What sets Talga apart from other lanolin creams is our focus on using oil and butter types that are non-comedogenic, meaning they don't clog pores. This makes our products suitable for most people and have a better effect on the skin. Quality is our core value and nothing is chosen randomly.
Below you will find information about each ingredient and why we chose it specifically.
Grass-fed beef tallow - the base we use in all our products. We use tallow from grass-fed Scottish Highland cattle from a farm in Lofoten.
Sea butter - We use cold-pressed organic shea butter. It's a natural moisturizer that softens the skin. It has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe irritation. Shea butter improves skin elasticity and reduces fine lines.
Jojoba oil (cold-pressed organic) - Contains powerful antioxidants, omega 6 and 9 fatty acids, and vitamins A, D, and E. Suitable for all skin types, and especially good for sensitive skin and oily combination skin as the oil will balance the skin's oil production. Therefore, it will mattify oily skin while moisturizing dry skin.
Cocoa butter (unrefined and organic) - It's an antioxidant powerhouse: Cocoa butter is rich in antioxidants, which help fight free radical damage , which can cause skin aging, dark spots, and dull skin. Protecting your skin from free radicals is important for keeping it healthy and youthful.
Argan oil - The texture of argan oil is different from other oils, and despite this difference, it is one of the best moisturizing products for keeping the skin... hydrated. The high content of fatty acids, as well as vitamin E, stimulates the production of natural oils and regulates the skin's pH level.
Rosehip seed oil (cold-pressed and organic) - Works to renew cells and combats signs of aging. Good for eczema, psoriasis, stretch marks and scars. Also good for oily skin, impure skin and pimples, acne, large pores and sensitive skin. Also suitable for stretch marks during and after pregnancy.
Pomegranate seed oil (organic, cold-pressed virgin oil) - A high content of antioxidants combined with its ability to stimulate collagen production makes this oil preventative against the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, and reduces existing lines. It is quickly absorbed by the skin and is well-suited for mature, dry, damaged and sensitive skin.
Evening primrose oil (organic, cold-pressed, extra virgin) - As a skin oil, evening primrose oil is soothing and moisturizing – very good for maintaining skin elasticity. It is a relatively dry oil that is quickly absorbed by the skin. The oil helps to thin the buildup of oil in the pores. It is also useful for combating atopic eczema, acne , and soothes the side effects of isotretinoin.
Olive-based squalane (organic) - Squalane has unique moisturizing and smoothing properties and is one of the best products against wrinkles and for aging and inflamed skin . Squalane is also one of the best natural anti-inflammatory oils and should be a staple ingredient in products aimed at reducing and counteracting:
- Inflammatory acne
- eczema and dermatitis,
- psoriasis and
- Rosacea.
In youth, the body produces a high amount of the nearly identical oil squalene, which is one of the factors that keeps the skin smooth and soft in young people. In the twenties, the body's production drops sharply, leading to drier and rougher skin.
Incidentally, the expression "soft as a baby's skin" is interesting in this context, since the protective membrane that covers the baby in the mother's womb, vernix caseosa , is extremely rich in squalene, where it acts as a super-hydrating, nourishing, and water-repellent agent.
Arrowroot powder (organic) - Arrowroot contains It contains vitamins and minerals such as B6, zinc, potassium and iron, and has a soothing effect on skin rashes, acne and minor wounds. Particularly suitable for sensitive and oily skin. In traditional medicine, arrowroot has been used to cleanse and heal wounds, promote healthy digestion and counteract irritated skin.
Tocopherol (natural and GMO-free Vitamin E) - Vitamin E is used to prevent rancidity in polyunsaturated fatty acids in oils and fats, and is used in soaps, skin oils and other skincare products. Vitamin E is therefore an antioxidant and should not be confused with preservatives. Vitamin E also helps protect the skin from strong sunlight and air pollution, as it is naturally anti-inflammatory and moisturizing. It has a regenerative effect on damaged skin, such as after sunburn, scars and burns.