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I have to admit, I am not always the best at applying body lotion.
I am all about a skincare routine from the neck up.
Bianca Lambert/Design by Cristina Cianci
However, somehow I neglect the rest of my bodythat is, until now.
Aging (which I welcome), for me, has meant sensitive, breakout-prone skin.
For this reason, I stick to physical exfoliation and the occasional use of body butter.
Bianca Lambert/Design by Cristina Cianci
(Don’t judge meI know it’s time for me to do better.)
I decided to give this drugstore classic another try.
Keep reading to find out how my skin reacted to this renowned, derm-approved moisturizer.
:No, includes mineral oil.
(Thanks, but no thanks, hormones.)
The scent has changed a lot since thenin fact, it’s now sold as a fragrance-free formula.
The Results: Hydrated, more even skin
I used this day and night.
I am happy to report my skin looked healthier from the moment of program.
I didn’t need to follow up with any products to lock in or add any additional moisture.
I applied this before bed, and I had no issues with transferring any product to my sheets.
Using AmLactin for the first time in years reminded me that there are gems in the drugstore aisle.
The fragrance and dye-free formula has glycerin, shea butter, and AHA.
Made with AHA and willow bark extract, it promises both exfoliation and hydration.
My skin is far from perfect, but those pesky bumps on my shoulders and arms are slowly disappearing.
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