Skincare

Long wait for dermatologist appointments in France

Almost one in two people have given up seeking treatment and many face mental health issues due to skin conditions

Expert warns French ‘TikTok miracle moisturiser’ not for everyday use

Biafine, which is commonly used to heal wounds, has gone viral on the platform in the US but can actually be dangerous if overused, a dermatologist warns

‘A week to save your skin’: Skin cancer prevention week in France

From June 12-17, health professionals will be raising awareness of the risks, prevention measures and early warning signs

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French giant L’Oréal removes ‘whitening’ words from skincare

French cosmetics giant L’Oréal has announced that it will be removing certain words - including “whitening” - from its products in response to the spread of anti-racism protests and the anti-racism movement worldwide.

Rash may be Covid-19 symptom, says French skin union

A persistent rash and a sometimes-painful, hive-like skin complaint have been identified as possible new symptoms of Covid-19 by a French dermatologist union.

Processionary caterpillars spotted in France already

Dangerous pine processionary caterpillars (known in French as chenilles processionnaires ) have begun to be seen in France already this year, due to warm weather over the past weeks.

Electric face brushes launch in French supermarkets

An electric face-cleansing brush is coming to large supermarkets in France for the first time at the end of October, despite the technology being slow to take off in the country.

1 in 3 French people suffers from serious skin illness

One in three people in France has a serious skin complaint, with a new study highlighting how this can cause severe psychological problems as well as physical issues.