Daily Nourish Lotion with 12% Lactic Acid — Reddit Reviews
by AmLactin
Updated November 10, 2026
Ammonium lactate smooths rough texture and keratosis pilaris; irritation runs high.
What the community says
A body lotion built around ammonium lactate, with mineral oil, glycerin, and dimethicone adding slip and cushioning. It makes KP and rough limbs noticeably smoother for many; tretinoin users should alternate it, since stinging and barrier disruption are real.
What this means for you
What people love
- KP standout for rough body texture
- Hydrating enough to keep flakes away
- Works neatly on non-tretinoin nights
Watch out for
- Can trigger serious irritation and redness
- Stings on open cuts and active flares
- Results disappoint some users, especially on legs
Product details
Use caution
Skin Type
Key Ingredients
How to use it
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Full ingredient list · 12
AmLactin Daily Nourish Lotion with 12% Lactic Acid ingredients
Water, Ammonium Lactate, Mineral Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Steareth-2, Stearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 36 mentions across 29 threads
AmLactin Daily Nourish Lotion with 12% Lactic Acid on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/tretinoin, r/40plusskincare and 5 more, summarized.
“I use Tret, Amlactin (one of the best anti aging lotions out there that derms recommend for smooth skin), vitamin c serum, sunblock and estrodiol cream (estrogen).”
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“Which Amlactin lotion do you use on your face?”
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“What percentage amlactin are you using (on your face)?”
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“Amlactin on nights you dont use Tretenoin or a Retinol.”
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“39 and I’ve been using retin-a, Goldbond crepe corrector, and Amlactin for months and nothing is helping.”
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“Copper peptides and amlactin on the neck daily have helped quite a bit for me.”
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“Nothing gets rid of this but some of these make a real difference in how smooth the neck looks.”
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“Next I switched to amlactin lotion, it has a pH that's conducive to good bacteria growth.”
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“it has exfoliating properties that are gentle but help with the dead skin”
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“it absolutely will sting on open cuts.”
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“and you could also try using Amlactin on the face.”
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“Other pure lactic acid exfoliants include PCA Skin Nutrient Toner and REN Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic”
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“Glycolic toners are definitely easier and cheaper to find.”
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“and amlactin daily 5% on face daily”
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“I use a double cleanse with oil and a gentle cleanser after, then 3 drops of AHA serum a few days a week, and amlactin daily 5% on face daily and Vaseline daily.”
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