At the world’s largest technology fair, innovations aimed at understanding our health indicators—and ultimately helping us live longer, healthier lives—took center stage. From mental wellness capsules to smart sanitary napkins, the future of personalized health is rapidly unfolding.
Here are some of the most intriguing discoveries that caught our attention.
A Mental Health Escape: The Relaxation Capsule
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Seeking a refuge from the daily grind? This immersive capsule, with its gentle tilting, soothing massage, and calming bird songs, is designed to transport you to a state of deep relaxation. It’s surprisingly difficult to leave, a testament to its effectiveness.
French company Reconcept asserts that the weightless position within the capsule reduces muscle tension and promotes profound relaxation, potentially even improving intestinal health. The carefully curated soundscapes are also intended to help regulate emotions.
Reconcept explains that this technology is currently utilized by armies for stress management, by athletes to accelerate recovery, and by companies to proactively prevent employee burnout.
The Connected Scale: A Deep Dive into Your Health Data
French company Withings unveiled a connected scale capable of tracking up to 60 different health indicators. The Withings Body Scan 2 can detect hypertension, assess cardiac efficiency and responsiveness, and analyze metabolic function, among other metrics.
During a demonstration, four indicators—heart age, muscle-fat balance, and arterial stiffness—were assessed. The detailed reading recommended an additional 3,000 steps per day to improve overall health.
Withings recommends using the scale two to three times a week, or even daily, to monitor long-term progress. The company positions it as a powerful longevity tool, providing personalized advice to optimize well-being. It is planned for release this year at a price of approximately €499.
Fertility Tracking, Reinvented: The Connected Sanitary Napkin
Even sanitary napkins are becoming “smarter” at CES 2026. Vivoo’s device measures follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels directly on the pad. This data allows users to track their fertility, monitor hormonal health, and potentially identify infections.
Each pad is expected to cost around €3-4, with a subscription service offering additional features and data analysis.
Allergy Relief on the Go: The Portable Food Allergen Detector
Dining out with food allergies can be stressful, but a new device aims to alleviate that anxiety. French company Allergen Alert has developed a portable device that can instantly determine if a dish contains an allergen.
The device crushes and dilutes a food sample before analyzing it for the presence of lactose or gluten. CEO Antoine Burgaud explained that he created the device after his daughter was diagnosed with a dairy allergy.
The device has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is already being used in Michelin-starred restaurants, such as Paul Bocuse, to mitigate the risk of cross-contamination. It is slated for launch at around €200, with an associated subscription fee.
The Future of Skincare: L’Oréal’s Thinnest LED Mask
Beauty giant L’Oréal has introduced a new LED facial mask, claiming it’s the thinnest on the market, departing from the rigid panels of current models.
Constructed from silicone, the mask features distinct elements specifically designed to target the under-eye area—a feature lacking in many existing LED masks. It utilizes both red light and near-infrared technology.
This technology is intended to combat fine lines, uneven skin tone, and sagging skin, with a recommended daily usage of 10 minutes.
Guive Balooch, global vice president of augmented beauty at L’Oréal, stated that LED masks can be effective if they emit at least 630 nm of red light and 830 nm of near-infrared light, as recommended by dermatologists. L’Oréal’s mask meets these criteria. The product is not expected to be available until 2027, and pricing has not yet been determined, though it will likely fall within a broad range—currently, LED masks range from €100 to over €2,000.
