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The Best Hydrating Body Washes for Dry Skin

These ultra creamy, moisturizing body washes won't leave skin tight or dry (but will make you smell amazing)
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The Soothing Body Wash for When You Want to Crawl Out of Your Skin
Eucerin Skin Calming Dry Skin Body Wash , $8.59

This body wash for dry skin may look no-frills at first glance, but it's a Holy Grail product for sufferers of eczema and chronic dry skin. The oily, liquid formula turns into a light milky texture upon contact with water, and thoroughly cleanses as it immediately softens skin. Although it looks and behaves like an oil, this sensitive skin body wash does have effective cleansing agents, meaning your skin (and tub) won't feel like an oil slick after use. The no-scent, no-soap, no-dye formula equals no problem for irritated, sensitive skin.

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The Dry Skin Body Wash That Will Make You Dream of Spring
Kneipp Orange Blossom and Jojoba Shower Foam , $16

Holy field of orange blossoms, Batman. This gel-to-foam body wash is the closest you can get to meandering through an in-bloom citrus grove in the dead of winter. Take it from this Florida-born girl: It smells like the real thing, with just a hint of sweetness. With naturally sourced ingredients like Jojoba seed oil (a dry skin savior), it's no wonder that this is as moisturizing as it is aromatic. Since the gel balloons into quite a bit of foam upon contact, you can be sure this product will last for a while, too.

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The Luxe Body Wash for Dry Skin
Moroccanoil Body Shower Milk, $32

Come fall and winter, your skin demands routine. With this body wash, turn a regimen borne of necessity into a spa-like indulgence. The pearlescent, creamy lather contains the brand's signature ingredient, argan oil, along with coconut oil, olive oil, aloe and glycerin -- all of which saturate desperately dry skin. Of the three scents offered, the rose-scented wash is especially pleasant, but light enough that it won't irritate sensitive noses. The initial texture is milky, but the formula can be whipped into a delicate froth with just a little scrubbing (or help from a loofah).

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The Hydrating Wash That Doubles as Perfume
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Yogurt Body Wash, $7.99

Of all the body washes on this list, this one (surprisingly!) has a scent that lingers the longest -- the kind that makes people say, "You smell good. What is that?" The apricot and honey scent smells like a sweet, fruity concoction, and the vanilla and oats scent smells like a dish of vanilla bean ice cream. The smallest dab of the creamy gel will lather into a foam that would satisfy even the most bubble-loving sufferer of dry skin. Infused with oatmeal to relieve itchiness and the lipids, lactic acid, proteins and lactose found in yogurt, this body wash for dry skin moisturizes and rinses completely clean, leaving behind only its dessert-like scent.

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The Body Wash to Use On Your Dry, Rough Spots
Spongellé Body Wash Infused Buffer, $16

Though it may look like a sponge, this body buffer is actually infused with a rich, lathery, decadent-smelling body wash that'll work wonders on spots like your elbows, knees and feet. It's a little rough for the rest of the body if your skin is sensitive or inflamed, but it does exfoliate like a boss if you suspect your flaky skin is hiding a healthy new layer underneath. The packaging boasts 14-plus uses, but if you're only using it a few times a week on small areas, it could last much longer. Plus, you can continue to use the flower-shaped exfoliating sponge long after the body wash runs dry.

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BY EMILY WOODRUFF | NOV 10, 2016 | SHARES
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