There's no denying the long-term feel-good effects of a product that does right by both your body and the planet. While it's easy to feel a mild rush from the scent or lather of an average soap, it's doubly satisfying to know that your suds stem from a source that considers your great-great grandchildren's future. Pangea Organic's line of sumptuously crafted soaps and lotions is proof that it is indeed possible to pamper your body while protecting the earth. Pangea's products are made with ingenious organic herbal combinations that are as are as aromatherapeutic and delectable as they are earth-friendly. Try not to take a bite of bar soaps like Indian green tea with mint and rose petals, oatmeal with Italian bergamot, and Egyptian fennel with grapefruit and sweet orange. Yum. And though most beauty products (even those that call themselves "natural") contain petrochemicals like cocamidopropyl betaine and sodium lauryl sulfate that can take up to 200 years to break down, the Pangea line begins to biodegrade within 48 hours of use.

Since its inception in 2001, Pangea has adhered to the golden rule of natural beauty — clearly listing every ingredient used in each product — and staying away from parabens, petroleum, synthetic preservatives, and artificial colors and fragrances. Each Pangea product is also handcrafted with ingredients that are 100 percent organic, fair trade, and cruelty-free. Consumers will feel good about Pangea's dedication to natural ingredients and its commitment to harvesting the finest essential oils on earth — through a community of farmers that spans the U.S.A, Chile, Egypt, Madagascar, and India — and they'll also love soaping up with a bar scented with Pyrennees lavender and cardamom.

PANGEA ORGANICS

COST: $6.99 for 3.75 oz. bar of soap; $15.99 for 8 oz. bottle body lotion

WHERE TO BUY: Pangea Organics