The Best Body Soaps for Hydration

September 9, 2024

The Best Body Soaps for Hydration

If your skin feels tight, flaky, or itchy after a shower, it’s time to upgrade your soap. The best body soaps for hydration do more than clean—they lock in moisture, soothe irritation, and keep your skin feeling healthy, not stripped.

What Makes a Soap Hydrating?

Not all soaps are created equal. If you're battling dryness, these ingredients should be on your radar:

Shea Butter – Deeply moisturizing, rich in fatty acids
Aloe Vera – Soothes redness and irritation
Olive Oil – Gentle and hydrating, packed with antioxidants
Glycerin – A humectant that draws moisture into the skin

Our Top Picks for Hydrating Bar Soaps

1. Surf Orange – Nostalgic Skin Co.

Infused with aloe vera and pure orange essential oil, this bar wakes up your senses while delivering a gentle, hydrating cleanse. No sulfates, no synthetic fragrance—just clean that feels good.

Shop Surf Orange →

2. Bay Runner – Nostalgic Skin Co.

Loaded with glycerin and spiced citrus oils, Bay Runner keeps skin soft and fresh—without drying it out. Great for daily use on all skin types.

Shop Bay Runner →

3. The 8-Bar Set – Nostalgic Skin Co.

Want to mix and match? Our full bar soap bundle includes our most hydrating options and gives you the best value. All bars are small-batch, cold-processed, and cured for 6 weeks to last longer.

Shop the 8-Bar Set →

Hydration Tips for Bar Soap Users

Use lukewarm water—hot water can strip natural oils
Pat your skin dry, then moisturize immediately
Rotate bars seasonally—use aloe-heavy bars in summer, and shea butter-rich bars in winter