Lesaffre enters cosmetics market with launch of Innosya to drive sustainable beauty

FRANCE – Lesaffre, a global leader in yeast and fermentation with over 170 years of expertise,  has entered the B2B cosmetics market by introducing Innosya Cosmetic Ingredients.

This brand specializes in leveraging its deep fermentation expertise to deliver sustainable, high-performance solutions for the industry.

Lesaffre aims to become a top player in cosmetic active ingredients by 2030, with Innosya focusing on patented, biotech-derived molecules.

The brand addresses key challenges, including resource scarcity in plant sourcing, high environmental costs of extraction, and the shift away from synthetic petrochemicals toward natural, traceable alternatives.

Brice-Audren Riché, CEO of Lesaffre, stated, ¨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 yearsto come, ”

Innosya’s precision fermentation yields ingredients with superior purity, stability, and efficacy compared to traditional methods.

These biotech actives support anti-ageing benefits, microbiome balance, and skin barrier repair, while minimising environmental impact through reduced water use and land dependency.

The first wave of ingredients debuts at In-Cosmetics Global in Paris, April 14–16, 2026, at booth 5F100. Highlights include solutions for skin ageing and hydration, developed in a new lab in the Paris area, offering custom formulations and stability testing tailored to cosmetics.

Innosya operates as a collaborative B2B partner, providing regulatory dossiers, clinical data, and application expertise. 

This supports cosmetics brands in achieving green claims, supply chain resilience, and consumer trust in naturals amid tightening sustainability regulations.

A French family-owned enterprise founded in 1853, Lesaffre operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 11,000 people worldwide. 

Known primarily for yeast and fermentation in the baking, food, and biotech sectors, it is now expanding into cosmetics through Innosya, building on decades of microbial innovation.

According to a report by Consainsights, the global fermented skincare products market was valued at USD 1.80 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3.61 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.8%.

Demand is driven by consumer interest in natural, microbiome-friendly skincare, especially in Asia-Pacific and North America.

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