Paris, the City of Lights, the City of Love. Every corner a postcard, every meal a masterpiece. Wander along the Seine, watch the Eiffel Tower glitter after dark, and lose yourself in Montmartre’s charm. Start your day with a flaky croissant, end it with steak frites and a rainbow of pastries. From the Louvre to the Musée d’Orsay, Paris is a haven for art lovers. But beyond the monuments and museums lies a timeless energy.
It was from this world of understated sophistication that Biologique Recherche emerged: a brand where clinical precision meets French apothecary tradition.
Biologique Recherche: The Parisian Secret
Founded in the late 1970s by a biologist, a physiotherapist, and a doctor, Biologique Recherche began in a Paris lab and has grown into a global icon. Known for cold-formulated, highly concentrated actives and a bespoke, diagnostic approach to skincare, the brand built its reputation on visible, transformative results.
Rescue Spa was the first to bring this once-secret French gem to the U.S., long before it became a cult favorite. We didn’t just offer the products—we championed the philosophy. Education, customization, and clinical excellence remain at the heart of everything we do.
Biologique Recherche’s Most Iconic Formulas
Lotion P50V 1970
This classic formula is packed with vitamins and a blend of acids that exfoliate dead skin cells, balance your skin’s oil, and get it ready for the rest of your routine. It’s especially great for skin that’s mature, dull, or just needs a boost.
Masque Vivant
This iconic detox mask balances oil, tightens pores, and energizes tired complexions. Enriched with purifying yeast, balancing lactic acid, and witch hazel extract, it restores equilibrium to skin that’s stressed, dull, or imbalanced.
Crème Dermopurifiante
Your secret weapon for skin prone to breakouts. The formula works to regulate oil, tighten pores, and soothe inflammation, leaving your complexion looking clearer, calmer, and more even.
Sérum ISO-Placenta
A regenerative, post-inflammatory healing serum that mimics the effects of biological placental extract (without the animal derivatives). Designed for skin that’s healing from acne, scarring, or sensitivity, it boosts cellular renewal while calming inflammation and evening tone.
A Legacy of Vision and Science
Biologique Recherche was born from a family’s mission to transform skincare through science. The founders introduced the revolutionary concept of the “Skin Instant©” recognizing that skin constantly changes and must be treated accordingly. With high-potency actives, cold formulations, and no unnecessary additives, each product works in harmony with the skin’s ecosystem. This precise, methodical approach is what makes the brand truly unique.
Danuta Mieloch: The Pioneer Behind the Brand’s U.S. Debut
Before Biologique Recherche became a skincare phenomenon, it was Danuta Mieloch who saw its true potential. Trained in Paris and driven by results, she brought the brand to the U.S. and made it the cornerstone of Rescue Spa. But she didn’t just offer facials, she created a philosophy. By educating clients and prescribing customized regimens, she introduced a new, transformative standard of skincare.
Today, while the brand’s following has grown exponentially and its products are available in many locations, Rescue Spa remains the definitive authority. Danuta and her team are the original arbiters, the experts who led the charge on education and demonstrated to the American market why this French line was unlike anything else. Her dedication is why, for many, the very thought of Biologique Recherche is synonymous with the name Rescue Spa.
