A dermatologist recommended Eucerin to me in the 1970's, when no one ever heard of it, and I had to ask the pharmacist for it because it was on the shelves behind the counter. It is greasy, but I just wipe it off my palms with a paper towel if I use it during the day. The dermatologist said to wet my hands before rubbing it in, because that will help seal in the moisture. When my hands get really dry, I wear it all night every night with cotton gloves. The reason it works so well is it's an emulsion of waxes, oils and water. Your hands are dry because they need water. The waxes and oils seal your skin, helping to prevent water from evaporating off your skin into the dry winter air. And it helps to drink lots of water in the winter to help keep your skin hydrated.