AmLactin Daily Nourish Therapeutic Body Lotion for Dry Skin - No-Scrub Exfoliator and Moisturizer 12% Lactic Acid Lotion, 14.1 oz (Packaging May Vary)

Starting with the good, I am really pleased. I (61f) had been using The Ordinary 5% lactic acid drops on my face, and saw subtle improvement in surface texture. I thought, ok, I don't have any irritation with this, so let's try amping up the percentage. Test patching with this 12% product was ok. Some mild pinprickling - not burning -which is what I expected, and only lasts about a half hour. No rash, no roughness, and the faint pinpricks tell me it's penetrating to do the work. After about a week using it, I'm really liking what I see, and the price doesn't hurt at all. Having said that... I am not what anyone would call "scent sensitive". I wear perfumes, don't have any allergies, headaches, or reactions. But man, this has a smell all its own. It's just, ugh. Like you left yogurt rotting in a rubber glove. And you can't get any closer to the source of the smell than on your own face. It doesn't seem to fade much, either. I could still smell it quite clearly by the end of the day when I put it on in the morning. I actually had my friend sniff me. Closer. Ok, now closer... She practically had her nose pressed up against my cheek when she said, "Oh, ok, now I think I'm smelling it." So it's not like it's stinky to anyone else. But again, nobody smells your own face more clearly than you do, and even at the end of the day it was very noticeable to me. So I do have to knock a star off for that. Having said all that? Still gonna keep using it, because it really does seem to be doing a nice job smoothing out fine surface crepeyness on my face, and plumping/hydrating. Maybe at some point that particular receptor will burn out in my nose and I'll stop noticing that smell. I really hope so, because I rarely see such nice results in such an inexpensive product. (edit) Had to come back and edit this to give it that last star. I'm calling this User Error. More is not better here, and when I used a little less and massaged that in thoroughly, the smell was much, much less, and then really did fade away to nothing in about an hour. I guess applying too much to absorb easily on your face would naturally make it sit there all day on the surface.

I started using this lotion because my skin was feeling really dry and rough, especially on my arms and legs, and this made a noticeable difference after about a week of consistent use. It feels richer than a regular lotion but still absorbs pretty quickly and doesn’t leave me feeling sticky. The biggest thing I noticed was how much smoother my skin felt. It helped with those dry, bumpy areas that regular moisturizer never seemed to fix. I also like that a little goes a long way, so the bottle lasts awhile. The scent is mild and kind of clinical, which may not be everyone’s favorite, but it fades pretty fast. Overall, this has become one of my go-to lotions when my skin needs extra help, especially during colder weather or after shaving.

This works amazingly well. There was a noticeable improvement to my skin on day one. Second application left my skin soft and smooth. That said, while it absorbed quickly it did leave a slightly greasy residue that never seemed to go away (especially on my hands). Like other reviewers have stated, the smell is unpleasant and ammonia-like and while it fades it never goes away entirely. I love the softening results, but between the greasing and smell I won't be buying it again.

This is a new product to me, I was recommended AmLactin for a very soecific skin purpose so only months will tell if it achieves that but I can tell you after using it that it is good as a moisturizer. I am not using it on my face, I am using it on my neck, decollette (did I spell that correctly??), arms and legs with special attention on my hands and neck. I find it to dry down to be lightweight and not greasy, and have had no irritation. It feels great. I heard about the famous smell, it almost deterred me from trying this, so let’s address that! I heard it “stinks”, smells “like ammonia”, “like milk that’s gone bad”, “awful sour milk” and my favorite “cat urine”. This was all on my mind as I timidly unscrewed the cap to smell it before I applied it. From the bottle, I honestly couldn’t smell anything. Nothing. Not a thing. Nope. No smell. So I squeezed out a pump on the back of my hand and put my nose up to it just sitting on my hand, waiting to be applied. Nothing….no smell at all. Seriously. Well, I guess I just don’t smell it, I said, and smoothed it onto the backs of my hands which get so dry they look crepey. They aren’t crepey, but they have been so dry I can imagine crepey, and I’d like to prevent this so here we are. As soon as I rubbed the lotion in a little, I sniffed my hand and ohhhhhhh, there it is, that smell. I have to put my nose to within about 3 inches of my hand to smell it so I don’t think you’ll be wafting around but it definitely does have a not awesome scent once you rub it in before it dries down. I think the descriptions of the smell are quite dramatic. No, it’s not preferable by any means, but it’s not flower wilting. It’s a MILD unpleasantly SLIGHTLY out of date milk smell and maybe mildly like light ammonia. It gets better as it dries down but you would have to pretty much TRY to smell it by putting your nose close, it doesn’t reek from afar. I can see some people not even being bothered by it at all- don’t get me wrong, it’s not anything you’d WANT to smell like as in a perfume- but I’m willing to bet the rare person likes it. It’s yucky but for real, just let it dry down and then apply your preferred body spray or whatever. Be for real, it’s a little offputting, but it IS NOT that bad. It’s tolerable and the lotion is said by dermatologists to have real skin benefits for dry bumpy outer arms or crepeiness. I will buy this again and I recommend it. If the scent is strong you might want to make sure yours has not gone bad. And this is a gentle exfoliant so wear sunscreen on every place exposed to the sun everytime you go out while using this especially which is something you should be doing (wearing sunscreen) anyway. I am happy with this purchase.

I’m honestly impressed with this lotion. Within just a couple of days of using it, my skin felt noticeably softer and smoother. It really helped with rough, bumpy texture (especially on my arms), and my skin looks healthier overall. The formula is lightweight but still very moisturizing, and it absorbs pretty quickly without feeling greasy. It does have a slight scent (kind of clinical), but it fades after application and isn’t a dealbreaker for me considering how well it works. If you struggle with dry or textured skin, this is definitely worth trying. It works fast and actually delivers results.

AmLactin 12% moisturizer now comes in "new & improved" packaging, however it is no longer stated anywhere on the bottle what the percentage of Lactic Acid is that consumers are purchasing. I feel that this is misleading and confusing, as there is no way to trust what I am buying or putting on my skin. I am not willing to take this risk, especially since I use it on my face, and will no longer purchase AmLactin. There are other brands that clearly state the percentage on the packaging, so my money will be spent elsewhere.

I’ve been using this on my face, neck, and upper chest for over a year now. It’s a lightweight moisturizer that I added to my skincare because of my ongoing acne issues. I’m a 63 year old woman who has always had minor breakouts and some permanent sebaceous bumps. This lactic acid moisturizer seems to be very effective at treating the acne, and improving the overall texture of my skin. It is one component of a long term treatment approach. **There are 2 important things to know about before you start using this: First , it makes your skin much more vulnerable to solar radiation so it is crucial to use a very high (60+) rated sun screen when going outside . Second, it has an odor that is not pleasant. This is because of the lactic acid in it. The smell wears off after a few minutes, but it can seem off putting at first. I decided that the benefits were worth it because it is so effective yet gentle and economical.

While I was fighting the "clogged follicle itch" on my legs with this lactic acid formula, it didnt really work for that bit it worked great for the sun damage and wrinkles on my chest and face. I had fine wrinkles and dark spots from years of exposure, and they are almost GONE now. It’s the best thing I’ve used for anti-aging and smoothing out skin tone. It didn't solve the deep-rooted KP on my legs (I needed 60% Urea for that), but for facial and chest texture, it is a miracle. Just stay out of the sun while using it! I work nights, so it’s easy for me to stay covered, which is essential because this makes your skin sensitive.

Amazing lotion. The softness lasts. Diminishes wrinkes

Finding this harder to source - but super skin treatment.

Excelente crema hidratante! Después de una investigación en internet buscando una buena crema hidratante me topé que muchas personas recomendaban esta crema y también. La empezaré a recomendar. Es muy buena, realmente hidrata y ayuda mucho a la piel, es muy fácil de manipular y el cuerpo la absorbe muy rápido, dejando la piel muy sueca e hidratada. El único detalle que veo es que su olor no es del todo agradable, pero es una crema principalmente para cuerpo por lo que no le veo tanto problema e igual solo la utilizo por las noches. Esta crema es difícil de encontrar en México por lo que encontrarla en Amazon y vendida también por Amazon fue un gran alivio ya que así me aseguro que es original y llegara rápido. La recomiendo mucho.

Si tienes queratosis pilaris, funciona muy bien.

This has totally changed the skin on my body for the better, no lumps and bumps left at all. Thanks Dr Dray for the recommendation.