Shea Butter for Psoriasis-Prone Skin: What the Traditional Use Evidence Shows

Shea butter is commonly used for dry, flaking skin, and many people with psoriasis-prone skin report using it as part of their daily moisturising routine. Psoriasis-prone skin typically needs rich, occlusive ingredients that help maintain moisture without added fragrances or irritants. Baraka's shea butter is traditionally processed using hand-made, water-based methods and contains no chemical solvents — making it a straightforward anhydrous option for very dry and reactive skin types.

This article covers what psoriasis-prone skin needs from a moisturiser, why occlusive ingredients are commonly recommended for very dry and flaking skin, and how to use shea butter safely — including patch test instructions. Many people with psoriasis-prone skin also find Baraka's guidance on shea butter for eczema and shea butter for rosacea-prone skin useful starting points.

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