If unwanted crepey skin has crept its way into your look, we’ve got an under-$20 find that folks also dealing with it can’t stop raving about — and surprise, it’s not a retinol. Enter Alpha Skin Care’s Revitalizing Body Lotion. Made with exfoliating glycolic alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), hydrating glycerin and skin-softening lanolin, this daily lotion is helping reviewers smooth and soothe their dry, crepey skin. Bonus? Today, it’s under $20 if you’re fast enough to clip the on-page coupon before it disappears. That’s a worthy grab for what reviewers swear surprisingly works better than a retinol, and beats higher-end products worth 10x the price.
People are reporting in droves about how this lotion restores their crepey skin to its “glowy and soft” glory. It’s so powerful, one beauty notes that it’s “the only lotion that truly makes a difference with my crepey 72-year-old skin.” Even better? Reviewers call it “magic in a bottle,” a formula that brings “50-year-old skin back to looking and feeling like a 20-year-old” per on reviewer.
Spoiler alert: The “magic” is really the exfoliating glycolic AHA ingredient.
While looking like you’re from a different decade may be pure hyperbole, the efficacy of the 12% glycolic AHA is not. It’s a chemical exfoliant that works by nixing dull, dead skin cells and promoting new cell growth. Not only does this process make space for new skin cells to thrive, but the brand says it also boosts collagen production — something Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Robyn Gmyrek backed up in previous reporting.
In addition to exfoliating and collagen boosting, the cream is filled with rich emollients to keep skin moisturized, supple and soft. Reviewers say the smoothing and softening effects are incredible, beating out other skincare they’ve tried.
“I’d been using a retinol-based lotion on my body for quite a while, but hadn’t really seen much in the way of results for smoothing and hydrating my skin,” a reviewer said (who credits the cream for making their skin look 30 years younger). ”…Age happens to us all and [my skin] wasn’t as firm and plump as it had been. This lotion has corrected both of those problems to a degree that is really shocking.”
“I could tell an immediate difference after the first time I put it on,” another wrote. ”…It took away that crepey, alligator skin I had on my hands and legs. My skin is SO SOFT, and my legs have such a nice glow after I put on this lotion.”
Even if early wrinkes came at you fast, fear not, reviewers say this lotion works faster.
“I bought the product because at age 62, I have crepey and sagging skin on my upper arms,” reviewer KatM said, calling the lotion the “best so far for crepey saggy skin!!!” “I have used this for just TWO days and my arms are summer ready…I can wear sleeveless tops now!”
One user said they were dreading the heat, until they found this lotion, deeming it “crepey skin gone.”
A reviewer in their 70s, who “thought that my days of wearing skirts, shorts and sleeveless tops were over,” says the cream is opening up their wardrobe options, too. “I have worn short skirts this summer with confidence,” they wrote. ”…I have worn sleeveless shirts this summer for the first time in several years.”
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A return customer calls it “pure gold” for tacking crepey skin on their arms and legs. “The moisturizer keeps the skin plump, and the glycolic acid will penetrate the skin and produce more collagen,” they said. “My once dry legs feel soft and smooth now. This was a repurchase for me after using up the first bottle. And I plan to continue buying it.”
This on-sale glycolic alpha-hydroxy acid lotion is a must-have for reviewers with crepey skin or want to prevent its early emergence. Read more 5-star reviews and grab some for yourself before the price goes back up.
“I bought the product because at age 62 – I have crepey and sagging skin on my upper arms. I have used this for just TWO days and my arms are summer ready. I wish I’d take a ‘before’ pic of my upper arms and after just one day of using this lotion. I can wear sleeveless tops now! I get so warm in the building that I work in. I had to find something anything to reduce/eliminate the ugly aged look of my arms. I was almost going to consider a TV informercial type; has a regime of many different products that purport to work together – at a very high price! If I were to list the different products that I’ve tried (and failed) to eliminate my crepey saggy skin – it would number in double digits. I have no idea the ‘why’ of how it works for me – it just does – at a very decent price! Thank you!” — KatM
″…I am an active 71 year old woman from Kansas and after years of sun exposure and dry winters, I thought that my days of wearing skirts, shorts and sleeveless tops were over…For me, this lotion (actually more like a cream) brought about amazing results. Within a few days after using it, my legs had improved at least 70% and after using it for 3 months, the spots have also markedly diminished. I have worn short skirts this summer with confidence. The cream, has also eliminated the bumps on the back of my arms and improved the crepey texture under my arms too. I have worn sleeveless shirts this summer for the first time in several years. This is the first summer in a long time that I haven’t gone around greasy from petroleum jelly-which really didn’t work anyway. I now use this on my whole body after showering including my face and hands and it has helped diminish brown spots everywhere…” — Linda Schmitt [This review has been shortened for length, read the whole thing here.]
“Omg..is all I can say.. im 56 and have been struggling with horrible crepey arms,..the crepey stuff under the arms near the tricep area. I tried every, I kid you not,..I am soooo happy I found this,..its cheap too …I rarely leave reviews, but because as a woman, I know hoe much our arms can really bother us, I wanted other women to know there is hope,. I have been using it for 2 weeks now, at night after I shower 3 times a week,..but from the first time I used it I saw immediate results,..I wish I had taken pictures ..my arms where bad, like it happened over night, I was so mad and was not happy about the warmer weather coming...and I work out..anyway,…get It!!!…its worth it all day long…I understand certain things work differently for certain people but I think it’s definitely worth the try,..I was definitely a sun worshiper in my younger days…im half Italian/dominican so I do and did tan well, but boy I paid the price….I hope this helps some of you girls looking for some help,..I also use Eucerin Advanced repair cream as just a regular” — Lisa v mello
“I bought this based on a review that suggested trying this product instead of one skin’s nearly $100 body lotion. I was skeptical that it would make much difference, but after just ONE use, I’m honestly shocked at how soft and smooth my skin looks. I have really, really dry skin and I’ve started to notice some creepy skin on my forearms and around my knees. I have tried oils, exfoliation, creams, and every drugstore lotion with little to no change in the texture and appearance of my skin. HOWEVER, I used this Alpha lotion when I got out of the shower today and I am so happy with the results. It burned like mad for about 5 seconds after applying—especially on my legs—but all creepy-ness is gone and I have a legit glow to my normally dull and dry skin. I’m shocked, lol. It does feel maybe the slightest bit sticky/tacky after applying, but not to a point that is bothersome to me. I am so happy to have found a lotion that works so well, especially when it is 1/5 the cost of others like it. I have had it on for a few hours now, and my skin still looks glowy and moisturized… Overall, this has exceeded my expectations and I’m so happy about it…” — Kevin M. Fiska [This review has been edited for length. See the FULL REVIEW HERE.]
“A game changer for aging skin. I’ve tried so many lotions for creepy skin, and this lotion is one of the few that delivers results. My skin feels noticeably smoother, firmer, and deeply moisturized all day long, easily a full 24 hours. I love that it isn’t greasy or heavy at all. It absorbs quickly, dries down by cely, and leaves my skin feeling soft instead of sticky. Definitely a new staple in my body skincare routine!” — Farmgirl
“The only lotion that truly makes a difference with my crepey 72 year old skin. My skin is transformed.” — Deborahinca
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