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Cleansing and hydrating dont have to be mutually exclusive.

Body Washes for Dry Skin

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It feels (and smells) luxurious and provides significant hydration that lasts all day.

It cleanses and moisturizes without causing further irritation.

Consistentlydry skincan be difficult to treat, especially if you dont know whats causing it.

Sol De Janeiro Brazilian 4 Play Body Wash

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It cleanses without stripping the skin of its natural oils and provides hydration to replenish moisture.

To find the best options, wetestedbody washes for dry skin at home daily for a month.

After consulting board-certified dermatologists, we landed on these top picks to cleanse and hydrate dry skin.

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Play Moisturizing Shower Cream-Gel

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Mikey, tester:The Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Play Body Wash is an absolute dream.

It immediately nourished her skinandmade it increasingly more moisturized as she continued using it.

Its a great pick if youre looking for a thorough cleanse while keeping your skin balanced.

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Play Body Wash lathered in a person’s hands

Ashley, tester:This body wash has quickly become my go-to in my shower routine.

I love the way it leaves my skin feeling during tool and after.

The pump container makes it very easy to use in the shower, and the smell is so soothing.

A person’s arm before using Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Play Body Wash

When used before shaving, he noted that it left his skin feeling moisturized and never stripped.

When used as a shaving lubricant, it also leaves a nourishing feel to the skin.

Over the long term, I noticed that my body skin felt more soft and hydrated.

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Play Body Wash in a person’s palm

This cleanser is no differentit contains its signature ingredients as well as glycerin and shea butter for extra hydration.

It has virtually no fragrance and didnt cause any irritation, which is a must for sensitive skin types.

It gets the job done without a strong scent or leaving residue behind.

A person’s arm after using Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Play Body Wash

She found it lightweight but still hydrating, and her skin felt softer instantly.

Compared to other hydrating body washes she’s tried, she notes this is her absolute favorite thus far.

It felt super hydrating upon software and right after.

A person posing with the Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Play Body Wash bottle

Steve Xu, a board-certified dermatologist at Northwestern Medicinefor its nourishing properties.

Our tester, who has dry and textured skin, was a big fan of this pick.

These washes nourish the skin, keeping it soft and smooth instead of leaving it flaky and dry.

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Play Moisturizing Shower Cream-Gel

Adding one to your routineespecially in the wintercan keep dehydrated skin at bay.

you’ve got the option to absolutely use one every dayor any time you shower.

Since the majority of them are made with moisturizing, skin-beneficial ingredients, youll benefit more if used often.

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Play Body Wash lathered in a person’s hands

A person’s arm before using Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Play Body Wash

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Play Body Wash in a person’s palm

A person’s arm after using Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Play Body Wash

A person posing with the Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Play Body Wash bottle

Dove Beauty Deep Moisture Body Wash

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A person’s hand before and after using the Dove Beauty Deep Moisture Body Wash, and a dollop of product in a person’s palm

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Dove Beauty Deep Moisture Body Wash covering a person’s fingers

A person’s hand before and after using the Dove Beauty Deep Moisture Body Wash, and a dollop of product in a person’s palm

Dove Beauty Deep Moisture Body Wash covering a person’s fingers

Method Simply Nourish Body Wash

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A person’s leg before and after using the Method Simply Nourish Body Wash and the product on a person’s hand

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Method Simply Nourish Body Wash lathered into a person’s hand

Method Simply Nourish Body Wash in a person’s palm

A person’s leg before and after using the Method Simply Nourish Body Wash and the product on a person’s hand

Method Simply Nourish Body Wash lathered into a person’s hand

Method Simply Nourish Body Wash in a person’s palm

Amazon L’Occitane Cleansing & Softening Almond Shower Oil

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A person’s legs before and after applying L’Occitane Shower Oil and the product on a person’s hand

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L’Occitane Shower Oil in a person’s palm

A person’s hand covered in L’Occitane Shower Oil

A person’s legs before and after applying L’Occitane Shower Oil and the product on a person’s hand

L’Occitane Shower Oil in a person’s palm

A person’s hand covered in L’Occitane Shower Oil

Soft Services Comfort Cleanse Ultra Soothing Shower Gel

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A person’s arm before and using Soft Services Comfort Cleanse Body Wash and the product in a person’s hand

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Aperson squeezing Soft Services Comfort Cleanse Body Wash onto their arm

A person’s arm before and using Soft Services Comfort Cleanse Body Wash and the product in a person’s hand

Aperson squeezing Soft Services Comfort Cleanse Body Wash onto their arm

La Roche-Posay Lipikar Wash AP+ Moisturizing Body & Face Wash

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A person’s leg before and after using La Roche Posay Lipikar Body & Face Wash and the product in a person’s hand

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A person squeezing La Roche Posay Lipikar Body & Face Wash onto a loofah

La Roche Posay Lipikar Body & Face Wash lathered into a loofah

A person’s leg before and after using La Roche Posay Lipikar Body & Face Wash and the product in a person’s hand

A person squeezing La Roche Posay Lipikar Body & Face Wash onto a loofah

La Roche Posay Lipikar Body & Face Wash lathered into a loofah

Naturium The Booster Hyaluronic Acid Body Wash

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A person’s leg before and after using Naturium The Booster Hyaluronic Acid Body Wash and the product in a person’s hand

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A person pumping Naturium The Booster Hyaluronic Acid Body Wash into their palm

A person’s leg before and after using Naturium The Booster Hyaluronic Acid Body Wash and the product in a person’s hand

A person pumping Naturium The Booster Hyaluronic Acid Body Wash into their palm

Buttah Egyptian Coco Shea Body Wash

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A person’s arm before and after using the Buttah Skin Egyptian CocoShea Body Wash, and the product in a person’s hand

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A person pumping Buttah Skin Egyptian CocoShea Body Wash into their palm

A person pumping Buttah Skin Egyptian CocoShea Body Wash onto their soapy hands

A person’s arm before and after using the Buttah Skin Egyptian CocoShea Body Wash, and the product in a person’s hand

A person pumping Buttah Skin Egyptian CocoShea Body Wash into their palm

A person pumping Buttah Skin Egyptian CocoShea Body Wash onto their soapy hands

Hand with Neutrogena body clear body wash

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