Can I Use Tallow Cream If I Have Acne or Oily Skin?

It might sound counterintuitive, but putting fat on oily or acne-prone skin can help. Tallow is actually one of the few natural moisturizers that can nourish without suffocating your skin. Because it closely mimics our skin’s own sebum, it absorbs easily and sends a signal to your skin to stop overproducing oil. When your oil production balances out, breakouts tend to back off. So yes, you can use tallow for acne.

Acne is often triggered by inflammation, dehydration, and harsh products that strip the skin’s protective barrier. That’s where tallow shines. It’s full of fat-soluble vitamins that help calm the skin, support healing, and restore moisture—without introducing pore-clogging synthetics. Some people see tallow as “heavy,” but it’s all about how you use it. A pea-sized amount is usually more than enough.

If your current acne treatments are leaving your skin red, dry, or flaky, trying a simpler approach like Garden Club’s Tallow Cream might be exactly what your skin needs. You don’t have to choose between clear skin and nourished skin—you can have both.