Lesaffre enters cosmetics market with fermentation-based ingredients
Key takeaways
- Lesaffre has entered the cosmetics market with the launch of Innosya, a new brand focused on fermentation-derived ingredients.
- Innosya will debut its sustainable cosmetic ingredients at In-cosmetics Global 2026.
- The brand leverages Lesaffre’s experience in fermentation to support innovative and responsible beauty solutions.
Lesaffre has introduced Innosya Cosmetic Ingredients, marking the food company’s entrance into the “dynamic and demanding” beauty market. Innosya will offer sustainable ingredients derived from fermentation.
The first products featuring the ingredients will be unveiled at In-cosmetics Global 2026, from April 14–16 in Paris, France.
“With Innosya, we are shaping a new era of beauty by harnessing the power of fermentation to serve a more responsible cosmetics industry,” says Bénédicte Toulemonde, business development director at Innosya.
“Innosya reflects Lesaffre’s values and aligns with our CSR commitments. We look forward to engaging with industry stakeholders to present our product portfolio at this year’s In-cosmetics trade show and collaboratively shape the future of beauty through fermented solutions.”
The collection builds on Lesaffre’s heritage in nutrition, health, and biotechnology. Innosya represents an effort to enter the cosmetics industry with tailored solutions that align with the sector’s specific standards.
“Today, faced with the environmental impact of plant extraction, increasing pressure on agricultural land, and rising consumer demand for more natural and sustainable products, the cosmetics industry is exploring innovative alternatives and reshaping the composition of its products,” says the company.
Lesaffre will leverage its knowledge in fermentation to design ingredients for skin aging.
From food to beauty
Lesaffre has over 170 years of experience in fermentation and microorganisms, primarily for the food industry. The company now aims to become a recognized player in the B2B cosmetics market by 2030.
It will offer a comprehensive range of patented fermentation-based ingredients, with a particular focus on supporting skin aging.
“For over 170 years, we have been convinced that fermentation is one of the solutions to tomorrow’s challenges, and today we are taking a new step forward with the launch of Innosya,” says Brice Audren Riché, CEO of Lesaffre.
“We aim to become a trusted partner to cosmetics industry players, supporting them in transitioning to more innovative, sustainable practices. This strategic alignment between Lesaffre’s capabilities, its mission, and the evolving priorities of the cosmetics industry makes us confident that Innosya can play a key role in the years to come.”
The French yeast manufacturer says it relies on the agility and innovation of a team of experts based near Paris, who blend creativity and science. Lesaffre also expects its role as an international group to give it strength in the new avenue.
The company has established a dedicated formulation laboratory to enable its team to provide tailored solutions that meet the specific demands of stakeholders in the cosmetics sector.
