A body moisturizer that does more than sit on the surface. The Body Conditioning Balm is built around Gatuline In-Tense MB — a clinically tested botanical active derived from Acmella oleracea, proven to stimulate collagen production in the deeper layers of skin and visibly firm over time. Around it: shea and cocoa butter for lasting moisture, lactic acid for gentle cell turnover, olive squalane to lock hydration in, prebiotic inulin to support the skin's microbiome, and calendula to keep things calm. The texture is rich without being heavy; it absorbs without leaving anything behind.
SC.01 Orange Grove carries the same scent as its siblings in the AKT lineup — petitgrain, mandarin, and neroli, with the faint bitter edge of a Negroni underneath and Italian cypress in the dry-down. Applied after a shower, the fragrance has room to open properly on warm skin. It lingers, quietly.
Independent user trials on 50 people over four weeks: 90% said skin looked more supple, 88% said it felt smoother and firmer, 86% reported better hydration, 78% noticed improved firmness. The tube itself is 100% plastic-free and goes straight into curbside recycling when finished.
WHY IT'S SPECIAL
Gatuline In-Tense MB: a clinically proven botanical active that supports collagen production and firms skin over time — not a common find in body moisturizers.
Prebiotic formula: inulin feeds the skin's microbiome rather than just sitting on top of it.
Lactic acid: gentle exfoliation built into a moisturizer, promoting cell turnover and a more even tone.
Rich but not heavy: shea, cocoa butter, avocado, and squalane absorb fully without residue.
Scented as a scene: SC.01 Orange Grove — petitgrain, mandarin, neroli — opens on warm skin the way it was meant to.
Plastic-free packaging: tube and cap go directly into recycling.
THE SCENT — SC.01 ORANGE GROVE
At first: Sliced orange, sweet mandarin, Tuscan sun
And then: Bitter Negroni, neroli blossom, afternoon siesta
Finally: Italian cypress, petitgrain, la dolce vita
KEY INGREDIENTS
Gatuline In-Tense MB (Acmella Oleracea Extract): clinically proven to boost collagen in deep skin layers, visibly firms and smooths
Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii): lasting moisture, softness
Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao): nourishes, supports elasticity
Lactic Acid: gentle exfoliation, brighter more even tone
Olive Squalane: seals in hydration, non-greasy
Prebiotic Inulin: microbiome support
Apricot Kernel Oil: radiance, lightweight nourishment
Calendula (Calendula Officinalis): soothing, reduces sensitivity
Vitamin E (Tocopherol): antioxidant, barrier protection
Seabuckthorn Oil (Hippophae Rhamnoides): omega-rich, restorative
FULL INGREDIENTS
Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Triethyl Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Parfum (Fragrance)**, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Arachidyl Glucoside, Benzyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Limonene*, Inulin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil*, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Juniperus Virginiana Oil*, Pinene*, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil*, Dehydroacetic Acid, Linalyl Acetate*, Linalool*, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil*, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil*, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Geraniol*, Beta-Caryophyllene*, Anethole*, Citral*, Terpineol*, Geranyl Acetate*, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract*, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil*, Terpinolene*, Alpha-Terpinene*, Citronellol*
*Naturally occurring allergens. **Fragrance made with essential oils and compounds at IFRA-compliant levels.
HOW TO USE
Pierce the seal. Massage generously into dry, freshly cleansed skin — neck to toe, elbows and knees included. Morning or evening. The scent opens best on warm skin.
DETAILS
Size: 100 ml / 3.4 fl oz Scent: SC.01 Orange Grove (petitgrain, mandarin, neroli) Skin types: All Packaging: 100% plastic-free tube, fully recyclable Made in London
THE BRAND
AKT is a London-based body care label that started with a peculiar obsession: making natural deodorant that actually worked, and that smelled worth talking about. The same rigor carried into body care — each product developed over years, tested seriously, formulated to perform rather than just promise. The scent identities are conceived as scenes rather than fragrance names: Orange Grove is not just citrus, it's a specific hour of a specific afternoon. That specificity runs through everything AKT makes.
