The Order of Physicians banned him from practicing medicine? Never mind: Didier Raoult is launching into cosmetology. The former professor and champion of hydroxychloroquine during the Covid-19 pandemic announced in a YouTube video the creation of his start-up called Magnifiscience and specialized in anti-aging care, reveals France 3 Régions.
Professor Raoult and his associate Nina Basri, founder of a cosmetic laboratory, also explain on Instagram that their company “is based on a common vision: using cutting-edge science to offer revolutionary skin care.” Their products were developed from stem cells known for their restorative properties.
The French microbiologist, who had already done research on the skin, in particular on the link between microbiota and acne, when he headed the Institut Méditerranée Infection in Marseille, is described in the Insta post as an “eminent researcher of world renown “. Which Internet users did not fail to mock.
“Magnificent, after having lied to us about health, he is going to lie to us about beauty (but it is not the first after all)”, “Selling cosmetic products by featuring an icon of conspiracy and hatred of science… what a paradox”, “After that, if anyone still doubts that Raoult just wanted to make money by pretending to want to treat us…”, we can read in the comments.
As a reminder, Professor Didier Raoult was sanctioned by the French Order of Physicians for having promoted hydroxychloroquine, a substance supposedly capable of curing Covid-19. He was also accused of having carried out a clinical study without authorization – which was invalidated in 2024. These facts earned him, in October 2024, a ban on practicing medicine for a period of two years.
