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

The Women’s Circle III

$120.00

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

The Women’s Circle III is a nourishing body oil for women nearing the end of perimenopause and need additional support, or for those who have gone through menopause and are now post-menopause.


Through carefully chosen essential oils, the Women’s Circle III will help balance hormones and provide mild phytoestrogens. This oil also works on stress relief and mood through ingredients such as calming neroli and sweet orange. One of our favorite ingredients in this formula is jasmine. This intoxicating oil is mood-elevating and will help you connect to your femininity and beauty.


For the base of this oil, we have chosen a blend of ultra-rich lipid oils that are easily absorbed in the skin. These nourishing lipids address moisture loss commonly experienced during menopause, while strengthening the skin's natural moisture barrier.

Each of our formulas has been created by a certified aromatherapist with over a decade of formulation and essential oil experience. We hand pour all of our products in small batches in our studio with a dedication to bringing you the freshest, most vibrant  ingredients available.

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

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, neroli, and copaiba balsam. Sweet orange is a proven nervine that will help reduce anxiety. Clary sage relieves depression and anxiety, while geranium helps balance mood swings and relieves stress. Both will work together to move you towards hormonal balance. Vitex works to balance progesterone and estrogen. Each person responds on their own time. Be patient with plant medicine - it’s worth it!

2-3 Months: Vitex, clary sage, and geranium will work together to help balance hormonal fluctuations. Anise and fennel provide 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 anxiety level should drop, your sleep will improve, your moods will be more even, and you will begin to find lessening manifestations (we avoid the word "symptoms" because menopause is not a disease), such as headaches and night sweats. Sea buckthorn and sesame oil 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 manifestations will lessen. Continuing with the formula will help you achieve a balanced menopausal transition, while nourishing your soul and senses during this new phase of your life.

This oil is for women nearing the end of perimenopause, or for those who are postmenopausal. We suggest using this oil daily once you have missed eight consecutive periods.

  • 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*, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil*,  Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Seed Oil*, Salvia Sclarea* (Clary Sage) Oil,  Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil*, Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Flower Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Vitex Agnus Castus Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium (Neroli) Flower Oil,  Pimpinella Anisum (Anise) Seed Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Oil, Jasminum Grandiflorum (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower 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

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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 ease 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 contains high levels of naturally occurring trans-anethole which is believed to mildly mimic estrogen in the body thus helping ease multiple menopausal manifestations.
Fennel: Helps regulate hormonal cycles as they become scanty. Post -menopause this oil provides an estrogenic effect which helps to alleviate menopausal symptoms.
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.
Neroli: One of our favorite oils to calm the nervous system. Neroli helps bring relaxation, peace of mind and eases anxiety. Helpful for heart palpitations that sometimes accompany hormonal change.
Jasmine: This beautiful oil helps connect us to our feminine selves. It reminds us of our own beauty and grace. Jasmine is a "feel good" oil helping to create a sense of peace, ease, and wellbeing.
Sweet Orange: Sweet orange is a nervine meaning it helps calm and regulate the nervous system. This is a strong ally in dealing with anxiety, stress, and fluctuating emotions. t helps one relax and brings about a state of happiness and ease.
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.
Sesame Seed Oil: Excellent for maintaining the integrity of the skin. This oil is slightly richer than our other lipid oils making it a key ingredient for post menopausal body care. Beneficial for skin restructuring. Sesame is high in antioxidants. In Ayurvedic medicine sesame oil is used to pacify vata. In ayurvedic theory menopause is considered “the vata phase of life”.
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.

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