AmLactin XL Lotion, 5.6 Ounces

by AmLactin

Product Features

• 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 with this condition

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 2 x 6 inches ; 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000J3HAYC
• UPC: 302450022169
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,258 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #12 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Skin Care > Body > Moisturizers > Lotions

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I prefer the Amlactin Moisturizing Cream 4.9oz tube, January 31, 2010

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JKZV - See all my reviews

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This review is from: AmLactin XL Lotion, 5.6 Ounces (Health and Beauty)

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?

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing healing!!!, January 4, 2007

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Lydia Jillian (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: AmLactin XL Lotion, 5.6 Ounces (Health and Beauty)

This is miracle cream. It has healed the cracked hands and feet of three family members. I have searched for anything to help my severely cracked heels and extremely dry hands since I was a child. This did wonders within two days of using it. My husband had the same results on his knuckles. They had cracked open from dry weather. There was a huge improvement after only three aplications.

Do not be scared off by the price. If you have seriously dry skin, it is worth every penny. Only a small amount of cream is needed for each application. This tube is going to last a long time.

The other AmLactin products are very good too. But, I have never had results like this from any product before.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended by my Dermatologist, March 13, 2007

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Christine Russell "prisschris" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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I have had small, mostly invisible bumps on the backs of my arms forever. With regular use of this lotion they go away. If I stop using it they come back. I like the XL better than the other AmLactins because it's thicker.