Vital Acre Farm & Apothecary

Vital Acre Farm & Apothecary Cultivating vitality from soil to skin šŸŒæ
Supporting radiant, healthy aging through farm-grown, intentional formulations.

Explore a simpler approach to skincare ā†“ Farm-grown skincare rooted in a simpler approach to aging well. šŸŒæ

Founded by Brooke McNeal, Naturopathic Doctor, formulator and farmer, each product is crafted from soil to skinā€”using regeneratively grown herbs, traditional methods, and a focus on potency over excess. Designed to support your skinā€”simply, intentionally, and effectively.

09/06/2026

There comes a point every Florida summer when even the thought of putting something rich on my face feels like too much.

But more heat, sun and time outdoors donā€™t mean my skin suddenly needs less care.

They just change the kind of care Iā€™ll actually use.

So I pare things back: fewer products, lighter layers and a few drops of Day Glow applied to damp skin in the morning.

Simple, nourishing and light enough for a Florida summerā€”because the best skincare routine is the one youā€™ll actually stick with.

Day Glow provides daily nourishment and antioxidant support, but does not replace sunscreen. ā˜€ļø

09/03/2026

This is what all that chopping, rendering, harvesting and growing eventually becomes. šŸŒæ

Creamy tallow soaps made with green papaya and raw honey, farm-grown spearmint hydrosol, carrot and calendulaā€”and a Garden Goddess Body Butter made with that same sunny carrot-and-calendula combination.

Itā€™s the prettier side of all those slightly strange farm chores. :)

And because I made a big batch of Garden Goddess just before switching to the new Vital Acre logo, the remaining old-label jars are 25% off while they last.

Same nourishing body butter. Just the last of the old look.

Discount applied at checkout. Find it at the link in bio.

09/01/2026

For the women with dirt under their nails, sun on their shoulders and no intention of staying inside just to keep their skin looking good.

You donā€™t need a complicated routine.

Just thoughtful, nourishing products that support the life you actually want to live. šŸŒæ

According to my fitness ring, I recently spent an hour cycling and burned 352 calories.Impressiveā€”considering I hadnā€™t b...
08/30/2026

According to my fitness ring, I recently spent an hour cycling and burned 352 calories.

Impressiveā€”considering I hadnā€™t been anywhere near a bicycle. šŸ˜‚

What I had actually done was spend an hour chopping beef suet into small pieces to render into tallow.

It also detected two ā€œunknown activitiesā€ that day:

šŸŒ± Flipping garden beds to plant our pre-fall cover crop
šŸŒæ Reclaiming the back patio from the jelly melon vines

Total calories burned: 714.

According to my fitness ring, Iā€™m a cyclist who also participates in mysterious endurance sports.

According to me, it was just a fairly normal Sunday on the farm.

However, it seems that farm-to-skin skincare is a full-body workout. šŸ’Ŗ

08/28/2026

If the thought of applying a heavy lotion in Florida humidity makes you want to skip moisturizing altogether, Seaside was made for you.

This lightweight body oil combines organic jojoba and apricot kernel oils with Kalahari melon, pomegranate seed, and calendula grown here at Vital Acre.

Lavender, peppermint, copaiba, blue tansy, and patchouli give it a fresh, cooling scent that feels especially lovely after sun, saltwater, garden work, or one too many summer showers.

For the softest finish, massage a small amount into lightly damp skin.

ā†’ Explore Seaside Body Oil at Link in Bio

Yet another example of how this community of ā€œmarket vendorsā€ā€”aka bakers, makers, farmers, movers, shakers, and all-arou...
08/28/2026

Yet another example of how this community of ā€œmarket vendorsā€ā€”aka bakers, makers, farmers, movers, shakers, and all-around badass entrepreneursā€”sticks together. šŸŒ±

Weā€™re constantly sharing, trading, connecting, and helping each other turn ideas into reality. But most importantly, weā€™re helping each other keep bringing wonderful, healthy, locally made food and products to YOUā€”our local community.

Today, I put some baby super-hot peppers in the ground, courtesy of Dave the Plant Man, so that Summa Salts can bring all you hot pepper freaks another batch of Lava Salt come the end of fall. šŸŒ¶ļø

It takes a villageā€¦ and sometimes that village grows dangerously hot peppers for each other. šŸ”„

08/25/2026

Summer skincare for a life lived outside. ā˜€ļøšŸŒŠ

For days filled with sun, sweat, saltwater, garden dirt, and Florida humidity:

šŸŒæ Rise & Shine and Cool as a Cucumber Mojito Soap for a fresh, comfortable cleanse

šŸŒæ Mojito Magic Deodorant Cream for aluminum- and baking-soda-free odor protection

šŸŒæ Day Glow Facial Oil for lightweight daytime nourishment beneath your sunscreen

šŸŒæ Seaside After-Sun Body Oil for soft, moisturized skin with a cooling, light finish.

Simple, intentional skincare for making the most of what remains of summer.

ā†’ Explore the Summer Collection at the link in bio

What greens are for dinner during a Florida summer? šŸŒæWhen lettuce has long since given up on usā€¦ šŸ˜‚Katuk, moringa, longe...
08/23/2026

What greens are for dinner during a Florida summer? šŸŒæ

When lettuce has long since given up on usā€¦ šŸ˜‚

Katuk, moringa, longevity spinach and Thai basil.

All happily growing through the heatā€”and all headed to the dinner table tonight.

Florida summer gardening looks a little different. šŸŒ±ā˜€ļø

It isnā€™t simply a nice phrase beneath our logo. It describes the entire journey behind Vital Acreā€”from tending living so...
08/20/2026

It isnā€™t simply a nice phrase beneath our logo. It describes the entire journey behind Vital Acreā€”from tending living soil and growing vibrant botanicals to preparing them with care and incorporating them into thoughtful formulas. From living soil to vibrant plants. From the farm to the apothecary. From our hands to your skin. Read more through the link in our bio.




08/18/2026

Somewhere beneath all those jelly melon vines is our outdoor shower.

You canā€™t see it anymore, but I promise itā€™s there.

Our turkey has apparently decided that if we arenā€™t going to use it, she willā€”and regularly climbs on top to survey the farm from her elevated jungle perch.

The jelly melons took the shower.

The turkey claimed the high ground.

Summer at Vital Acre is going well. šŸ˜…

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