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AKT, THE DEODORANT BALM. Award winning, multi-use, natural deodorant. Plastic Free. Gender Free. Aluminium Free. 100% effective — 1 tube lasts up to 3 months. SC.01 ORANGE GROVE. 50ml

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As this is one of the brand’s strongest formulas, it recommends that most users start with the Clean Deodorant Balm, and those with sensitive skin should consider the Gentle Deodorant Balm instead. Currie explains that it got to the point where he was throwing away t-shirts every single week, and he thought, "something's got to change." This is how he came to create Akt Deodorant Balm, which started as an experiment in the kitchen of his Camden flat. Fast forward three years — and countless iterations of the formula later — and Currie was finally ready to use his fellow West End dancers to test whether his deodorant was efficacious. Spoiler alert: they loved it. Final thoughts: Even though I also love some other natural deodorants , if you're looking for that extra level strength (and luxury all-natural scent), I would highly recommend giving AKT a go.

Awake Organics recommend patch testing to ensure that your skin isn’t irritated by the bicarb (or essential oils) in the balm. If it’s too potent, you can consider its Space Cat or Star Cloud deodorants instead, or just save the Moon Goo for hotter, busier days. The company describes the potent formula as being perfect for gym days, holidays and extra busy days – and in our testing, it worked wonders. The smell is sweet and mild and it’s wonderfully easy to apply as its consistency is more like a butter than a cream. The end result is a deodorant that works incredibly well. We detected no unpleasant odours and it also serves to keep dampness at bay effectively.

How we tested

Let me introduce you to AKT, the British brand behind the premium natural Deodorant Balm celebrated for its sustainable, natural, and - most importantly - high-preforming credentials.

Running with the luxe and efficacious ethos behind Akt, Currie and Coxon also wanted the deodorant balm to be a self-care moment for people, too. That's why they've designed the brass applicator that's inspired by the ancient Chinese healing technique, Gua Sha. The applicator has dual purpose: first, to help apply the product and second, to give yourself a little massage afterwards. "So you put a pea size amount on the applicator, and just apply it to your underarm," explains Coxon. "You can literally, like spreading butter on your toast, just spread until it's absorbed." If you are someone who can sweat heavily even when standing still in the middle of a winter blizzard – don’t despair. Firstly, many people report that switching from antiperspirants to natural deodorants resulted in them sweating less after a few weeks. Secondly, even if this isn’t the case with you, you can consider the more potent natural deodorants which are designed to cope with heavy sweat from the most strenuous workouts and exercise regimes. The stronger deodorants here aren’t always recommended for constant, everyday use, as certain ingredients such as sodium bicarbonate (often referred to as bicarb) can cause skin irritation. One side benefit of natural deodorants is that they don’t contain aluminium, so you won’t have to worry about stubborn yellow stains on the underarm fabric of your gym T-shirts. Created by West End dancers who couldn’t find a deodorant that could withstand their training regime, AKT battles body odour with a firm commitment to the environment and kindness to skin.

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This is why several brands suggest patch testing their stronger products before applying liberally, and most of the products here also come in gentler, everyday formulas which are perfect for regular use on even the most sensitive of skin – these tend to do away with the bicarbonate of soda.

This unusually-named deodorant eschews sweet, fruity or flowery scents. Its fragrance is strong without being overwhelming – think fire, smoke, wood and leather – and endures all day long. However, despite the intense fragrance, the balm itself is light, soft and comprised of natural ingredients such as Shea Butter and Calendula Oil. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Inspired by their industry, the typography is based on the old theatre billboards, the spacing is like cinema and movie theatre signs, and they've even named the fragrances after scenes. My favourite detail, though, is the directions for using the product. "Let's set the scene," it begins. "You open the box and take out The Deodorant Balm . . . Akt lasts all day. But you put it in your bag. Who knows where today will take you." It's this level of consideration and, let's be honest, cheekiness, that made me so excited by Akt — but to find out the product works? Well, I'm sold for life now, aren't I. The elegant-looking holders are made from sustainable materials – aluminium and recycled plastics – and you simply add a refill when the deodorant runs out. The refills are crafted from all-natural products and are plastic-free: they’re made from bamboo pulps and Wild estimate that each should last four to six weeks with daily use, which tallied well with our experience. Where many natural deodorants smell feminine, floral, or are very citrus-heavy, Akt's fragrances are created for all genders. In my opinion, they have more fresh, earthy, and spicy notes — which I love and actually think is sexy — and would compare all three to the style of perfumes that Le Labo or Malin + Goetz are known for. "We never wanted it to be gender specific," says Currie. "Because it's 2020 — it's just a good deodorant that's going to work for anyone."Squeeze a little from the small tube, apply it with your fingers and it smooths on easily and is absorbed instantly. You can buy a separate applicator if you don’t like using your fingers, though. In colder seasons we’d advise warming the tube slightly before use or you’ll struggle to squeeze any out. AKT is the creation of two theatre actors, Ed Currie and Andy Coxon, who felt mainstream deodorants weren't helping them through eight intensely physical shows a week - shows that involved dancing under hot lights and running between a dressing room five flights away from the stage. Not to mention the rehearsals, classes, and training sessions during the day.

It didn't prevent me from sweating (as natural deodorants aren't built to do anyway), but I will say I noticed a difference in perspiration compared to other natural deodorant brands I've used before. The big important plus however, was the fact that it really holds up in terms of scent staying power in the battle of B.O. Key specs – Type: Replaceable push-up; Vegan friendly: Yes; Container: Reusable metal holder/Bamboo pulp refills; Quantity: 43g per refill

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