- Clinically proven superior to both 405% urea cream and 12%ammonium lactate lotion
- Unique-contains Ultraplex formulation a high potency lactic acid alpha-hydroxy blend
- economical-patients save up to 75% per gram compared to Carmol 40 Cream and Lac-Hydrin 12% Lotion
- Manufactured by a trusted pharmaceutical company
- 5.6 ounce bottle
Product Description
AmLactin XL Moisturizing Lotion contains Ultraplex formulation, a proprietary blend of alpha-hydroxy moisturizing compounds. AmLactin Cream is a special formulation of 12% lactic acid, neutralized with ammonium hydroxide, to form ammonium lactate that provides a cream pH of 4.5 - 5.5. Lactic acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid, has been reported as an effective, naturally-occurring humectant in the skin. It has beneficial effects on dry, scaly skin and itching associated w... More >>
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AmLactin XL. Did not find it effective enough to justify cost. Will not purchase again.
Rating: 2 / 5
Being a lifetime suffer of keratosis pilarsis, this stuff is a godsend.
Had I had Amlactin XL in high school, it would have been different.
I have keratosis pilarsis (KP)on the upper portion of my arms, I always
hated getting dressed for gym or having to wear short sleeves. I’ve been
to a ton of skin doctors looking for the quick fix. Only to be told, its
not that bad, there’s nothing we can do and you need to keep it moisterized
which is the complete opposite of what you learn about “acne”. That’s what
I always thought my problem was…acne. I use to sunbath in the summer because
it seems to cure me for a short period of time.
Now at the age of 42 and facing wearing a strapless dress as the maid of honor
in a wedding, I turned to the internet for help. The first site I was directed to
was Amlactin. It suggested starting with the XL first.
I quickly ran out to my local pharamacy to grab and tube filled of this wonder lotion.
It took a good 2 weeks to see a dramatic change. I use it twice a day and exfoliate in
the shower. I always use a soap that is also a moisterizer on my arms as well.
Of course, I cannot stop using the lotion or the condition will come back. I’ve also
tried to use the regular Amlactin lotion but it wasn’t as effective as the XL version.
I’m sorry it has taken me this long to find a solution.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a good cream for those annoying bumps on the backs of the arms, and anywhere else you may get them(usually known as keratosis). It exfoliates the skin. The scent isn’t my favorite, but if it works who cares. It is a good alternative to more expensive creams that need to be prescribed by a dermatologist. Needs to be used often and for a few months to see results, however it does work. Make sure you use sunscreen on the areas you put it on, as it has alpha hydroxy which makes the skin more sensitive to a sun burn. In summary if you can’t afford a dermatologist this is your next best bet.
Rating: 4 / 5
The dermatologist’s assistant recommended this to me for not-serious-but-annoying skin outbreaks. It delivers a serious dose of lactic acid, buffered with ammonia. You smell like ammonia for ten minutes after applying, but it fades.I used it religiously twice a day, after showering and before bed, and within a week my skin was dramatically smoother, and the angry red dots were fading. This is easily the most effective skin smoother you can buy in a drugstore. It’s not pretty, it doesn’t smell good, but it works. Seriously, I wouldn’t be reviewing a moisturizer online unless it were amazing.
Rating: 5 / 5
First, this is a thick, moisturizing cream and I’m sure it will helps a lot of people who have not tried the Amlactin line, or who first tried the Amlactin Lotion.
I became a believer in the Amlactin product line when I tried the Amlactin 12% Body Cream in the 4.9oz tube to treat my 20-year old case of kp (keratosis pilaris – rough, raised bumps on outer arms and thighs). After only 3 days of twice-daily application, my kp was 90% improved. After 2 weeks, it was completely *gone*. In addition, my seriously cracked heels and fingers were completely healed, too.
I thought that if the regular Amlactin was this good, the XL had to be even better, right? It wasn’t for me, at least. I had gotten to a once-a-day maintenance routine with the regular cream but when I switched to the XL, I had to go back to twice-a-day application and my heels started showing signs of cracking again. Now I’m finishing off the XL tube as a hand cream only and I switched back to the regular Amlactin cream for my arms and feet. Again, I was able to go back to a once-a-day regimen.
I couldn’t find the percentage of ammonium lactate (the main ingredient) on the XL tube, but the regular cream tube is clearly marked with the 12% potency. It makes me wonder if the ammonium lactate percentage is smaller on the XL because it is combined with other active ingredients – and perhaps my skin doesn’t need those other ingredients as much as it needs the ammonum lactate.
I agree that the XL might work better than the Amlactin *lotion* (in the bottle) since the lotion seems to evaporate more quickly due to its thinner consistency. I do use the regular lotion on my face and any large, less-dry areas that I want to moisturize and it works great that way. It’s not too oily for my combination facial skin and more economical to use on large areas since it spreads more easily and comes in a larger bottle.
For me, the Amlactin Moistuizing Body Cream in the 4.9oz tube is the most effective on my kp and cracked heels/fingertips and the Amlactin XL was just not as good. Oh, and these lotions do smell of ammonia, which is why some reviews say they smell like urine. I find that the smell is not as strong and fades quickly if my skin is dry, rather than wet, when I apply it. If you put on lotion after bathing/showering, you might want to towel off well and wait a few minutes before applying it to minimize the ammonia smell. I hope this helps anyone who is having a problem with the scent.
I’ve tried Retin-A, Lac-Hydrin 5, and a slew of other useless products over the years without near the results I get from the Amlactin line, and at a much smaller price tag. Thank you Amlactin!! Now can you get the retailers to move it out from behind the pharmacy counter, please?
Rating: 4 / 5