Let botanicals transform you. Some products smell so wonderful they will transport you into the land of the all-natural even if you had no intention of taking that road. Origins uses pure essential oils and offers intoxicating treats like Peace of Mind Massage Oil. Available at Origins.com.

Shop to save the world. The Body Shop is famous for its community trade program, purchasing natural ingredients from indigenous communities the world over, and for delicious products like Body Butter in mango or coconut. Available at TheBodyShop.com.

Recycle with these upscale brands. In addition to its commitment to the M.A.C AIDS Fund, this makeup company recycles its plastics through the Back to M.A.C program. Bring back six empties (anything from lip gloss to powder) and get a free lipstick, valued at $14. Prada Beauty allows you to reuse its pricey fragrance bottle with atomizer pump by taking it back to the store to be refilled ($65 versus $95 initial purchase). "The bottle itself is a work of art," says Rose Pilato of PUIG Prestige Beauty, the Prada scent's parent. "It's wasteful to throw it out. It will last a lifetime." Look for the same deal at Annick Goutal stores and some specialty stores that carry it, including Bergdorf Goodman.

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