• Take a brief shower (5–10 minutes), warm showers as opposed to hot or long showers, which dry out natural oils. 
• Shower using a gentle, fragrance-free cleaner only where necessary (underarms, groin), not washing the body every day. Avoid harsh soaps and too much froth. 
• Moisturize within a minute of bathing to lock in moisture. 
• Reapply moisturizer as needed—after hand-washing, when the skin is stretched tight, or in very dry conditions. 
• If air indoors is dry, use a humidifier to prevent your skin from drying out. 
• Select soft, non-irritating fabrics against the skin, wear gloves while doing chores, and use mild laundry detergents. 
• If your skin is irritated or dry, wait until the barrier is restored before resuming harsh exfoliants and harsh actives. 
• Spot-treat dry, chronic patches with rich balm, overnight dressings, or consult a professional if needed. 

One of the major positives: many good bar soaps include glycerin, which is a natural humectant drawn from plant or fat sources and is drawn to and holds water on the skin's surface. As glycerin pulls moisture to the surface of your skin, it does add hydration and fortify the skin barrier, which is especially helpful if dryness is something that concerns you. Conversely, most conventional body washes emphasize foaming and rapid rinsing — and might be based on synthetic surfactants or heavier fragrances that strip moisture or irritate sensitive skin instead of shielding it. So when choosing an organic bar soap, seek: 

• A pH close to your skin's natural level (not too alkaline), 
• A concise and natural ingredients list (fewer dyes, fragrances, preservatives), and 
• A recipe that has glycerin or other humectants retained to assist in holding moisture. Then use it wisely: apply only where needed, avoid full-body lather every single day, and always follow with a good moisturizer while your skin is still slightly damp. With that combo, you’ll make the most of the organic soap switch without risking increased dryness or irritation.  

• Patch test new cleanser on your inner arm for 2–3 days before full use. 
• Overnight mask: apply a thin coat of aloe gel + ceramide cream on very dry spots. 
• Nighttime barrier balm: on cracked, dry elbows or hands, apply layers of balm and top with cotton gloves/socks at night. 
• Avoid harsh actives at flares: skip acids or retinoids when skin is sensitive. 
• Once-a-month "rest day": skip harsh cleansers/actives one day a week—just gentle cleanser + moisturizer. 
• Keep air humid: if the indoor humidity falls below ~40%, humidify.