Michelle Ventresca is a licensed esthetician, certified acne expert and founder of Live by Skin, a skincare and medical spa in Woburn, MA. Michelle has more than 14 years of experience delivering results‑driven, education‑first skincare. She specializes in treating acne, pigmentation, and aging concerns through customized treatment plans that blend in‑studio services with at‑home routines clients can realistically follow. Michelle’s expertise has been featured in leading media outlets including Vogue, Who What Wear, Harper’s Bazaar, and more.

A widely recognized Face Reality Certified Acne Expert, Michelle has guided hundreds of clients to clearer skin and softer post‑acne scarring using data‑tracked progress checks and ingredient coaching. Her clinical focus spans acne-clearing treatments, pigment‑targeting chemical peels (including pregnancy‑safe options), dermaplaning, microneedling, and LED therapy. Michelle’s firsthand expertise with top‑rated brands like SkinBetter, Hydrinity and Face Reality, makes her a go-to credible source on product knowledge, performance, and efficacy.

During this episode, we discuss:

• Michelle’s path from esthetician school at Catherine Hinds to founding Live By Skin, a skincare and medical spa in Woburn
• How working in medical aesthetics and at a day spa led her to focus on corrective skincare and acne when she opened her own business in 2019
• Why she wanted more control over her services and a shorter commute, and how being part of a family of entrepreneurs shaped her decision
• Launching an e-commerce store and virtual skincare support during the pandemic, and how that shaped the business coming out of it
• Why specializing in one niche instead of being a jack-of-all-trades benefits both clients and business partnerships
• Simple skincare tips for busy business owners, including keeping routines minimal so it’s easier to identify what’s causing a reaction
• What’s ahead for Live By Skin, including new skincare technologies and trends and plans for a larger space
• Why hiring employees frees up time to work on the business instead of in it
• The importance of building systems and SOPs to grow a team, empower employees, and stop bottlenecks
• Michelle’s approach to managing motherhood and business, including using early mornings and nap times for focused work

And more. Tune into this episode as we dive into all things skincare!

Watch the episode on YouTube here.

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