90. Extractions 2.0: Celebrating The Purge, Maturation Arrest Acne, And Mapping Out The 6-8 Month Road To Clear Skin

Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! We are back with our final episode before we head off on our summer hiatus, and wanted to leave you with a good one. This week we are talking Extractions 2.0, where we dive deeper into the topic that sits at the heart of the Pacific Touch method. Nichola breaks down why extractions matter so much when you're healing without suppressants, what actually happens in the follicle during a purge, and why purging isn't something to fear, it's a sign your skin is finally releasing what's been trapped.They also spotlight maturation arrest acne, one of the most stubborn conditions in acne care, unpacking what causes it (hello, stress and DHT), what it looks like on the skin, and why professional extraction is essential for clearing it. Plus, Nichola maps out the realistic 6-8 month timeline for congestion clearing, month by month, so you know exactly what to expect on your own journey.This episode also marks the launch of two new offerings: a 60-minute Pacific Touch Method Essentials facial and a 45-minute extraction session designed to help clients get through the toughest, most purge-heavy stretch of healing.It's the Skin Talk Tuesday season finale, so enjoy, and use code SKINTALK for 20% off the PT sheet mask. We'll see you back here September 15!