Hollywood’s Secret Weapon: Maison La Perche and the Rise of Full-Body Skincare
As award season reaches its peak, celebrities are increasingly turning to a discreet Studio City, California, destination for a comprehensive glow-up: Maison La Perche. This isn’t your typical spa; it’s a full-body skincare studio designed to offer a holistic approach to radiance, favored by stars like Kristen Stewart and Keira Knightley.
Beyond the Facial: A Head-to-Toe Glow
Frankie Shay, the facialist behind Maison La Perche, emphasizes the importance of a complete skincare experience. “Award season can be incredibly high energy, so when someone walks through our doors, I want them to feel like they can exhale,” Shay explained to Entertainment Tonight. The studio’s ambiance is intentionally calming – “refined without being flashy and elevated without being intimidating” – creating a sanctuary for celebrities seeking respite from the spotlight.
Addressing Common Concerns
Shay and her team address a range of skincare concerns, extending far beyond the face. Clients often present with dullness, congestion and a loss of definition in the jawline, and cheekbones. Treatments incorporate lymphatic sculpting massage, exfoliation, extractions, and LED therapy to refine skin texture and boost radiance.
Body treatments focus on issues like fluid retention, uneven texture, and overall tone, particularly relevant before events or after travel. These treatments combine manual contouring techniques, traditional lymphatic tools, and LED sauna therapy to support detoxification, improve circulation, and reduce fluid retention.
The Results: Natural Radiance and Sculpted Silhouettes
The ultimate goal, according to Shay, is to achieve “lifted, clear, camera-ready skin that still looks completely natural and effortless, and a smoother, more sculpted silhouette.” The focus isn’t just on immediate refinement, but also on long-term skin health and wellbeing.
A Strategic Skincare Routine
Shay recommends biweekly or quarterly appointments at Maison La Perche, complemented by a consistent at-home skincare regimen. She favors products from Biologique Recherche, MBR, and Environ, incorporating vitamins C, E, and A to protect, repair, and renew the skin. Although, she cautions against overdoing it, stating, “Simple and strategic routines often create the most gorgeous results.” For inflamed or overtreated skin, Shay even suggests a simple solution like zinc-based diaper cream to calm irritation.
The Experts Behind the Glow
Kristen Stewart, born April 9, 1990, has become known for her complex and introspective roles in film. Keira Knightley, born March 26, 1985, is celebrated for her performances in both independent films and blockbuster period dramas.