Hi.  We use 8 in 1 Ferretsheen, and have not found it to be overly drying
at all.  We also use Four Paws' conditioning spray after the rare bath
also after we towel dry the ferrets to help combat any potential dry skin
and to give them nice, shiny, manageable fur :).  Hope this helps!
 
-April
[Posted in FML issue 3592]