What to Expect in the First Week of Using Tallow Cream

Trying tallow cream for the first time? You’re in for a treat—but like with any skincare switch, it helps to know what to expect. In the first few days, your skin may feel a little different—softer, calmer, and more moisturized—but it may also go through an adjustment period. That’s totally normal. If you’ve been using harsh or drying products, your skin might be overproducing oil to compensate. Tallow helps rebalance things, but your skin might need a few days to catch up.

You might notice a temporary “purge” phase if your skin was congested to begin with. That doesn’t mean tallow is clogging your pores—it’s usually just your skin shedding what wasn’t getting out before. Stick with it. Most users report a visible improvement in skin tone, softness, and overall calmness by day 5 to 7. The key is consistency and minimalism: don’t overload your skin with other actives during this week. Let tallow take the lead.

At Garden Club, we craft our tallow creams to support this natural transition—no fillers, no synthetics, just ingredients your skin understands. If you’ve ever felt like your products were working against your skin, tallow might just be the first one that works with it. Be patient. Your skin will thank you.