Ed - For starters, I have dry skin, and while I have no fluid retention, my skin feels tight. On days where I feel I’ve used my legs/muscles to an extent I feel a little extra sore, I find that this lotion adds a soothing effect, as if relieving the soreness while adding moisturizer to my skin. That process also encourages me to deliberately massage my lower legs & feet, which I should probably do more often. I only do this 2-3 times a week, before bed, though I’ve heard some use it daily.