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We love Aloe for the plentiful, non-greasy hydration it offers all skin types. Learn more about this superlative succulent. 

Ah, sleep. How much we love and rely upon you. How much we miss you when you elude us like a hummingbird escaping the neighbor’s cat. If you happen to be one of those people who fall asleep quickly each night and stay that way until morning, then we offer you a sincere high five. For the under-sl...

Summer is a great time to tune in with your body and really give it what it needs, when it needs it. Here are five ideas for how to do it well. 

Working with Essential Oils seasonally is a great way to benefit from the wisdom of nature while staying connected to its rhythms. These are a few of the oils we reach for in the Summer (pssssst! 25% off!), and some of the ways we like to enjoy them. CedarwoodEvoking vibes of coyote song and crac...

Summer Solstice is just around the corner for those living in the Northern Hemisphere. To be precise, it’s Sunday, June 20 at 8:31 PM Pacific Time. As you likely know, Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year, and the shortest night. It offers a powerful opportunity to connect with friends,...

Our Japanese Matcha Tea, Acai, & Goji Berry Facial Mask has mojo. With dozens of five star reviews and several Beauty Editor awards under its belt, it’s more than just good— it’s magical. While each of our Skincare products excels at helping you achieve and maintain balanced, radiant, youthfu...

Why Eating, Drinking, and Applying It To Your Skin Doesn’t Work Note: we first published this post in 2018, and it is even more relevant now than it was then. Walk into any natural foods store and, often, the first thing you'll see is a wall of collagen products. Before you spend your money on t...

Your face needs moisturizer like popcorn needs coconut oil + salt and Matcha tea needs warm oat milk + honey. Sure, you can survive without it, but why, if you don't have to? Even if you have oily skin you should still use a moisturizer. It sounds counterintuitive, but it’s true — Oily Skin Types...

The human addiction to plastic is real. It’s everywhere. In fact, studies say that we inadvertently consume up to FIVE grams of plastic per week in the course of our daily lives, and up to 40 pounds of plastic in a normal lifespan. We take the plastic problem very seriously for both the health of...

When it comes to a Skincare Ritual, we wouldn’t think of skipping our Facial Scrub. If you’ve used it even once, then you can probably relate. But have you ever wondered what makes it so great? The answer might surprise you. The Surprise IngredientDid you know our Facial Scrub has a dual-action e...

Whether you are looking to prevent blemishes or stave off signs of aging, washing your face is an important step in your Skincare Ritual.  Why is this the case, and what kind of cleanser should you use? We get these questions often.  Since we make two fabulous Facial Cleansers, we have a little s...

Introducing our new Loyalty Program, where you'll earn points for purchases, referrals, reviews, your Pangea anniversary, and your birthday. 

We don’t talk as much about the importance of exfoliating the body’s skin, which is just as crucial as facial exfoliation. For this reason, we offer a Body Polish that is so luxurious you’ll want to make using it a habit. Find out why.

On one hand (pun intended), all a hand soap really needs to do is remove the dirt and germs from your skin, right? Yet, anyone who has used the pink industrial soap provided in so many public bathrooms— or worse, the conventional hand soap in your aunt's guest bathroom that is filled with cloying...

We considered turning this into a Valentine’s Gift Guide for Him. We envisioned a roundup of introductory items he’ll love that will break him free from a life of mediocre grooming products, and introduce him to the high pleasures of self-care excellence. But…

To us, there are several non-negotiable factors that must be present in order for a product to be considered “clean.”  First, it must be made without chemicals shown or suspected to harm human health, especially synthetic ingredients (including synthetic fragrance). Second, it must be cruelty-fr...

Just like our complexions, we have a say in the severity and rapidity of our hands' aging process, especially when it comes to environmental factors like sun exposure. With a little prevention and proper nourishment, we can, at the very least, slow photoaging down.

If you know our Lip Balm, then you know why it’s a best-seller-five-star-customer-favorite-don’t-want-to-live-without-it in our product lineup. Made with skin-nourishing, organic Oils such as Jojoba, Shea Butter, and Sunflower, it drenches lips in antioxidants and healthy fats to help keep them f...

We're here to offer you our best detoxification tool. It can be incorporated into any cleanse, regardless of how rigorous you want to make it, and will take your efforts to the next level by speeding up skin cell turnover and magnifying your inherent glow. 

We can reframe our circumstances in a way that empowers us to enjoy our lives completely -- and that changes our sense of agency over all the external, worldly circumstances. It’s really simple: let yourself be happy. 

These special treats are satisfying, delicious, grain-free, gluten-free, paleo, and vegan. We promise that even if you love wheat and dairy, you won’t find anything missing when you taste them.

In a year when new dates are Zoom dates, and first kisses require a quarantine period, a three-way is about as relevant as a flip phone. However, we’d like to invite you to a little ménage a trois we know you’ll love, because it’s not only good for your senses, it’s great for your immune system....

The best gifts are both meaningful and useful. Ideally, they’re also sustainably created and sourced with respect for people, planet, and purity. 2020 has been hard enough without fretting about what to gift people. We’ve got you covered with our roundup of the best gift ideas our Family of Brand...

Vitamin E is a workhorse vitamin that is actually a family of eight different types of oil-soluble antioxidants. It protects the body’s cells from oxidative stress, and its biggest superpower is the ability to repair skin. Read on for ten benefits of using Skincare with bio-available Vitamin E. 

This, friends, illustrates how and why we’ve all been under the conspiracy of the Beauty Industry for so long: the conditions have been favorable for the false information it disseminates to take ahold of our thoughts and turn us into obedient, if misguided, consumers.

Hopefully you’re aware that not all Skincare is created equal, and choosing one with bio-available Vitamins, nutrients, and Essential Fatty Acids is the key to youthful, beautiful skin. Last week we broke down the immense value Vitamin C offers to your Skincare Ritual. This week we’re going to ta...

You might know about Vitamin C for its ability to bolster immune function. It’s also one of the most powerful Skincare ingredients available, whether you are looking for an anti-aging cream, wrinkle serum, or blemish remover. Daily use of Facial Cream with bio-available Vitamin C is shown, over t...

Taking personal responsibility for affecting positive outcomes where possible has never been more important.

We’re enthralled with the Skincare vlogger, Hyram, yet we have something to say about his views on going fragrance-free. 

As you watch the leaves, temperature, and your wardrobe change, you might notice one other important change: your skin! If your skin starts to feel different than it has been feeling for the last couple months, you’re not alone. The transition into fall and soon after, into winter, means your ski...

What can Matcha do for your skin? As it turns out, Matcha, a nutrient-dense green tea, is one of the most amazing superfoods for both your skin and overall health. With an abundance of antioxidants, nutrients, and other health benefits, Matcha’s invigorating yet soothing qualities can help revers...

Did you know that eating a highly alkaline diet and cutting out most acidic foods might help inflammation in the body? Our founder, Joshua Scott Onysko, healed over 15 years of chronic knee pain by carefully following a Vegan-Keto diet.  You’re probably already familiar with a vegan diet, which e...

Sunshine is amazing. The feeling of basking in the warm sunshine brings back fond memories of past summers with good friends, good food, and lots of time in the great outdoors. The benefits of Vitamin D from the sun are so good for you, too.  After too long in the sun, your skin can experience so...

Body Oil vs Body Lotion? Let’s be honest: we all secretly Googled the question the moment we heard there’s a potion challenging our classic Body Lotion. We must know - which is better? And why? I get it: you care a lot about your skin, you read labels to review ingredients in your skincare produc...

In case you haven’t already noticed, fascination over stem cell therapy and stem cell-related products and procedures have caused a swirl of excitement and commotion in the skincare and wellness worlds. In an attempt to create anti-aging products that deliver some intense results, skincare compan...

While everyone’s skin is different, there are five foods that are the most common triggers for skin conditions like acne and redness: - Dairy - Wheat - Sugar - Corn - Soy Time and time again, these foods have proven to be hard, or even impossible, for the body to process and digest. Your body, ...

Shopping for a Skincare Ritual you love can be overwhelming. It’s no small feat to find a highly effective line of products that: - address the special requirements of your Skin Type - help remedy your specific Skin Concerns - do not contain harmful ingredients - provide short- and long-term ant...

By now we hope you’ve discovered the perfect Pangea Ritual for your Skin Type. If not, no worries. We’ve got a guide to help you select the correct products for achieving a radiant, glowing complexion, no matter your unique needs. We even have a product expert you can contact through this site if...

Does Spring inspire the desire to move your body?  We know the feeling. Longer days and warmer weather mean more after-work hikes, weekend bike rides, and outdoor yoga sessions. Also, the urgency to get in a few last-minute runs before ski season ends is practically sonnet-inspiring around here. ...

We live by a non-negotiable code that stands true for all of our brands, all of the products we make, and all of the ingredients we use: Animals are sentient beings with spirits and consciousness, and they should never be used or abused to create beauty products for humans. As part of the most im...

Want to know a shortcut to amazing skin? Here’s a hint: you have probably seen it and thought, “I don’t need that.” I, too, was once a skeptic when it came to Facial Toner. Just the thought of it brought back memories of seventh grade, my bottle of Sea Breeze Astringent, and its empty promises to...

Cinnamon, sweet, spicy… Can you smell it? How do certain scents evoke such intense emotions, from love to repulsion, to comfort and joy, to longing and tears. Some scents make us hungry, others make us sassy. Some make us dream, some take us home. Where does the aroma of Cinnamon take you? Can yo...

Trees are such great teachers. You know how in autumn their leaves turn brown and drop to the ground so that they can reserve their internal resources for spring growth? Well, guess what? Your skin does something quite similar! Over the summer we hike, swim, bike, and otherwise enjoy the longer d...

Mentha Piperita When we venture down various paths of learning we begin by stepping through a door, or a gateway. Peppermint for many is the gateway herb, one that leads them down the culinary and medicinal road on the long journey to wellness. A gentle, yet potent plant, this diverse member of t...

Introduced to Europe from southern regions of Asia via the Middle East in the 11th century BCE, many varieties have become naturalized to the Mediterranean and North Africa, while being widely cultivated all around Tropical, Sub-Tropical, and Mediterranean bio-regions on most continents. The word...

Citrus Paradisi Native to Asia, cultivated around tropical and subtropical regions of the world, Grapefruit is a hybrid of Pomelo and Sweet Orange. Native to the tropical Malay Archipelago and West Indies, it is extensively cultivated in Texas, Florida, California, Arizona, India, Brazil, Israel,...

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Before I even hit my pillow, I am dreaming of waking to the taste, already on my lips... of my morning Earl Grey... Astringent, sweet, sensual, masculine citrus. This dynamic blend of Camellia sinensis and Bergamot, could easily pass for a cologne or perfume, the aroma c...

Helichrysum Italicum, Asteraceae With a rich history, a resurgence in modern aromatherapy, research, and added use in the cosmetic industry, Helichrysum is showing up, very effectively, in various forms on the natural and boutique markets. This Asteraceae, a daisy and dandelion relative, derive...

You’ve probably noticed some changes here at Pangea Organics. Our packaging has a new look, we’ve updated and added some exciting new formulations, and we’ve freshened up our website for a more seamless and satisfying shopping experience.