The Journal

As far as skincare ingredients go for 2026, Tea Tree Oil isn’t Innovative.  It is however, classic. And backed by decades of science.  For years, the skincare industry has used...

Long before "tea tree oil" showed up on skincare aisle labels everywhere, Australian researchers put it head-to-head against a proven acne treatment in a real clinical trial. The 1990 study,...

For decades, doctors in Japan have prescribed something unexpected for mental health and overall wellbeing: a walk in the forest. You may have heard of it. It's called shinrin-yoku, or "forest...

The power is ultimately in the customers hands. It’s what we as buyers are willing to purchase and demand of companies. Yes, companies should be doing the right thing but...

We created The Forest Lungs Vapour Stick as a more pure, more potent version of traditional vapour rubs. We shared the high percentage of Blue Mallee Eucalyptus (10.5%), menthol (7%)...

New research proves the impact of skincare on your body’s chemical load. A new study by researchers has just been published in the peer reviewed journal Environment International and it...

Hydrated skin is healthy skin.    Our skin acts as a barrier between our internal organs and the environment. Healthy skin keeps us hydrated, helps with temperature regulation, retains body...

Saunas, ice baths, breathwork. That’s basically the holy trinity in wellness right now for muscle recovery, nervous system support, improving circulation, optimising performance for workouts and reducing stress. Saunas are...

Tash Scutts is the founder of LOVEBYT, an Australian oral care brand built around the idea that everyday rituals can be elevated through thoughtful care and intelligent formulas. Created from...

“Decades of ongoing research continues to reveal that so many of the medical conditions and symptoms that people suffer from are actually due to out-of-control inflammation. Reducing inflammation can not...

Australia is known and revered for the bounty of fresh produce, meat, plant extracts, nuts, and more that it produces. Land lovingly tendered by hardworking farmers, dirt on their hands,...

Coughs, congestion & sore throats are going around thanks to good old cold and flu season. Hopefully you and yours are well!   Below we have some traditional and time...

Warm and moist might sound nice for tea cake, but in your pants and in between your toes, not so much. Jock itch and Athlete's Foot (aka Tinea) are both...

ETTO’s Forest Lungs Steam Inhalers combine pure Blue Mallee Eucalyptus and menthol for a deeply purifying and therapeutic ritual. As the steam opens airways, this potent plant-based blend helps clear...

Tea Tree and Blue Mallee Eucalyptus oils are both wonderful remedial oils for a range of ailments and problems.  These two foundation oils have been used for centuries in aromatherapy...

CELEBRATING THE AUSSIE SPIRIT WITH ETTO AUSTRALIAN STORIES VOL. 09 A few weeks twice a year when we are at camp, living in swags, you find a whole new appreciation...

We don’t have to get sunburnt to begin amassing DNA damage. According to The Royal College of General Practitioners, a tan is our skin reacting to DNA damage by increasing...

Not all essential oils are created equal. From where they are grown and how (with pesticides,  with ethical labour?), how the oils are extracted from the leaf, seed or flower,...

Do I have sensitive skin? There is no specific definition of sensitive skin but if you suffer from dryness, redness, or your skin is easily irritated or experiences burning, stinging...

Do you live in fear of Spring? Does the abundance of vibrant blooms and blossoming trees sending pollen devils into the air to play havoc with your sinuses and eyes...

"There are many things to love about our beautiful country, but unsurprisingly, I am in constant awe of our diverse and highly unique wildlife species. Australian animals have evolved to...

If you suffer from eczema, dermatitis, rosacea or psoriasis, chances are, if you've been to a doctor, chemist or dermatologist, you have been prescribed a steroid cream. These irritating skin...

If you’re ever having a bad day, or something’s not going your way, or you're feeling upset or angry or anxious, or anything, a dunk in the ocean is so...

Is your skin cracking like a dry riverbed? Resembling crocodile skin? Rid your skin of roughness, flakiness, fine cracks, and any accompanying itchiness, naturally. Dry skin can flare up in...