Daily Nourish Lotion with 12% Lactic Acid — Reddit Reviews
by AmLactin
Updated September 24, 2026
12% lactic acid lotion for crepey, rough skin; stings on open cuts.
What the community says
A lactic-acid body lotion people use for rough, crepey texture and occasional face exfoliation. It has a more cushy, occlusive feel from mineral oil and dimethicone, but it can sting on broken skin.
What this means for you
What people love
- 12% lactic acid for rough, crepey texture
- Mineral oil and dimethicone add a cushy, occlusive slip
- Can be worked up from twice-weekly to daily use
Watch out for
Product details
Skin Type
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 5 mentions across 3 threads
AmLactin Daily Nourish Lotion with 12% Lactic Acid on Reddit, in one place — 3 threads from r/eczema, r/scacjdiscussion and 1 more, summarized.
“Next I switched to amlactin lotion, it has a pH that's conducive to good bacteria growth.”
Positive
“it has exfoliating properties that are gentle but help with the dead skin”
Positive
“it absolutely will sting on open cuts.”
Positive
“and you could also try using Amlactin on the face.”
Mentioned
“Other pure lactic acid exfoliants include PCA Skin Nutrient Toner and REN Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic”
Mentioned
“Glycolic toners are definitely easier and cheaper to find.”
Mentioned
“some days AMLACTIN”
Positive
“Amlactin will help a lot! Shake it good!”
Positive
“Do you not use amlactin daily?”
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