SKIN BY SZM

Sarah Z. Malca
Founder, Esthetician
Caring for my skin has always been something I loved. Skincare caught my attention early on, and that interest naturally grew into a deep sense of curiosity about how the skin works and the impact different ingredients can make. A place in the beauty industry always felt right.
While completing my degree at Northeastern University, I enrolled in an intensive program abroad to study cosmetic formulation in Versailles, France. The goal was to understand the science behind skincare products on a deeper level, and the course offered my first professional exposure to the technical side of the industry. That experience strengthened my knowledge of cosmetic ingredients and how they interact with the skin.
During my last year at Northeastern University, I learned that a Biologique Recherche Ambassade was opening in Boston, and it felt like the perfect place to gain hands-on experience in the professional world of skincare. I was selected to join the opening team and received intensive training that challenged me and deepened my commitment to the field. Being surrounded by estheticians every day helped clarify my direction and confirmed that esthetics was the path I wanted to pursue.
After graduating, I attended esthetician school to earn my professional license. Training full-time added depth to everything I had learned and gave me a stronger foundation in technique, skin health, and client care. With that foundation, I felt ready to execute my vision. Creating a studio that reflected what mattered most to me became the natural next step.