1 – An anti-aging stimulator
The LedSonic device (Esther Michèle) is a state-of-the-art device that uses the technique of photo-biostimulation, or light therapy, to fight against skin aging. Thanks to its three interchangeable heads, it can also treat skin imperfections, activate the skin’s synthesis of collagen and elastin to better tone the skin, reduce wrinkles and signs of fatigue.
To be used weekly according to the desired purpose.
For who ? Your mother, your mother-in-law or your sister, if they care about preserving their skin.
What price ? €299, on www.esthermichele.com.
2 – A contactless thermometer
A new connected health object that is very useful, because it is fast and hygienic! The Withings Thermo thermometer measures the temperature from the temporal artery: just press the button and scan horizontally from the middle of the forehead to the hair. The result is immediately displayed on the device, and an LED indicator lights up (green for normal temperature, orange for moderate fever and red for high fever). An application makes it possible to transfer data to a smartphone and to better manage the taking of medication.
For who ? Parents, anxious not to wake up their sick child (temperature readable in the dark).
What price ? 99 €, on www.apple.fr.
3 – A scale that knows everything
Bone or muscle mass, level of visceral fat, BMI (body mass index), percentage of water in the body or metabolic age, the new Tanita bathroom scale with impedance measurement (RD-953) is a true jewel of technology allowing to know precisely our “body situation”. Equipped with automatic recognition (four storable profiles), this scale can be connected to a smartphone.
It offers simplified monitoring of the user’s state of health.
For who ?For everyone, but primarily for a member of your family concerned about taking care of their physical condition!
What price ? From €200, on www.amazon.fr or tanita.fr.
4 – A smart fork!
Thanks to Hapilabs, technology even arrives on our plate!
Connected (and accompanied by its mobile application), the Hapifork fork records the way of eating (number of bites swallowed, speed of swallowing, duration and times of meals) and retransmits this data to a dashboard on the Internet or a smartphone. You can thus follow the evolution of your eating behavior and modify your bad habits: the fork starts to vibrate when you eat too quickly (less than 10 seconds between two bites). It can even go in the dishwasher!
For who ? Your stepfather, if he has to watch his diet due to health problems (overweight, etc.)
What price ? From €46, on www.rueducommerce.fr.
5 – Light therapy glasses
My Luminette is all the benefits of light therapy (fight against sleep disorders, jet lag, seasonal depression, etc.) combined in a pair of glasses. Advantage: it allows you to stay active. Since the view is not obstructed, you can very well prepare your breakfast, read a magazine, watch television, work on the computer or have a gentle physical activity while performing your daily session. Wearers of glasses or contact lenses can also use them.
For who ? Those who complain of the winter blues (seasonal depression).
What price ? 229 €. On sale at Nature & Découvertes or on www.myluminette.com (with possible trial offer for one month), €49. Certified medical device.
6 – A bracelet to follow its shape
The Fitbit activity bracelet is a coach!
Slim and waterproof, the Flex 2 model automatically records your daily activities every day (number of steps, distance covered, calories burned, active and immobility time in minutes). It analyzes the quality of sleep and alerts in the event of a call or sms. The Charge 2 model also offers heart rate monitoring (rest and effort) and offers guided breathing exercises.
For who ? For swimmers or runners.
What price ? From €75 for the Fitbit Flex 2; €112 for the Fitbit Charge 2. Interchangeable straps. At www.fitbit.com; at Darty.
7 – An electric toothbrush
The new Oral-B Genius electric toothbrush makes brushing even smarter. Connected with a smartphone, it can detect unbrushed areas in real time. It is also possible to personalize your brushing thanks to a position detector and the different brushing modes (including a pressure sensor).
For who ? Your brothers and sisters eager to maintain their smile!
What price ? €155 for the 8000 model; €190 for the 9000 model, which also includes a case.
8 – Great vintage essential oil diffusers
Phytosun Arôms offers 5 essential oils with character (fine lavender AOP from Haute-Provence, bitter orange neroli from Morocco, rosewood from Brazil, bourbon geranium from Réunion, verbena from Morocco), very popular or rare, to create a soothing atmosphere. Essential oils to combine with the Easy-Plug wall socket for automatic diffusion or the nebulizer (same brand), for a more intense aromatic diffusion.
For who ? A friend, a mother-in-law, a fan of aromatherapy or wanting to discover it.
What price ? Between €10.50 and €28.75 depending on the oil chosen; €23.95 for the Easy-Plug socket; and €60 for the nebulizer.
Available in pharmacies and parapharmacies.
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