When Your Mind Feels Wired and Your Body Can't Switch Off
Feeling overwhelmed, tense, or unable to unwind at night? During perimenopause and menopause, fluctuating hormones can overstimulate the nervous system — making you feel wired yet exhausted, anxious, restless, or unable to drop into deep sleep.
Common Symptoms You Might Be Experiencing
Many women in perimenopause and menopause search for relief from:
- Racing thoughts and anxiety, especially at night
- Wired but tired feeling — exhausted but unable to switch off
- Restless sleep, frequent waking, or difficulty falling asleep
- Tension in shoulders, jaw, or neck
- Cortisol spikes and feeling on edge
- Restless legs or body discomfort at night
- Emotional overwhelm and poor stress recovery
Why Menopause Affects Your Nervous System
During hormonal transitions, declining oestrogen and progesterone directly impact your nervous system regulation. Progesterone has a naturally calming effect on the brain, so when it drops, your body loses a key stress buffer. Meanwhile, cortisol (your stress hormone) can spike more easily, leaving you feeling reactive, anxious, and unable to relax.
Our Topical Botanical Hormone Supportâ„¢ system works by delivering calming botanicals and magnesium directly through the skin to support nervous system regulation, reduce cortisol reactivity, and signal safety to your body. This helps you shift from fight-or-flight into rest-and-digest mode.
What You Can Expect
These calming, magnesium-rich and botanically grounding formulas support your nervous system, help regulate cortisol, and create a sense of deep internal calm. Perfect for anyone wanting to soften stress, sleep more deeply, and reconnect with their body.
Best for: anxiety • wired nervous system • restless sleep • tension • cortisol spikes • poor recovery
Recommended Products for Stress & Nervous System Calm
🌿 Relieve & Recharge Magnesium Oil (core product)
Your essential support for a wired nervous system. Helps regulate cortisol, ease tension, reduce restless legs, improve deep sleep, and settle evening overwhelm.
🌿 Cherish & Support Body Oil
A deeply grounding ritual oil that relaxes tight muscles, softens emotional tension, and supports the nervous system through soothing botanical touch.
🌿 Enrich & Restore Night Tonic
Lavender, calming botanicals, and rich nourishment help the body shift into rest mode. Ideal for evening wind-down and night-time emotional regulation.
🌿 Cool & Calm Soothing Gel
A peaceful cooling ritual before bed that settles facial heat, reduces inflammation, and soothes stress-triggered sensitivity.
Optional Add-Ons for a Sleep Ritual
🌿 Calm & Clarify Cleanser + Nourish & Refine Moisturiser
Perfect if you'd like to create a sleep skincare ritual — a calming nightly routine that signals safety, reduces stress hormones, and prepares the body for deep rest.
Learn More About Stress, Sleep & Hormonal Skin
Explore these related articles to understand the connection between your nervous system, sleep, and skin health:
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does menopause cause anxiety and sleep problems?
During perimenopause and menopause, declining progesterone removes a natural calming signal in your brain, while fluctuating oestrogen can trigger cortisol spikes. This combination leaves your nervous system overstimulated, making it harder to relax, fall asleep, or stay asleep.
What helps cortisol-related skin issues during menopause?
High cortisol can trigger inflammation, redness, breakouts, and sensitivity. Topical magnesium and calming botanicals help regulate cortisol response through the skin, reducing stress-triggered inflammation and supporting barrier repair.
Can magnesium oil really help with sleep and anxiety?
Yes. Magnesium is essential for nervous system regulation and GABA production (your calming neurotransmitter). Topical magnesium absorbs directly through the skin, bypassing digestion, and can help reduce restless legs, muscle tension, and cortisol reactivity — all of which improve sleep quality.
How long does it take to notice a difference?
Many women notice calmer sleep and reduced tension within 3-7 days of consistent use. Deeper nervous system regulation and cortisol balance typically improve over 2-4 weeks as your body recalibrates.
What if my skin is reactive to everything right now?
Reactivity is often a sign of nervous system dysregulation, not just sensitive skin. Start with gentle, calming products like our Magnesium Oil or Body Oil, which support your stress response without overwhelming your skin. Avoid actives and focus on soothing, grounding rituals.
Can I use these products if I'm on HRT or other medications?
Yes. Our topical botanical formulas are designed to complement — not replace — any treatments you're using. They work alongside HRT, supplements, or medications to support your nervous system and skin barrier. Always consult your healthcare provider if you have specific concerns.
Do I need to use all the products in this collection?
No. Start with one core product like the Magnesium Oil, then add others as needed based on your symptoms. Many women find that a simple evening ritual with 1-2 products is enough to create meaningful change.
In Summary
This collection supports your body's natural ability to calm itself — easing overwhelm, soothing tension, supporting deeper sleep, and helping you feel grounded, balanced, and steady again.
