Let me tell you about my love affair with this lotion. As someone who battles desert-like dryness (thanks to both weather and genetics), I've tried countless moisturizers that either felt like glue or vanished within an hour. Gold Bond's Diabetics' Dry Skin Relief changed the game.

The first thing I noticed was how it disappears into my skin - no greasy handshake embarrassment here! Within minutes, my parched elbows and cracked heels drink it up completely. The subtle aloe scent is barely noticeable, which I appreciate when applying it multiple times a day.

Working from home means constant handwashing, and this lotion has saved me from that tight, papery skin feeling. I keep the pump bottle by my kitchen sink - one press after dishes keeps my hands baby-soft until bedtime. Pro tip: applying before bed with cotton socks transforms sandpaper feet overnight.

What surprised me most was how it performs in different climates. During a recent trip from dry Arizona to humid Florida, it adapted perfectly - no sticky residue in humidity yet still protective against AC-induced dryness in hotels.

The value size lasts forever (my current bottle is going on three months with daily use), though I wish the pump mechanism was slightly less stiff. Small price to pay for skin that finally feels human again!