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

The Women’s Circle II

$120.00

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

The Women’s Circle II is a luxurious, nourishing body oil that contains essential oils focusing on hormonal balance, ease of menopausal symptoms, emotional support, and stress reduction for women experiencing perimenopausal manifestations (we avoid the word "symptoms" because menopause is not a disease), for at least three years. If you are just beginning perimenopause, please use Women's Circle I. If you have reached menopause, or have missed at least eight consecutive periods, please use Women's Circle III.


This oil is extremely nurturing to the skin and will nourish and protect your skin from moisture barrier loss. We have chosen a blend of lipid oils selected for this phase of life that will leave your skin soft, glowing, and cared for.

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

This oil is for women who have experienced multiple perimenopausal symptoms for at least three years.

Immediate: Increased calm, peace of mind, and relief from anxiety. Your skin will feel nurtured, soft, and supple.


1-2 Months: Stress reduction and reduced inflammation from oils such as bergamot, sandalwood, cape chamomile, and copaiba balsam. Clary sage relieves depression and anxiety, while geranium helps balance mood swings and relieves stress. Vitex works to balance progesterone and estrogen. When you menstruate, your periods will become easier, and your PMS symptoms will begin to lessen. Each person responds on their own time. Be patient with plant medicine - it’s worth it!


2-3 Months: Vitex, clary sage, and geranium are working together to help balance hormonal fluctuations. Anise begins to provide mild phyto-estrogens, which will help balance fluctuations. Over time, these fluctuations will become less severe. Vitex, clary sage, and geranium continue to work to balance levels of progesterone and estrogen. You will begin to find you are less reactive, your sleep will improve, your moods will be more even, and you will begin to find lessening manifestations such as headaches and night sweats. Sea buckthorn will protect and nourish the skin, as our moisture barrier tends to weaken with age.


3 Months +: Plant medicine is a continuous path in the case of hormonal change. As time goes on, your body will become more balanced, and symptoms will lessen. Continue with the formula until new manifestations arise. When you have missed eight consecutive periods, you may want to consider switching to the Women’s Circle III formula (please review precautions below) for added support.

  • Do not use this product if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or currently breastfeeding.
  • This product should not be used by those undergoing hormone replacement therapy or those taking birth control pills.
  • Do not use this product if you have experienced any estrogen dependent cancers (such as breast cancer) or hormone sensitive conditions such endometriosis. 
  • If you have PCOS, please discuss this formula with a knowledgeable integrative physician before using this product.

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.

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 or evening 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

Support. Balance. Calm.

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.