Honestly, like all soaps Dove soap will also leave your skin little dry. but, having said that it is still far better than other soaps - Probably at par only with Pears.
The fragrance is light so it is perfect for a nice comforting shower. Use dove soap all over body, but I would advice not to use it on your face especially if you have dry skin.
it is really smooth and light so even good for young kids/ teens.
Usually I use body wash/ face wash but I keep switching between beauty products so if I opt for soap, then Dove is my preferred choice.