Pictured above: a formula under development with a little message of love. This seems to a relatively common occurrence in the LisaLise lab: ingredients that either smile or show up as a heart. Sometimes I don’t register these things until after I have taken the picture.

This is one instance, and it reminded me of the importance of putting your heart into what you do - regardless of whether you are creating cosmetics, working with essential oils, baking, sewing, writing, acting or anything else.

As the year draws to a close and the coming season starts enveloping my small Scandinavian country in a non-stop stream of holiday busy-ness, I thought I’d share this little ingredient heart with you and wish you a relaxing upcoming weekend.