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Can You Apply Essential Oils Directly to the Skin?
Essential oils have been used for centuries for their therapeutic and aromatic properties. However, with their potency, it's crucial to understand the importance of dilution for safe use on the skin. Dilution helps reduce the concentration of essential oils, prevents skin irritation, and ensures even application. The most common method of dilution is mixing essential oils with carrier oils, such as coconut oil or jojoba oil. The dilution ratio depends on various factors, such as skin condition and frequency of use. While some essential oils like Lavender and Tea Tree can be used undiluted, it's still essential to perform a patch test and use caution. It's crucial to always read warning labels, use pure and natural oils, and be mindful of the potency of essential oils for safe and effective use on the skin.
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7 Ways to Help Reduce Anxiety, Naturally
Most people at one time or another experience anxiety, as it can be a normal part of life. It’s common during life changes or stressful situations and generally goes away after the tense moment has passed. Anxiety can become a larger issue if you find yourself in a frequent state of worry and fear. Here’s a list of 7 ways you may be able to reduce anxiety naturally.
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Best Of 2022
At the end of each year, we at Source Vitál also take a step back to reflect on the past year. We’d love it if you joined us on a look back at new product launches, our best-selling products, and our favorite moments over the past year. Here’s what we’re proud of this past year.
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How to Get Your Home Holiday-Ready

Remember back in August, when you agreed to host your family’s holiday gathering? Whether it's a small, intimate gathering with just a few people, or the entire extended family is coming over for a Christmas Day brunch, the countdown is on! 

Is your home holiday-ready for your gathering and your guests? Or maybe your house is clean, but doesn’t exactly feel festive? Not to worry! We’ve compiled a few simple ways to help you prepare your home for the holidays. 

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The Importance of Rest for Your Optimal Health

Oftentimes, we find ourselves too busy during the day to take a moment to rest. We're talking about several reasons why rest is important to your optimal health, and a few tips that you can use to make rest a priority in your life. 

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7 Ways to Celebrate National Self-Care Awareness Month this September
September is the perfect time to hit the “reset” button in terms of prioritizing our needs, as it is Self-Care Awareness Month. This month reminds us the practice of self-care isn’t selfish, at all, it’s necessary. Check out a few ways you can promote self-care in your life, so you can emerge refreshed, and ready to take on the world. 
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How to Keep Cool This Summer, Naturally
Looking for a way to beat the heat, naturally? We've compiled a list of tips to help you stay cool this summer without hiding inside your air conditioned home. Here are a few tips you can use during the sweltering summer heat.
Ways to Incorporate Essentials and Aromatherapy into Your Life
5 Unique Ways to Incorporate Aromatherapy into Your Everyday Life
At Source Vitál Apothecary, we believe in the importance of sharing ways that you can enjoy essential oils right from the comfort of your own home. Whether you are just starting out experimenting with essential oils or are a budding aromatherapist, there is a multitude of ways you can incorporate them into your everyday life. Here are a few unique ways you can use essential oils at home, and on the go. 
It's Aromatherapy Week!
Aromatherapy Awareness Week June 6th-June 12th
Aromatherapy Awareness Week gives us a chance to put an extra special spotlight on the essential oils we love so much. The International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA) registered Aromatherapy Awareness Week from June 6th to 12th and aimed to bring more recognition to the benefits of Aromatherapy and its role in the health and well-being of the nation. 
Why Juicy Orange Essential Oil Should Be Your Go-To This Summer
Why Juicy Orange Essential Oil Should Be Your Go-To This Summer
There’s probably a good chance that you’ve snacked on a juicy orange on a summer day or started your day off with a refreshing glass of orange juice. For many of us, oranges are a means to boost our Vitamin C intake, add zest to our cooking, and curb our sweet tooth in a delicious way. But did you know that there are so many more benefits to using oranges, particularly orange essential oil?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Awareness Month, and at Source Vitál, we are committed to being champions of mental health. Here are a few ways to help support your mental health.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Teacher's Appreciation Week 2022 is celebrated from May 2nd to May 6th. Show your favorite teacher you care with the gift of pampering. Here are our favorite Source Vital teacher gifts.
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Show Mom You Love Her "Bunches" This Mother's Day
Discover the Source Vitál Mother's Day Gift Guide for our favorite gifts for the "mothers and others" in your life. This year, we were inspired by the many gorgeous blooms the earth has to offer.
Happy Birthday, Taurus! (April 20-May 21)
Happy Birthday, Taurus! (April 20-May 21)
Taurus is considered to a be fixed sign in the zodiac, meaning they are the purest embodiment of their season, in this case, spring.  As an earth sign, Taurus is very rooted, which may make them appear “fixed” in place, or stubborn. They are incredibly patient and determined and will dominate any obstacles that stand in their way.
Venus rules Taurus, the planet that governs love, beauty, and money. Although they may enjoy the finer things in life, they are also willing to share their love for luxury with others. Additionally, Taurus babies are big on aesthetics and enjoy being surrounded by comfort and pleasure. 
How To Personalize Your Easter Basket This Year
How To Personalize Your Easter Basket This Year
When we think about stuffing Easter baskets, the usual suspects include chocolate, candy, and possibly some other trinkets if you’re lucky. At Source Vital, we think it’s time to step up your Easter basket game while gifting those you love something that they’ll actually use and made exactly with them in mind.

Here are our must-haves for Easter giving, no matter the recipient’s age.
Autism Awareness Month
Autism Awareness Month
Did you know that it is estimated that 1 in 54 children in the United States are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? You or someone you know has likely been impacted by this complex developmental disorder with statistics like this. 
Recently, there has been more interest in the properties of essential oils in helping to support the varying symptoms a person with ASD may experience. Each symptom of autism is unique- just like the person being diagnosed. Below, we’ll explore some of the most common symptoms along with the essential oils that may offer therapeutic benefits.
Spring Cleaning Your Home (And Body) Naturally
Spring Cleaning Your Home (And Body) Naturally
There’s just something about warmer, sunnier days that makes you want to deep clean and organize your life. After months of staying indoors, we are looking forward to shedding the excess layers, deep cleaning our homes, and trading bulkier winter routines for simpler spring rituals. 
Ready to emerge from your wintertime cocoon? Here’s how to get your home (and your skin) springtime-ready!
Four Bedtime Rituals For Your Best Sleep
Four Bedtime Rituals For Your Best Sleep
Quality sleep is important to our well-being, because it’s the only time our body, brain, and even our skin have time to recover from the stressors of the day. We’ve compiled a list of simple, easy-to-incorporate, bedtime rituals to help you achieve your best nights sleep.
How to Beat the Post-Holiday Blues
How to Beat the Post-Holiday Blues
After weeks (or maybe even months) of shopping for the perfect gifts, baking, entertaining and decorating, it can feel like that once the holidays are officially over and the calendar flips to  January, it seems as though things can come to a screeching halt. Getting motivated and back in to the swing of things may be difficult once the decorations have come down, gifts put away, and tables are a bit emptier.
Best Of 2021
Best Of 2021
The end of a year is the ultimate time to reflect on the past twelve months- to celebrate the triumphs, allow yourself grace for the stumbles, and to look towards a hopeful new year. 2021 was certainly a roller coaster of a year.

We’d love it if you helped us reflect and celebrate Source Vital’s accomplishments over the past year. Enjoy a retrospective on some of our memorable product launches, best-selling products, and favorite moments of the past year.  
5 Tips to Spot Greenwashing
5 Tips to Spot Greenwashing
Learn tips to empower yourself when purchasing products claiming to be green, natural and safe.