Stupor in front of the screens on September 21, 2023: Antoine Dupont, captain of the XV of France, is evacuated from the field during a match against Namibia in the middle of the Coupe de France, his face affected. He has just suffered a maxillo-zygomatic fracture, which required him to have an operation the next day at Purpan University Hospital. These are the hazards of Rugby. Between fierce tackles, tight scrums, sudden sprints and tense passes, each player sees his body heavily stressed in every training session, in every match. If he had to take a trip to the operating room to repair his cheekbone, the one who won gold at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games knows how to deal with aches and inflammation in the joints thanks to the effective formulas from Puressentiel.
The leader in natural health, known for its essential oils, became the Official supplier of the French Rugby Federation and the men’s French XV in 2020, offering Antoine Dupont a year later to become its ambassador. A partnership renewed for four additional years since the end of September, according to what the aromatherapy pioneer announced in a press release. “We are happy to once again be able to count Antoine Dupont at our side to embody the brand and its DNA. This partnership is the result of shared values and further anchors our commitment to sport,” declared Marco Pacchioni, president of Puressentiel.
Puressentiel, which is preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary in the coming months, has positioned itself for 14 years as the ally of athletes, having already collaborated with Tony Estanguet, Tony Parker, Jonny Wilkinson and more recently Pauline Bourdon, player of the XV of France women. It must be said that the Joints & Muscles range has already proven itself to be extremely effective with these great champions… “Rugby is a team sport of contact and passion which can sometimes cause sprains, shocks, hematomas, or dislocations. Linking up with this visionary brand which offers natural and effective health products was obvious to me. eyes and this is all the more obvious since I use certain products throughout the season to relieve my muscles and joints. assured Antoine Dupont.
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Rollerball, sprays… zoom on Antoine Dupont’s favorite products at Puressentiel
Antoine Dupont’s essential after a match? The Joints & Muscles Roller from Puressentiel, a pain reliever with 14 100% natural essential oils, which instantly relieves joint and muscle pain by relaxing them thanks to a sensation of heat. The oval ball star is also a fan of Cryo Pure Joints & Muscles Spray, which soothes sensitive areas such as the neck, back or knee with a sensation of intense cold. Finally, the athlete always has an Antibacterial Sanitizing Spray Lotion slipped into his bag to disinfect himself after his time in the locker room. A spray which has notably proven itself against… bed fleas which have invaded the French capital in 2023.
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