A concentrated body wash without added water, formulated to lather richly in the shower and leave skin balanced, soft, and quietly perfumed. AKT London's Body Wash Concentrate is a triple-action formula: prebiotics prepare and protect the skin's microbiome, olive squalane locks in moisture, and vitamin E nourishes. Because it contains no added water — there's already enough of that in the shower — the formula is three times more concentrated than a conventional body wash. A small squeeze is all it takes.
SC.04 Halcyon Summers is the summer of the collection. A lazy walk back to the villa, along cobbled streets, past tomato vines and proud citrus trees. Under the dusk sky, locals smoke cigars and drink mint tea. The sea air greets your sun-kissed skin like an old friend. Fresh mint, pomelo, and coastal wind at the top; cascading geraniums, tomato vines, and sun-warmed skin at the heart; vetiver, gin and tonic, and no plans at the base. The kind of scent that makes ordinary Tuesdays feel like they're on holiday.
Sulphate-free. Plastic-free packaging. 100ml.
WHY IT'S SPECIAL
- No added water — three times more concentrated than conventional body wash: a small squeeze produces a rich, generous lather. One tube lasts longer, packaging weighs less, and shipping produces less carbon.
- Prebiotics, olive squalane, and vitamin E: the formula supports the skin barrier and microbiome, rather than stripping it. Sulphate-free.
- Halcyon Summers scent: mint, pomelo, and tomato vine — Mediterranean summer captured with unusual precision.
- Clinically tested: 90% of trial subjects said their skin doesn't look or feel dry, 88% said skin feels soft, 84% said skin feels moisturized, 82% said skin feels balanced.
- 100% plastic-free and recyclable packaging: the tube and cap go straight into curb-side recycling once finished. Pair with The Assistant tube roller to get every last drop out.
- Made by AKT London: founded by four West End theater performers who needed products good enough to survive stage lights and long enough hours to stay believable.
NOTES
At first: fresh mint, pomelo, coastal wind
And then: cascading geraniums, tomato vines, sun-warmed skin
Finally: vetiver, gin and tonic... and no plans
KEY INGREDIENTS
- Prebiotics (inulin): supports and balances the skin's microbiome.
- Olive squalane: locks in moisture, mirrors the skin's natural lipids.
- Vitamin E (tocopherol): nourishes and protects.
- Apricot kernel oil and sunflower seed oil: gentle skin conditioners.
- Aloe barbadensis leaf juice: soothes and calms.
FULL INGREDIENTS
Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coconut Acid, Sodium Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum (Fragrance)**, Aqua (Water), Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Cocoate, Inulin, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Linalool*, Sodium Isethionate, Hexyl Cinnamal*, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes*, Limonene*, Pogostemon Cablin Oil*, Juniperus Virginiana Oil*, Hexamethylindanopyran*, Tocopherol, Linalyl Acetate*, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Citric Acid, Squalane, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil*, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil*, Pinene*, Beta-Caryophyllene*, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil*, Carvone*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract*, Camphor*.
*Naturally occurring allergens
**Made with essential oils and fragrance compounds at safe inclusion levels, compliant to global IFRA standards
HOW TO USE
Pierce the seal. Squeeze a small amount into the palm of your hand or onto a Konjac Sponge. Activate with water for a rich lather. Massage all over the body. Rinse.
DETAILS
- Format: concentrated body wash, tube
- Size: 100ml / 3.4 oz
- Scent: SC.04 Halcyon Summers (mint, pomelo, tomato vine)
- Sulphate-free, vegan, cruelty-free
- No added water — 3x concentrated formula
- 100% plastic-free and recyclable packaging
- Made in the UK by AKT London
THE BRAND
AKT London is a British skincare label founded by four West End theater performers who needed body products that could keep up with the demands of the stage — natural, non-irritating, and genuinely effective under stage lights and long hours. The brand's entire vocabulary is borrowed from the theater: performance, the cast, the encore, born to perform. Every product is developed with performers in mind but designed for anyone who wants their daily routine to hold up under real conditions. Plastic-free packaging, vegan formulas, and clinically tested results across the range.