Michael Razzano on Acne, Skincare & Becoming Esthetician of the Year

Michael Razzano joins The Beauty Vault Podcast to share his journey from struggling with acne to becoming one of the beauty industry's most recognized estheticians and the 2026 Skin Games Esthetician of the Year. Together with host Marie Matteucci, they discuss acne treatment, barrier repair, Face Reality, SkinBetter Science, acne scars, melasma, skincare routines, nutrition, social media, accountability and what it really takes to build trust as an esthetician.

Whether you're an esthetician, skincare enthusiast, or someone struggling with acne, this conversation is filled with practical advice, clinical insights, and an inspiring story of perseverance.

Guest: Michael Razzano @michaelrazzano

Hosted by: Marie Matteucci

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction 01:15 Esthetician of the Year & Skin Games 03:37 Michael's Acne Journey 06:57 Accountability & the Nutrition Conversation 09:30 Foods to Be Mindful Of 11:42 Most Challenging Skin Conditions to Treat 13:39 Microneedling Over Acne Debate 15:42 Lasers, Fitzpatrick Types & Skin Tone 17:56 Partnering with Face Reality 20:48 Building Trust Beyond Follower Count 23:19 Michael's Daily Skincare Routine 27:04 A Client Success Story 29:31 Walking Through a Typical Facial 31:43 Consistency & the Science of Acne 34:04 Where to Find Michael & Closing