Hand & Body Lotion - Pyrenees Lavender & Cardamom

LAVENDER: soothing, healing, & relieves tension
CARDAMOM: antiseptic, cleansing, & invigorating

Every drop is natural, hydrating, therapeutic, hand crafted and organic. Good for the skin, soil, and soul.

HAND & BODY LOTION (8 Ounce Bottle)
INGREDIENTS: PURIFIED WATER, ORGANIC LAVENDER ALCOHOL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (ALMOND OIL), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE (DERIVED SOLELY FROM COCONUT OIL), SOY LECITHIN, GLYCEROL/SUCROSE STEARATE (NATURAL VEGETABLE GLYCERIN & SUGAR EMULSIFIERS), ORYZA SATIVA (ORGANIC RICE BRAN EXTRACT), CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (ORGANIC SAFFLOWER SEED OIL), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (ORGANIC SHEA BUTTER), SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (ORGANIC JOJOBA SEED OIL), THEOBROMA CACAO (ORGANIC COCOA SEED BUTTER), COCOS NUCIFERA (ORGANIC COCONUT OIL), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ORGANIC BEES WAX, ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OILS OF: CITRUS SINENSIS VAR. TAROCCO (BLOOD ORANGE), LAVANDULA MAILETTE (WILD LAVENDER), ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM (CARDAMOM), ORGANIC HERBAL EXTRACTS OF: CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (CALENDULA FLOWER), SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY LEAF), FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL SEED), CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA HERB), EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL HERB), TILIA EUROPAEA (LINDEN FLOWER), ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS (MARSHMALLOW ROOT), PLANTAGO MAJOR (PLANTAIN LEAF), TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (RED CLOVER BLOSSOM), VIOLA ODORATA (BLUE VIOLET LEAF); VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID.

Read the following descriptions to determine if you have a Balanced to Thirsty Skin Type:

THIRSTY aka Dry or Dehydrated

Diagnosis: Dry skin is tight and can be flaky and rough to the touch with no noticeable moisture. It can also be easily irritated or inflamed. In cause, dry skin is different than dehydrated skin, but both may produce the same symptoms. Causally, dry skin is lacking sebum (oil), whereas dehydrated skin is lacking only hydration (water). Dry skin is characterized by small to invisible pores with minimal sebum. Dehydrated skin can be seen in all skin types, but is most commonly found with dry skin. One telltale sign of dehydrated skin is a noticeable pinching of the skin in the forehead next to the eyebrows. Temporarily dry and dehydrated skin can be caused by many circumstances both internal and external, such as, weather, topical agents, medications, caffeine, alcohol or not drinking enough water. Dry skin can also be caused by using products that are too harsh and strip the skin of its natural oils. This can happen even to naturally oily skin.

Treatment: Thirsty skin needs extra care because it lacks the protection that a typical amount of sebum provides. To correct this imbalance, thirsty skin needs stimulation of the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum, as well as additional moisturizing ingredients applied topically. Ideally, these moisturizing ingredients will have both humectant (hydrating) and occlusive (emollient) properties to draw water into the skin and keep it there. The best moisturizers for thirsty skin contain both hydrating and emollient ingredients. Cleansers should be gentle and non-stripping; Toners should be mild; and Moisturizers should be richer than for other skin types. Additionally, the rough characteristic of thirsty skin requires a moderate amount of exfoliation to make it smooth again. The most important properties of ingredients for thirsty skin are: sun protecting, emollient, hydrating, softening, skin conditioning, sebum increasing (balancing), protecting and nutritive. We also recommend:
CLEANSER: EGYPTIAN CALENDULA & BLOOD ORANGE
TONER: FRENCH ROSEMARY WITH SWEET ORANGE
CREAM: ITALIAN RED MANDARIN WITH ROSES

BALANCED aka Normal

Diagnosis: Balanced skin feels comfortable with occasional imbalances toward oily in the T-Zone, dryness in the cheeks, or possible spot blemishes. It is moist to the touch, supple yet toned, usually evenly pigmented, and has a good oil and water balance. Balanced skin is characterized by medium sized pores in the T-Zone changing to smaller toward the edges of the face. The test for the perfect amount of moisture is to be able to put the palm of your clean hand flat to your cheek and lift off feeling “tackiness,” or slight sticking to the skin. This is what we call “dewy”. The goal of all skin is to feel dewy to the touch.

Treatment: Maintenance and preventative care are the goals of balanced skin. A regular regimen of cleanse, tone, moisturize and minimal exfoliation should be all you need. The amount of hydration necessary for balanced skin will depend largely on the humidity of the climate. Properties most important to balanced skin types are: sun protecting, nutritive, skin conditioning (softening) and somewhat emollient. We also recommend:
CLEANSER: EGYPTIAN CALENDULA & BLOOD ORANGE
TONER: ITALIAN GREEN MANDARIN WITH SWEET LIME
CREAM: MALAGASY YLANG YLANG & LINDEN FLOWER

WHY PANGEA?
The Hot ‘Skinny’ on Pangea Organics Ecocentric Skincare

1) Our approach to skincare is holistic: whole body, whole mind, whole person.
2) Our goal is to create and maintain balance in the skin, not to create the excessive need for more products. This practice is uncommon among most other manufacturers, but is much better for you, your skin, and your wallet!
3) We make products that are as organic as humanly possible. Just read our labels to find out what’s organic and what’s not. We source organic ingredients to support your health and organic farmers worldwide, who are the compassionate caretakers of our present and future.
4) 100% of our ingredients are plant-based. Did you know that natural ingredients have been proven to be more effective than synthetics? We knew there was a reason we loved Mother Nature. Turns out, she loves us, too!
5) Our products contain absolutely no parabens, or petroleum-based preservatives – 58 out of 61 of our skincare ingredients (95%) have naturally preserving properties, including our three heavy hitters: Organic Lavender Alcohol, Rosemary Extract and Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E).
6) We use only whole essential oils and herbal extracts that are produced without the use or addition of any harmful chemicals or solvents.
7) Fifty-six out of 61 of our skincare ingredients (92%) are natural antioxidants and, therefore, are proactive warriors in support of the anti-aging process.
8) Our ingredients have a purpose – That is 100% of our ingredients are both performance (working for the skin) and functional (making up the product). Typically, the majority of products are made up of functional ingredients (i.e. bulking agents or fillers) that don't “do” anything beneficial for the skin. With Pangea, 100% of our ingredients are doing their jobs for your skin, which means we're doing our job for you.
9) Our products, by design, are highly concentrated, gently effective and affordable. On average, our full skincare line (cleanser, toner and cream) costs only $0.90/day.
10) The best part of all: if it’s in our products, it’s on our labels. We promise. In order to care for your body, you should know what is in your bodycare.

NATURE MEET NURTURE
Now the fastest growing organic skincare line in the world brings you the fastest growing packaging in the world! All of our product boxes are made using a Zero Waste process with 100% post-consumer paper and organic seeds like sweet basil and amaranth. Simply slip off the label, soak the box in water for a minute and plant it in the earth.

Ecocentric Bodycare: Always Beneficial, Never Artificial