05/04/2026
Suddenly getting jawline acne in your late 30s - 50s?
If this has started happening later in life, you’re not imagining it — and you’re definitely not alone.
Breakouts along the jawline and neck are incredibly common during this stage, and it usually comes down to hormonal shifts happening beneath the surface.
Here’s what’s going on:
• Perimenopause + hormonal fluctuations
In our late 30s and 40s, progesterone begins to decline while oestrogen fluctuates. This can create a relative increase in androgens (oil-stimulating hormones), leading to congestion and deeper breakouts along the jawline.
• Slower skin turnover
As we age, our cell turnover rate naturally slows. This means dead skin cells can build up more easily, contributing to clogged pores and persistent acne.
• Increased sensitivity + inflammation
Skin often becomes more reactive over time, so breakouts can appear more inflamed, linger longer, and take more time to heal.
• Stress + cortisol
This stage of life often comes with a higher mental load. Elevated cortisol can drive oil production and disrupt the skin’s balance.
• Changes in how your skin tolerates products
Skincare that once worked can suddenly feel too heavy or pore-clogging as your skin and oil flow change.
The important thing to understand is that this type of acne isn’t “teenage acne coming back” — it’s hormonally driven, slower to heal, and needs a more considered approach.
At Biome, I focus on working with the skin (and what’s happening internally), rather than aggressively stripping it.
Love Becks xx
