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The Unpublishable

What the beauty industry won't tell you, from a reporter on a mission to reform it.

By Jessica DeFino
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The Unpublishable

What the beauty industry won't tell you, from a reporter on a mission to reform it.
Start Here
What Is Beauty?
What Influences Beauty Standards?
What Is Beauty Culture?
How Is Skincare Culture Like Diet Culture?
Why Am I Such An Asshole?
Is 'Anti-Aging' A Real Thing?
Is Botox Empowerment?
Is Skincare Self-Care?
What Do I Have Against Beauty Standards?
What Do I Have Against Beauty Products?
How Your Skin Works
The Skin's Inherent Functions
The Microbiome
The Skin Barrier
Dead Skin Cells
Oil
Pores
Stress & The Skin
The Mind & The Skin
The Myth of 'Normal' Skin
Skincare Shouldn't Hurt
Quitting Skincare Products
Where Does All The Skincare Go?

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