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Saturday 26 October 2013

R-Lactin 10% Lactic Acid Lotion

lactic ACID AND SKIN TEXTURE
Practically everyone would love to have perfect skin that's free of blotches and blemishes. Unfortunately, that ideal is not so easy to achieve. I was looking to improve my skin's overall texture, and I might have found a friend in lactic acid.
As an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), lactic acid is a member of a well-known family of exfoliants. As such, it improves skin's overall texture by moisturizing, sloughing off dead surface cells and promoting collagen growth. Consequently, lactic acid often works well as a wrinkle and line reducer and helps to even out skin tone.
Lactic acid is considered one of the best AHAs to use, because most AHAs can often be irritating to the skin. Lactic acid is uniquely gentle by comparison and typically doesn't irritate people who have skin conditions like acne or rosacea. However, if your skin is extremely sensitive, you should still be cautious when using these products, especially if the lactic acid content is particularly high.

Peels -- even lactic acid peels -- can sometimes be harsh on skin, particularly inflamed or acne-ridden skin. If you need something milder for your skin, lactic acid creams and lotions might be a good alternative for you, particularly if you are looking to moisturize and exfoliate.

R-Lactin Lotion

R-Lactin is available in two variants:
A Cream – in a 125ml jar which is a rich moisturiser for very dry skin and small affected areas on the skin
A Lotion – in a 250ml pump bottle, which is a lighter moisturiser and used for larger affected areas to ensure all over treatment and moisturising.

R-Lactin Lotion contains the active ingredient Lactic acid, at a concentration of 10% neutralised to a pH of between 4 and 4.5. (Lactic acid on its own has a lower pH than 4 to 4.5 and is too acidic, therefore the pH is neutralised/adjusted to a pH of 4 to 4.5. The lower a pH, the higher the acidity).

R-Lactin Lotion helps with the removal of dead skin cells in the stratum corneum (skin’s uppermost layer) not only improving the appearance of skin, but also helps increase the penetration of other skin care ingredients such as moisturisers. R-Lactin Lotion is ideal for use on conditions such as rough skin texture caused by sun damage, dry scaly skin (Xerosis), Keratosis pilaris and Ichthyosis vulgaris. It helps to smooth fine wrinkles and helps to reduce Hyper-pigmentation such as old age spots (Solar lentigo)

Contents:
Purified Water, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Beeswax, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth 20, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine. Preserved with Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin.

Special Precaution:
Sun Alert- Lactic Acid may cause increased sensitivity to the sun.  Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, sun lamps, or tanning booths.  Use sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.

I use my Bionike SPF 50 sunscreen religiously every day.

Both the cream and Lotion can be purchased from Dischem for R79.  I use less than a full pump (a full pump is way too much).   It has a runny consistency and I have a feeling that this bottle is going to last a very long time.  The directions on the package where not clear.  It stated to use it twice a day or as directed by a medical doctor and to wash your hands after application unless your hands are part of the treatment.  I decided to start using it twice or three times a week at night.   I have used it for about three weeks now, and am happy with the results so far.  The skin on my cheeks is always dry, but not since I have been using this product.  I like the fact that it smooths out the skin without drying it or making your skin peel like other AHA’s.  I cant comment about wrinkle removal yet, but I will keep my fingers crossed.

I know that this was a long post, but I just wanted to add as much info about Lactic acid and this product from the research that I have done.

Thank you
xoxo
Nats



23 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for your review i was helpful. I had been looking for someone who had used this product before

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  2. Hi

    I am glad you found it helpful.

    Regards
    Natalie

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  3. I cant reccommend these products. My mom got rash in her wholebody by jus apply on her arms at night. I got hives through ought my whole body by jus apply a small amount to my face. U can use it for ur feet. Its da part of the body that does not react to thz products.....was dissapointed

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  4. Hi
    I am soo sorry to hear that you and your mom had an adverse reaction to this product. Your skin must be super sensitive.
    I hope your skin cleared up afterwards.
    Keep well.
    Natalie

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  5. Hi there I bought the product but only read the leaflet it says to consult your doctor if breast feeding, I am breastfeeding so I guess I can't use this product, very disappointing :-(

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  6. Hi
    Got rush after few days of using the product it was bad. Wanted to give up cause it itching and very painful, but thought let me give it a week maybe it might get better.guess what after a week the rush got better and my skin looks much better in 10 days my skin is smooth and most of the sun burn is gone. Its really a miracle cream lotion.
    Thanks Portia

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    1. Hi

      I am so glad it worked for you. Thanks for letting me know.

      Regards
      Natalie

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  7. Hi
    Got rush too got so bad wanted to give it up. But thought let me give it a week. And the rush got better and my skin was free from rush and most of the sun burn on my face only 10 days. Thus is a miracle cream lotion.

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  8. I have been using this for 3 nights but it seems the bumps on the back of my arms are spreading rather than lessening. I am also more red.i cannot afford to get worse, do I stop using the product or is this suppose to happen?

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    1. Hi
      Check and see if your using the correct one for the body.
      I know that it comes in two variants. One for the body and one for the face. One is a lotion and the other is a cream. Portia posted that she got red bumps and carried on with it and it cleared and her skin is better than ever.
      I think its up to you. If there is burning along with the bumps then you should stop and just use E45 cream to soothe your skin until it clears up.

      Let me know how it goes.

      Regards
      Natalie

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  9. I agree never risk ur baby's health for beauty.wait till its safe I was in a same boat had to wait 11 months b4 I started using the product .my son is a year this month and my skin is radiant and glowing only 3 weeks. Glad I waited though.

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    1. Hi

      I am glad that you had a good experience with it.

      Regards
      Natalie

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  10. Hi Natalie i use the lotion for face and body. At first it gave me rush and mY face looked red. But after about a week the rash cleared and and then its started working. Been using it for a month now and my skin has never looked beautiful. Blemish free sun burn is gone

    Regards
    Portia

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  11. Tell me how do u use the cream .
    On its own or u mix
    And how u mix it
    Portia

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    1. Hi Portia

      You just shake the lotion bottle and pump some out onto your hands and then apply it to the skin.

      Thanks
      Natalie

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  12. Hi Natalie
    the pH of lactic lotion is low it's too acidic therefore u should mix it wit a normal lotion equal to the size of lactic lotion
    That's why ur skin reacting so much
    Regards
    Portia

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  13. I got a intense rash and was red on my arms and legs. I have stopped using the product. It left my legs scaly and dry. Been using all types of oils and creams to try better the dryness.

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    1. Hi there

      One of the people that commented above confirmed that if it is too strong then you must mix it with a normal lotion before applying.

      I only tried the one for the face and not the body. I am sorry that you broke out in a rash. I would use E4 cream to clear it up.

      Regards
      Natalie

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  14. I used persivate ointment on my face and when I try to leave it my face becomes thin and dull. Can this cream work for me?

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    1. Hi. Your skin sounds like it is sensitive. If that's the case, I think this will be too strong and aggrivate your skin.
      Keep well.

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  15. I too developed a rash on my face which was also red and had a burning sensation.
    Then my skin started peeling. It cleared after 2 weeks.

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  16. Hi there.
    First time users should mix it with a light cream first. Some peoples skin is more sensitive than others, so it seems too strong to just apply to skin undiluted at first. A person could ween their skin off using a cream mixed in after a while.
    I am soo sorry that you got a rash.

    Take care.

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