When we talk about menopause, the conversation often centres on the physical symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and hormonal fluctuations. But for many women, the emotional shifts are just as significant, if not more so. Feelings of anxiety, sudden dips in mood, mental fogginess and even a sense of disconnection from oneself or others can surface without warning. These aren’t merely emotional reactions; they are reflections of profound neurological changes triggered by the decline in estrogen and progesterone.
As these hormones fall, the production and activity of key neurotransmitters such as serotonin, oxytocin, GABA, dopamine and BDNF are affected. These chemical messengers play essential roles in mood regulation, motivation, rest and our ability to feel connected. When their levels shift, we feel it deeply. While these changes are entirely natural, that doesn’t mean they are always easy to navigate.
At Evolve Organic Beauty, we believe emotional wellbeing during menopause deserves the same thoughtful care as physical health. Our Bioenergetic Aromatherapy Collection was created to help women support their emotional wellbeing through the power of scent and touch. Hand-blended with the finest essential oils, each formula is designed to interact with specific neurotransmitter pathways, creating rituals that are both therapeutic and sensorial.
Supporting Serotonin: Rebuilding Emotional Resilience
Serotonin plays a vital role in stabilising mood, supporting restful sleep, regulating appetite and enhancing emotional resilience. During menopause, declining estrogen levels reduce serotonin production while increasing the activity of an enzyme that breaks it down. This can lower your emotional baseline, leading to heightened anxiety, irritability and disrupted sleep.
Ways to support serotonin naturally include:
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Morning light exposure within an hour of waking
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Moderate aerobic movement such as walking or yoga
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Tryptophan-rich foods like oats, seeds and bananas
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Mindfulness practices such as journaling or breathwork
The Joyful Light blend supports the serotonin system with Neroli, Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang, Petitgrain and Litsea. Neroli helps regulate serotonin receptors, Sweet Orange uplifts mood, and Ylang Ylang supports serotonin and GABA activity. Petitgrain and Litsea offer nervous system support and mental clarity.
Suggested ritual: Start with Joyful Light Aromatic Hand and Body Wash. Follow with Joyful Light Aromatic Body Lotion applied in slow, circular movements. Finish with the Joyful Light Pulse Point Roll-On to your wrists and neck. This layered approach helps uplift mood and create a brighter emotional start to the day.
Supporting Oxytocin: Reconnecting with Connection
Oxytocin is released through physical connection, empathy and affection. As estrogen drops during menopause, oxytocin may also decrease, leading to feelings of emotional distance or isolation.
Natural ways to support oxytocin include:
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Physical touch such as hugs or massage
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Acts of gratitude or empathy
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Heart-focused breathing
Wild Divine is a blend that nurtures emotional warmth and self-connection. Rose Otto calms the nervous system, Palmarosa supports emotional balance, and Geranium helps with hormonal mood swings. Cacao and Wild Orange bring comfort and emotional brightness.
Suggested ritual: Soak in a warm bath with Wild Divine Aromatic Bath Oil. After bathing, apply Wild Divine Bio-Retinol Body Oil in slow, intentional massage. Complete your routine with Wild Divine Pulse Point Roll-On to your chest and wrists to deepen emotional warmth.
Supporting Cortisol and GABA: Calming the Stress Response
Cortisol regulates stress response while GABA provides calm. During menopause, erratic cortisol and reduced GABA levels often result in sleep issues, anxiety and mental fatigue.
Ways to support GABA and cortisol balance include:
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Evening breathwork with long exhalations
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Magnesium-rich Epsom salt baths
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Avoiding screens before bed
Zen Whisper is designed for nervous system recalibration. Lavender reduces cortisol, Vetiver calms mental activity, Frankincense promotes deep breathing, Sweet Marjoram eases tension and Bergamot lowers stress.
Suggested ritual: Add Zen Whisper Aromatic Bath Oil to your evening bath. Follow with Zen Whisper Ceramide Body Oil using long strokes. Apply Zen Whisper Pulse Point Roll-On to temples and wrists, and mist your pillow with Zen Whisper Sleep Mist before bed.
Supporting Dopamine and BDNF: Restoring Motivation and Mental Clarity
Dopamine supports focus and motivation, while BDNF boosts learning and memory. Menopause can lead to brain fog and diminished drive.
Ways to enhance dopamine and BDNF include:
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Activities that foster small wins or creativity
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Rhythmic movement such as walking or dancing
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Eating antioxidant-rich foods like berries and leafy greens
Vital Clarity supports mental energy with Rosemary, Lemon, Basil, Grapefruit and Black Pepper. Rosemary sharpens focus, Lemon and Grapefruit refresh, and Basil and Black Pepper support clarity and resilience.
Suggested ritual: Begin mid-morning with Vital Clarity Aromatic Hand and Body Wash. Follow with Vital Clarity Aromatic Hand and Body Lotion, then apply the Vital Clarity Pulse Point Roll-On before a mentally demanding task.
The Evolve Approach to Emotional Wellbeing
At Evolve Organic Beauty, we see menopause as a deeply layered experience deserving of full-spectrum care. Our Bioenergetic Aromatherapy Collection is hormone-safe, COSMOS certified and created with the utmost integrity in our wind-powered UK studio.
Each blend is free from hormone-disrupting ingredients such as parabens and synthetic fragrances. Every product is thoughtfully designed to work with your emotional and hormonal rhythms through purposeful, sensorial rituals.
Our approach is rooted in the belief that emotional wellness is not a luxury, it’s foundational. Whether you are facing anxiety, disconnection or cognitive fatigue, there is a natural and nurturing path forward. These aromatherapy-led rituals are your invitation to pause, reconnect and honour your body’s wisdom throughout this powerful life transition.
Discover our Bioenergetic Aromatherapy Collection and begin a new chapter of wellbeing with intention and care.
