Custom Phyto-Fermentation R&D – Creating Innovative Natural Cosmetic Ingredients

Unique Collaboration

Custom bio-fermented active ingredients: from idea to ingredient

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Every project begins with a meeting and careful listening to your vision and objectives

Valérie Reynaud, PhD in enzymology and biotechnology, and Frédérique Cauzac, chemical engineer and PhD in biotechnology, guide you throughout the process. Every project begins with a complete immersion into your brand universe and specific needs. We believe that the key to a successful phyto-fermented active ingredient lies in close collaboration with your team, where attentive listening enables the definition of precise and tailored specifications.

This human and scientific partnership includes expert guidance at every stage, from design to production, with regular progress reviews along the way. Our objective is clear:

Transform your innovative idea into a distinctive, stable ingredient ready to be integrated into your formulations, while ensuring transparency, respect for deadlines, and quality control.

Whether you aim to enhance a rare plant, give new life to a co-product, or create an entirely new super active ingredient, Biocorium supports you in pushing the boundaries of phyto-fermentation.

Research & Development

An innovative biofermentation process combining science and biodiversity

Behind every unique ingredient lies precise science and patented technology

With a state-of-the-art laboratory and a private library of exclusive bioferments, Biocorium implements its patented Biofermentation-4D process, designed to reveal and amplify the natural richness of plants.

This four-dimensional dynamic process relies on a symbiotic consortium of bacteria and yeasts, ensuring optimal diversity of biological active ingredients while respecting biodiversity and environmental sustainability (GMO-free and without synthetic inputs).

We develop unique active ingredients derived from our fermentation technology: Prebiosomes® molecular arrangements) through Celluzium® (our exclusive ferments).

Each development includes extensive laboratory testing phases followed by pilot studies to validate industrial feasibility. This approach guarantees high-quality fermented ingredients with proven efficacy, stability, and complete traceability, ready to captivate your consumers and strengthen your market positioning.

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Comprehensive Support

French production, regulatory expertise, and complete project support

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From design to market launch, your innovation deserves rigorous support and controlled quality at every stage

The production of your custom phyto-fermented ingredients is carried out entirely at Biocorium’s facilities in Toulouse, ensuring full control over quality, traceability, and compliance.

Our commitment does not stop at R&D and manufacturing: we also provide complete scientific and regulatory support

including the preparation of Product Information Files (PIF), management of CPNP notifications, and guidance on labeling compliance according to European and international requirements. In addition, our experts assist you with export procedures and answer all your scientific and technical questions.

With Biocorium, you benefit from a reliable partner supporting your innovation through to commercial success, combining rigor, flexibility, and recognized French expertise.

Case Study

Fool Me – Custom Bio-Fermented Active Ingredient

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Fool Me – Custom fermented active ingredient: innovation serving a committed young brand

Revealing an iconic natural ingredient through a responsible approach

The young brand Fool Me, committed to the natural and ethical use of Moroccan fenugreek, approached Biocorium to transform its raw material into a stable, high-performance cosmetic active ingredient suitable for industrial use.

Biocorium developed a tailor-made fermentation process to reveal the full potential of fenugreek without altering its authenticity or disrupting its natural identity.

The objective was to ensure the reproducibility and quality of each batch in line with the brand’s regulatory and marketing requirements. Personalized support facilitated the realization of the project, ensuring a smooth transition from concept to finished product.

This approach demonstrates how biotechnological innovation can support committed brands by enhancing traditional ingredients within modern and responsible formulations.

What Are the Advantages of R&D with the Biocorium Laboratory?

We answer your questions

We work hand in hand with brands to transform plants and co-products into innovative, high-performance, and sustainable ingredients.

Our approach:

  • Respects clean beauty: our ingredients are natural, free from harsh solvents and chemical additives, and suitable for demanding formulations.
  • Is eco-responsible: our processes are designed to limit environmental impact, enhance the value of process water, and reduce waste while enabling the upcycling of co-products such as oil cakes or plant powders.
  • Uses natural biological transformations: plants are transformed through non-GMO microorganisms, preserving their active profile and naturality.
  • Prioritizes responsible sourcing: we favor organic, local, and French plants whenever possible, or those from sustainable agriculture, while respecting producers and farmers.
  • Combines innovation with sustainable performance: every active ingredient is designed to maximize effectiveness while minimizing environmental impact.

Our fermented active ingredients and bioactive waters are designed to be versatile and compatible, allowing their integration into existing formulations or the creation of entirely new product ranges.

They provide performance, differentiation, and scientific added value while respecting the technical and marketing requirements of cosmetic product lines.

Co-development is based on close collaboration with our clients. We discuss your needs and objectives, select the appropriate raw materials, and conduct laboratory testing and optimization.

Each stage is designed to create a tailor-made active ingredient that is effective and aligned with your brand identity while respecting resources and sustainability.

Timelines vary depending on project complexity, the type of plant, and the desired bioactive profile.

Generally, a tailor-made development can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, with regular follow-up to ensure performance, safety, and compliance with brand expectations.