I am no doctor; my instincts however tell me that my body naturally stops producing it after a certain period. I have come thru pre and post menopause unscathed. I survived the hot flushes and the odd chin hair. And I am going to put it down to my essential oil use.
Menopause is a powerful transition not an ending, but a shift into deeper wisdom and inner authority. During this time, the body moves through hormonal changes that can affect mood, sleep, temperature regulation, and emotional balance. Essential oils offer gentle, natural support by calming the nervous system, easing heat surges, uplifting the heart, and grounding the body. Blends like Sacred Transition help women reconnect with themselves, soothe overwhelm, and move through this season with grace, steadiness, and self-compassion. It’s a reminder that this phase is not something to endure it’s a sacred unfolding into a new chapter of strength and clarity.
Herewith a list of essential oils and carrier oils that can be use by all women in their crone phase of life.
Hormone Neutral Essential Oils
These oils are widely regarded as safe for hormone sensitive individuals, including those avoiding phytoestrogens.
Citrus Oils (All Hormone Neutral)
• Sweet Orange
• Bitter Orange
• Mandarin
• Tangerine
• Grapefruit
• Lemon
• Lime
• Bergamot
Citrus oils are uplifting, cleansing, and emotionally brightening — excellent for menopause mood support without hormonal effects.
Woods & Resins
• Cedarwood (Atlas, Himalayan, Virginian)
• Sandalwood (Australian, Indian)
• Frankincense (all species)
• Myrrh
• Copaiba
• Palo Santo
• Elemi
Grounding, calming, and spiritually supportive — perfect for your metaphysical and ritual work.
Herbs & Grasses
• Peppermint
• Spearmint
• Rosemary
• Basil (all chemotypes)
• Thyme linalool chemotype (avoid thymol CT if sensitive, but not for hormonal reasons)
• Lemongrass
• Citronella
• Eucalyptus (all species)
• Tea Tree
• Niaouli
• Ravensara
• Cajeput
• Lemongrass
• Vetiver
• Patchouli
These are excellent for clarity, respiratory blends, and emotional grounding.
Flowers (Hormone Neutral)
• Lavender (true lavender, Lavandula angustifolia)
• Helichrysum
• Roman Chamomile
• German Chamomile
• Neroli
• Jasmine absolute (aromatic only; not hormonally active)
• Rose absolute (aromatic only; not estrogenic)
• Ylang-Ylang (no estrogenic compounds despite myths)
These are beautiful for emotional balance, sleep, and heart centred blends.
Spices (Safe & Neutral)
• Black Pepper
• Cardamom
• Coriander seed
• Ginger
• Turmeric
• Cinnamon leaf (not bark — bark is too dermal hot, but not hormonal)
🌸 Essential Oils Commonly Mistaken as Hormonal (But Are Actually Neutral)
These oils have myths around them, but research shows no estrogenic activity:
• Lavender
• Tea Tree
• Clary Sage (hormone modulating but not estrogenic; still best avoided if strictly hormone neutral is required)
• Ylang-Ylang
• Rose
• Jasmine
If you want a strictly hormone neutral list, simply exclude Clary Sage.
🚫 Essential Oils to Avoid for Hormone Neutral Blending
These oils have documented or suspected estrogenic or hormone modulating effects:
• Fennel (sweet or bitter)
• Anise / Star Anise
• Clary Sage (pituitary modulating)
• Sage (Dalmatian)
• Myrtle (especially red myrtle)
• Geranium (mild estrogenic modulating)
• Carrot Seed (possible endocrine interaction)
🌿 Hormone Neutral Carrier Oils
- Light, Fast Absorbing Oils
Perfect for face serums, menopause safe blends, and daily moisturizers.
• Grapeseed Oil
• Apricot Kernel Oil
• Sweet Almond Oil
• Sunflower Seed Oil (high oleic)
• Safflower Oil (high oleic)
• Fractionated Coconut Oil (MCT)
• Jojoba Oil (technically a wax ester; completely hormone neutral)