“We are observing an epidemic rebound”but “It’s not a surprise. According to the models, this rebound should not have a significant impact on the hospital system”, commented on Wednesday March 23, Gabriel Attal, at the end of the Council of Ministers. However, before calling for a “duty of collective vigilance for the most vulnerable people”.

A day earlier, the WHO had deplored qeu several European countries have lifted their measures too “brutally”. “The countries where we see a particular rise are the UK, Ireland, Greece, Cyprus, France, Italy and Germany”underlined Hans Kluge, director of WHO Europe.

And this all the more so since the BA.2 variant, which is now the majority in France, is even more contagious, even in people already infected in the past.

An opinion shared by many doctors. LMonday on BFM TV, Gilles Pialoux, the head of the infectious and tropical diseases department at the Tenon hospital in Paris pointed out the paradoxical attitude of the health authorities. “There is a paradox between the politician who says: We remove everything, we stop everything, and the campaigns of the Ministry of Health and Public Health France who say to continue to put on the mask to protect the most fragile or to protect themselves. It comes down to individual responsibilities.”

The mask remains “a protective tool against all variants”, had also hammered the same day, Anne-Claude Crémieux, professor of infectious diseases at the Saint-Louis Hospital in Paris.

On Wednesday, epidemiologist Yves Buisson (Covid cell of the Academy of Medicine) encouraged even those most at risk to wear only FFP2 type maskswhile keeping their vaccinations up to date. “We must not delude ourselves that there are not many new admissions to hospital or intensive care admissions: it will happen. We know that there is a gap between the infections, contaminations and unfortunately, the occurrence of complicated forms.”

“If things were to deteriorate, the president that I am would take responsibility”

Wednesday evening, Emmanuel Macron was invited on M6. The opportunity to react to the words of the WHO. “I had a compass: to protect our compatriots. And to do it every time in a proportionate way”he said, before justifying a “common sense” strategy.

#elysee2022 Emmanuel Macron in “Facing the candidates” returns to the health protocol and the wearing of the mask. @xdemoulins@with you#7:45 p.m.pic.twitter.com/iznVGSTyRx

— M6info (@m6info) March 23, 2022

On the question of a possible return of mandatory mask wearingif the situation were to worsen, Emmanuel Macron did not close the door. “We kept the mask in transport because we are packed, we even kept the health pass in the hospital, we launched a recall campaign. If things were to deteriorate, the president that I am would take responsibility.”

Wearing a mask, a common sense measure

In the meantime, caution is probably the best attitude to adopt. If the mask is no longer compulsory, there remains an effective bulwark, advised by Public Health France. In its latest bulletin, the health authority insists on the importance of combined measures: “complete vaccination schedule including the reminder and its second dose in people aged 80 and over, as well as the maintenance of barrier gestures (wearing a mask in spaces poorly ventilated, hand washing, frequent airing of enclosed spaces)”.

In short, if you wish, so depending on your profile (your age and state of health), you can continue to wear a mask when you feel the need for it.ceased. Two indicators are to be taken into account: the number of people and the ventilation of the room. Here are some situations where wearing a mask is recommended:

• In the crowded placeswhere it is difficult to maintain distances (queue at a supermarket, market, theater, for example).
• In places with many people and poorly ventilated (small shop, bakery, small closed meeting room…).
• In places where you are likely to meet sick peopleespecially in pharmacies.
• In the presence of frail or elderly peoplebecause let’s remember, wearing the mask is above all to protect those around you.

Let us recall the places where it remains obligatory:

• Wearing a mask is still compulsory on public transport for all people aged 6 and over.
• If the health situation requires itthe wearing of a mask may be imposed in hospitals and healthcare establishments by the person in charge of the service.

1. Toning

A firming oil for the body to be applied to all “sensitive” areas to fight against dimples thanks to berry oil rose, which helps to destock fat cells, to a micro-red algae and at the caffeine. All in a non-greasy texture that penetrates quickly, which leaves a sweet fragrance on the skin.

Rose gold, firming oil, Melvita, € 29 for 100 ml.

2. Anti-aging

To be applied morning and / or evening, this treatment does not leave a greasy film. It contains oils of camellia, from rice and sesame, rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9, for a triple action: smoothing of wrinkles, intense nutrition and lasting comfort.

Supremage, very comfortable anti-wrinkle oil, Dr Pierre Ricaud, € 45 for 30 ml.

3. Protector

An oil spray that moisturizes, nourishes and protects skin and hair with oil from the kernels of peach, cherry, apricot and plum, but also pomegranate, grape and prickly pear, and citrus oils (orange and lemon), with a scent of fruity, green and floral notes.

15 fruIT Xsense, multisensory oil, BioNike, € 19.95 for 100 ml.

4. Beautifying

Composed only of active ingredients of natural origin (oils of safflower, Almond, avocado, castor and jojoba), it is deposited as a mist on the skin (and hair) and instantly nourishes it with its richness in fatty acids and vitamins. It leaves a dry touch and a sensual fragrance.

5 Sens, hair and body sublimating dry oil, René Furterer, € 18.50 for 100 ml.

5. Nocturne

Six drops of this 100% natural oil on the face in the evening fight against the effects of oxidative stress, thanks to a complex combining polyphenols from grape seeds and a spruce extract, plus vitamins C and E which boost the production of collagen skin.

VineActiv detox night oil, Caudalie, € 29.60 for 30 ml.

6. Regenerating

Natural, this serum suitable for all skin types contains seven vegetable oils (apricot kernels, rosehip, onagre, argan, wheat germ …) and as many essential oils (rosewood, ylang ylang, Italian helicopter, fine lavender…), all for a powerful anti-aging and antioxidant action.

Light serum, Les Essentiels, € 36 for 30 ml.

In the 90s, cosmetics swore by “two in one”, very practical multifunction formulas. “But, with the wave of layering (superposition of several products) coming from Asia, the labs have abandoned these all-purpose treatments, supposed to be suitable for all skin types, remarks Aurélie Guyoux, Scientific Director of State Pur. We now prefer the “one to one”, personalized and hyper-targeted. Especially since each skin is different and its needs change with the seasons, but also with our way of life, our environment, our eating habits, our degree of stress or from fatigue… ”Hence the appearance of these ultra-concentrated“ boosters ”, capable of responding to a specific problem: redness, fine lines, spots, dark circles, Pores, Dull complexion… as precisely as possible.

A diagnosis to identify the needs of the epidermis

In order to find the right dosage, it all starts with an accurate diagnosis. “No need for a magnifying mirror, or a diploma in cosmetics, warns Aurélie Guyoux. You just have to take a good look at your skin and understand what it is expressing. Is it firm or a little wrinkled? Plump to the touch? Does it capture light well? Is she getting dehydrated faster than usual? Does it have small pimples, spots? To help us answer all these questions, most brands today offer diagnostics, to be done in store or online: nature of the epidermis, lifestyle, environment, concerns (wrinkles, eye contour, imperfections, loss of radiance or firmness …). Our “daily skin” is scrutinized to define, in a few clicks, a tailor-made protocol. We therefore leave with a beauty prescription and the corresponding product (s). This essential diagnosis must be renewed regularly, every 3 months for example, to stay as close as possible to the needs of your skin.

A hyper-targeted and effective composition

Unlike a serum often combining several types of active ingredients (moisturizers, firming agents, etc.), boosters only contain two or three molecules from the same family. Beyond that, the skin saturates and does not assimilate them correctly. “This type of formulation allows the active ingredients to be more effective,” emphasizes our expert. Thus, salicylic acid must be concentrated to 2% for a perfect purifying action. But, in a classic cream, it is rarely offered at this dose. And the other ingredients often interfere. Another example : resveratrol. It is one of the best antioxidants on the market, but it is difficult to stabilize. ”

Pure and very concentrated, the boosters take effect in just a few applications. While the effect of a serum is only visible after a cycle of cell renewal, or 28 days. Thus, with a “detox” booster rich in green coffee, the radiance resurfaces very quickly. With another, concentrated in zinc, the complexion becomes more matte over the days. The formulas rich in glycolic acid offer an immediate peeling effect, those based on arginine visibly reduce dark circles and puffiness, those containing ficaria extract soothe redness in no time …

A personalized user manual that makes all the difference

On the application side, several options are possible depending on the brand. But, whatever happens, these boosters concentrated in pure active ingredients can be combined with another treatment and never used alone. Most (Clarins, Sephora, Dr. Brandt) can be mixed in the palm of your hand with a rather basic moisturizer, in order to avoid interactions with too many active ingredients, just before use. Or a hydrating mask for a more intense action. Others (Kiehl’s or Dr Pierre Ricaud) propose to incorporate their boosters in a neutral base, responsible for sufficiently moisturizing the skin. The preparation is therefore done here in one go. Still others (like Etat Pur) rely on an application directly on the skin, before applying their day cream. “One or two well-targeted drops, only on the area to be treated, make it possible to act in the right place thanks to a vectorization system,” indicates Aurélie Guyoux. To attenuate the spots, the depigmenting active ingredients must thus reach the melanocyte at the base of the epidermis. To restore softness to the skin, hyaluronic acid will target the fibroblast, more in depth. »To be used as a single dose or as a treatment of 1 week to 1 month, depending on the condition of the skin. And especially to the changes of season (at the start of the school year, for example) and during peaks of pollution or any other phenomenon that could unbalance the epidermis.

For our hair too …

To extend the benefits of a salon treatment, Kérastase has just launched its tailor-made box: four concentrates (dry, colored, damaged or refined hair) and five boosters (shine, density, discipline, reconstruction or nutrition), to be determined with the hairdresser- expert in salon. It corresponds to 1 month of home care.

Should we be wary of masksblacks for the face sold on the Internet? The question arises after users have complained of irritation and itching after using three products sold on the Internet. The Federation of Beauty Companies (FEBEA) warns about the circulation of “black mask” products sold on the Internet but not in compliance with regulations. These treatments that aim to dislodge blackheads (comedone, clumps of sebum in a pore of the skin that oxidizes; hence the black color) are popular at the moment and are particularly popular on the Internet and social networks. Problem, some care would present health risks. Users have complained of adverse reactions such as irritation, burns and allergies.

FEBEA experts investigated following reports concerning three products: “Black Mask” from the One1x brand, “Suction Black Mask” from Cidbest as well as “Purifying Peel-off Mask” from Buoceans, charcoal-based masks and glue. The conclusions are relentless: “neither the manufacturers nor the distributors respect their obligations and […] this can have serious consequences on the health of consumers “, specifies the FEBEA on its site.

How to choose your black mask

The Federation issues recommendations to users to recognize authorized products:

– check that the information on the packaging is in French

-the labeling must include: the list of ingredients, the batch number, the name and address of the responsible person (usually a company)

Another useful tip for treating blackheads without damaging their skin is to use reference brands for cosmetic care. purifying. Organic or not, the choice is yours, as long as tolerance and efficacy have been scientifically confirmed.

At what age to adopt it?

The skin begins to lose its firmness around the age of 40. We can then choose a serum rich in restructuring active ingredients. But, from the age of 30, it is possible to act in prevention by using a serum rich in antioxidants and detoxifying active ingredients that limit the effects of attacks.

How to choose it?

Beware of retinol, if you have sensitive skin! A serum containing hyaluronic acid, antioxidants and a redensifying active ingredient is the right solution from 35-40 years old.

It improves elasticity

Whatever the active ingredient it contains: retinol, resveratrol, plant or algae extract, it stimulates the production of collagen in the dermis, and if possible of elastin, to restore density.
It redefines the contours of the face, with a “lifting” effect.

It moisturizes and repairs

Thanks to the presence of hyaluronic acid, of high or low molecular weight.
The first moisturizes on the surface and helps “plump” the epidermis, thus reducing wrinkles. The second acts at the level of the dermis, where it will boost the production of hyaluronic acid by the skin, to redensify it from the inside, restore volume and plump it.
It acts in depth Its concentration, its ultra-fluid texture, as well as vectors such as phospholipids and sometimes alcohol, promote the penetration of active ingredients, and allow them to be delivered where the skin needs them. It is an effective and targeted action, while a cream has a more surface action, protection above all.

It “lifts” and gives shine

The serum often contains ingredients that give an instant result.
Some of them, like wheat proteins, have a tightening effect. Others generate a slight surface exfoliation (salicylic acid, AHA, retinol), which restores radiance to the skin and promotes the penetration of active ingredients. Others, finally, are blurs and nacres to smooth the epidermis by optical effect.

To know
Some ultra-fluid serums require the addition of a moisturizer. Others, closer to an emulsion, can be used alone by normal to combination skin.

“Mirror, mirror am I the most beautiful …” While you spend about 168 hours a year in front of your mirror, this intelligent mirror aims to reflect much more than your pretty face.

It can show you videos (of makeup tutorials for example!), broadcast music, radio, live news, find out about today’s weather or your horoscope. Its stopwatch function also allows you to give you the right timing for brushing your teeth or pose of a mask. With that for sure, you will not look at yourself in the same way anymore.

Ekko connected mirror by Miliboo, € 399, on sale on miliboo.com and at Milibootik, at 100 rue de Réaumur, 75002 Paris.

To help us face the cold of winter and the days that are getting shorter, we all need moments of comfort, and well-being breaks just for us …

It is to pamper you that the “Beauty” team of your Top Santé Boutique has created its 2 new Beauty and Care boxes and kits.

Discover them quickly on our shop!

The “Winter Sweetness” Beauty Box: 15 brand name products not to be missed … for only € 29.90, instead of € 133.44.

1 / NATURE FLOWER – Royal Elixir : The Perfecting Anti-Wrinkle Serum. 30 ml. Recommended retail price: € 29.90.

2 / TAAJ – Micellar water : Concentrates all the Ayurvedic expertise of TAAJ. Cleanses, purifies, soothes. 100 ml. Recommended retail price: € 4.90.

3 / DR. VINCENT AUCHANE – Anti-aging sun care : For the face and the body. Provides maximum UV protection and prevents wrinkles and dehydration. 50 ml. Recommended public price: 36 €.

4 / MENOPHYTEA – Serenity Stick : based on essential oils of red mandarin and Ylang-Ylang. Brings serenity and balance. Recommended retail price: € 8.90.

5 / BODY MINUTE – Gentle toning lotion 0% paraben : A trio of floral waters that soothes and cleanses the skin, for a fresh complexion and a luminous face. 150 ml. Recommended retail price: € 11.90.

6/ HIP – Shampooing cocoon : Repairing shampoo for dry and weakened hair, rich in natural ingredients. 30 ml. Recommended public price: € 6.

7/ PB COSMETICS – Complexion corrector palette: Allows you to have a flawless complexion all day long. Green neutralizes redness, orange hides dark circles, and beiges correct skin tone. Recommended retail price: € 5.90.

8 / LES 3 CHÊNES LABORATORIES – Propolis Pastilles: In prevention or curative, they cleanse and soothe the throat. Recommended public price: € 6.50.

9 / DIAMOND EMAIL – White toothpaste tradition : Composed of 80% natural ingredients, it helps you regain the natural whiteness of your smile. 75 ml. Recommended public price: € 3.50.

10 / BEAUTELIVE – “I’m varnished! “ : A quality, long-lasting nail polish, formulated 8 free. 10 ml. Recommended public price: € 5.50.

11 / FACE FOOD – 2 Revitalizing masks : The natural ingredients (cucumber and apple) remove impurities and promote hydration, soothing and refreshing tired skin. Recommended retail price: € 1.49.

12 / FEMFRESH – Intimate wipes : refreshing and ultra-practical, they accompany you everywhere. Recommended retail price: € 1.35.

13 / ZENDIUM – Complete Protection Toothpaste : it is at the same time soft, effective and respectful of your gums, and they boost the natural defenses of your mouth. Recommended retail price: € 3.30.

14 / ZENDIUM – Complete protection toothbrush : A combination of soft, fine and rounded bristles for effective and gentle cleaning. Recommended public price: € 3.70.

15 / LADRÔME LABORATOIRES – Form & vitality infusion : A balanced blend with warm and spicy notes, which improves your physical and mental capacities. Recommended public price: € 4.60.

The Autumn Beauty Kit: 11 products from major skincare and beauty brands + 1 kit … for only € 29.90, instead of € 134.91.

1 / BIOKARITÉ – Soin Perfectissime : An expert organic anti-aging treatment, with day and night action, which smoothes fine lines and wrinkles, and firms the skin of the face. 50 ml. Recommended public price: € 21.

2 / EMBRYOLISSE – Filaderme emulsion : A nutritious repairing treatment, which replenishes the skin with the nutrients necessary for its balance. 75 ml. Recommended public price: € 15.

3 / FORTE PHARMA – Collagen expert : Expert Collagen’s formula combines 2000 mg of collagen, pomegranate and vitamins A, C, E, to smooth, firm and regenerate the skin. 20 sticks. Recommended retail price: € 21.90.

4 / CORINE DE FARME – Micellar Foam : A cleansing foam enriched with Cornflower flower extract with toning properties, for a perfect cleansing of the face. Beauty victories 2016-2017. 150 ml. Recommended retail price: € 3.90.

5/ BIONIKE – Defence XSENSE Gel Douche : Cleansing gel, pleasantly scented, for the body based on delicate surfactants. 200 ml. Recommended retail price: € 7.95.

6 / TIMOTEI – 100% natural BIO avocado miracle oil repair mask : for nourished and repaired hair. 250 ml. Recommended retail price: € 5.90.

7 / ERBALAB – Food supplement phytoscience micronutrition : Discover the benefits of Pomegranate Erbalab, a superfruit with multiple virtues. 30 ml. Recommended retail price: € 14.90.

8 / CHI – CHI Keratine : This serum is a powerful fortifying complex that heals and hydrates dry and brittle hair. 15 ml. Recommended retail price: € 4.46.

9 / LABORATOIRES LEHNING – Byomag Goji : With natural assets, Byomag Goji helps mobilize energy and reduce fatigue. 120 chewable tablets. Recommended retail price: € 12.90.

10 / DESSANGE – Powder puff : With an ultra-soft texture, it respects the natural volatility of the powder, and allows an application without trace or demarcation. Suggested price: 5.50 €

11 / BAG ONLY : Very practical with its pockets, you can store your skin care and beauty products. Value: € 15.

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The skin does not like the cold. Assaulted by the fall of mercury, the skin dries up and becomes more vulnerable. The cold alters the hydrolipidic film of the skin, which usually acts as a protective shield against external aggressions (stress, UV, pollution). The skin barrier thus weakened, the skin becomes dehydrated.

Another effect of the cold is that the blood vessels contract and the blood migrates as a priority to vital organs to warm the body. The skin layer is less supplied with water but also sebum(the sebaceous glands slow down), the stratum corneum (skin surface) dries up, may itch and itch in the hands, face, feet or legs.

These winter sores can get worse when you are in overheated rooms

The solution is to fill this lack of hydrationin order to reconstitute the skin barrier (hydrolipidic). Here are the SOS tips to pamper her.

The anti-cold routine for the face

Hydration mission! No excuse in the bathroom: just as the cap is recommended in very cold weather, you should generously “cover” your face with moisturizers. Objective: to fill up with hydration.

1. In the morning, cleanse your face with micellar jelly or makeup remover oil (perfect for dry skin)
2. Switch to serum
3. Then apply your moisturizing day cream.
4. In the evening, think about nourishing your skin with a night care or better, a night mask (which you leave on while you sleep).

L’option cold cream : for faces with very dry skin, la cold creamdoes wonders. Enriched with vegetable oils such as beeswax, it nourishes, soothes and relieves signs of discomfort. The different cold cream formulas are also available for other parts of the body (hands, lips, etc.).

The anti-cold hand routine

Hands can be dry, sensitive and prone to tightness. A moisturizing, nourishing or soothing hand balm will wrap them in a protective film and restore their suppleness and softness. Care based on sweet almond oil, for example, will nourish sensitive skin.

Outside in very cold weather, always cover your hands with gloves.

The anti-cold lip routine

The lips also suffer the full force of the cold if not more than the other parts of the body. They are more fragile because they lack a hydrolipidic film and therefore cannot protect themselves as well as other areas of the skin. As a result, they lose their elasticity and can crack. Treat them with a special protective lip balm for dry lips whose nourishing active ingredients will help the hydrolipidic film to be reconstituted. In case of cracks, bet on a repairing and healing balm based on shea butter for example.

The anti-cold leg routine

In winter, the skin of the legs, already less provided with sebaceous glands than the upper part of the body, naturally lacks lipids. This can give crackle, the famous crocodile skin. It deserves care (cream, milk, vegetable balm, oil) enriched with active ingredients which will nourish it in depth and soften it. Think for example of vegetable oils such as argan, shea butter, evening primrose or mango oil which pamper dry skin.

If you have very sensitive skin, prefer organic treatments that are less aggressive for the skin. In case of desquamation (skin that comes off in places), turn to avocado and organic borage oils.

Cuddly care

For the face

An organic cold cream suitable for dry and very dry skin and enriched with beeswax and vegetable oils to strengthen the hydrolipid barrier.

Cold cream visage, Weleda

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A nourishing cream mask based on medicinal plants such as quince, rose, vegetable oils and vegetable wax to protect the face from external aggressions. Perfect for winter sport and a cocooning treatment in the evening.

Nourishing cream mask, Dr Hauschka

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For hands

A light nourishing cream that absorbs quickly without sticking and is suitable for the roughest hands.

Gentle hand cream, Payot

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For the lips

A repairing barrier balm that relieves, protects and rebuilds the epidermis of chapped, irritated and cracked lips.

Cicaplast lips, La Roche-Posay

For the legs

This balm repairs, nourishes and soothes dry skin for the whole family. It is also used for the body and the face.

TriXera nutrient-fluid balm, Avène