Parabens, and then?

What must replace parabens in preserving cosmetics products?
Whether a health psychosis or not, the stigmatizing of parabens by the public imposes thinking about its use. The question of doing away with them in cosmetics formulations is being asked by all brands, more or less obviously. So how do we solve the problem of preserving – which is necessary – all toiletry and skincare products? Alternatives already exist today. Others open new avenues of exploration. Which ones? In the core of the “nature/chemistry” opposition, how do you find your own avenue of exploration?
For the first time, Beyond Beauty Paris is offering to enter into the core of an exchange of ideas and analysis in the form of an exceptional workshop. One morning will be devoted to providing a report on this important question, in the company of Michel Gutsatz, a brand strategy consultant and Didier Lopez, CEO of CLTech and the Laboratoires Dermatherm.

In the first half, Michel Gutsatz will provide a summary, using the latest studies and will analyze consumers’ new expectations in terms of “zero risk.” This information will cover cosmetics as well as the food sector, including the various fields in which preservatives are used.
From a scientific point of view, a toxicologist will attempt to bring about more certitude when it comes to the possible risks linked to parabens, but above all, when it comes to the new preservation possibilities opening up for manufacturers. He will present the “soft” alternatives, analyzing the list of authorized preservatives from the various certifying organizations (Cosmebio, Ecocert, BDIH, NaTrue). What, also, should we think of the technical alternatives, notably U.H.T. sterilization and freeze-drying?
Didier Lopez, CEO of CLTech and the Laboratoires Dermatherm, will present the UHT sterilization process for the cosmetic products that he has patented. This process is linked to the use of specific airless pipes to garantee a sterile product.
All the elements essential in opening a constructive debate on the stakes involved in this problem and the possible alternatives will be provided as a follow-up to the second half the morning. Fifty seats are available for this three-hour work session, so reserve yours now!

Beyond Beauty Workshop – Tuesday 7 October 2008
350€ excl. tax Fixed-price includes breakfast
450€ excl tax. Fixed-price including lunch
To participate in Beyond Beauty Workshop, please contact us at +33 (0)1 44 69 95 69.

To book your seat, please fill in and return the register form.