet, forehead, chest – apply anywhere you need effective protection!
Natural deodorants, like AKT’s The Deodorant Balm, use sweat absorbing powders like arrowroot and diatomaceous earth, which sit on top of the skin to absorb sweat and neutralise odours with essential oils, rather than blocking your pores with aluminium or harsh chemicals. Antiperspirants use aluminium salts to block sweat glands. While this may sound useful, sweating is a natural bodily function that helps cool us down — the cooler you are, the less you’ll sweat. Yes, we know, you don’t want to sweat too much, but a little bit is okay!
Yes, we are a natural deodorant brand, but if you have sensitive skin, we highly recommend checking the ingredients on each of our product pages for any known allergens. We also have a fragrance-free version of our Deodorant Balm called SC.00 No Notes. All of our fragranced offerings contain essential oils. Although the levels are well within regulated limits, some people may be sensitive to our fragrance blend, particularly on underarm skin, which is one of the most delicate areas on the body. Skin reactions are often triggered by allergens in fragrances, many of which derive from essential oils. Despite their natural origin, these can be potent allergens. AKT deodorants meet IFRA standards for fragrance safety, making them ideal for those seeking vegan and cruelty-free skincare options. Everyone's skin is different, and although we have thousands of happy customers, a small percentage may find our formula too sensitive for their skin. It’s worth noting that on rare occasions, some customers may be sensitive to sodium bicarbonate, which is in our formulation. It's a terrific ingredient for deodorising, and although we use it at extremely low levels without compromising its effectiveness, some customers may be sensitive to it. We have written a blog on debunking the myths about sodium bicarbonate, which you can read more about here. Sometimes underarm skin can become irritated for various reasons. If any customers do notice a reaction, we recommend stopping the use of the product until the skin has healed.
