An Italian It Girl’s Guide to the Best Hidden Beauty Spots in Milan

“We’re in the water by 8 o’clock, and the day is always better,” says Matilda Lutz, sharing a wellness secret from her home in Los Angeles, not a 15-minute bike ride from her favorite surf spot. Though the 24-year-old actress oozes California cool, she is in fact a classic Italian beauty—born and raised in Milan, where Fashion Week is currently mid-swing.

Lutz’s career has been spent bouncing between those two worlds. After starring in Italian films like Gabriele Muccino’s Summertime, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival a few weeks ago, the rising star is about to be thrust into the international spotlight next month with the release of Rings, a reboot of the Naomi Watts remake of the cult Japanese film The Ring. (“Actually, when it comes to horror movies, I’m a big scaredy-cat,” Lutz confesses. “It’s funny that I got the lead in a horror movie, but I think what they liked about me was that I had this look that contrasted with horror.”)

Lutz sees the Milanese approach to beauty as an easygoing, naturalistic one. “In general, here [in L.A.], I think everyone makes sure they go once a week to get their nails done and a facial,” she says. “I don’t feel it’s like that back in Italy—it’s just not our culture.” Yet when the actress returns, she enjoys making time to indulge in the city’s spas, profumerias, and secret workout spots (who knew you could wakeboard in between fashion shows?). Here, she opens up her hometown beauty, health, and fitness black book.

EnnediStudio
After a long flight, I run here for a facial. Noemi Dominici is definitely the best in town.
Corso Italia 8, ennedistudio.it

Bahama Mama
Carrie Bradshaw would definitely get her nails done here if she lived in Milan. Best service, cozy vibe, and up-to-date colors.
Viale Col di Lana 1, bahamamama.it

Parco Sempione
Can’t miss a run at Parco Sempione, the park right behind the beautiful Castello Sforzesco. Just make sure not to go at sunset during summer. You’ll be eaten alive by mosquitoes.

Idroscalo
Love the Idroscalo! It’s an artificial lake that has a cable wake park. If you’ve never tried wakeboarding, you should go, and please make sure to film your first time taking off of the platform. Pretty memorable!
idroscalo.info

Mazzolari
A visit is a must! Augusto Mazzolari opened his first boutique in 1966. It’s a temple of fragrances and skin care.
Corso Monforte 2, mazzolari.info

Infasil deodorant
You’re going to think I’m crazy, but all of my family uses it. It doesn’t dry your skin, it lasts forever, you can go to the gym and still it works perfectly. It’s available in the supermarket, and it’s cheap—about two euros. When I go back, everybody asks me for it, so I usually return with 15 or 20.

 

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