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I need some help with dry skin and soap?

I have dry skin and when I wash with soap, it makes my skin even drier! I have tried both Dove and Caress bar soaps which are both supposably moisturizing bars. Does anyone have any suggestions of another brand that won't dry out my skin???

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  • 1 decade ago
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    My skin gets really dry too. Instead of switching soaps, I started using a face lotion called Promise. It not only moisturizes, but it has has sunscreen and reduces redness. I apply every time after I was my face. And since I have been using it for so long, I don't have to use as much as I used too.

    But if that doesn't work for you, I think Promise also has a moisturizing wash!

    I hope this helped!

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    I used to only be able to use Dove, but I switched to handmade soap a few years back. Since then I've not had dry tight skin. It has all the good stuff let in it that store soap takes out. It's a bit pricey but well worth the it. Surf for cold processed soap or handmade soap and there's a lot of soap makers out there. Olive Oil as the first ingredient is the best.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Bar soaps are always going to fry out your skin. I only use liquid soap. There are many soaps that have milk, aloe vera, or other ingredients that make your skin not as dry. It could also be the temperature of the water I know that the hotter the water the drier your skin will get.

  • 1 decade ago

    Soap bars suck. They may say they don't dry out skin but pretty much all do. Try using a sugar scrub before a liquid soap.

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  • 1 decade ago

    I also have dry skin. I have recently started using Mary Kay daily face wash, 3 in 1 for normal to dry skin, and the lotion that goes with it.

    I love love LOVE it!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    definitely try liquid soap or ask a doctor for advice. Also, try wearing body and face lotion, because it could just be your skin that's dry and its not the soap after all

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Try a glycerin base soap .Massage your skin with olive oil before shower to prevent dryness .For more solutions for dry skin ,refer http://healthbeautytips.net/dryskin.htm

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  • 1 decade ago

    try a liquid soap for the body.

    they dont dry out you skin.

    Source(s): experience
  • 1 decade ago

    I use Mary Kay 3n1 normal to dry w/the lotion and it works great. Plus my representative is always there for me if i need my product. contact a local mary kay rep in your area.

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