10/11/2025
✨ What is Maturation Arrest Acne? ✨
If you’ve struggled with stubborn breakouts that never seem to come to a head — those deep, sore bumps that linger under the skin — you might be dealing with maturation arrest acne.
Unlike regular acne where a pore fully forms a pimple and clears, maturation arrest happens when the skin’s natural cell turnover and healing process stalls. The pore gets clogged, inflammation begins… but the lesion never fully matures or resolves.
🔬 Common causes:
– Sluggish cell turnover
– Hormonal imbalance
– Using products that are too occlusive or barrier-heavy
– Over-exfoliation or skin that’s become “stuck” in a reactive state
💡 The key to treating it:
Gently retrain the skin rather than attack it. Focus on restoring a healthy cell renewal rhythm with:
– Smart exfoliation (think enzymes or gentle actives)
– Anti-inflammatory support
– A balanced barrier
_ A focus on hydration
If this sounds like your skin, book a consultation — we can assess your barrier health and guide you toward a plan to get things moving again.
Love Becks xx
