Ep 47 | Exploring Your SKIN Biome: Body Odour, Ear Wax & Why Mosquitos Are More Attracted To YOU! episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 21, 2025 · 45 MIN

Ep 47 | Exploring Your SKIN Biome: Body Odour, Ear Wax & Why Mosquitos Are More Attracted To YOU!

from The Nuanced Naturopaths · host Julie Forrester and Karinda Maree

We delve into what the skin biome actually is (a whole community living on/in/around our skin!), how a child's microbiome is influenced by birth and breastfeeding. Plus, fascinating insights on how genes influence ear wax and body odor. We also cover how deodorants and antiperspirants can impact skin microbes and finally, why some people are more attractive to mosquitoes than others, linking it to skin microbe-induced kairomones.~MENTIONED IN THIS EP:Overview of microbial species by nicheVisual of ear microbes!Did you know that antiperspirant or deodorant can significantly influence the microbes of your armpit?https://www.livescience.com/health/the-skin-microbiome-could-be-harnessed-as-mosquito-repellent-study-hintshttps://sci-hub.st/10.1016/j.cois.2017.03.011Study summary of the sweaty t-shirt experiments~Reach out to the Nuanced Naturopaths ⁠here⁠! Send us your feedback, questions & episode requests.Check out our Nuanced & Nourished Membership hereConnect with us on Instagram~CONNECT WITH JULIE:⁠Email⁠⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Book in with Julie⁠CONNECT WITH KARINDA:⁠Email⁠⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Book in with KarindaDISCLAIMER FOR PUBLIC: The contents of this podcast or any information mentioned is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you're seeking assistance with your health, please contact an accredited healthcare professional. If you'd like personalised support with your health, you can book a session with Julie or Karinda using the links above.DISCLAIMER FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS: The content provided is intended for entertainment and educational purposes. The information discussed in this podcast is not a substitute for professional training. While the authors/hosts make every effort to provide the most up-to-date data and evidence on naturopathic information, this content should not necessarily be considered standard of care and may not reflect individual practices within or outside of Australia.

We delve into what the skin biome actually is (a whole community living on/in/around our skin!), how a child's microbiome is influenced by birth and breastfeeding. Plus, fascinating insights on how genes influence ear wax and body odor. We also cover how deodorants and antiperspirants can impact skin microbes and finally, why some people are more attractive to mosquitoes than others, linking it to skin microbe-induced kairomones.~MENTIONED IN THIS EP:Overview of microbial species by nicheVisual of ear microbes!Did you know that antiperspirant or deodorant can significantly influence the microbes of your armpit?https://www.livescience.com/health/the-skin-microbiome-could-be-harnessed-as-mosquito-repellent-study-hintshttps://sci-hub.st/10.1016/j.cois.2017.03.011Study summary of the sweaty t-shirt experiments~Reach out to the Nuanced Naturopaths ⁠here⁠! Send us your feedback, questions & episode requests.Check out our Nuanced & Nourished Membership hereConnect with us on Instagram~CONNECT WITH JULIE:⁠Email⁠⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Book in with Julie⁠CONNECT WITH KARINDA:⁠Email⁠⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Book in with KarindaDISCLAIMER FOR PUBLIC: The contents of this podcast or any information mentioned is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you're seeking assistance with your health, please contact an accredited healthcare professional. If you'd like personalised support with your health, you can book a session with Julie or Karinda using the links above.DISCLAIMER FOR HEALTH PRACTITIONERS: The content provided is intended for entertainment and educational purposes. The information discussed in this podcast is not a substitute for professional training. While the authors/hosts make every effort to provide the most up-to-date data and evidence on naturopathic information, this content should not necessarily be considered standard of care and may not reflect individual practices within or outside of Australia.

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