The 8 Best Body Washes for Dry Skin

Dermatologist-recommended body wash for dry skin

CeraVe Hydrating Body Wash

• Price: $$
• Key ingredients: glycerin, ceramides, hyaluronic acid
• Size: 10-oz bottle
• Pros: contains multiple hydrating ingredients, no fragrance, sulfates, or parabens
• Cons: thick formula

Here’s your dermatologist-recommended pick.

This foaming wash has two of our derm-recommend ingredients: glycerin and hyaluronic acid. It also has ceramides, another skin barrier-restoring moisturizer that can work wonders for folks with dry skin.

Bonus after bonus: It’s free of fragrances, parabens, sulfates, annnd it has the National Eczema Association seal of approval, so it’s a good pick for eczema-prone skin.

Call out: Some reviewers say this one is hella thick, making squeezing it out a little bit of a workout.

 

Best body wash for dry skin and eczema

Vanicream Gentle Body Wash

• Price: $$
• Key ingredients: glycerin, panthenol (vitamin B5)
• Size: 12-oz bottle
• Pros: no fragrance, parabens, dyes, or harsh soaps
• Cons: doesn’t have a great lather

We mentioned we love brands that leave the garbage out — and this gentle wash really gets that.

Ready for the long list of stuff this wash doesn’t f*ck with?

To name the biggies:

• fragrance
• dyes
• parabens
• gluten
• sulfates
• harsh soaps

It also has glycerin and vitamin B5 to lock in moisture and reduce any irritation you might be having. And reviewers are loving it. They say it has a pretty good smell despite there being no added fragrance and helps keep irritation at bay. But some wish it lathered a bit more.