What Is Menopause?

Menopause is a natural biological transition that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. It occurs when the ovaries stop releasing eggs and the production of key hormones - estrogen and progesterone significantly declines. As a result, menstrual cycles stop, and fertility gradually decreases.

The journey into menopause begins with a stage called perimenopause, which can start as early as a woman’s late 30s or early 40s. This transitional phase can last several years and is often marked by fluctuating hormone levels, leading to a variety of physical and emotional symptoms such as hot flushes, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and changes in skin health.

Understanding this natural shift is key to finding the right menopause support. At Modani Naturals, we’re here to help women embrace this phase with natural, hormone-free wellbeing and skincare solutions formulated to nurture the skin, body, and mind.

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Menopause symptoms

Menopause impacts individuals differently, with a variety of symptoms and experiences that are unique to each person.

Some possible symptoms are:

• Irregular periods
• Hot flushes and night sweats
• Sleep problems, low energy, fatigue
• Brain fog
• Muscle or joint pain
• Vaginal and urinary problems
• Headaches
• Digestion problems
• Low libido
• Mood changes (feeling anxious, upset, sad or angry)

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Modani Naturals Wild Yam Cream – Natural Menopause Support

Modani Naturals Wild Yam Cream is a plant-rich, hormone-free botanical cream created for women navigating perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Made with a carefully selected blend of whole herbs, botanical extracts, nourishing oils and butters, it offers a gentle way to support your wellbeing through life's natural transitions.

At the heart of our formulation is whole Wild Yam Root, traditionally used in women's wellness for generations. Wild Yam contains naturally occurring plant compounds, including diosgenin, but it is not a source of estrogen or progesterone and does not convert into these hormones in the body. Our Wild Yam Cream is completely hormone-free and is designed to provide gentle, plant-rich support as part of your everyday self-care routine.

Our rich botanical infusion combines Wild Yam Root with other carefully selected herbs traditionally associated with women's wellness. Together with nourishing plant oils and butters, the formulation helps care for dry, mature skin while creating a soothing and nurturing daily ritual during perimenopause and menopause.

Made in small batches with plant-rich, hormone-free and petrochemical-free ingredients, Modani Naturals Wild Yam Cream is a simple, non-invasive addition to your personal wellbeing routine — thoughtfully created for women who prefer natural, transparent and uncomplicated skincare.

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Supporting Your Wellbeing During Menopause

Menopause is a natural stage of life, and looking after your overall wellbeing can make a meaningful difference to how you feel during the transition.

While Modani Naturals Wild Yam Cream provides gentle, hormone-free botanical skincare, we believe it works best as part of a broader self-care routine that nourishes your body, mind and skin.

Simple lifestyle practices such as eating a varied, balanced diet, staying physically active, prioritising restorative sleep and making time for relaxation can all contribute to overall health and wellbeing during perimenopause and menopause.

A holistic approach may help support:

1. Everyday energy & vitality
Nourishing food, regular movement and adequate rest can help support your overall energy and wellbeing.

2. Mental wellbeing
Sleep, relaxation, movement and connection can all play an important role in caring for your emotional and mental wellbeing during life's transitions.

3. Healthy, hydrated skin
Hormonal changes during menopause can affect the skin, making nourishing skincare and regular moisturising an important part of your daily routine.

4. Your personal menopause self-care routine
Everyone experiences menopause differently. Creating a simple routine that includes nourishing skincare, healthy lifestyle habits and practices that make you feel good can help you care for yourself through this stage of life.

Nourish your body. Care for your skin. Support your wellbeing.

Our Wild Yam Cream is designed to complement your everyday self-care ritual — offering rich botanical nourishment for your skin while giving you a quiet moment to pause, reconnect and care for yourself.

Modani Naturals believes in natural skincare with honest, transparent information. Wild Yam Cream is hormone-free and is not a hormone replacement or a treatment for menopause symptoms. If you are experiencing persistent or concerning symptoms, speak with your healthcare professional about the options available to you.

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Does Wild Yam Cream really work?

Many women come to Modani looking for something that helps them feel more comfortable through perimenopause and menopause. Here's what some of our customers have shared after using Wild Yam Cream.

Women have described noticing hot flushes occurring less often, changes in their night-time comfort, better sleep and improvements in how they feel day to day. Others tell us they love the calming ritual, beautiful botanical scent and deeply nourishing feel of the cream on their skin.

Every woman's experience is personal, and results will vary. We can't promise the same experience for everyone, but we're grateful to the women who share their stories and help others make a more informed choice.

Real women. Personal experiences. Honest conversations about menopause.

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Ingredients

What’s inside our Wild Yam Cream?

Our Wild Yam Cream is made with a rich water free botanical infusion of whole Wild Yam Root and a carefully selected blend of traditional herbs, combined with nourishing plant oils and butters.

Rather than relying on isolated synthetic hormones, our formulation is completely hormone-free and focuses on botanical ingredients chosen for their traditional use, skin-nourishing properties and place in a woman's everyday self-care ritual.

Our Botanical Infusion

Our formulation contains up to 35% botanical ingredients, with whole Wild Yam Root as the primary botanical herb.

Wild Yam Root (Dioscorea villosa)
Wild Yam has a long history of traditional use in women's wellness. It contains naturally occurring plant compounds, including diosgenin. Importantly, wild yam is not a source of estrogen or progesterone and does not convert into these hormones in the human body.

Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus)
Traditionally used in herbal wellness, particularly in women's health and menstrual-cycle support.

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
Naturally contains isoflavones and has a long history of traditional use in women's wellness.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)
A traditional Ayurvedic botanical valued for its role in general wellbeing and relaxation.

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)
A traditional Ayurvedic herb historically used in women's wellness and nourishing herbal practices.

Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa)
A traditional botanical that has been widely used in women's wellness, particularly around the menopause transition.

Chamomile
Traditionally valued for its soothing and calming qualities and commonly used in gentle skincare.

Nourishing Plant Oils & Butters

Our botanical infusion is combined with carefully selected plant oils and butters to create a rich, creamy balm that feels nourishing without being overly greasy.

These ingredients are chosen to complement the botanical infusion while helping to soften, moisturise and care for the skin.

Why We Love Our Water-Free Formula

Our Wild Yam Cream is water-free (anhydrous), which means it doesn't require the conventional water-based preservation system used in emulsified creams.

The result is a rich, concentrated botanical balm with a simple ingredient philosophy.

Because it is water-free and contains natural plant oils, butters and botanicals, we recommend storing your tin in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Always use clean, dry hands when applying the product and keep the lid securely closed between uses.

Simple. Botanical. Transparent. 

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How does our Wild Yam Cream work?

Modani Wild Yam Cream brings together seven carefully selected botanicals, slowly infused into nourishing oils and butters, to create a hormone-free botanical cream for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.

When massaged into the skin, the cream's oils and butters help nourish and soften the skin, while the whole-herb infusion delivers the naturally occurring plant compounds present in our botanicals.

Our key ingredient, wild yam root (Dioscorea villosa), contains diosgenin, a naturally occurring plant compound that has attracted scientific interest. Other botanicals contain plant compounds, including phytoestrogens, that are studied for how they may interact with the body's natural processes. Wild yam itself does not convert into estrogen or progesterone in the human body, and how these compounds act when applied topically is still being explored.

Each of our seven botanicals is included for a reason. Together, they form a purposeful blend inspired by traditional herbal use and created to support your personal menopause wellbeing routine.

Many women have shared their positive  experiences while using our Wild Yam Cream, including changes in how they experience hot flushes and night sweats. 

Every woman's experience is different, and research has not established that topical wild yam cream treats menopausal symptoms or changes hormone levels.

Modani Wild Yam Cream offers a considered, hormone-free botanical option for women who want to care for their mind, body and skin through this stage of life.

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Our Wild Yam Cream is designed for gentle, natural support during menopause, PMS, or other hormonal changes. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or have hormone-related health conditions, it's a good idea to check with your healthcare provider first. 

See the FAQ link below for more helpful information and questions or get in touch.

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How to use

PERI/PMS

How to Use Wild Yam Cream During Perimenopause

If you're still having periods, follow the same simple routine as above, with one difference: take a break during your period.

  • When your period finishes: Begin applying Wild Yam Cream twice daily, in the morning and afternoon or early evening.
  • Throughout your cycle: Continue your regular routine, applying to your preferred areas as directed above.
  • When your next period begins: Pause application and allow your period to run its natural course.
  • Once your period finishes: Start your routine again.

Keep your 40g Wild Yam Cream tin or 
Wild Yam Balm Stick handy if you'd like a convenient option for application while you're out and about. 

Menopause

How to Use Wild Yam Cream During Menopause

For a consistent routine, apply Wild Yam Cream twice daily, in the morning and afternoon. You can adjust the timing to suit your day.

How Much Should I Use?

Use up to ½ teaspoon in total per application, divided between your preferred application areas. For example, apply approximately ¼ teaspoon to each inner upper arm.

As a simple guide, ¼ teaspoon is about the size of the back of your pinky fingernail.

Gently massage into clean, dry skin and allow a moment to absorb before dressing.

When Should I Apply It?

Apply in the morning and afternoon, with an optional small top-up during the day if desired.

For convenient application on the go, try our 40g Wild Yam Cream or Wild Yam Balm Stick, ideal for keeping in your handbag.

Post menopause

How to Use Wild Yam Cream After Menopause

After menopause, you can continue using Wild Yam Cream as part of your everyday self-care routine.

Apply twice daily, preferably in the morning and afternoon, to your preferred areas, following the directions above. If desired, apply a small amount to your wrists in the early evening as an extra moment of botanical care.

Make it a simple, consistent ritual to nourish your skin and care for your overall wellbeing, whatever stage of life you're in.

What You May Notice

Every woman's experience of perimenopause and menopause is different. I created Modani Wild Yam Cream from my own search for a natural, hormone-free option to help navigate some of the discomforts and challenges of this stage of life. My hope was to create a thoughtfully crafted botanical cream that other women could turn to as part of their own menopause wellbeing routine, helping them feel more comfortable, supported and cared for through this time of change.

Hot Flushes and Night Sweats

Hot flushes and night sweats can be among the most frustrating parts of perimenopause and menopause, affecting comfort, sleep and how you feel the following day. It's understandable to look for natural options during this time.

Some women have shared encouraging experiences with Wild Yam Cream, describing changes in their experience of hot flushes and night sweats, including feeling that they occur less often or are less intense. Every woman's experience is different, and individual experiences will vary. Wild Yam Cream is a hormone-free botanical cream, and its effects on hot flushes and night sweats can differ from woman to woman.

A Greater Sense of Calm and Comfort

The changes of menopause can leave you feeling unsettled, uncomfortable or unlike yourself. Finding ways to care for your mind, body and wellbeing can make this transition feel less overwhelming. Wild Yam Cream can become a familiar part of your daily routine, offering a moment to slow down and reconnect with yourself.

More Restful Nights

When nights are interrupted, the effects can follow you into the next day. Creating a consistent evening routine can help you make space for rest and relaxation. Many women look for ways to feel more comfortable at bedtime and establish rituals that support their overall wellbeing.

Feeling More Like Yourself

Changes in mood, energy and concentration can be frustrating, especially when you're juggling the demands of everyday life. Making time for your own needs is important during this stage of change. A regular self-care routine can be one small way to reconnect with yourself and prioritise your wellbeing.

A Natural Part of Your Wellbeing Routine

Every botanical in Modani Wild Yam Cream is included for a reason. Wild yam root and six complementary herbs are slowly infused into nourishing oils and butters, bringing together a considered blend designed to support the mind and body through the discomforts and changes of perimenopause and menopause. Each of the seven botanicals has its own place in the blend, working together as a whole rather than in isolation.

Nourished, Softer-Feeling Skin

Menopause can bring changes in skin texture and moisture. Our rich blend of botanical oils and butters helps nourish and moisturise, leaving skin feeling softer, smoother and more supple. It's an added benefit that makes this rich botanical cream a lovely part of your daily care.

Handmade in small batches in Brisbane, this hormone-free botanical cream was created for women seeking a natural, plant-based approach to their personal menopause wellbeing routine, with every ingredient chosen with care and purpose.

Your menopause journey is personal. Your self-care should be, too.