etch & ethos Nourishing Summer Citrus Body Lotion is a nourishing, 94% natural* body lotion that won’t compromise your skin, or the planet.
For the etch & ethos Nourishing Summer Citrus Body Lotion review, we’re looking for mums interested in natural and sustainable products to trial the 300mL body lotion at home before sharing their thoughts and opinions on the product.
The etch & ethos Nourishing Summer Citrus Body Lotion combines sunflower seed oil, carnauba wax and castor seed oil (plus a few other top notch ingredients!) to help hydrate skin for 24 hours and protect from dehydration. Switch to etch & ethos and feel good.
The lotion is made and packaged in Australia. It is available in a 300mL keep pack for the bench or basin, as well as a 1L refill pack. Every bottle is made from 50% recycled Aussie milk bottles, to help divert them from ending up in Australian landfill.
By making the simple switch to etch & ethos, you have taken a small but significant step in transitioning to a more sustainable bathroom…and Australia.
What are the benefits of etch & ethos lotion?
Contains 94% naturally derived ingredients*
Contains ethically sourced beeswax from abandoned hives to help maintain the skin barrier
Bottles made from 50% recycled milk bottles
Where can I buy etch & ethos Nourishing Summer Citrus Body Lotion?
Buy etch & ethos Nourishing Summer Citrus Body Lotion from Chemist Warehouse. The range also includes Botanical Bloom Body Lotion, as well as Summer Citrus and Botanical Bloom Hydrating Body Wash.
Apply etch & ethos Nourishing Summer Citrus Body Lotion to skin as often as desired, particularly after showering or bathing. For best results use with etch & ethos Hydrating Body Wash.
MoM Members have also been testing Nourishing Botanical Bloom Body Lotion, read their reviews here.
Find out what our reviewers thought in these videos.
*Contains 94% naturally derived ingredients in accordance with ISO 16128 for full transparency.
The big winner in this product is that it’s made and packaged in Australia ???????? and made from recycled Australian milk bottles. Etch & ethos has a refreshing fragrance and there is nothing as good as smelling that refreshing citrus on your skin. I just love this product it’s highly recommended by me
Etch & Ethos is a wonderful summer citrus bony lotion, which is hydrating and smooth. Fragrance is amazing. I use the hydrating body wash in the shower and when finished I apply the body lotion, I go to bed feeling amazing and smell great. Highly recommend this product, even my husband uses it
I was absolutely thrilled to receive this product to trial. The bottle was beautiful and simple, and looked lovely on display in my bathroom. It had a velvety texture that was just the right consistency without being too heavy, and the scent wasn't overpowering but light and summery and enough for other people to notice, and they noticed and asked with interest. It has made my skin feel so soft and nourished.
I have been using this religiously and will continue to do so.
This has got to be the best lotion I’ve ever used. The moisturising element is fantastic- my skin has never felt so good. I love how light weight the lotion goes on and how quickly it absorbs into your skin. The scent is also light and perfect. I use this every day and night to get my skin smooth and soft. Love it!
This product blew my mind. I am so in love with the texture, the smell, wow the smell is divine and refreshing.
The size is fantastic to take everywhere with you on holidays, the kids kids absolutely loved it. I highly recommend this moisturiser, it's made mine and my families skin smoother, for the better!
I was so impressed with how light it was but how hydrated my skin was! I was shocked at how smooth my skin felt! Used it after a sunburn and it helped ease the pain really well! I’ll be buying more for sure when this runs out!
This has been a great addition to our bath, book and bed routine. Lovely fragrance, light on the skin and didn’t feel greasy at all! Amazing for the whole family
This lotion was quite surprising to me, it was thick when put onto skin but smoothed out an absorbed very well leaving beautiful soft moisturised skin! The scent is very light yet refreshing. Unlike other lotions that are thick and gloopy, that never seem to absorb no matter how much you rub it in, you will not find that with this one. It is perfect when I’m in a rush in mornings busy getting kids ready as well as myself for work I can quickly use this lotion and not have to worry about taking forever to rub it in or it feeling yuck an oily. It feels lovely. I will be buying it again.
The big winner in this product is that it’s made and packaged in Australia ???????? and made from recycled Australian milk bottles. Etch & ethos has a refreshing fragrance and there is nothing as good as smelling that refreshing citrus on your skin. I just love this product it’s highly recommended by me
I bought this after seeing reviews on here and I wasn't disappointed. The texture is great and it isn't too heavy. The best thing about it is the smell. It isn't overpowering and smells so fresh. The smell lasts on the skin into the day. Definitely purchasing again,
I am so happy to have heard about this product. I have only just purchased in the past week, but fell in love with it. Such a nice gentle soothing lotion and makes me feel rejuvenated. Just a nice subtle aroma whilst applying it. My skin feels so fresh and clean
I found the etch & ethos Nourishing Summer Citrus Body Lotion to be lightweight and non greasy. I like the simple but pretty packaging and the handy pump pack. I didn’t overly enjoy the scent however. I did not detect any “summer citrus” which is the only let down of this otherwise nice lotion. The light fragrance might suit others but I myself would have preferred a slightly stronger scent like a lemongrass or something fresh and clean scented.
Even my partner that hates all moisturisers, liked it!
Love that this came in a pump bottle as it really does make it so convenient to leave on the bathroom bench and quickly apply after a shower or before bed. The formula was lightweight, not greasy or heavy and absorbed quickly into my skin. Best of all it passed the fusspot partner test. He thinks all moisturisers are smelly and sticky, but he actually liked this one!
Etch & Ethos is a wonderful summer citrus bony lotion, which is hydrating and smooth. Fragrance is amazing. I use the hydrating body wash in the shower and when finished I apply the body lotion, I go to bed feeling amazing and smell great. Highly recommend this product, even my husband uses it
I have always really suffered from dry skin, especially on my legs. This moisturizer really surprised me, it went on super smooth and really absorbed into my skin well, giving my legs a super smooth appearance and didn't dry out after like an hour which I have found some moisturizers do. Would definitely be buying more of this product.
etch & ethos Nourishing Summer Citrus Body Lotion is a lovely body lotion. It is very lightweight and absorbs quickly - unlike some heavy/greasy moisturisers. The Summer Citrus scent is refreshing and not overpowering - I normally purchase unscented lotions as I don't like fragrances so this was a pleasant change. I would happily purchase etch & ethos Nourishing Summer Citrus Body Lotion and recommend it to other mums who are in need of a few moments of pampering!
Woah etch & ethos Nourishing Summer Citrus Body Lotion is next level amazing. I love that the scent isn’t to heavy or overpowering. It doesn’t leave my skin feeling oily. After applying the body lotion my skin feels hydrated and nourished and the feeling lasts for hours
Today after I shaved my legs I decided to use Etch & Ethos on my legs. Oh my goodness it was the most soothing sensation. It felt fresh, soothing and so calming. All the itchiness and burning sensation from the shaving process disappeared instantly and didn’t return unlike with other moisturisers I’ve used. Plus one for Etch & Ethos as a soothing after shave lotion ????
I am always looking for a moisturising product for my family and this is a great option. I used this on myself and children and we all liked it.
I love how smooth it is on the skin and does not leave an oily residue. I would recommend this product and will be adding this to my shopping list in the future.
I really enjoyed using this lotion. It use easy to use & was quick drying (who like their clothes sticking to them ????). My sensitive skin (I’ve had eczema since my last pregnancy) didn’t flare up using this lotion, which is a win. Even my nearly 2 year old used it. My skin feels soft & smooth with no dry patches. The scent is very floral, maybe a bit too girly for me, next time I might use the citrus one for a more refreshing lotion. I love it.
My pet hate with all creams and lotions is the "grease factor". I hate feeling like after you use it you still have a coating layered on your skin. I was so impressed that this soaked into my skin so fast and left it feeling hydrated and soft, but without leaving any greasy coating. It even passed the test of being able to open a door handle after using it! Smells delish, 10/10, would buy again!
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‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital
Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.
What if I’m overreacting? What if I’ve got it wrong?
So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.
It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.
Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.
Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise
According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.
“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.
Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital
While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.
So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.
“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.
Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone
A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.
You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.
Leticia gets it.
“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”
But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.
Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.
“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”
Remember, we know our children better than anyone.
What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process
If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.
Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.
Here’s how it works:
Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.
You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.
What should you actually look out for?
Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.
Things like:
Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse
And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.
That’s enough.
“You are helping us, not bothering us”
If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.
“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.
“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”
The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.
“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”
And if you’re still worried about being judged?
“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”
As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.
As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.
This is so true from my experience over the years.
No matter how wonderful the medical team is, if you have any doubts speak up as a mother knows her child better than anyone.
Yes and amen to this article ! I agree with always follow your gut, you know your child like no one else does. In fact you are your child’s expert and should never stop advocating for them or speaking up. Sometimes professionals are very good in waving concerns away, all it takes is a human who listens
Even as a healthcare professional, when I took my soon to the ED when I was concerned, I felt awkward about speaking up, worried I was making a big deal out of nothing (even though i would never tjink this about a patient’s family if the roles were reversed). The message in this article is so important. Always stick to your guns. Always speak up and advocate for your kids – they can’t do it for themselves.
And honestly, some medical staff are idiots. I vividly remember the night two doctors huddled over my son’s lung x-rays. I hadn’t been allowed to accompany him to have them taken as I was pregnant. They finally told me solemnly that they were preparing to do emergency surgery as there was something in his lungs – “we don’t know what it is, but it’s definitely man made”. I took one look at the x-rays and asked if they’d taken off the battery packs for his cochlear implants, which were pinned to the back of his shirt, before the x-ray. And of course they hadn’t, and of course that’s what appeared to be in his lungs. Honestly!
I have learned many times to always listen to your gut and speak up when you don’t think something is right. This article was a great read, our kids are our world and if we don’t feel they are getting the right help, and we feel it, we need to speak up.
You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.
A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!
Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.
This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.
It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.
How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!
This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.
This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.
I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.
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Refreshingly fragrant and moisturising
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A beautiful refreshing scent
It has a beautiful refreshing scent that is not at all overbearing. A wonderful lotion that I would love to buy again and again.
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Fragrant and hydrating
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Loved it
I have been using this religiously and will continue to do so.
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The size is fantastic to take everywhere with you on holidays, the kids kids absolutely loved it. I highly recommend this moisturiser, it's made mine and my families skin smoother, for the better!
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I’m going to buy more!
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Will purchase again! Family favourite!
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Smooth to apply, fast absorbing, soft skin.
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Refreshingly fragrant and moisturising
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Smell is amazing!
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Beautiful, and light
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The perfect lotion for a pregnant mumma
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A beautiful refreshing scent
It has a beautiful refreshing scent that is not at all overbearing. A wonderful lotion that I would love to buy again and again.
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Even my partner that hates all moisturisers, liked it!
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Fragrant and hydrating
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Beautiful and light fragrance
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Love this product
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Super dry to super happy
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Smells lovely
I find this great for daily use and enjoy the light scent. Definitely going to check out the rest of the range!
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Smooth and lovely
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Great product
I love how smooth it is on the skin and does not leave an oily residue. I would recommend this product and will be adding this to my shopping list in the future.
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Great lotion
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A pleasant surprise!
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Hydrates without the grease factor!!
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