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Lactin Daily 12% Lotion (Ammonium Lactate)
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About this product

A 12% ammonium lactate lotion designed to hydrate and treat dry skin.

Guru Score

81%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
2Gurus
2Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What they liked

  • Lactic acid strength shown to improve skin thickness
  • Top recommendation across dermatology channels

What they flagged

  • Stings on application

What the gurus are saying

This 12% ammonium lactate lotion rebuilds skin thickness to reverse age-related thinning and is a go-to for extremely dry conditions like keratosis pilaris and ichthyosis vulgaris. One thing to keep in mind: it stings, so those with very cracked skin may want to start with plain moisturizer and layer this in gradually; if testing on the face, patch test first, avoiding eyelids.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take April 2026

What the gurus are saying.

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"This is why lactic acid or ammonium lactate, the salt of lactic acid is a go-to recommendation for dry skin conditions like keratosis pilaris, ichthyosis vulgaris, just very dry skin. In fact, it's one of my top recommended products on my channel across my social media is an ammonium lactate lotion and Lactin."
All 3 takes from Dr Dray
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"Lactic acid and alpha hydroxy acid at 12% strength and higher such as what is found in the Lactin Daily 12% Lotion has been shown to improve epidermal and dermal thickness and reverse skin atrophy. So it's another one that is great to use for age related thinning skin. It's ammonium lactate, the salt of lactic acid, but does the same thing that is also a wonderful ingredient for dry rough skin texture and for hydrating and moisturizing the skin. It can be used on the face, but is more likely to be irritating there. So, if that's something you want to pursue, I suggest doing a spot test first, just to a small area of the face for maybe a couple of nights in a row. See how your skin tolerates it, and if you're tolerating it okay, then move on to using it to the entire face. But I also suggest avoiding the eyelid skin, which is just more delicate and prone to irritation."
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"This is why lactic acid or ammonium lactate, the salt of lactic acid is a go-to recommendation for dry skin conditions like keratosis pilaris, ichthyosis vulgaris, just very dry skin. In fact, it's one of my top recommended products on my channel across my social media is an ammonium lactate lotion and Lactin."
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"Moisturizers with urea or ammonium lactate can really get in there and address the dry, cracked skin as well. And Lactin Daily 12% Lotion I love here. I think it's really good. It does sting though, so just keep that in mind. If you're actively in the throws of it, you might want to start with just plain petroleum jelly. Then the ammonium lactate can really help hydrate up the skin and prevent it from recurring so long as you address the bathing."
Yay
"Lactin is a brand that pretty much specializes in lactic acid products they have a whole line like whether you want something as light as a lotion"

Frequently asked.

What is Lactin Daily 12% Lotion (Ammonium Lactate)?

A 12% ammonium lactate lotion designed to hydrate and treat dry skin.

Is Lactin Daily 12% Lotion (Ammonium Lactate) worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 81%.

What is Lactin Daily 12% Lotion (Ammonium Lactate)'s Guru Score?

Lactin Daily 12% Lotion (Ammonium Lactate) holds a Guru Score of 81%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Lactin Daily 12% Lotion (Ammonium Lactate) best for?

Lactin Daily 12% Lotion (Ammonium Lactate) is generally suited to dry skin.

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