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Best Essential Oils for Acne Prone Skin
Best Essential Oils for Acne Prone Skin

While using oils on acne prone skin my seem counter-intuitive, it can reap many benefits for those suffering with hard-to-treat breakouts.

Essential oils contain powerful components that naturally rid the skin of bacteria and germs that lead to inflammation. They are a great alternative if you’re looking to avoid harsh ingredients that are in many over the counter options. 

Dare to go Bare this Summer with Our Double Cleansing Technique
Dare to go Bare this Summer with Our Double Cleansing Technique

Is your skin sallow or breaking out? Notice more wrinkles or clogged pores? Could be how you are cleansing. One of our favorite ways to add a boost to your skin care routine is through double cleansing.

Tackling Annoying, but Common, Skin Issues
Tackling Annoying, but Common, Skin Issues
Here, we discuss ways to tackle and manage five of the most common, and most annoying, care issues, including rosacea, eczema, hyperpigmentation, psoriasis, and large pores.
9 Vacation Essentials to Make Travel Easier
9 Vacation Essentials to Make Travel Easier
Even when you are on the go, it's important not to neglect caring for your skin and body! The trick is to choose multi-use products that can also be easily packed. Here are our top essentials to keep your skin nourished, hydrated, and healthy while on your big trip.
Skincare Isn't Just for Women (Psst! It never was…)
Skincare Isn't Just for Women (Psst! It never was…)
Men, skincare is for you, too! With so many multitasking products on the market, there is no need to spend too much time on your skin. Just a few minutes twice a day is all you need to maintain a healthy complexion.  
Self-Care for the Working Gal
Self-Care for the Working Gal
Self-care actually makes you more productive and helps you get the most out of every single work day. Follow these seven tips to bring a little more self-care into your workday, and your life. 
Summer Skin Care Rescue
Summer Skin Care Rescue
For many, summertime means rest, relaxation, and time spent outdoors with the family. Unfortunately, it’s easy to neglect our skin when we’re busy having fun. Stressed out skin is bound to happen, but we’ve got you covered with these easy steps.
Self Care Routines for Busy Moms
Self Care Routines for Busy Moms
As a product line that was born in Sanctuary Spa in Houston, one of our passions is offering an at-home spa experience in every jar and bottle. Our professional grade formulas are designed to provide benefits that you can instantly see and feel. That means you can do more with less, saving you precious time.
Love Your Feet This Spring
Love Your Feet This Spring

When is the last time you really took care of your feet? They’re typically the part of our body that we tend to ignore, and we shouldn’t. Taking care of your feet is important, and not just so they look good in your cute summer sandals. 

Keep these products and tips in mind to not only prepare your feet for warmer weather, but to give them some self-love, too.

Unwrapped Body Wrap Part 2: The Right Body Mask for You
Unwrapped Body Wrap Part 2: The Right Body Mask for You
Summer is on our heels, so now’s the time to get your body ready for shorts, sundresses and yes, even bathing suits. In addition to exercising and eating right there are some holistic treatments that can also get you summer ready - even if you haven't kept up with all of your health goals.
Spring Clean with these Happy Oils
Spring Clean with these Happy Oils

Spring cleaning your home doesn’t have to be done with conventional cleaners packed with chemicals. You have other options, greener options (yes, sometimes the grass really is greener on the other side). We believe in using the power of essential oils and natural botanicals to create solutions in our lives, including home cleaning. Citrus essential oils in particular have qualities that’ll clean your home without harmful chemicals getting in the way.

Create your own natural skin care routine by source vital
FREE DOWNLOAD: Create Your Own Skin Care Routine

This free, comprehensive guide, brought to you by Source Vitál Apothecary and Organic Skin Care expert, Liz Thompson, will help you customize your skin care routine so that you can maximize the results from the products you use and the habits you create. Download your free e-book now! Just enter your email address and we'll deliver the guide straight to your inbox.

DIY Natural Easter Egg Dye
DIY Natural Easter Egg Dye
The bright colors of those store-bought Easter egg dye kits are pretty to look at, but are packed with unnatural colorants. If you are looking for a more natural option, here’s a recipe for a natural egg dye that is free from any synthetic colors and totally safe to eat!
Get Yours! Make Your Own Natural Facial Cocktail for a Customized and Simplifed Skin Care Routine
Get Yours! Make Your Own Natural Facial Cocktail for a Customized and Simplifed Skin Care Routine

Have you ever wanted to completely customize your own skin care products? Are you tired of fitting your skin into someone else's box (or bottle)? Do you want to make a product that's formulated specifically for your skin type and the issues YOU face?

Now you can with Source Vitál Apothecary's customized facial cocktails.

100% Pure & Natural Intensive Facial Serums
The Power of Serums & Face Oils

If cleansing is the single most important thing you can do for your skin on a daily basis, using a concentrated serum or face oil is a close second. The popularity of serums may be relatively new to the beauty world, but they provide a crucial element to your skin care regimen. These skin care beauties provide a wealth of healthy benefits – in one concentrated dose.

How to Open Your Heart This Valentine's Day
How to Open Your Heart This Valentine's Day
To open your heart, focus on your fourth chakra — the heart chakra. Located in the middle of your chest this energy center controls your emotions related to love. When open, you’ll feel compassionate and full of grace. A closed heart chakra results in anger, jealousy, and hatred for yourself and those around you.
4 DIY Essential Oil Blends That Are Beyond LOVELY!
4 DIY Essential Oil Blends That Are Beyond LOVELY!
Just in time for the most romantic holiday of the year, we’ve concocted five recipes of lovely essential oil blends. Perfect for gifts or a romantic night at home, give these DIY blends a try!
Give Your Eyes Some TLC This Month
Give Your Eyes Some TLC This Month

This month we want to keep your eyes looking lovely with 15% off our luxurious eyes creams, eye makeup remover and Citrus Peel – one of the only products we know of that’s gentle enough to exfoliate the area around the eyes. Remember, exfoliation smooths rough textures, eliminates toxins and kick starts the skin’s own natural regenerative efforts.

Shop our entire Eye Love You Collection and use promo code: eyeloveyou at checkout.

How to Keep Your Winter Skin Glowing With Healthy Ingredients
How to Keep Your Winter Skin Glowing With Healthy Ingredients
Stock up on healthy ingredients and kiss winter skin issues goodbye. People will wonder where you got that glow and you’ll be able to tell them … it’s all natural.
6 Ways to Conquer Holiday Stress
6 Ways to Conquer Holiday Stress
Take advantage of your time off this holiday season by going into full-relaxation mode with these 6 easy steps.
Customize Your Bath for How You Want to Feel
Customize Your Bath for How You Want to Feel
Creating a spa-like experience in your home is easier than you may think. Really, all you need are some essential oils and a bath tub. Taking the personal time to soak can have the similar relaxing benefits, but without the time and money commitment.