AmLactin Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion, 12% Lactic Acid
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Dimethicone + 2 moreStrong evidence
“Instantly hydrate and help relieve rough skin with AmLactin Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimLimited evidence
“Smooth & Soften: Our formulas combine a gentle AHA exfoliant with moisturizers to boost the skin's natural renewal process through gentle exfoliation & deeply moisturize for younger-looking skin.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“This everyday moisturizer contains clinically proven 12% lactic acid that boosts the skin's natural renewal process through gentle exfoliation.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ammonium lactate~7.1–10.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paraffinum liquidum~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumGlycerin~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDimethicone~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeSteareth-21~1.5–2.2%
Glyceryl stearate se~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seSteareth-2~0.45–1%
Stearyl alcohol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ammonium lactate, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Steareth-21, Glyceryl stearate se, Steareth-2, Stearyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AmLactinDaily Moisturizing Body Lotion, 12% Lactic AcidYOUR PRODUCT | OlayBeauty Fluid Moisturiser Sensitive Skin | CeraVeSA Lotion For Rough & Bumpy Skin | NeutrogenaHypoallergenic Body Lotion Dryskin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 66% | 66% |
| Price | $11.97 | $8.68−$3.29 | $15.19+$3.22 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Petrolatum | Salicylic Acid | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "AmLactin - Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion, 12% Lactic Acid" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. AmLactin - Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion, 12% Lactic Acid ticks this box. Glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum and dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 15.99$ up to 27.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5
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