About us
How it all began
Lesseau was born from a very simple question: why do we actually use liquid soap? It's a habit no one really thinks about, even though liquid soap is often 95% water and comes in plastic packaging. We felt this was unnecessarily burdensome for both people and the planet. At the same time, we knew that solid soap is superior to liquid soap in every way, except when it comes to convenience. And convenience often determines more than we'd like to admit. That's why we decided to do things differently. We wanted to combine the convenience of liquid soap with all the benefits of a soap bar. Thus began the journey to create a soap dispenser that combines simplicity and responsibility.
Together with MMID, a highly regarded international product development company, we took the initiative to design a product that didn't yet exist: a bar soap dispenser. This is how the Lesseau soap dispensers came to life.
Motivation, mission and challenges
Motivation, mission and challenges
The world is crying out for a sustainable alternative to liquid soap. It has to be packaged in plastic, requires chemicals, and is up to 95% water. This water often comes from areas where it's extremely scarce. From there, the water-filled bottles are shipped all over the world. Liquid soap therefore causes emissions, waste, and pollution. We believe there's a better way.
What drives us is the difference we want to make in sustainability. Our passion is to reimagine traditional soap, making it as practical as liquid soap, but with minimal impact on the world around us. Thanks to the soap bar dispenser, disposable plastic packaging is no longer needed, and shipping bottles filled with water is a thing of the past with Lesseau. But with Lesseau, you still enjoy maximum hygiene and optimal comfort. The best of both worlds, and the best for our planet.
Our mission is clear: we want a world where hygiene and sustainability naturally go hand in hand. Lesseau offers an alternative to the liquid soap that currently exhausts and pollutes our planet. Our innovative soap bars and dispensers allow you to easily, hygienically, and responsibly use soap without disposable plastic, unnecessary water consumption, and chemical additives.
Our mission is to change habits and redefine the standard for hand hygiene: sustainable, smart, practical, and pure care. We make it easy to make small choices with a big impact.
At Lesseau, we want to help the world switch to a cleaner, more sustainable way of washing hands. However, that's not always easy. Convincing people that Lesseau soap dispensers are more efficient, hygienic, sustainable, and convenient than liquid soap takes time, explanation, and, above all, trust.
Lesseau soap dispensers are more than tested – they've proven their effectiveness over 850,000 times and come with a generous warranty on the mechanism. This reflects our confidence in the longevity and reliability of our products.
We're constantly refining our technology and designs. We create products that last for generations, and that requires dedication and precision.
Our values
At Lesseau, everything revolves around care: for the planet, the skin, and the people who use our products. Sustainability is key; our soap saves water, prevents plastic waste, and minimizes transport, while quality and style ensure products that function flawlessly for years. Our soap bars are natural, gentle on the skin, and locally produced in Europe.
Our style reflects simplicity, elegance, and practical design, while craftsmanship ensures that each product is made with precision and attention. These values guide us every day and in every choice we make. Lesseau stands for innovation that makes life easier, luxury that you feel through reliability and craftsmanship, and choices that truly make a difference.
Our world, our team
The team
We're a small, passionate team, deeply connected, and celebrate success together. At Lesseau, it's about more than just work: we create products with care, attention, and shared values. Our choices are driven by what truly matters. That's what makes us authentic. That's what makes Lesseau real.
Production process
Some of our soaps have a centuries-old tradition. Our Marseille soaps are based on a medieval recipe and produced by Savonnerie du Midi, one of the last factories still making traditional Marseille soap. The unique stilling process ensures the exceptional purity of this soap.
Workplace
Our workshop is the heart of our production, where tradition and precision meet. Craftsmen manufacture, test, and package each soap dispenser with a focus on quality, hygiene, and sustainability.
Product Awards
Lesseau is internationally recognized for its design, innovation, and sustainability. Our Automatic Soap Dispenser and Travel Soap Dispenser have won several prestigious awards, including the Red Dot Design Award and the IF Design Award for their brilliant design. The Automatic Soap Dispenser also won the Amsterdam Innovation Award , both in the Sustainability & Environment category and as Overall Winner , for its innovative and environmentally friendly design. We also received the 2022 CSU Innovation Award for our sustainable, plastic-free dispenser that reduces packaging and residual waste. These recognitions confirm us as a leading example of innovation, functionality, and sustainability in the hygiene sector.
