The Way Apothecary, Natural Hormone Balance, Natural Perimenopause, Natural Menopause, The Women's Circle II

The Women’s Circle II

$120.00

For mid-stage perimenopause:
Stability. Resilience. Relief.

200 ml/6.7 fl. oz. (a 3-4 month supply when used as directed)

There is power in deepening.

The Women’s Circle II is a body oil for mid-perimenopause—a time when hormonal changes become more pronounced, and the need for support becomes more immediate. This blend offers steadiness in the midst of shift.

Formulated with 100% natural essential oils chosen for their ability to calm the nervous system and support hormonal regulation, it’s a grounding, clarifying part of your daily rhythm.

Its base—a silken infusion of antioxidant-rich plant oils—softens the skin, strengthens the moisture barrier, and brings a layer of comfort you can feel.

Use daily—morning is preferred. Let it be a pause. A return to your own quiet center.

This is self-care as ceremony. Support that meets you where you are.

To learn more about the ingredients in this formula, please see the Key Ingredients section towards the bottom of this page.

Please read before purchasing.

This product is not recommended if you are:
~Pregnant, trying to conceive, or currently breastfeeding
~Using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or taking hormonal birth control.
~Have a history of estrogen-dependent cancers (such as breast cancer) or hormone-sensitive conditions, including endometriosis

If you have PCOS, please consult with a knowledgeable integrative physician before using this formula.

The FDA has not evaluated any statements on this website. Please consult with your doctor or qualified health practitioner if you have any health concerns. We do not attempt to treat, diagnose, or cure any disease or condition, but instead present information based on traditional use of herbs and essential oils.

  • Clary Sage: Clary sage oil has been studied for its potential to reduce cortisol levels and improve mood in women, suggesting benefits for hormonal balance and stress relief.
    Reference: PubMed – PMID: 24802524
  • Rose Geranium: Inhalation of rose geranium oil has been associated with increased salivary estrogen concentrations in perimenopausal women, indicating potential support for hormonal balance.
    Reference: PubMed – PMID: 28326753

  • Vitex: Vitex extract has shown efficacy in alleviating menopausal symptoms and promoting hormonal equilibrium.
    Reference: PubMed – PMID: 31067851

  • Anise (Pimpinella anisum) Oil
    Anise (Pimpinella anisum) essential oil has been studied for its potential benefits in alleviating menopausal symptoms. In a double-blind clinical trial involving 72 postmenopausal women, participants consumed three capsules of anise extract daily (each containing 100 mg of extract) over four weeks. The results indicated a significant reduction in both the frequency and intensity of hot flashes among those who took the anise extract compared to the placebo group. This suggests that anise extract may effectively mitigate certain menopausal symptoms.
    Reference: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667031321000452

  • Bergamot: This study found that inhalation of bergamot essential oil improved mental health and well-being in participants. Reference:
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5434918/
  • Copaiba Balsam: This randomized controlled trial investigated the anxiolytic effects of inhaling copaiba oil odor in adults subjected to mental workload. The study found that participants who inhaled copaiba oil exhibited significant reductions in anxiety indicators, including decreased salivary cortisol levels and heart rates, suggesting that copaiba oil aroma may help alleviate anxiety. Reference: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35449818/

With regular use, many women describe a sense of:

– More emotional stability, even through hormonal changes

– Less intensity around sleep disruptions, mood, and overwhelm

– A calmer baseline—feeling less reactive, more rooted

– Skin that feels supple, resilient, and nourished

– A steadying presence in the midst of physical and emotional change

The shifts may be subtle at first. But over time, they build—a quiet support that stays with you.

Please see the "Key Ingredients" section below for details on the ingredients in this formula.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Camelina Sativa (Camelina) Oil, Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil*, Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inichi) Seed Oil*, Salvia Sclarea* (Clary Sage) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Flower Oil*, Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil*, Vitex Agnus Castus Leaf Oil, Pimpinella Anisum (Anise) Seed Oil, Eriocephalus Punctulatus (Cape Chamomile) Flower Oil, Santalum Spicatum (Australian Sandalwood) Oil**, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, +Methyl Eugenol, +Limonene, +Linalool, +Geranial, +Geraniol, +Eugenol 

*Organic | ** Wild Harvested | +Component of essential oils

We suggest using this oil once a day, after your morning shower. While the skin is still slightly damp, massage the desired amount from the shoulders down to the tops of your feet, focusing on the torso. Allow the oil to soak in completely before getting dressed. Take your time and be in tune with your body. Breathe deeply.

Use this formula five days a week, taking two days off. This is an important step, please don’t skip it. This oil is made to be used on its own.

Please avoid using other leave-on body care products directly before or after applying. The only exception is proper sun protection/sunblock.

Try incorporating the following into your life to support the Women's Circle Oils:

  • Your favorite herbal supplement for menopause
  • Your favorite multi-vitamin supplement for menopause
  • A multi-mineral supplement with a focus on calcium and magnesium
  • A daily meditation practice
  • A healthy, plant-focused diet
  • A regular exercise plan (at least five days a week) that nurtures your body and mind
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INGREDIENTS IN THIS FORMULA

Stability. Resilience. Relief.

Clary Sage: One of the top oils in women’s health through all phases of life. Clary sage helps regulate hormones through its action on the pituitary gland. Clary sage acts as a euphoric, antidepressant and reduces anxiety.
Geranium: Often paired with clary sage to help regulate and balance hormones. Recommended when hormones are fluctuating. Helps eased stress, depression and nervous tension during menopause.
Vitex: AKA Chasteberry, through its action on the pituitary gland, vitex encourages the best possible course of action for hormonal balance by indirectly affecting levels of estrogen and progesterone. It is traditionally used in all phases of women’s lives. It is particularly helpful during menopause to reduce the highs and lows of hormonal fluctuations.
Anise: This essential oil helps balance hormones and helps ease multiple menopausal symptoms. Due to naturally occurring trans-anethol, anise has a mild estrogenic effect.
Cape Chamomile: A strong antidepressant and valued for its use in emotional disturbances, this oil soothes the anxiety, grief, and panic. Cape chamomile appears to have an antihistamine (anti-itch) effect on the skin while calming inflammation.
Bergamot: This beautiful oil is a sedative and is at the same time uplifting. Recommended for those who feel anxious and/or depressed. Bergamot is indicated for menopausal tension and helps alleviate menopausal mood swings.
Australian Sandalwood: Relaxing, soothing and quiets the mind bringing about a sense of stillness. Used for nervous tension, anxiety, and general relaxation.
Jojoba Seed Oil: A true wax that behaves like an oil, jojoba prevents moisture loss, is ideal for regenerative skin care and is anti-inflammatory. It is lightweight and helps all of the other ingredients absorb easily into the skin.
Camelina Seed Oil: High in essential fatty acids making it an excellent anti-inflammatory oil. Helps enhance natural barrier function. One of our favorites for mature skin and preventative skin care.
Chia Seed Oil: This nutrient rich oil contains an ideal balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids making it extremely nourishing, regenerative, and anti-inflammatory.
Sacha Inchi Seed Oil: Highly emollient and is excellent for dry inflamed skin. Sacha inchi contains about 80% essential fatty acids making a much sought after ingredient for preventative skincare.
Sea Buckthorn Oil: This antioxidant rich oil provides next-level care for skin experiencing hormonal changes. Promotes regeneration, is anti-inflammatory, protects, and strengthens the lipid barrier helping to prevent trans-epidermal moisture loss.

An Affirmation

I trust and accept my body's process. I am calmly walking through this phase of my life with curiosity, self-compassion, and fearlessness.