# AmLactin skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/amlactin

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AmLactin is an American skincare brand founded in 1997 and owned by TA Associates since 2022.

[amlactin.com](https://amlactin.com/a/faq) [preqin.com](https://www.preqin.com/data/profile/asset/advantice-health--llc/314297) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/amlactin/__NnLZDkUjkVU8lmhN47CfdsZ4N5W50bscPMPDinlYlgM) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/upsher-smith-divests-amlactin-brand-family-300381091.html)

AmLactin is quietly beloved for its restorative product types and targeted formulas. Its products suit dry, rough skin best, offering gentle yet effective care. The standout products for particular concerns include the Daily Nourish Body Lotion for acne-prone skin. The brand consistently delivers reliable, everyday hydration for a smoother, healthier texture.

This page covers some of the most popular AmLactin products; for the whole AmLactin range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg72a6518e8c).

## Questions and answers

### Is AmLactin worth it?

AmLactin is worth it because its products help restore smooth and soft skin with clinically studied ingredients like [ammonium lactate](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/lactic-acid) and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/glycerin). Lovi rates the AmLactin-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### What are AmLactin's best products?

AmLactin features Daily Nourish Body Lotion on this page. Lovi rates this product Average for dry skin.

### Does AmLactin cause breakouts?

AmLactin Daily Nourish Body Lotion is unlikely to cause breakouts because Lovi rates it Low for acne-prone skin. The AmLactin products on this page are fragrance-free.

### Is AmLactin fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the AmLactin products on this page is formulated without fragrance. Shoppers can use these lotions without worrying about added scents irritating the skin.

### What are the key ingredients in AmLactin products?

AmLactin products rely on ammonium lactate to help smooth and soften dry skin. Glycerin and [mineral oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/mineral-oil) are also used to help the skin hold onto moisture.

[Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11803256/)

### How do I build a AmLactin skincare routine?

To build an AmLactin skincare routine, you can use Daily Nourish Body Lotion, which is priced at fifteen pounds. Lovi rates the AmLactin-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

### Where can I buy AmLactin, and how much does it cost?

AmLactin products are available from UK stores, with prices starting at fifteen pounds. Every AmLactin product on this page lists no fragrance.

### What are good alternatives to AmLactin?

Good alternatives to AmLactin include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These similar skincare brands have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison.

### AmLactin vs CeraVe: which is better?

AmLactin rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, compared to CeraVe which rates High for dry skin and Superior for the others. Lovi rates AmLactin-focused routines Superior across all these skin types.

### Who owns AmLactin, and where is it from?

AmLactin is an American brand founded in 1997, owned by TA Associates since 2022.

[amlactin.com](https://amlactin.com/a/faq) [preqin.com](https://www.preqin.com/data/profile/asset/advantice-health--llc/314297) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/amlactin/__NnLZDkUjkVU8lmhN47CfdsZ4N5W50bscPMPDinlYlgM) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/upsher-smith-divests-amlactin-brand-family-300381091.html)

### Is AmLactin cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list AmLactin as cruelty-free.

## Research behind AmLactin's key ingredients

- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Do urea/ammonium lactate combinations achieve better skin protection and hydration than either component alone?](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11803256/) Ammonium lactate · Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2002

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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