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How to Take Care of Your Breasts this October
This October, we are taking time to highlight the importance of taking care of your breast health, as it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are a few things you can do to better take care of your breasts this month (and every month!) Once again, we are donating $1 from every purchase to The Rose this October to ensure that every woman has access to quality healthcare.
Introducing: Our Partnership with TerraCycle
Introducing: Our Partnership with TerraCycle
We’ve partnered with TerraCycle to provide a collection and recycling program for beauty and skincare products (and their packaging) in our showroom. Here we’ll explain what TerraCycle is, how the program works, and how you can get involved!
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Celebrate National Cleanse Your Skin Week With Source Vitál
Source Vitál Apothecary is celebrating National Cleanse Your Skin Week (August 1st-7th,) which brings awareness of the importance of cleansing your skin. We're also sharing the benefits of cleansing your skin properly, as well as some of our favorite skin cleansing tips!
Source Vital's Custom Body Cocktail in green shell-shaped dish next to dry brush
Introducing: Our Custom Body Cocktail
We're proud to introduce the latest product in our customizable assortment. Our Custom Body Cocktail allows you to create a formula that is specific to your skin's needs. This blend of 100% natural botanical oils can help you to address all of your intentions and concerns in one bottle. To add a scent and aromatic experience, select from some of our favorite essential oils blends. Hydrated and happy skin coming right up!
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What the Sun Does to Your Skin Over Time
The sun is a major culprit for premature aging, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation (dark spots and uneven skin tone), and most importantly, skin cancer. Learn how the sun affects your skin and why protecting your skin is so important.
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How To Tackle Body Acne, Naturally

When we talk about acne, we are likely referring to the pesky blemishes that pop up on our faces. With summer days approaching and more exposed skin being uncovered, it can get more and more difficult to hide the acne that may appear south of your neck.

Although body acne is a bit easier to camouflage thanks to clothing, it’s no less frustrating to treat, and to do so in a clean and safe way can be even more of a challenge. Not to worry- we can help you get your skin summer-ready! Read on to find out how to tackle body acne naturally. 

Father's Day Gift Guide and Ideas from Source and Sir Vital
Pop's Culture: What To Get Dad For Father's Day
Once again, Father’s Day has snuck upon us. So if you haven’t checked your calendar lately, Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19th. Not to worry though- you still have time to check off your gift list!
Dry Brushing for Softer Skin
Dry Brushing for Your Softest Skin Ever
If you’ve found yourself on Instagram or TikTok lately, you’ve likely come across a video or post about the art of dry brushing. Although this practice may seem a bit intimidating, or even a bit confusing, dry brushing has incredible benefits for your skin. With the changing of the seasons just around the corner, now is the perfect time to adopt this body care ritual. Here’s how to reveal your softest, glowiest, skin ever through dry brushing. 
Mother's Day with Source Vital natural, clean products
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.
How To Help Manage Stress In Thirty Minutes (Or Less)
How To Help Manage Stress In Thirty Minutes (Or Less)
No matter how busy you are, there should always be time to take care of yourself. We’re here to show you how you can fit stress care into your life-whether it's one minute or thirty minutes.
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.
Introducing: Our Partnership With CleanHub
Introducing: Our Partnership With CleanHub
At Source Vitál, part of our mission is to make the world a more nurturing, healing, and peaceful place to live. We understand that it is a work in progress, and we are consistently looking for new ways to become more sustainable and give back to mother earth.
We are excited to announce our new partnership with CleanHub. CleanHub helps to empower brands to minimize their plastic footprint. Through a global network of collection hubs, CleanHub collects plastic before it reaches the ocean and safely processes non-recyclable plastic.
Step Into Spring With Geranium Essential Oil
Step Into Spring With Geranium Essential Oil
Did you know that there are over 700 varieties of geranium? You’ve likely encountered the vibrant, delicate flowers of the geranium plant at your local garden center, or even in your backyard. Geranium has been used for purely ornamental purposes for centuries. The earliest Geranium Essential Oil usage dates back to Ancient Egypt when it was used for its skin beautifying and wellness benefits.
When it comes to distillation, Pelagonium graveolens is the main Geranium commercially cultivated for essential oil, and what you’ll find bottled today. Geranium Essential Oil has an aroma that is described as strong, sweet, fresh, green, slightly citrus-minty, and spicy. When diluted, this oil is floral and rose-like in scent, which makes sense, considering rose and geranium share many similar attributes.
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!
Happy Birthday, Aries! (March 21-April 19)
Happy Birthday, Aries! (March 21-April 19)
Aries is one of the cardinal signs of the zodiac, initiating not only the start of the zodiac calendar, but also the beginning of the spring season. This makes perfect sense, as Aries are naturally born leaders, fiercely independent, and highly competitive. Read on to find out our favorite gifts for Aries babies.
Ingredient Spotlight: Turmeric
Ingredient Spotlight: Turmeric
With springtime in reach, you may be looking to shake up your skincare routine. One can’t miss ingredient that needs to be on your radar is turmeric. 
Although you may have seen this delicious spice used in the culinary world, you may not know that this superfood can be beneficial for your skin as well! 
6 Essentials You Should Be Packing For Spring Break
6 Essentials You Should Be Packing For Spring Break
The faintest hints of spring are in the air: the smell of flowers just starting to bloom, warmer temperatures, and spring break just weeks away. Before you get to enjoy the bliss of spring break, you’ll need to complete the daunting task of packing for it.
Although we can’t help you pack your spring wardrobe, we have all of your beauty and wellness essentials covered. Here are six of our must-haves for your best spring break ever.
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.
Dry Skin Versus Dehydrated Skin-What's The Difference?
Dry Skin Versus Dehydrated Skin-What's The Difference?
You may be thinking, “wait, aren’t those terms- dry and dehydrated- basically the same thing?” Although we use the words dry and dehydrated interchangeably, and heck, they may even feel similar, they are not the same thing. 
Let’s explore the difference between dry and dehydrated skin, characteristics of each, and how to effectively treat and manage both. 

So...What Is The Difference?

In the simplest terms- Dry is a skin type, Dehydration is a skin condition. Skin type is what you’re born with (dry, oily, combination) and is classified as more permanent. Skin conditions can happen to anyone, can range from sticking around temporarily to more long-term, and can be caused by things such as environmental factors.