I haven't tried any particular creams, but my friend turned me on to a grade of lanolin that is sold over-the-counter, Lanolin, Hydrous. The WalMart pharmacy keeps it behind the counter. It is a more pure grade of lanolin, without all of the stuff they put into it to make it greasy. If I use it on my feet at night, I will wear socks over it. It softens after the body temp warms it. She does pottery and it has worked wonders on her dry and cracked hands.

My feet dry and crack horribly and (please don't faint, MrsD) when I get a pedicure, they have to shave the bottoms of my feet with a razor. It is gross! I know, I know, you shouldn't do that, but they are awful looking and my husband won't let my feet anywhere near him in the bed...

Cathie