Top Questions
Yes! It was made by West End performers, Ed Currie and Andy Coxon, and tested for its effectiveness on over 1000 performers in West End productions.
Don’t just listen to us. We’ve received many industry awards from the likes of Stylist, Harper’s Bazaar and The Evening Standard.
We’ve received over 5000 five star reviews from happy customers that you can read here
Antiperspirant contains Aluminium Chlorohydrate, which blocks your sweat ducts to stop you sweating. This ingredient has come under a lot of fire recently with supposed links to Cancer and Alzheimers disease. The aluminium in antiperspirant is what causes that white/yellow stain on your clothing also. Deodorant eliminates odours associated with sweat and absorbs natural perspiration to keep you feeling dry.
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.
Full Sized Tubes (50ml) - You'll need to unscrew the cap and pierce the seal of the tube yourself. We recommend using a pen. We're working on a solution backstage.
Mini Tubes (5ml) - Break off the nozzle, then flip it and use it as a plug to reseal the tube.
No. The Deodorant Balm absorbs instantly into your skin whilst applying. No stickiness, no tackiness, no more waiting around for your roll-on to dry.
It will feel like there's nothing there...even if you're hairy.
Although this is uncommon with AKT, there could be a “transition/detox period”. Essentially your underarms are cleansing themselves from the years of use of antiperspirants, which have been blocking your sweat glands.
But don’t be alarmed, the transition is usually short, although in some cases it can take up to 30 days for your body to regulate itself.
We wrote a blog about it, you read more here.
Yes. One tube is 50ml (threshold is 100ml). It also fits snuggly into those tiny transparent bags airlines love to give you, without taking up much room (unlike awkward aerosols and roll-ons).
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.
It sure is. Aluminium Chlorohydrate (salt) is what is found in traditional antiperspirants. Not to be confused with Aluminium Metal - like a Coke can. It’s extremely safe and doesn’t affect the product.
Yes! Our tubes are made of aluminium and are infinitely recyclable without losing any quality. So your tube will have life again as a bicycle, electric car or maybe a drink can.
We don’t use any plastics in our packaging whatsoever. It’s no easy feat! We developed bespoke aluminium caps, which took us years to make — even though they’re so simple. The industry is geared towards plastic, so it’s up to smaller brands, like us, to set the trends.
Deodorant
Coconut Oil and Shea Butter: Naturally rich in fatty acids and vitamins A, E and F that deeply moisturise to leave you feeling soft, fresh and nourished.
Deo-Barrier Complex™️: a combination of natural plant and mineral powders such as Diatomaceous Earth (an ancient fossilised algae) that rest invisibly on the skin to deodorise and absorb natural perspiration without staining clothes.
Calendula Oil: Extracted from the marigold flower, Calendula oil has anti-inflammatory properties to soothe razor burn and nourish skin.
Fragrance: We use a blend of natural and synthetically made notes that replicate the natural molecular structure. We moved away from using a 100% natural fragrances because they have a high allergen content (essential oils are the culprits). Therefore, making it safer for the skin.
Full list: see individual product page.
No. We only test on willing professional dancers and athletes. That way we can be 100% certain our formulations work.
Yes. There's no plastic used in our packaging. No lamination on our boxes; forever recyclable aluminium tube and cap; no plastic tape on shipping boxes.
Plastics... please exit stage left.
At our factory in the UK.
Yes. We conducted clinical trials and AKT deodorant balms are suitable for sensitive skin.
However, all skin is different and the skin in the underarms is some of the most sensitive on the body — especially if you shave there. If you experience a red rash, stop using the product until the redness has gone. You may have a reaction to some of the allergens in our fragrances (which exist in all fragrances that use essential oils).
That said, we do have our fragrance free Deodorant Balm SC.00 No Notes. This will be available in the US very soon.
We noticed that the consistency of our newest formula can become grainy in colder weather. This is caused by "winterisation" of some oils and butters in our formula, like Shea Butter.
We are working hard backstage to get our next batch even smoother by adding further steps to reduce the chances of winterisation.You’ll be pleased to hear that these grains will dissolve into your skin once warmed between your fingers or massaged into the application area.
In addition to that, we know this does not affect the balms performance directly.
You can read more about wintersation and How to AKT this Winter here.
We don’t recommend all natural deodorants because in our experience, many of them simply don’t work. But here’s a few reasons you should use AKT natural deodorant:
Stain Free. Keep your clothes for longer and reduce your fast fashion impact.
Nourishing ingredients that moisturise and condition your skin instead of drying it out
One application to last you all day long. Even after a workout!
Non-air polluting. Aerosols are the no.1 biggest contributor to air pollution in the UK — ahead of cars and vehicles.
Plastic Free and 100% recyclable. Every piece of our packaging is plastic free — even our bespoke aluminium caps.
Tried and tested on dancers and athletes. Need we say more?
See the thousands of 5 star reviews from our customers here
Yes! Our deodorant balms can be used on your feet, forehead, chest — anywhere you need effective all day protection.
On some film and theatre sets, AKT is used under make-up to prevent shine under hot lights.
Caution: Do not apply to intimate areas. For external use only. Keep away from eyes.
Yes. AKT deodorant is suitable for children over 10 and teens who need an effective deodorant. We have many customers whose children use AKT and have told us it has really helped with their confidence.
But it’s always recommended to do a patch test as children and young adults are likely to have more sensitive skin.
Here is a review from one of our customers:
My daughter who is ten, suffers with a very very overactive thyroid (Graves' disease), it makes her hormones haywire, this causes severe sweating and it's horrible for her.
Her clothes and uniform have to be changed every day and she can get smelly, which has caused her to be bullied about it. We were worried as she moves to high school in September and didn't want any bullying to continue.
We have tried every deodorant going, even male deodorant and nothing works.
Enter AKT, and I swear to all things holy, this last week in school has been so much better for her.
No smelly sweat smell on her shirts. Just a lovely deodorant smell.
It's literally changed her life and I can't thank you enough.
You can, but it’s always recommended to do a test as your underarms are more sensitive post-shaving, as the epidermis is damaged from the razor.
If you’re noticing sensitivity, we recommend shaving the night before and applying AKT in the morning as shaving can leave your underarms sensitive. But we’ve even included calendula oil in our formula to help with the recovery process.
Applicator
Please watch our video here.
The Applicator is made of brass, which oxidises naturally over time. That oxidation can sometimes leave marks on the skin.
It needs a simple clean with vinegar, ketchup or brass polish every now and then - like all brass products do. Brass naturally reacts in this way, but we chose it for its longevity and excellent antimicrobial properties.
In addition to that, we suggest cleaning with water after every use and drying thoroughly to help delay oxidation.
Our Applicators are made from the finest, premium brass. Brass will naturally oxidise over time, especially when in contact with moisture. You may experience oxidation spots appearing on your applicator. This is normal and will not affect your experience.
You can easily clean your applicator in seconds using household items such as bicarb and lemon juice, or our favourite... tomato ketchup (sexy)! Apply to a cloth and rub all over. Then rinse it off. Brand new.
Subscriptions
You can have your products delivered straight to your door on whatever recurring schedule you like. AKT subscriptions set to be delivered automatically every 6 weeks. However, you can simply login to your account and change the delivery frequency at any time to whenever suits you.
You have full control to swap your chosen fragrances, change your delivery frequency or cancel at anytime within your personal account.
Yes! Just log into your account and you can change everything about your order: swap products, add something new, update your details or cancel. It's all editable from your account to give you total control.
Certainly, you can cancel anytime.
You can also skip orders or change the delivery frequency by logging into your account.
Shipping
Returns will be accepted within fourteen (14) days after the date you receive your Order. The product(s) must be in their original condition, unopened and as new.
For more information on how to return items, please head to our returns & refunds page on the Help Centre here.
For all things shipping, please head to our help centre here.
Other
If you are still left with questions unanswered, please fill in our contact form on our Help Centre here.