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We thought this would be a perfect moment to re-share a letter from our Founder about why we're working toward creating a #LifeAfterPlastic, beginning with our own plastic-free commitment. Our plastic-free body and skincare is the fruition of a big, long-term vision I’ve held for our company ­­...

Ready for some good news? You know that eating whole, organic foods is good for your body, and you know that using nature-rich, sustainable self-care products is good for your skin. But did you know that regenerative farming practices might just help reverse climate change and save the planet?  A...

It’s International Self-Care Day, and we’re so there for it. True self-care isn’t necessarily about a spa day or a special one-off treat. It’s a long-term habit that includes making daily choices to support our authentic health and happiness. Meeting our own self-care needs also allows us to take...

Happy Plastic-free July! This is a month of reducing personal single-use plastics use, and our commitment to creating a Plastic-free brand is forever. Our vision is to keep evolving so that we’re not only “free” of things that harm the planet, we contribute to its health and help it thrive.  A wh...

Our Superfood Smoothie Mask and Daily AHA Gentle Exfoliator are awesome Plastic-free additions to our new Plastic-free Skincare collection!These antioxidant-rich, multi-tasking skin smoothies boost your daily routine by helping to remove impurities, gently exfoliate, unclog pores, and visibly imp...

Glow, cleanse, hydrate, refine. These duos are matches made in self-care heaven. We love these Sunday rituals for starting the week with a healthy glow. Super Antioxidant Glow Oil + Ultra Rich Nourishing MoisturizerLonger days mean more time in the sun. Hydrate and replenish with this glow-bestow...

Today we’re celebrating the vast spectrum of motherhood. From bonus mothers to exhausted mothers, furbaby mothers to dearly departed mothers, mothers-yet-to-be, to grumpy mothers, dads-who-are-also-mothers to chosen mothers, and all the other many types of mothers, we honor you. The Origins of Mo...

Our Skincare collection has been getting glowing reviews from customers and beauty editors alike. These ultra-pure + effective formulations — all in #plasticfree packaging — and all are loaded with bioactive ingredients designed to up your glow quotient. Here is a snapshot of the line so you can ...

Life is complex. You care about buying the least environmentally impactful products, and you’re also super busy. It’s important that you’re able to trust the integrity of the brands you use. 

Chosen mothers. Bonus mothers. Furbaby mothers. Mothers-to-be. Earth mothers. Birth mothers.  All the mothers will love the guilt-free indulgence of sustainable, ultra nourishing, Plastic-free self-care.  Here are some of our best-selling gift ideas for Mother’s Day: Total Indulgence SetFor the m...

For us, every day is earth day. Our planet, which is 24,901 miles in circumference and 4.54 billion years old, gives us everything. In fact, our name, Pangea, comes from a time on the planet when there was one universal ocean, and all land masses were connected. Flash forward about 280 million ye...

Glowing, healthy-looking skin should never be at the expense of our environment. Cultivate a #LifeAfterPlastic and indulge in the world’s purest, most effective Skin and Bodycare on the market. Our Super Antioxidant Glow Oil + Body Oil offer your skin high-vibe nutrition and long-term benefits, m...

Our new, Plastic-free Skincare is FINALLY here. We could not be more excited to share it with you. Not only is our packaging free from single-use plastics, we’ve upgraded our formulas with a lineup of powerful bioactives designed to seriously uplevel the glow and beauty of your skin.   To give yo...

Happy National Month of Hope! What are your hopes and dreams? For us it’s world peace, a healthy planet, and #LifeAfterPlastic. Here’s what we’re doing to help make it happen: World Peace – It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the big picture, so we’re starting with the things over which we have contr...

We use essential oils not only for their amazing scent but also for the benefits they offer mind and body. Here’s what aromatherapists say are the possible benefits of our customer-favorite Canadian Pine & White Sage.

Raise your hand if you have a mixed relationship with the first day of Spring. On one hand, the desire to swan about in ethereal linen things with flowers in your hair and your feet in the sand is real. On the other, you’ve spent a few months enjoying carbs by the fire and can’t even remember th...

Get excited because this month you'll see a major upgrade in the sustainability of our Skincare. 

In our world, bath time is sacred, and always has been. In addition to the relaxing properties of a good bath, they can also be wonderfully detoxifying, pain-relieving and can help you sleep better. Here are our best ideas for making bath time a re-set for body, mind, and spirit.

“What do you care about? Your health, security, the economy? Then you have to care what we are doing to the planet and the ocean.” - Sylvia Earle

Did you know that smiling is good for your physical health? For that (and many other reasons), we're celebrating Share a Smile Day. 

Laden with skin-soothing antioxidants, Green tea is a super ally for helping bring out your natural, healthy-looking glow. Green tea differs from other types of tea only by how the leaf is cultivated and processed; the tea leaf itself is the same (it comes from an evergreen shrub called Camellia ...

It’s World Human Spirit Day. Today we’re celebrating the vastness and complexity of the human spirit and the invisible hand it has in our daily existence.   

It's Pay a Compliment Day! Giving and receiving compliments sets off a chain of positive effects, according to this article in Psychology Today. You’ve probably experienced first-hand the way a well-timed, heartfelt kind word can turn your mood around. Perhaps this is because we don’t necessarily...

A good friend is the difference between having fun and having the time of your life. They’re the ones who love you, no matter what. Here are a few ideas for letting them know just how much they mean to you. 

The choices we make right now are the seeds we’re planting for the future. We’re choosing love, regeneration, and a #LifeAfterPlastic - are you with us?

Our aim is to make the self-care journey as feel great as possible. Listening to your body is the first step to authentically nurturing yourself. In our estimation, self-care is not about doing something “right” or achieving the ideal health-regime; it’s about fine-tuning your intuition, so you k...

Whether you’re spending this Valentine’s Day alone or with another, the gift of self-care is always appropriate.

International Day of Acceptance was created by Annie Hopkins (1984 – 2009) in conjunction with her disability-owned and operated business, 3E Love, whose mission is to empower people through pride and passion, rather than charity.   To quote 3E Love, today is an opportunity for those who are diff...

Cultivating great health and enduringly glowing skin is a long game. Sure, we all need an occasional quick fix, but steady, robust health is a product of consistency and devotion.  We’ve got rituals for this. Here are some of the simple, easy, pleasurable habits we love for nudging our bodies in ...

If the past two years have taught us anything, it’s how interconnected we are. When you care for yourself, you are more available to help others (and there sure are plenty of opportunities for that right now). It is our intention to support a full circle of care. 

The benefits of a good broth are mighty. Our tried-and-true Mineral-rich Vegan Spa Broth recipe includes plenty of anti-inflammatory ingredients like ginger and turmeric, and medicinal mushrooms like Reishi. Make a big batch of this immune boosting elixir to sip through the first wild and wooly w...

It’s the New Year, and you have choices. One is to hit the ground running and motivate hard. Or, you could hop off the resolution bandwagon and just… relax. (It’s deep winter, after all.) If the latter sounds good to you, we’ve got some suggestions for inspired hibernation and high-function post...

The gifts have been opened, the cookies have been eaten, and Love Actually has been (re)watched. There’s more joy to be had. A lot more.  In fact, some might say that this is the best week of the year. With a few very notable exceptions (thank you healthcare workers, first responders, and hospita...

The shortest day (and longest night) of the year, also known as the winter solstice, marks the end of autumn and the official start of winter. Winter solstice is an ancient pagan holiday known for rituals and traditions that celebrate nature. It is the perfect opportunity to give thanks and set i...

Here are some tried-and-true ways we can roll through the holidays feeling more balanced and joyful.

This Mood-Boosting Lemon Turmeric Cake is the perfect winter treat. Citrusy, bright, spicy, pungent, and not too sweet, it’s the perfect thing to enjoy with a cup of tea by the fire. As usual, this recipe is vegan, and we include the option to make it gluten-free.

These 2021 holiday gifts are tried-and-true Pangea customer favorites and are also our personal choices for elevating daily life. Some of them are included in our Holiday Sets, which are guaranteed to take your gifting to the next level.   In this gift round-up, we’re featuring our new scents and...

This muffin recipe is good for both body and soul and epitomizes the coziness of the season. It’s gluten-free and vegan, gingery and comforting. The persimmons and molasses offer a blast of antioxidants and minerals, the spices are great for digestion and circulation, and the coconut oil offers a...

Turmeric, also known as Curcuma Longa, is a powerful antioxidant that helps calm and reduce skin irritation. This golden root is often used in Ayurvedic medicine, and for hundreds of years it has been considered a powerful healing agent for the body. Curcuma Longa is one of the new bioactives pre...

This World Kindness Day we’re going to be kind to ourselves first. Here’s how...

Enjoy this one-pot vegan meal that hits the sweet spot between healthy and delicious, can be adapted to what you have on hand in your pantry, and is quick and simple to make.

November has arrived in all its glory. The leaves have turned, and snow has even fallen in some parts of the country. Chunky sweaters have re-appeared, and wood stoves are alight. There’s no denying that it’s time to start thinking about your gift list. When it comes to the gifting aspect of thi...

Your Skin is the largest organ, and is often a reflection of how your body responds to what you eat. Fried foods and sugar, for example, can contribute to acne and sallow-looking skin. Plenty of leafy greens and healthy, plant-based fats can help your skin glow with vitality. Here is a list of s...

Healthy Halloween! Here’s a recipe you can lean on all season long to fulfill holiday party dessert requirements while also sneaking in some good fats, minerals, and plant-based nutrients. They’re sweet, chewy, and super easy to make, and we know you’ll love them.

If you’ve missed our Body Oil, you’re in for a treat! This luxurious customer-favorite is back and better than ever. 

Whether Pangea products have been a long-term part of your daily self-care ritual, or you are completely new to our brand, you probably have some questions about our newly formulated Body Lotions. 

There are a lot of changes going on here at Pangea. One thing that has not (and never will) change is our uncompromising commitment to sustainable practices. 

Many of our Bodycare products are much more conveniently dispensed via pumps. Unfortunately, plastic-free pumps and atomizers are not available for us to purchase at this time. Here is our current (and best) solution, so far.