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Spore to Skin is an independent research publication devoted to conscious self-care. We explore the intersection of plants, products, and propaganda, exposing patterns in the beauty industry while elevating the science of skin.

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The Rice Water Beauty Revolution: How Ancient Asian Secrets Became Social Media's Latest Unproven Obsession Beauty influencers are selling centuries-old traditions as miracle cures, but the science tells a more complicated story

The Rice Water Beauty Revolution: How Ancient Asian Secrets Became Social Media's Latest Unproven Obsession
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01.08.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The $200 Neck Cream Wars: Inside the Battle for Your Aging DΓ©colletage How two medical-grade skincare companies are convincing consumers to spend luxury car payment money on microscopic improvements

The $200 Neck Cream Wars: Inside the Battle for Your Aging DΓ©colletage
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27.07.2025 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Hydrocolloid Bandages Are Transforming Modern Wound Care Why a discovery from stoma care changed everything we thought we knew about healing

How Hydrocolloid Bandages Are Transforming Modern Wound Care
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26.07.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How L'OrΓ©al, Unilever, and the $716 billion beauty industry profit from children working in deadly conditions Your Favorite Beauty Brands Are Built on Child Labor, And They Know It

How L'OrΓ©al, Unilever, and the $716 billion beauty industry profit from children working in deadly conditions
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25.07.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Archive - SPORE TO SKIN | The Self Beneath the Skin Full archive of all the posts from SPORE TO SKIN | The Self Beneath the Skin.

The Ultimate Spore to Skin Guide: Science-Backed Beauty Intelligence
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24.07.2025 03:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Toxic Standards and Overconsumption Create an Endless Cycle Why the $560 billion beauty industry thrives on our insecurities, and how a new generation is fighting back.

Beneath this gleaming surface lies a troubling reality: an entire economic ecosystem built on perpetuating insecurity, driving excessive consumption, and profiting from the very problems it claims to solve. open.substack.com/pub/sporetos...

24.07.2025 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beyond the Beauty Aisle: Why Foraging for Skincare Ingredients is More Than a Trend The ancient practice of gathering wild plants for beauty and healing is experiencing a renaissance among consumers seeking authentic, sustainable alternatives to commercial skincare

It's a fundamental shift toward understanding beauty as an extension of ecological stewardship, personal empowerment, and a reconnection with ancestral wisdom that predates the modern cosmetics industry by millennia.
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24.07.2025 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Slime That Heals: Inside the Snail Mucin Obsession - Sporegasm 001 In this debut episode of Sporegasm, the investigative podcast from Spore to Skin, we explore the rise of snail mucin, from ancient remedy to billion-dollar beauty staple.

The Slime That Heals: Inside the Snail Mucin Obsession - Sporegasm 001
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22.07.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sea Moss Skincare: Separating the Science from the Social Media Hype Why this "superfood" ingredient might not be the miracle cure your feed promised

Sea Moss Skincare: Separating the Science from the Social Media Hype
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22.07.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Truth About Collagen: What the Science Actually Says About These Popular Supplements A deep dive into the evidence behind the $4 billion collagen industry

The Truth About Collagen: What the Science Actually Says About These Popular Supplements
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22.07.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Science of Serums: Your Guide to Skincare That Actually Works Why these tiny bottles pack such a powerful punch, and how to use them without wasting your money

The Science of Serums: Your Guide to Skincare That Actually Works
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22.07.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The $250,000 Beauty Trap: Why Your Makeup Routine Is Costing Society Billions A deep dive into the hidden costs of an industry that promises beauty but delivers debt, discrimination, and environmental destruction

The $250,000 Beauty Trap: Why Your Makeup Routine Is Costing Society Billions
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22.07.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Invisible Shield: Why Your Skin Barrier Is the Key to Healthy, Radiant Skin Understanding the science behind your skin's first line of defense and how to keep it strong

The Invisible Shield: Why Your Skin Barrier Is the Key to Healthy, Radiant Skin
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22.07.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Serums & Ceramides & Peptides... Oh My! The Science Behind Your Skincare Why these three powerhouse ingredients are revolutionizing modern skincare

Serums & Ceramides & Peptides... Oh My! The Science Behind Your Skincare
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22.07.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Gentle Revolution: A Science-Backed Guide to Caring for Sensitive Skin Why less really is more when it comes to reactive, temperamental skin

The Gentle Revolution: A Science-Backed Guide to Caring for Sensitive Skin
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22.07.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Gentle Revolution: A Science-Backed Guide to Caring for Sensitive Skin Why less really is more when it comes to reactive, temperamental skin

The Gentle Revolution: A Science-Backed Guide to Caring for Sensitive Skin
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22.07.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Science Behind the Glow: Why Microcurrent Is More Than Just Another Beauty Gadget Understanding the cellular revolution happening beneath your skin

The Science Behind the Glow: Why Microcurrent Is More Than Just Another Beauty Gadget
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22.07.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Your Age-by-Age Guide to Healthy Skin Why prevention beats correction every time, and when to actually start using those "anti-aging" products

Your Age-by-Age Guide to Healthy Skin
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22.07.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Future of Skincare is Here: How AI and Smart Devices Are Revolutionizing Beauty The beauty industry is experiencing its most profound transformation in decades, and it's happening right in your bathroom.

The Future of Skincare is Here: How AI and Smart Devices Are Revolutionizing Beauty
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22.07.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Plant Power: Why Your Skin Might Love Nature More Than Your Medicine Cabinet The surprisingly complex world of botanical skincare, and why "natural" doesn't always mean "harmless"

Plant Power: Why Your Skin Might Love Nature More Than Your Medicine Cabinet
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22.07.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sea Moss Skincare: Separating the Science from the Social Media Hype Why this "superfood" ingredient might not be the miracle cure your feed promised

Sea Moss Skincare: Separating the Science from the Social Media Hype
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22.07.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Science Behind Snail Mucin: Beauty Trend or Legitimate Skincare Breakthrough? Why gastropod secretions have dermatologists cautiously optimistic

The Science Behind Snail Mucin: Beauty Trend or Legitimate Skincare Breakthrough?
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The Salmon Sperm Skincare Revolution: Why PDRN is the Next Big Thing in Anti-Aging PDRN represents a shift toward addressing skin health at its most fundamental level.

The Salmon Sperm Skincare Revolution: Why PDRN is the Next Big Thing in Anti-Aging
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Microneedling: The Science Behind the Skin Rejuvenation Trend Why this minimally invasive procedure is transforming dermatology, and why professional treatment matters more than you think

Microneedling: The Science Behind the Skin Rejuvenation Trend
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LED Masks: The Science Behind the Glow Are Those Futuristic Face Masks Actually Worth Your Money?

LED Masks: The Science Behind the Glow
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The Skincare Trap: Why Less is Actually More How the beauty industry convinced us we need 12 products when 3 will do

The Skincare Trap: Why Less is Actually More
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The Strategic Guide to Collagen Supplementation Why starting in your 30s might be the smartest health investment you'll make

The Strategic Guide to Collagen Supplementation
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The Sunscreen Wars: Why Your Choice Matters More Than You Think A dermatologist's guide to navigating mineral vs. chemical protection in an age of environmental consciousness

The Sunscreen Wars: Why Your Choice Matters More Than You Think
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22.07.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Skincare Trap: Why Less is Actually More How the beauty industry convinced us we need 12 products when 3 will do

The beauty industry convinced us we need 12 products when 3 will do. Cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen. That's it. Everything else is marketing.
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The Skincare Trap: Why Less is Actually More How the beauty industry convinced us we need 12 products when 3 will do

Your bathroom cabinet is full of half-used serums but your skin still isn't "perfect"? You're not broken, you're trapped in overconsumption.
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