Imagine a world where AI can instantly analyse every ingredient in a cosmetic formulation, identify eco-friendly alternatives, and uncover hidden benefits—all in the blink of an eye. Sounds like the future, right? Well, it’s not. It’s happening right now, and it could redefine the future of formulation.
In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Lorraine Dallmeier, Chartered Environmentalist, Biologist and CEO of Formula Botanica, interviews Abdou Kane, CEO and VP of AI at InFLOWS AI.
With an extensive background in AI at L’Oréal, Abdou is at the forefront of transforming cosmetic formulation. And in this episode, he shares how formulators can leverage AI tools to create more eco-friendly beauty products.
Don’t miss out on this episode if you’re curious about the future of beauty. AI could very well be the key to creating a more sustainable and innovative beauty industry.
“AI is like a fast car. You’re still the driver, but it gets you to your destination quicker.” — Abdou Kane
In this episode with Abdou Kane, you will hear:
- How AI is revolutionising formulation: AI is transforming cosmetic formulation by helping to optimise ingredient selection for sustainability and compliance.
- Innovative AI tools: Abdou’s company is developing tools such as SwapFlow and DesignFlow, to empower cosmetic chemists.
- Eliminating trial-and-error: AI can help eliminate trial-and-error and speed up the product development process for beauty brands.
- AI as a co-pilot: Why AI is becoming an invaluable co-pilot for sustainability and innovation in the beauty industry.
- The future of AI: Abdou envisions a future where AI enhances human expertise, rather than replacing it, in cosmetic formulation.
Key takeouts include:
- AI for sustainability: AI is helping beauty brands find eco-friendly alternatives and reduce their environmental impact by optimising ingredient selection.
- Efficiency in formulation: AI can accelerate product development by analysing vast amounts of data, cutting down on the time-consuming trial-and-error process.
- Human-AI collaboration: AI is a powerful tool that allows cosmetic formulators to innovate and create faster, smarter products.
- The future of beauty: AI is set to revolutionise the beauty industry, making it possible to craft more sustainable, efficient, and effective products with less guesswork.
Meet our guest: Abdou Kane, CEO and VP of AI at InFLOWS AI
Abdou Kane is the CEO and VP of AI at InFLOWS AI, a UC Berkeley-backed startup creating an AI co-pilot for cosmetic chemists. A former Lead Data Scientist at L’Oréal, Abdou’s expertise lies in building AI tools to accelerate sustainability and compliance in formulation.
With a PhD in Applied Mathematics and years of experience in R&D, Abdou is dedicated to making cosmetic chemistry smarter, faster, and greener.
Find out more about Abdou Kane and InFlows AI:
- Website: InFLOWS AI
- LinkedIn: Abdou Kane
Related episodes:
- Episode 183: Podcast 183: AI in beauty: friend or foe?
- Episode 184: Podcast 184: I asked ChatGPT to formulate for me
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Lorraine Dallmeier is a Biologist, Chartered Environmentalist and the CEO of Formula Botanica, the award-winning online organic cosmetic science school. Read more about Lorraine and the Formula Botanica Team.
