Chronic psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that affects more than 7 million people in the United States alone¹, with that number growing larger every day. Its symptoms are challenging to treat and can make everyday life difficult due to the cycling² nature of the disease.

While there is no sure-fire cure for this inflammatory autoimmune response³, there is an ancient, yet newly applied, ingredient that’s helping people live more comfortably and recover faster from psoriasis setbacks…

…tallow.

Let’s explore more about the inner workings of this amazing natural skincare ingredient and discover why using grass-fed beef tallow is so beneficial for psoriasis-prone skin.

What is psoriasis & what does it look like?

As with all autoimmune conditions, the body’s overactive immune system targets its own healthy cells rather than just the bad ones, and in the case of this disease, the body targets healthy skin cells⁴ and causes them to replicate, thicken, and shed very quickly, with layers of skin being shed every 3-4 days⁵ rather than the 4-6 weeks it usually takes a healthy person’s skin to be replaced.

There’s one type of psoriasis that stands head and shoulders (no pun intended) above the rest when it comes to the prevalence of its diagnosis: plaque psoriasis⁶.

It is commonly characterized by thickened patches of raised skin that have relatively uniform edges and a reddish hue. These patches, or “plaques” are mildly itchy, unlike symptoms of eczema-prone skin, whose red, irritated areas are extremely itchy and bumpy. Plaques can be located selectively on ears, eyelids, feet, hands, nails, scalp, or inner fold of skin; however, it is possible to experience a widespread condition that affects most of the skin on the entire body.

When the scaly skin begin to shed, it causes the reddish patches to darken even more as the plaques loosen themselves and begin to flake off, leaving the skin irritated, painful, and in thousands of dry flakes. After shedding, the new skin that is revealed can be fragile and tender to the touch.

Nailing down the exact cause of plaque psoriasis is difficult to do, but most healthcare professionals believe that the external inflammatory response that causes plaques is merely a reflection of other inflammation deeper in the body⁷. This inflammation can be triggered by many different factors, including infections, injury, stress, allergies, or environmental factors.

Thankfully, psoriasis is not contagious⁸, meaning that you can’t “catch” it from someone else. It can be hereditary⁹, however, so it is possible that it may be passed from parent to child.

Tallow for Psoriasis Skincare

Keeping skin moist and hydrated is absolutely essential for psoriasis-ridden skin during all phases of its rapid cell turnover and recovery. Alcohol and other drying elements must be avoided in order to prevent further injury to the areas. Sadly, most over-the-counter lotions and creams that are meant to moisturize also contain these unnecessary ingredients, as well as artificial vitamins and lab-created compounds. These can stimulate the exact opposite of the “moisturizer’s” intended effect and can leave your skin feeling drier than ever.

Tallow isn’t like that.

In fact, tallow is uniquely bio-identical to the natural sebum found in our skin, making it also uniquely bio-available for our skin to absorb and use¹⁰. It contains critical vitamins and fatty acids that target your skin at its cellular level, working hard to reinforce cell walls, replenish moisture, and repair your skin from the inside out.

Tallow from grass-fed beef has the highest concentrations of these fundamental building blocks¹¹, including vitamins A, D, E, and K, alongside long-chain fatty acids like oleic acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid. These inflammation-fighting nutrients focus in on fighting free-radicals in your cells while nourishing skin and boosting your own natural collagen levels—perfect for recovery from those flaking plaques.

Products that use grass-fed leaf tallow as their primary ingredient are going to be ideal for those looking to soothe, calm, and hydrate psoriasis-prone skin. In fact, many people who struggle with chronic psoriasis will tell you that tallow has been the only thing that effectively calms breakouts and restores skin after a shedding cycle¹².

Where can I find grass-fed tallow products for my psoriasis?

Whipped Tallow Balm is a unique blend of 100% grass-fed, local, non-GMO leaf tallow, jojoba oil, and natural essential oils that perfectly compliment each other. Its light, whippy texture makes it easy to apply and absorb deeply in the skin to nourish and repair, just the thing for those seeking relief from chronic psoriasis symptoms.

Our whole family of Whipped Tallow Balm products are only 4 ingredients or less, all-natural and handcrafted in small batches. Trust us — it’ll be the thing you just can’t be without.

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2. How Do You Know If You Have Psoriasis? – Healthline ↩︎
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5. What Causes Psoriasis – John’s Hopkins Medicine ↩︎
6. Plaque Psoriasis – Mayo Clinic ↩︎
7. Understanding Inflammation – National Psoriasis Foundation ↩︎
8. Is Psoriasis Contagious? – WebMD ↩︎
9. Is Psoriasis Hereditary? – Medical News Today ↩︎
10. Tallow For Skin – HealthNews ↩︎
11. What Is Tallow? – Dr. Axe ↩︎
12. Tallow For Psoriasis Testimonials – Vintage Tradition ↩︎