The 8 Best Moisturizing Hand Soaps of 2024
Without a moisturizing hand soap, washing your hands can leave your skin feeling uncomfortably dry. That’s why it’s important to choose a hand soap that contains hydrating ingredients that nourish your skin.
To determine which hand soaps are the most moisturizing, we looked at dozens of formulas and narrowed down the options based on type, ingredients, scent, and more. We also spoke with Brandon Kirsch, MD, board-certified dermatologist and chief of dermatology for Naples Community Hospital, and Angela Lamb, MD, director of the Westside Mount Sinai Dermatology Faculty Practice for their expert tips on how to keep your hands feeling soft and supple.
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This gentle, unscented cleanser is designed specifically with eczema in mind.
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It's not easily available—you can only buy it online.
If you have seriously dry skin, particularly caused by eczema or psoriasis, you need a hand soap that’s gentle yet effective. The main ingredient in Eczema Honey’s Gentle Foaming Hand Soap is aloe vera juice (a standout ingredient for eczema treatment), but it’s also packed with other natural ingredients like colloidal oatmeal, organic honey powder, and moisturizing oils (coconut, palm, olive, hemp, and vitamin E, to be exact). It contains no dyes, fragrances, or phthalates.
The light foam formula rinses off easily, leaving your hands clean and soft without that harsh, dry feel you can get after using traditional hand soap. The product comes in an 8.4-ounce pump bottle, and there’s also a 16-ounce refill bottle available to cut down on plastic waste—you can use it to refill your original pump bottle, or a soap dispenser of your choice. Just note that you have to buy directly from Eczema Honey or Amazon, so it’s not as easy to buy as a drugstore soap.
Key Ingredients: Aloe vera juice, honey, colloidal oatmeal | Size: 8.4 ounces | Scent: Unscented
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It's reasonably priced and can be purchased in bulk, so you can buy less frequently.
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It does contain fragrance.
If you're looking for a soap that's budget friendly and available at drugstores, we recommend the Dove Advanced Care Deep Moisture Hand Wash. It contains no parabens or sulfates, although it does contain fragrance, which could be irritating for those with extra sensitive skin.
The standout ingredient is glycerin, which is a humectant that draws in moisture from the air to moisturize the skin. This soap has a “clean” fragrance to it that’s not too strong—if you do want more of a nice fragrance, though, check out the Shea Butter & Warm Vanilla version. Plus, you can easily buy this soap in bulk so you don’t have to worry about running out any time soon.
Key Ingredients: Glycerin | Size: 12 or 34 ounces | Scent: Clean
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