AmLactin Daily Nourish Body Lotion for sensitive skin
Lactic Acid- Ammonium Lactate
Glycerin
Mineral Oil
Cetyl Alcohol
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other products fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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, as ammonium lactate and glycerin provide humectant action and mild exfoliation to hydrate and smooth skin texture.
- While the formula is generally safe and suitable for normal skin, its benefits are mostly supportive and not directly targeted at addressing your specific concerns of redness and irritation.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
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 sensitive skin?
AmLactin Daily Nourish works moderately well for sensitive skin, hydrating and smoothing texture while being safe to use, though it does not target redness and irritation. A body care product for sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica, ceramides, and nourishing oils to calm redness and support the skin barrier.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for sensitive skin?
Ammonium lactate and glycerin help hydrate and smooth your skin, while mineral oil and cetyl alcohol provide a safe and gentle fit without harsh ingredients. To better soothe redness and irritation, a sensitive skin routine needs calming ingredients like fermented Centella Asiatica, cica ceramide, and nourishing oils.
What does Lactic Acid do for sensitive skin?
Lactic acid may cause stinging and irritation on sensitive skin because sensitive skin often has a fragile barrier and enhanced facial blood flow. To care for sensitive skin, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients like ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier and calm discomfort.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2018Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2021
What does Ammonium Lactate do for sensitive skin?
Ammonium lactate helps soothe and soften very dry skin while making it feel more smooth, but it may cause stinging or irritation on sensitive skin. A product for sensitive skin needs gentle, calming ingredients and deep moisture without harsh acids to avoid redness and discomfort.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
AmLactin Daily Nourish Body Lotion is a body care product, so it is applied to the body rather than the face following your daily bath or shower. Because this body lotion has an average fit for your sensitive skin and provides supportive hydration without targeting redness and irritation, a body product for this skin needs gentle, soothing ingredients that calm discomfort while locking in moisture.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this lotion with retinol by applying the lotion after your retinol has fully absorbed, though it is not specifically designed to calm redness or irritation. A product of this type needs soothing ingredients like ceramides or centella asiatica to help keep sensitive skin comfortable when using strong treatments.
How often should I use it?
This body lotion provides moderate moisture and mild exfoliation that works safely on sensitive skin, though other products fit it better for redness and irritation. To fit sensitive skin, a body care product of this type needs soothing ingredients and calming agents to reduce redness while hydrating.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
AmLactin Daily Nourish Body Lotion is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on sensitive skin. The formula is generally safe and well-tolerated, though a body lotion for this skin needs soothing ingredients like centella asiatica or aloe to help calm redness and irritation.
Is it 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
A 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, 2017PLLA-released lactate induces LTBP1 lactylation at lysine 752 via a KAT8-dependent mechanism, promoting collagen I and collagen III synthesis in fibroblasts for skin rejuvenation.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Poly-L-Lactic Acid increases collagen gene expression, procollagen production, elastin, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2 while attenuating MMP-1 in cultured dermal fibroblasts (Hs68) in a dose-dependent manner through the activation of the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Application 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, 2019A 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, 2025
Why other products fit sensitive skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A dexpanthenol-containing cream accelerated skin barrier repair, increased stratum corneum hydration, reduced skin roughness, and decreased skin redness compared to vehicle and untreated controls in sodium lauryl sulphate-irritated skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2002
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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