Why People Think Tallow 'Cured' Their Psoriasis (And What’s Actually Happening)"

​Let’s clear up a huge myth in the skincare world!

​You’ve probably seen posts online from people and Vendors claiming that tallow soap or body butter "cures" their psoriasis. While it’s amazing that their skin feels better, tallow does not cure psoriasis—and here is the science behind why it seems like it does.

​First: What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is an internal, immune-mediated condition. Your body signals skin cells to reproduce up to 10 times faster than normal. Because those cells build up faster than they can shed, they form thick, dry, silver-scaled plaques.

​Second: Why Does Tallow Make It Look Better?

People often confuse softening with curing or exfoliating.

​Tallow doesn't exfoliate: It doesn't contain acids or enzymes that strip or dissolve dead skin cells.

​Tallow doesn't cure: It cannot turn off the internal immune response causing the rapid cell turnover.

Here's what is actually happening

1. Stopping the Inflammatory "Dryness Cycle"

Psoriatic skin loses water at an extreme rate because its lipid barrier is severely damaged. That intense dryness causes micro-tears, severe itching, and inflammation—which actually signals the immune system to produce even more skin cells (a reaction known as the Koebner phenomenon). By repeatedly loading the skin with bio-identical lipids, you break that cycle. The skin stops cracking, inflammation cools down, and the flare-up calms.

​2. Constant Desquamation (Normal Shedding)

When applied daily, tallow keeps the outer stratum corneum soft and flexible 24/7. Instead of skin cells piling up into massive, thick, silvery plaques, the cells are able to loosen and shed normally during everyday washing. The raised plaque flattens out, making the skin look smooth and clear.

​3. Trapping Moisture in the Lower Layers

Because tallow is occlusive (meaning it creates a breathable protective seal), it traps the body's natural moisture inside. Well-hydrated skin cells lay flat and reflect light evenly, which dramatically reduces the red, raw, scale-like appearance.

​The Formulator's Perspective

The skin looks completely clear because the surface barrier is finally functioning properly—not because the psoriasis was eliminated. The moment the person stops moisturizing and the barrier dries out, the internal immune drive will start building up plaques again.

​It is the ultimate proof of how powerful proper barrier support and bio-identical lipids really are—without needing to make a single medical claim! 

At Made 4 Me Soapery, I refuse to make false claims, use misleading information on labels. I will educate everyone on what happens to our skin when you apply Tallow.