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The Women’s Circle I

$120.00

For the first signs of change & those navigating early perimenopause:
Soothing. Harmony. Clarity.

 

200 ml/6.7 fl. oz. (a 3-4 month supply)

This is the beginning of something beautiful.

The Women’s Circle I is a nourishing body oil created for women noticing shifts in their cycles as they enter midlife or are moving into a new chapter after birth control. Designed to be part of a mindful self-care ritual, it invites you to connect with your body’s natural rhythms through consistency, care, and intention.

Formulated with 100% natural essential oils that nourish the nervous system and support hormonal balance, this sensorial blend invites steadiness during times of inner shift.

Its base—a silken blend of antioxidant-rich plant oils—softens and replenishes the skin while strengthening the moisture barrier that holds you.

Use daily, morning is preferred. Let it become a rhythm. A pause. A return to yourself.

This is self-care as ritual. A new beginning. A way to balance.

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

This blend works subtly, yet meaningfully. With consistent use, many women notice:

– More even energy throughout the day

– A calmer response to stress and fewer emotional spikes

– Greater ease around mood, sleep, and cyclical changes

– Skin that feels softer, more nourished, and resilient

– A quiet shift—a feeling of coming back to yourself

These changes may unfold gradually. This is not a quick fix, but a rhythm. A steady way forward.

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

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Camelina Sativa (Camelina) Oil, Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil*, Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Seed Oil*, Salvia Sclarea* (Clary Sage) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Rose Geranium) Flower Oil*, Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil*, Citrus Paradisi (Pink Grapefruit) Oil, Copaifera Officinalis (Copaiba Balsam) Resin, Santalum Spicatum (Australian Sandalwood) Oil**, +Limonene, +Linalool, +Geranial

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

We suggest using this oil 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. 

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 protections/sunblock.

Please use proper sun protection on exposed skin when using this product.

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

  • One of the Women's Circle Balancing Body Oils
  • 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

For more lifestyle tips founded in The Way Apothecary method, see The Way Basics here.

Grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi) Oil:
Grapefruit essential oil was effective in reducing PMSS, anxiety, fatigue, depressive thoughts, appetite changes, sleep changes and bloating.:
Reference: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40312670/ 

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

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/

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.

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Ingredients In This Formula

Calm. Balance. Clarity.

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.
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.
Copaiba Balsam: Helps relieve anxiety. A strong anti-inflammatory making it an ideal skin soother for issues that often arise with menopause.
Grapefruit: Uplifting and rejuvenating. Recommended for those experiencing nervous tension and/or exhausting. Helps relieve depression and lethargy. Grapefruit is wonderful for premenstrual stress and depression.
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.

An Affirmation

I love and accept myself and my body's process at all phases of life. I am, and always will be, beautiful and magnetic, inside and out.