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6 skin care tips for your dry skin moments

Just as everyone's skin is different, skin dryness can appear differently for everyone. Some people experience mild, occasionally dry skin driven by aging or weather fluctuations. If you have dry skin or are prone to the odd dry patch, then you'll love our dry skin tips.

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Moisturize your skin in the shower
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We believe moisturized skin begins in the shower. The first step in practicing good skin habits is to cater your routine to your skin’s needs. With seasonal skin changes, there’s a lot to consider, so really take the time to notice any changes in appearance or texture. Stick to skin cleansers with nourishing ingredients that you know work for your skin in the shower. Dove Body Washes have a unique moisturizing formula that contains skin-natural nourishers and plant-based moisturizers to leave your skin soft and moisturized in just one shower.
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Choose a body wash that cares for your skin
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“How to manage dry skin” is a question we hear a lot. Our answer? Take your time to find a caring, nourishing formula that’s right for you. If you have very dry skin, try our Dryness Relief Body Wash, or for dehydrated, stressed skin, our Anti-Stress Body Wash is perfect. Mildly sensitive skin that’s on the dry side? You need our Soothing Care Body Wash. 9 out of 10 women agree that Dove body wash doesn’t dry out their skin – try it for yourself.
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Avoid harsh formulas that can dry out your skin
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If you’re tired of searching for how to care for dehydrated skin, then listen up. Keep it simple – choose products that won’t strip your skin's outer layer. All our body washes are sulfate free, making them mild and gentle. In fact, 9 out of 10 women agree Dove body wash is mild and gentle on skin, and 8 out of 10 women agree Dove body wash replenishes moisture to skin.
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Exfoliate your skin least once a week 
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Good skin habits are essential for keeping dry skin nourished. Did you know exfoliation can help buff away any dead skin cells? To keep skin feeling fresh and clean, we recommend exfoliating your skin weekly with our Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash. It’s made with a moisturizing formula that gently exfoliates and nourishes skin in just one shower. Sounds good, right? Try applying it with a loofah in the shower to help further exfoliation of your skin.
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Apply moisturizer immediately after washing or cleansing
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Wondering what to do with dry skin? That’s where moisturizer comes in. One of our best tips for dehydrated skin is to apply your favorite moisturizer after washing your face or body. That’s because freshly cleansed skin is more likely to absorb the oh-so-nourishing formulas.
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Use warm water and limit your shower time
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Wondering how to avoid dry skin? Here’s a great dry skin tip: when cleansing with our body washes, use warm, not scalding water and limit your bath time – hot showers and long baths remove moisture from the skin which can result in dryness. Want to make sure your shorter showers are just as good? Discover our fruity Rejuvenating Pomegranate or Glowing Mango Body Washes – they’ll transport you to a tropical oasis in just one shower.