Webinar: Beyond Preservation: A Brand Defining Choice Session 1 by Active Concepts

About This Webinar

WEBINAR + Q&A
Tuesday, March 10th at 10:00am CET

Duration: 60 minutes
Language: English
Who can attend? Everyone

Preservation is no longer about just passing a challenge test; it's about protecting your brand. Natural antimicrobials are reshaping how brands approach product safety, transparency, and global compliance. This webinar explores why microbial control has evolved from a behind-the-scenes R&D task into a critical brand protection strategy, clarifies the misconceptions around “preservative-free” claims, and explains the science driving today’s clean antimicrobial systems. Attendees will gain practical guidance on formulation, testing, and regulatory considerations while discovering how modern antimicrobial technologies can deliver multifunctional benefits—helping brands safeguard product integrity while meeting rising consumer and retailer expectations.

Agenda

Beyond Preservation: A Brand Defining Choice Session
Q&A Session with Industry Experts

Presenters

Raphaëlle Brunet

Marketing Manager, Europe

Since graduating from engineering school ITECH in Lyon (France), Raphaëlle has worked on both the technical and sales sides of the cosmetics industry. She has a wide experience in formulating personal care applications, raw materials, and regulation, gained throughout her career path in various cosmetics companies worldwide. Raphaëlle joined Active Concepts SRL back in April 2014. Originally in charge of technical and sales support to French customers, she is now managing the European marketing team and coordinating the development of natural actives in this dynamic and swiftly evolving industry.

Richard Wazinski

Technical Sales Manager

Richard Wazinski graduated from OWL University of Applied Sciences (Cosmetics and Detergents Technology), and has worked for 13 years in the formulation department of various companies, gaining in-depth knowledge of the formulation of cosmetics for skin care. After transitioning to technical sales, he specialized in preservation, focusing on consulting and training in the field. Since July 2023, Richard Wazinski has been bringing his passion and deep understanding of preservation systems to Active Concepts to find solutions for natural preservation in the cosmetics industry.