If you suffer from dry skin, you may want to stay away from bar soaps. Because soap has a drying effect, it is better to find a body wash that contains moisturizers. Avoid bubble baths, because the foaming ingredients are hard on skin. Rather use an oatmeal-based body wash or bath oil to sooth your dry, itchy skin. Immediately after drying your skin, be sure to rub on a moisturizing cream or lotion.