11 Best Bar Soaps for Dry Skin Make You Breakup With Dehydrated Skin

What is the best soap to use? It is it: Raw Shea Butter Soap - the best moisturizing bar soap for dry skin!

I do not have dry skin, but my husband does, as I mentioned above, and he cannot discontinue using this bar soap for five years. 

His elbows, hands, and knees tended to be chapped in the winter ( or whenever he stays in a room with an air-conditioner). He didn’t notice at first until his cracked skin areas started to bleed. 

At that time, I had tried and fell in love with the SheaMoisture African Black Soap (this bar soap is for my oily skin, and I will go for its details in another article). Therefore, I searched for another SheaMoisture’s products for my husband’s dry skin and found out this Raw Shea Butter Soap - the best one reviewed by thousands of users. This time, it was my husband’s turn to fall in love with the brand!

After one month’s trial, he stopped bleeding, and his complexion looked more hydrated.

The bar soap provides his skin with the necessary moisture with a lovely smell. Although the scent does not linger too long, it gives him an excellent relaxing bath time. “It leaves a clean, silky feel. The cracked areas heal fast, and my skin is well-moisturized. Oh, I can use it for my face too. I love it. You should buy me this soap sooner, honey.” - my husband said.

Besides the golden star - Shea Butter, this soap is also packed with frankincense and myrrh - the well-known ingredients for Biblical relating. The antiseptic, anti-inflammatory properties of these substances were recorded (for your reference), and I think this is why my husband’s bleeding cracks were healed so quickly. Now, his skin is healthier, more elastic, and hydrated despite the cold weather. 

This Raw Shea Butter Soap is indeed the best natural soap for dry skin, all vegan and organic. If you tell me that you have dry skin, I would recommend this soap immediately.

Those who have severely dry skin should use Raw Shea Butter Hydrating Body Lotion after showering for the best experience. 

Best for:

It’s suitable for everyone, especially those who have dry skin or sensitive skin.

This soap is similar to the one above, but instead of frankincense and myrrh, Coconut Oil, Coconut Milk, and Acacia Senegal are added. Those substances soften the skin and seal in the moisture. Therefore, it has a beautiful smell of coconut, and after using it, you will see your skin so soft and smooth.

I love this bar more than the Raw Shea Butter Soap because of the simple reason that I’m a coconut lover. And this soap has a nice whiff of that tropical fruit. 

The moisturizing ability of this one is also the same as the Raw Shea Butter Soap. However, it has Titanium Dioxide in its ingredients - which provides a sun protection property. Despite such an effect, it is pretty weak. I suggest that you should always wear a sunblock when you go outside (here is our list of 25 best sunscreens for your information).

Best for:

It’s suitable for those who have dry skin.

It is another product in the Coconut & Hibiscus line with great use of Tricholoma Matsutake extract (also known as Songyi Mushroom extract). 

Tricholoma Matsutake Extract ensures benignness to the consumers and is a natural brightening enhancer with high antioxidant and ideal moisturizing properties. When used, it can improve the overall skin surface by gently soothing and brightening the skin from deep within the cells.

I’ve seen one user say her knee and elbow areas were brighter, and her body skin tone overall had been more even after two months. This soap left her skin feeling soft and hydrated. She even needed not to use a body lotion after that (I do not encourage those who have dehydrated skin to do the same).

My husband felt like that girl too. However, he doesn’t like the kind-of-girly scent of it. He’s so loyal to theRaw Shea Butter Soap.

Best for:

Dry skin who wants to brighten the complexion. 

Rich-vitamin Olive and Avocado oils are the advantages of this bar soap.

In addition to the excellent performance of Shea Butter, the Olive and Avocado oils are so fit for those who start to have aging signs. Green Tea extract and vitamin E are also great antioxidants, which could cool down your itchy rough sensation. After just five weeks of using, you can see your flaky, dry skin become smoother and more moisturized. 

This bar soap not only helps moisturize and rejuvenate the aging, dry skin; its scent is so fresh and lasts for hours.

Since the Olive and Avocado oils provide a lot of healthy fat and vitamins, if you face a crepey aging dry condition and are looking for the best soap for dry skin, there is nothing more suitable than this Olive and Green Tea Shea Butter Soap.

Remember to use along with a body lotion to improve your condition faster. If you are puzzled to choose the right body lotion for crepey dry skin, please look at our list of choices here.

Best for:

Dry skin starts to have aging signs and an itchy sensation. 

This one is the #1 dermatologist recommended for skin with problems like eczema-prone, acne-prone, rosacea-prone skin, and atopic skin.

It is the cleanser bar version of the CeraVe Body Wash for Dry Skin. It has the same functions as its liquid-formed brother, but it’s both for facial and body uses. The formula is kind of similar too, which is equipped with Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid. However, it’s more empowered by containing the Niacinamide - the ingredient that is multitasking: soothe, brighten and repair damaged skin. 

For super dry skin, this bar can shoo your winter-worry away. Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, and 5% moisturizing cream get your thirsty skin’s back. You totally can expect a plump and hydrated complexion after using it. 

I’ve used this bar when I had to travel for work but still wanted to treat my acne sensitive skin and mild cleanse my body at my best convenience. And it’s done its job to calm my itchy and uncomfortable feeling caused by acne. The cleansing bar contains no soap, so it didn’t dry my body out. What an all-in-one cleansing bar!

Best for:

Dry and sensitive skin will find it’s the best shot for them.

This one is certainly a direct competitor for the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar above. The formula is also hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, so it’s one of the best selections for sensitive skin. 

About Cetaphil, I did make a whole article to give the brand all my best compliments. This brand is developed by dermatologists, so all its products are proven safe for sensitive skin.

This bar soap has nothing to complain about except it’s not all vegan - this makes vegetarians feel uncomfortable. The Sodium Tallow comes from the animal’s fat, which can reduce the sore skin effectively. 

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It's considered a bar for dry and sensitive skin, but I think others could reap its benefits.

Olay is a brand owned by P & G company, and it “ranked No. 8 among American female teens’ favorite skincare brands in spring 2019” - according to Forbes. 

This Olay’s bar soap contains the highlighted Shea Butter, which guarantees its moisturizing effect. The brand promises that using this soap seven days in a row will change the dry skin more significantly than regular soap. It will wash away the dry cells, nourish the new ones, and return to the complexion a youthful and radiant look.

AndUltra Moisture with Shea Butter Bar Soapactually can do that job pretty well. Packed with more moisturizing creams than regular soaps and Shea Butter, it leaves your skin so soft and smooth without any oily residue. Plus, the scent is not overwhelming and is kind of enjoyable.

Best for:

It’s suitable for every skin type, not only the dry skin.

The first bar you should put under your consideration is this unscented soap. It is the best soap for dry skin suffering sensitivity. 

With zero perfume, it’s all safe for the most sensitive skin. If you tend to be allergic to the world, it’s tailored for your needs with no doubt. I’ve been using this bar since I was a teenager, and it exactly did what I expected from a bar of soap for my hypoallergenic adolescent skin. 

Its lather is so smooth, and it leaves your skin soft and moisturized after rinsing off. Your tight and uncomfortable feeling will be washed away. However, although it’s labeled “unscented,” you still smell the original soap odor. I don’t see this as a big matter, but something that works for one doesn’t mean it works for others. 

Best for:

It is one of the best choices for sensitive, dry skin. 

This one is the typical Dove Beauty Bar that is highly recommended by many dermatologists. If you have eczema, it is the best budget choice instead of Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar for Dry, Sensitive Skin or CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar, but it still gently takes care of your skin. 

The classic allergy-free formula makes your skin hydrated and more bouncy through time. This bar lathers up so well, so you can enjoy the suds all around your body. Good in cleaning but still gentle! It is a good soap for dry skin in our grandparents' time. 

I feel so nostalgic every time I smell its scent. My grandmother used to use this bar soap all the time. It was like a permanent item in her bathroom. My mom’s also used it for years, and her skin is incredibly soft. This bar soap is always my family’s favorite from my grandmother’s generation.

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It is one of the best selections for dry skin. Sensitive skin can be beneficial, too but be aware of irritation the fragrance might cause.

Yay, a coconut-contained soap again. Different from Fragrance Free soap, coconut milk, and jasmine petals are included in this bar. I feel like it does not have a clear coconut scent but a fresh floral odor instead. I prefer to have a coconut aroma covering all over my body when I scrub it on my skin. But its scent is quite comfortable, so no big deal!

The primary purpose of coconut fruit extract is to soften the skin. That’s why you will feel your whole body so silky after every shower. ¼ moisturizing cream added works too. It maintains the natural skin moisture barrier and tends to seal in the moisture. Gentle cleansing without leaving any soapy residue or parched feeling is all this soap brings to you.

Best for:

It’s suitable for all skin, but those who have hypersensitivity should reconsider.   

Let’s uplift your mood with a fresh Cucumber and Green Tea scent! 

I like the relaxed sensation it delivers every bath. It's superior for the heat when summer comes. This soap’s formula is mostly similar to the Fragrance Free one, except it contains perfume. The refreshing scent of Cucumber and Green Tea added will wake your senses all up. 

Since its moisturizing property is similar to its unscented brother, your skin will be all hydrated as well. Therefore, this soap is the best soap for dry skin in the summer. 

Best for:

It’s suitable for all skin, but those who have hypersensitivity should reconsider.