Cargill Beauty has unveiled a Polymer Mapping Tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify optimal combinations of derived natural rheology modifiers to replace synthetic polymers in personal care applications. Rheology modifiers contribute to the texture and sensory properties of personal care products. The Polymer Mapping Tool addresses the trend of replacing petro-based polymers with naturally derived solutions. However, the company explains that a one-to-one replacement is “rarely possible.” Therefore, the tool uses AI to discover which combinations of natural polymers can replace the petrochemicals in cosmetic formulations.
