AmLactin XL Lotion, 5.6 Ounces
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Product Reviews of AmLactin XL Lotion, 5.6 Ounces
Product Review: Healing Cream-Really
Summary: 5 Stars
This cream was prescribed by my dermatologist for a cracked yellow thumbnail which had been bashed by a brick in a freak gardening accident. My nail was an eyesore for a full year until I tried this product. It worked! My nail is growing in without the break or the yellow. It still has a little white going down the middle, but that seems to be going away also. Of course it is terrific on hands, elbows, and feet. Great stuff. (I did buy the Amlactin without XL once and it did not work for me.)Product Review: I prefer the Amlactin Moisturizing Cream 4.9oz tube
Summary: 4 Stars
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?
Product Review: Plastic Surgeon Recommended!!
Summary: 5 Stars
My Beverly Hills plastic surgeon gave me a tube and I've been using it ever since. It's the best moisturizer ever and I've used lots of them over the years -- I'm 68!!Product Review: Proven winner
Summary: 5 Stars
I have dry wrinkled fragile skin, probably from overexposure to sunlight.
I apply it every 4 or 5 days, and it moisturizes and helps reduce the wrinkles.
My dermatologist recommended this product 6 years ago, and I have been a satisfied user even since.
Product Review: Recmmonded by the Dr.
Summary: 4 Stars
my dermatologist recommended this cream for my face. It's done wonders (as it's an alpha hydroxy) for my face. My husband also uses it on his hands as it absorbs well, doesn't leave a greasy feeling, and really moisturizes his hands well for hours. Use a very small amount (less than pea-sized), as it will go far.