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Protect your skin and thwart signs of aging with Source Vitál Apothecary's Sunshade 30. Boasting an all natural formula, this broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen works for all skin types while also protecting the environment.

Introducing Merecul Multilotion, an active cooling lotion to ease and soothe whatever troubles you. Whether it is fluid retention, constant headaches or just a hot day, Merecul is here for whatever you need!

Great skin is possible, and it starts with you! Your unique skin, your routine, your lifestyle. That’s the philosophy behind our Customized Facial Cocktails. It is all about simplifying your daily at-home protocol and utilizing high quality, natural ingredients that are carefully selected to match your skin care goals.

Do essential oils expire? Our handy guide breaksdown the tale-tell signs for when it's time to order a new batch.

Precious essential oils typically have the deepest, most complex aromas, and offer significant benefits for the skin, body, mind and soul, but they can be quite costly. Here's a guide to other types of wonderful oils that you can enjoy, without the cost.  

This summer we launched the new roll-on version of our best-selling Deozein Natural Deodorant. It uses the same powerful blend of natural mineral salts, algae extract and 100% pure essential oils to prevent bacterial-causing odor from developing. 

Natural deodorant always sounded like a good idea, although I knew natural deodorant was better for me, I had a lot of fear around making the switch. When I actually took the plunge a few months ago, it was surprisingly seamless.

Formerly regarded as aromatic oils, essential oils have been used by many cultures for centuries, mainly for religious or healing purposes. Today’s infatuation with essential oils focus on their aromatherapy benefits. Here are a few awesome essential oils that may not get all the rave, but are well worth your time and adoration.

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.  

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.

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 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.

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.

Not all fragrance is bad. Natural scents that come from plant botanicals, not only smell great but they also provide benefits for the skin, body and mind. But in the beauty, cosmetic and personal care industries, fragrance is usually synonymous with a blend of synthetic ingredients that are responsible for a host of skin irritations and allergies. Read to find out how to sniff out synthetic fragrance.

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.

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.

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.

One of the best things you can do for ageless skin is exfoliate. Exfoliation is a process to remove dead skin cells on the outer layer of the skin to give the skin a smoother, brighter appearance. It helps to get rid of the dry, flaky skin cells that can cause breakouts and make the complexion look dull and lifeless. It also helps to rev up the skin’s natural regenerative efforts to more quickly produce fresh, new, younger cells.

Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) are inexpensive, potentially irritating surfactants found in soaps, toothpaste, detergents, bubble baths, shampoos and many other personal care and cosmetic products. Here are the 5 reasons Source Vitál never uses SLS/SLES in any of our skin, body and aromatherapy products.

Seaweed may make you think of the green slimy stuff at the beach or the algae that grows in lakes, rivers or dirty swimming pools, however, despite these images, seaweed is one of the most nutrient-rich organisms on the planet. Great nutrition for the skin and body.