If layering your skin with a major dose of moisturizer is not doing the trick (hello flakiness), it’s a sign your skin is asking for more. So, what are you going to do about it? We recommend chasing moisture and combating dryness right from your shower time. This will keep you a step ahead in staying hydrated and retaining moisture. A good moisturizing body soap that dives deep into the pores to deliver deep nourishment can make a world of difference. Who knew? Cue to toss away that ordinary bar soap.
Now that you know the best move, you are probably curious on the best picks for this move. Lucky for you, we’ve g(l)athered our top bar soap picks to get you started.
DIY Bath Soap For Dry Skin
If you want to make your own minimal soap with trusted ingredients to cater to your parched skin, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a quick recipe to make a handmade body soap for dry skin.
What You Will Need
Lye, Cocoa Butter (melted), Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Almond Oil, Sandalwood Essential Oil
How To Go About This Soapy Affair
Step 1: Add 1/4th cup of Lye to 1 cup of water and stir. Gradually the water will start to clear. Keep this aside.
Step 2: Next, in a pint jar, add 2/3rd cups each of Almond Oil, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil and melted Cocoa Butter and microwave it for a minute. Wait till the temperature of both the Lye and the mixture is in the range of 95° to 105°.
Step 3: Next transfer the mixture into a bowl. Bit by bit, add the Lye into the bowl and keep stirring. The mixture will slowly turn thick.
Step 4: Now, add 5 drops of Sandalwood Essential Oil and stir well. Pour the mixture into a mold and wrap it with a plastic sheet. Then set in a towel and wrap it up.
Step 5: After 24 hours, when the soap is cold and firm, slice it into small bars. Expose these bars to air for 4 weeks to be fully formed.
Step 6: Once your soap is cured, wrap it in a wax paper and store in an airtight container. Your handmade moisturizing soap for dry skin is now ready to use!
Best Soaps For Dry Skin
Here’s a lowdown on the best soaps for dry skin that could do with some coddling.
1. Nykaa Naturals Tea Tree & Aloe Vera Bathing Soap
A glycerin based soap brimming with moisture boosting ingredients is the only bliss your dry skin will ever remember. Nykaa Naturals Tea Tree & Aloe Vera Bathing Soap is one such hydrating bar that promises to leave your skin insanely soft. Infused with Aloe Vera that delivers intense moisture and Tea Tree Oil that treats blemishes, this formula is what flawless skin dreams are made of!
2. Sadhev Nourishing & Moisturising Bathing Bar - Vetiver & Chocolate
Your skin will never say no to chocolate (just like us) once it’s wrapped in the sensual lather of this bar soap. Sadhev Nourishing & Moisturising Bathing Bar - Vetiver & Chocolate is the finest bar made with a fusion of Vetiver, Chocolate, Wild Ginger and Aloe Vera. The Cocoa in Chocolate helps stimulate blood flow ensuring that the skin stays hydrated whereas the Gingerol in Ginger fights skin-damaging free radicals to leave your skin with a sensual glow. P.S. You might want to tuck into this delicious delight but sadly, it’s not edible.
3. Fizzy Fern Rose & Basil Soap with Petals
If you can’t hop into a bed of roses every day, you can definitely hop into a shower that smells like roses. Enter: Fizzy Fern Rose & Basil Soap with Petals. Apart from leaving you with a lingering rosy scent, this bar of soap deeply moisturizes skin and protects it from radical damage. The Rose Petals do the job of gentle exfoliation, Neem and Basil target acne and blemishes while Aloe Vera and Honey nourish skin and combat dryness. Sounds like the perfect team.
4. Nykaa Soap Story Mango Butter & Argan Handcrafted Soap
The duo of Mango Butter and oils is the best way to offer a major dose of moisture to dehydrated skin, so it should come as no surprise that a soap based on this therapeutic wonder works well. Nykaa Soap Story Mango Butter & Argan Handcrafted Soap is a delicious goodie made infusing Liquid Gold aka Argan Oil in an abundance of rich Mango Butter to leave your skin incredibly soft and bouncy. The moisture dense nutrients greet your skin with a smooth nourishment every time you shower.
5. PureSense Rejuvenating Apricot Glycerin Soap - Sulphate and Paraben Free
True story: A body soap that can both exfoliate and rehydrate is all your skin needs to feel plump and better. PureSense Rejuvenating Apricot Glycerin Soap includes crushed Apricot Seed Shells that slough away dead skin cells and pure Glycerin that works as a natural humectant to leave skin smooth and moisturized. Even better? No traces of the bad guys: parabens and sulfates. The refreshing aroma is just an added bonus.
6.Himalaya Herbals Cream And Honey Nourishing Soap
Honey shows up time and time again in moisturizers because of its deeply moisturizing properties. Himalaya Herbals Cream And Honey Nourishing Soap made with a heavy dose of Honey and on a milky, creamy base is the perfect recipe for dry skin treatment. After all, the ingredients penetrate deeply into skin to impact moisture levels (for good) and accelerate skin renewal. Not only that, the formula also helps impart a radiant glow while improving skin texture.
7. Pears Soft & Fresh Soap Bar
What if you could find a bar soap that not only cleanses and hydrates skin but also keeps your skin smelling fresh all day? Here you go. A minimalistic blend of pure Glycerin and refreshing Mint extracts in the Pears Soft & Fresh Soap Bar makes it stand out from the crowd. The Glycerin locks in the natural moisture whereas the Mint extracts and natural oils revamp your complexion to a supple and hydrated base. Plus, the formula is mild enough to be used as a face soap for dry skin.
8. Fabindia Cocoa Butter Bathing Bar
Dry skin comes with its own set of problems: flaky and ashy skin, tight skin, fine lines and cracks. This is why it helps to invest in a bathing bar like Fabindia Cocoa Butter Bathing Bar that is specially formulated to address these troubles. Loaded with the goodness of Cocoa Butter which is high in fats, it creates a protective barrier to lock in moisture and hydrate thirsty skin. Plus, it smells divine, so be prepared to be transported.
FAQs On Best Moisturizing Soap For Dry Skin
1. What can I use instead of soap for dry skin?
If you are seeking natural alternatives to soaps, you can choose from plenty. A few of them are:
- Full-fat yogurt
- Mashed fruits and vegetables (Banana, Strawberries, Avocado, Papaya, Tomato, Orange, Lemon)
- Blend of essential oils like Lavender Oil, Chamomile Oil, Coconut Oil, Almond Oil, Olive Oil, Germanium Oil, etc.
- Blend of Rose petals, Rose Water and Milk
- Blend of Besan Powder (Gram Flour) and Turmeric
These alternatives may not work as effectively as dedicated bath soaps for dry and itchy skin but they make for gentle formulations that can be used regularly.
2. How can I increase moisture in my skin?
To increase moisture in skin, follow the tips below:
- Keep yourself hydrated by drinking at least 8-10 glasses of water daily.
- As soon as you hop out of the shower, layer your skin with copious amounts of moisturizer or oils. You can also use petroleum jelly as a simpler alternative.
- Avoid drinking coffee and alcohol in large quantities as they tend to quickly dehydrate the skin.
- Opt for products rich in Hyaluronic Acid and Fatty Acids as these ingredients help bind moisture and keep skin from drying out.
3. Recommend medicated soaps for dry skin.
You can use these medicated soaps for dry skin in winter.
