AmLactin Daily Nourish Body Lotion for mature skin
Lactic Acid- Ammonium Lactate
Glycerin
Mineral Oil
Cetyl Alcohol
Average
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other products fit it better.
- Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your normal skin due to the presence of ammonium lactate and glycerin, which hydrate and smooth skin texture. These ingredients provide general hydration benefits but are not specialized for addressing wrinkles and fine lines.
- While glycerin offers humectant action, the emollient support from mineral oil is limited, meaning it may not provide optimal hydration for your skin.
- The product is safe for your normal skin, as it lacks prohibited or harsh ingredients and poses no risk of irritation.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 11.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly effective for treating keratosis pilaris, rough patches, and very dry skin, resulting in significantly softer and smoother skin. It is also frequently noted for its deep hydration and quick absorption. Some users find the scent to be unpleasant and it may sting on broken skin.
Highlights
Smooths rough skin Mostly Mentioned
- “my skin texture felt significantly smoother and softer”
- “rough, scaly patches on shins and forearms become smooth”
- “leaves rough, dry skin soft and smooth”
- “improving skin texture”
Absorbs quickly Often Mentioned
- “absorbs well without feeling heavy”
- “absorbs quickly into the skin”
- “fairly lightweight and absorbs quickly”
- “absorbs in under a minute and leaves virtually no residue”
Clears KP Often Mentioned
- “game-changer for my rough, bumpy skin”
- “rave about smoothed KP on arms and legs”
- “helpful for managing skin conditions like keratosis pilaris”
- “effectiveness in treating keratosis pilaris”
Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
- “provides long-lasting moisture without feeling greasy”
- “kept them moisturized all day without reapplying”
- “provides great hydration, especially for dehydrated skin”
- “deeply hydrates, and visibly improves skin over time”
Unpleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “the scent isn't my favorite”
- “characteristic ammonium lactate scent is noticeable”
- “some find it strong and unpleasant”
- “naturally occurring scent from Lactic Acid”
Disliked formula change Rarely Noted
- “formula had recently changed and was not as effective”
- “changes the formulation of a great product it ruins it”
- “New formula gave me bad rash”
- “New formula sucks”
Faulty pump Rarely Noted
- “packaging issues were mentioned by a few customers”
- “found the pump mechanism faulty”
- “pump mechanism faulty”
Stings broken skin Rarely Noted
- “can cause stinging on active acne”
- “sting stops being mild... on freshly shaved or broken skin”
- “mild stinging or irritation may occur on sensitive or broken skin”
- “12% concentration can sting on freshly shaved”
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Questions and answers
How well does AmLactin Daily Nourish work for mature skin?
AmLactin Daily Nourish offers moderate hydration and smooths skin texture, but it is not specialized for wrinkles and fine lines. A product for mature skin needs potent anti-aging ingredients like peptides and antioxidants, along with richer moisturizing support.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for mature skin?
Ammonium lactate and glycerin make this cream a moderate fit for mature skin by hydrating and smoothing skin texture. Because this product does not address wrinkles and fine lines, a product for mature skin needs potent ingredients like peptides and antioxidants alongside a rich blend of emollients and humectants.
What does Lactic Acid do for mature skin?
Lactic acid helps mature skin by boosting firmness and smoothing out rough texture through increased collagen production. It also helps lock in moisture and brightens dark spots for a more youthful appearance.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Frontiers in Medicine, 2021
What does Ammonium Lactate do for mature skin?
Ammonium lactate helps make mature skin feel firmer and smoother while reducing dryness and flakiness. It works by boosting moisture and supporting the skin's outer layer so it looks and feels healthier.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This body cream goes on as the moisturizer step in your routine, helping to hydrate and smooth your skin. Because it provides moderate moisture but lacks specialized ingredients for wrinkles, mature skin needs a product with richer oils and targeted anti-aging actives to best care for fine lines.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this lotion with retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it sink in, and then putting on the lotion. This product is unlikely to cause irritation, but a body lotion for mature skin needs richer moisturizers and specialized ingredients to smooth fine lines and target wrinkles.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this body lotion daily to hydrate and smooth your skin texture, as it is safe and poses no risk of irritation. However, because it lacks specialized ingredients for mature skin, a product for this skin needs rich nourishing ingredients and firming peptides to effectively target wrinkles and fine lines.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it has a safe formula that poses no risk of irritation. To best care for mature skin, a product of this type needs richer moisturizers and specialized ingredients that help smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
5% urea and both ammonium lactate/urea combinations produced significant stratum corneum hydration and improved stratum corneum barrier function compared to vehicle in twenty subjects with healthy skin, with no significant differences between these three treatments.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017A soap-free cleansing lotion containing cetyl alcohol and sodium cocoyl apple amino acids reduced skin surface impurities and improved skin hydration, barrier function, and skin tone in 27 healthy adult subjects over 30 days.
Cureus, 2025Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Repeated application of concentrated water-in-oil emulsions over four weeks caused no skin irritation, positively affected skin properties, and delivered almost 50% of the applied fluorescein sodium, with isopropyl myristate showing superior penetration performance compared to liquid paraffin in healthy volunteers.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019
Why other products fit mature skin better
Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021Nanoemulsions containing Macadamia integrifolia seed oil successfully enhanced skin hydration and reduced wrinkles in human volunteers, outperforming conventional emulsions in skin hydration enhancement.
Nanomaterials, 2024Chronomodulated daytime application of baicalin and nighttime application of palmitoyl tripeptide-1 synergistically improved skin luminance by 16.29%, nasolabial fold depth by -36.35%, and firmness by 24.35% in 30 female participants.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026
Ingredients
Water, Ammonium Lactate, Mineral Oil, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Laureth-4, Peg-40 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylcellulose
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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