BR112020012398A2 - composition for hair care and method for treating curly hair - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of hair, in particular, curly hair. The compositions contain pectin; a divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid; a saccharide compound selected from a monosaccharide or disaccharide; optionally, one or more of a monomeric polyol compound, an emulsifying agent, an organic acid and a polysaccharide gum; and water.

Description

“COMPOSITION FOR HAIR CARE AND METHOD FOR TREATING CURED HAIR” FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[001] The present invention relates to hair care compositions comprising pectin, bivalent metal salt of an inorganic acid, composed of saccharide and water. The invention also relates to methods for imparting definition of curl, lasting benefits of styling or styling and / or manageability of the hair, by treating the hair with the inventive hair care compositions.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[002] Consumers want new multifunctional hair care products, which can provide good benefits for styling and caring for hair, be durable, even with multiple washes and provide certain cosmetic characteristics to the hair. Such products must please the senses, have innovative textures, be interesting and / or pleasant, without loss of functional performance. In addition, many consumers prefer hair products that provide a light feel, are easy to apply and add shine and liveliness to the hair.

Consumers also want to use versatile and multifunctional hair care products, such as those that can be used as a rinse or leave-on product.

[003] Traditional hair care products in the cosmetics market come in many forms. They range from solutions, foams, gels, creams, waxes, mousses, sprays, serums to aerosols and can confer a variety of levels of protection (or damage) to the hair, depending on the condition of the hair and the components of the product. Generally, products designed to provide styling and hair care benefits are in the form of hair styling products or hair care / hair treatment. These products usually contain compounds that line the hair, but which often make them sticky or sticky after application and after drying, can become stiff and / or “crunchy” (ie, the film is hard and brittle, resulting in a sensation crispness or sound when the hair is touched or in visible chips), which is undesirable for many consumers.

[004] Another challenge encountered in the formulation of cosmetic hair products is how to meet the hair care needs of consumers with different types of hair, such as straight, wavy or curly hair. Curly hair, in particular, tends to expand significantly in volume and lose its wave definition when exposed to high humidity conditions or changes in ambient humidity. Thus, manufacturers of hair care products continuously seek to discover new ingredients or new combinations of existing raw materials that can confer improved or improved benefits to different types of hair, such as curly hair.

[005] The formation and retention of hair styles and shapes has traditionally been carried out by the use of styling products that comprise polymers and other components that at least partially coat the hair and act on the surface of the hair fibers. These polymers and other components can also be called fixing polymers or fixing agents.

[006] For temporary control, modeling mousse, gels, lotions and spray compositions were used to combat these conditions.

[007] Several disadvantages are associated with these products. Loss of hair style or shape due to the passage of time, high humidity, excessive movement etc. can make the consumer feel the need to update a hair style throughout the day. This usually requires the application of additional style product (s).

[008] The benefits of traditional styling products can also be diminished when applied to hair to which conditioning agents have also been applied. In addition, the application of materials to the surface of the hair can compromise the feel and natural appearance of the hair and result in an opaque appearance and / or a hard or otherwise unpleasant sensation.

[009] Many attempts at compositions were developed to condition, discipline and control hair, in particular curly hair, improving / maintaining the definition of curls, retaining curls and regularity of curls and / or improving the shine, without leaving the sensation and / or the artificial, flaking and rigid appearance in the hair.

[0010] State-of-the-art products in the form of a gel generally comprise fixation polymers in their formulation in order to provide definition of curls and control the volume of the hair, which makes the hair appear stiff with an artificial effect.

[0011] However, due to the use of fixation polymers, these gel products generally leave the hair stiff with flaking and uncontrollable after application and negatively affect the ease of combing and the sensation of the hair.

[0012] In view of the problems described above, it is desirable to provide an alternative product that does not employ traditional fixing polymers.

[0013] In addition, it is desirable to provide a hair care composition that can be used after cleaning the hair (damp) or on wet or dry hair and does not make the hair appear stiff, flaking, artificial and uncontrollable .

[0014] Based on the above need, manufacturers seek to obtain a composition for hair care, mainly for the routine for curly hair care, which can improve or confer a definition superior to the curls and regularity of curls to the hair, in addition to to improve or update the style or shape of the hair without the use of traditional fixing agents and / or without having to treat the hair with a whole routine of shampoo, conditioners and treatments without rinsing, without leaving the hair feeling and / or appear rigid, scaling, artificial and uncontrollable, and having the flexibility to be used as a product without rinsing or with rinsing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] The present invention relates to hair care compositions that are unique in their ability to impart a variety of desirable properties to hair, especially curly hair. For example, the compositions provide lasting curl definition, a non-greasy feel and appearance to the hair, more elasticity (bounce) to the hair and a light touch to the hair as a result of its light texture. Such properties conferred to the hair can also result in frizz control, more discipline, provide style fixation, desirable volume in which the hair is not heavy, and give a pleasant texture, clean and natural feeling and shine to the hair. In addition, the hair care compositions of the present invention have a translucent and shiny appearance and a unique and interesting texture similar to food products, such as fruit jams, which give the perception of nutritional or nourishing attributes.

[0016] Many consumers with curly hair look for hair care products that provide an improved or improved curl definition. At the same time, they are also looking for products that prevent or minimize hair frizz, especially under conditions of high humidity where the hair tends to absorb moisture, making them less manageable. The use of such products can improve the visual appearance of the hair, in particular the shape of the curl, and can help to keep moisture away from the hair, maintain the shape of the hair and provide good management capabilities.

[0017] The hair care compositions of the present invention contain: (a) from about 1% by weight to about 10% by weight of pectin; (b) from about 0.005% by weight to about 0.8% by weight of at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid; (c) from about 0.25% by weight to about 2% by weight of at least one saccharide compound selected from monosaccharides, disaccharides and mixtures thereof; and (d) water; all weights being based on the total weight of the composition.

[0018] The pectin in the hair care compositions of the present invention includes low methoxylated pectin, high methoxylated pectin and a mixture thereof. In one embodiment, pectin is a low-methoxylated pectin.

[0019] Non-limiting examples of at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid include calcium chloride, calcium sulfate, calcium carbonate, calcium hydrogen carbonate, calcium phosphate, zinc chloride, zinc sulfate, carbonate zinc, zinc hydrogen carbonate, zinc phosphate, magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, magnesium carbonate, magnesium hydrogen carbonate, magnesium phosphate and mixtures thereof.

[0020] Non-limiting examples of at least one saccharide compound include alose, altrose, glucose, mannose, sugar, idose, galactose, thalose, sorbose, psychosis, fructose, tagatose, rhamnose, sucrose, trehalose, lactose, maltose, cellobiosis, isomaltose, melibiosis and mixtures thereof.

[0021] In some cases, hair care compositions further include one or more of a monomeric polyol compound, an emulsifying agent, an organic acid and a polysaccharide gum.

[0022] Non-limiting examples of monomeric polyol compounds include glycerin, caprylyl glycol, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, 2-ethoxyethanol, 1,3-butanediol , 2,3-butanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 3-methyl-1,3-butanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol, 1,2,4 -butanotriol 1,2,6-hexanotriol, monomethyl ether, triethylene glycol monomethyl ether, sorbitol and mixtures thereof.

[0023] Non-limiting examples of an emulsifying agent include glyceryl laurate (glyceryl mono, di and / or tri-laurate), glyceryl stearate (glyceryl mono-, di- and / or tri-stearate), glyceryl monooleate or glyceryl oleate, glyceryl ricinoleate, PEG-20 glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, polyglyceryl-2-laurate, polyglyceryl dioleate, polyglyceryl dilaurate, polyglyceryl dimiristate, polyglyceride and polyglyceride trilistate. polyglyceryl tricaprilate, sorbitan palmitate, sorbitan isostearate, sorbitan oleate, sorbitan stearate, sorbitan sesquioleate, sorbitan laurate, sorbitan caprylate, sorbitan trioleate and mixtures thereof.

[0024] Non-limiting examples of organic acids include citric acid, ascorbic acid, lactic acid, tartaric acid, oxalic acid, malonic acid, malic acid, glutaric acid, citraconic acid, succinic acid, adipic acid, tartaric acid, fumaric acid, maleic, sebacic acid, azelaic acid, dodecanedioic acid, phthalic acid, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid,

2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid and mixtures thereof.

[0025] Non-limiting examples of polysaccharide gums include xanthan gum, sclerotic gum, dehydroxanthous gum, cellulose, cellulose gum, nonionic guar gum, guar anionic gum, diutan gum, carrageenan, gellan gum, welan gum, pectin, starch galactoarabinan, alginate, pullulan, carboxymethyl hydroxyethylcellulose, cellulose acetate propionate carboxylate, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methyl hydroxyethylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, same cellulose sulfate and sodium cellulose sulfates.

[0026] In some cases, the hair care compositions of the present invention do not include silicones or are free of silicones.

[0027] Hair care compositions can be used in various methods for the treatment of hair, for example, human hair, including human hair on an individual's head. For example, compositions are useful for: (i) improving or retaining the definition of hair curls; (ii) providing resistance to moisture to the hair; (iii) styling / styling the hair; (iv) reducing hair frizz or providing discipline to the hair); (v) control the volume of the hair; (vi) provide alignment of the hair fibers, in particular the waviness alignment; and (vi) improving the appearance of the hair; wherein the methods typically comprise applying a hair care composition disclosed herein to hair. These methods can be particularly useful for consumers with curly hair and / or frizz. The hair care compositions disclosed in this document are useful in methods to improve or enhance the definition of curls, imparting durable styling or styling properties and / or frizz control to the hair, the method comprising applying the composition for hair care hair of the present invention to hair, including naturally curly and / or frizzy hair.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] As used here, the terms "one", "one" and "o / a" are understood to encompass the plural and the singular.

[0029] The expression “at least one” means one or more and therefore includes individual components, as well as mixtures / combinations.

[0030] As used here, the term "curl definition" in relation to the hair means that the hair is separated into discrete strands of hair, in which there is substantial uniformity in the form of curl between each hair on a given strand, so let the wick appear as an intact wick.

[0031] As used in this document, the term "curl regularity" means that the hair is separated into discrete strands of hair, where there is substantial uniformity in the shape of the curl between each strand of hair, so that the hair looks like a matrix of substantially similar curly locks.

[0032] All percentages, parts and proportions are by weight of the total composition, unless otherwise specified. All weights that belong to the listed ingredients are based on the specific ingredient level and therefore do not include solvents, vehicles, by-products, fillers or other secondary ingredients that may be included in commercially available materials, unless otherwise specified.

[0033] All ranges and values disclosed here are inclusive and combinable. For example, any value or point described here that is within a range described here can serve as a minimum or maximum value to derive a sub-range, etc.

[0034] Except in operational examples, or where otherwise indicated, all numbers that express quantities of ingredients and /

or reaction conditions should be understood to be modified in all cases by the term “about”, meaning within +/- 5% of the indicated number.

[0035] As used herein, the terms "applying a composition to the hair" and all its variations include contacting or treating the hair on the human head with any of the compositions of the present invention in any manner.

[0036] The term "treat" (and its grammatical variations), as used herein, refers to the application of the compositions of the present invention on the surface of the hair. The term 'treat' (and its grammatical variations), as used here, also refers to the contact of keratinous substrates, such as hair, with the compositions of the present invention.

[0037] As used here, the term "volume control" and its variations means that the hair has low volume at the roots of the hair and moderate volume along the length of the hair.

[0038] As used here, the phrase “discipline” means that the hair is more manageable and with less frizz, and has less loose strands.

[0039] For the purposes of the present invention, the term "effective amount" means an amount that is sufficient to obtain the expected effect.

[0040] The abbreviation PCPC refers to the organization Council for Personal Care Products, which was formerly known as the Association of Cosmetics, Personal Hygiene Products and Fragrances (CTFA).

[0041] All publications and patent applications cited in this specification are incorporated herein by reference and for any and all purposes, as if each individual publication or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. In the event of an inconsistency between the present invention and any publications or patent application incorporated herein by reference, the present invention controls.

[0042] The hair care compositions of the present invention contain: (a) from about 1% by weight to about 10% by weight of pectin; (b) from about 0.005% by weight to about 0.8% by weight of at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid; (c) from about 0.25% by weight to about 2% by weight of at least one saccharide compound selected from monosaccharides, disaccharides and mixtures thereof; and (d) water; all weights being based on the total weight of the composition.

[0043] In one embodiment, the pectin is selected from a low-methoxylating pectin, a high-methoxylating pectin and mixtures thereof.

[0044] In one embodiment, pectin is a low-methoxylated pectin.

[0045] In one embodiment, at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid is selected from metal halides, metal sulfates, metal carbonates, metal hydrogen carbonate, metal phosphates and mixtures thereof.

[0046] In one embodiment, at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid is chosen from calcium, zinc, iron, nickel, copper, silver, magnesium, manganese salts and mixtures thereof.

[0047] In one embodiment, at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid is chosen from calcium chloride, calcium sulfate, calcium carbonate and hydrogen carbonate, calcium phosphate, zinc chloride, zinc sulfate, zinc carbonate and hydrogen carbonate, zinc phosphate, magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, magnesium carbonate and hydrogen carbonate, magnesium phosphate and mixtures thereof.

[0048] In one embodiment, the at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid includes a calcium salt, preferably calcium chloride.

[0049] In one embodiment, pectin is present in an amount of about 1% by weight to about 8% by weight, or preferably from about 1.2% by weight to about 6% by weight, or more preferably from about 1.4% by weight to about 4% by weight, or even more preferably from about 1.5% by weight to about 3% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0050] In one embodiment, the at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid is present in an amount of about 0.05% by weight to about 0.7% by weight, or preferably about 0.06% by weight to about 0.6% by weight, or more preferably from about 0.7% by weight to about 0.5% by weight, or even more preferably from about 0.08% by weight weight at about 0.4% by weight, or more preferably from about 0.1% by weight to about 0.3% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0051] In one embodiment, the weight ratio of pectin to at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid is greater than 1 or is about 10: 0.05 to about 1: 0.8, or from about 8: 0.05 (160) to about 1: 0.7, or from about 6: 0.06 to about 1.5: 0.5, or about 4: 0.07 to about 2: 0.3 or about 2: 0.08 to about 3: 0.2 or is about 1: 0.1, 1.1: 0.1, 1.2: 0, 1, 1: 4: 0.1, 1.5: 0.1, or 1.6: 0.1.

[0052] In one embodiment, at least one saccharide compound is selected from disaccharides.

[0053] In one embodiment, the at least one saccharide compound is a disaccharide, such as sucrose and is present in an amount from about 0.25% by weight to about 0.5% by weight , or from about 0.3% by weight to about 0.45% by weight, or from about 0.35% by weight to about 0.4% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0054] In one embodiment, the composition further comprises at least one monomeric polyol compound selected from diols, glycols and mixtures thereof in an amount of about 0.1% by weight to about 5% by weight , based on the total weight of the composition.

[0055] In one embodiment, the at least one monomeric polyol compound is selected from the group consisting of glycerin, caprylyl glycol, and mixtures thereof and is present in an amount of between about 0.1% in weight to about 4.5% by weight, preferably in an amount of from about 0.1% by weight to about 4% by weight, more preferably in an amount comprised from about 0, 5 wt% to about 3 wt%, and even more preferably in an amount of about 1 wt% to about 2 wt%, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0056] In one embodiment, the composition further comprises at least one emulsifying agent, preferably selected from (poly) glyceryl esters and their derivatives, sorbitans and their derivatives and mixtures thereof.

[0057] In one embodiment, the composition further comprises at least one organic acid, preferably selected from non-polymeric, mono-, di- and / or tricarboxylic acids.

[0058] In one embodiment, the composition further comprises at least one polysaccharide gum selected from sclerotium gum, xanthan gum, dehydroxanthan gum, hydroxyethylcellulose and mixtures thereof, and preferably comprises sclerotium gum and xanthan gum .

[0059] In one embodiment, the composition further comprises polysaccharide gum comprising sclerotium gum and xanthan gum in a weight ratio of from about 4: 1 to about 1: 1, preferably from about 3: 1 to about 2: 1 and more preferably about 3: 1.

[0060] In one embodiment, water is present in an amount of about 80% by weight to about 98% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0061] In one embodiment, the hair care compositions of the present invention contain: (a) from about 1.4% by weight to about 4% by weight of pectin; (b) from about 0.08% by weight to about 0.4% by weight of at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid, preferably chosen from calcium, zinc, iron, nickel, copper salts , silver, magnesium, manganese and mixtures thereof; (c) from about 0.3% by weight to about 0.45% by weight of at least one saccharide compound selected from monosaccharides, disaccharides and mixtures thereof, preferably selected from sucrose, glucose, fructose and mixtures thereof; and (d) about 80% by weight to about 98% by weight of water; all weights being based on the total weight of the composition; and wherein the weight ratio of pectin to at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid is greater than 1 or is about 4: 0.07 to about 2: 0.3 or about 2: 0 08 to about 3: 0.2.

[0062] In one embodiment, the hair care compositions of the present invention contain: (a) from about 1.4% by weight to about 4% by weight of pectin; (b) from about 0.08% by weight to about 0.4% by weight of at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid chosen from calcium chloride, calcium sulfate, calcium carbonate, carbonate calcium hydrogen, calcium phosphate, zinc chloride, zinc sulfate, zinc carbonate, zinc hydrogen carbonate, zinc phosphate, magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, magnesium carbonate, magnesium hydrogen carbonate, phosphate magnesium and mixtures thereof; (c) from about 0.3% by weight to about 0.45% by weight of at least one saccharide compound selected from monosaccharides, disaccharides and mixtures thereof, preferably selected from alose, altrose, glucose , mannose, gulose, idose, galactose, thalose, sorbose, psychosis, fructose, tagatose, rhamnose, sucrose, trehalose, lactose, maltose, cellobiose, isomaltose, melibiose and mixtures thereof; (d) about 80% by weight to about 98% by weight of water; and (e) optionally, one or more monomeric polyol compounds selected from glycerin and / or caprylyl glycol, an emulsifying agent selected from esters of (poly) glyceryl and its derivatives and / or sorbitans and their derivatives, an acid organic selected from non-polymeric mono-, di- and / or tricarboxylic acids, and a polysaccharide gum selected from sclerotium gum, xanthan gum, dehydroxantan gum, hydroxyethylcellulose, and mixtures thereof; all weights being based on the total weight of the composition; and wherein the weight ratio of pectin to at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid is greater than 1 or is about 4: 0.07 to about 2: 0.3 or about 2: 0 08 to about 3: 0.2.

[0063] In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for the treatment of curly hair, the method comprising applying any of the above-described compositions of the present invention to the hair.

[0064] It was surprising and unexpectedly discovered that the particular association of pectin, a divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid, a saccharide compound and water provides a gel-like texture composition with cosmetic properties; more particularly such a composition provides improved / improved curl definition on curly and wavy hair, style and / or shape for good hair management, desirable volume and frizz control. In addition, the hair care compositions of the present invention have a very light touch feeling and are easy to spread, which is perceived positively by consumers.

PECTIN

[0065] The pectin in the hair care compositions of the present invention includes low-methoxylated pectin, high-methoxylated pectin and a mixture thereof. In one embodiment, pectin is low methoxylating pectin.

[0066] Pectin may be present in the hair care compositions of the present invention in an amount from about 1% by weight to about 8% by weight, or preferably from about 1.2% by weight to about 6% by weight, or from about 1.4% by weight to about 4% by weight, or from about 1.5% by weight to about 3% by weight, including all intervals and sub-intervals between them, based on the total weight of the hair care composition.

[0067] In various embodiments, pectin is present in the hair care compositions of the present invention in an amount by weight of about 1% by weight, 1.1% by weight, 1.2% by weight,

1.3% by weight, 1.4% by weight, 1.5% by weight, 1.6% by weight, 1.7% by weight, 1.8% by weight, 1.9% by weight, 2 % by weight, 2.2% by weight, 2.4% by weight, 2.6% by weight, 2.8% by weight, 3% by weight, 3.2% by weight, 3.4% by weight , 3.6% by weight, 3.8% by weight, 4% by weight, 4.5% by weight, 5% by weight, 5.5% by weight, 6% by weight, 6.5% by weight , 7% by weight, 7.5% by weight or 8% by weight, based on the total weight of the hair care composition.

BIVALENT METAL SALT FROM AN INORGANIC ACID

[0068] The one or more bivalent metal salts of an inorganic acid can be chosen from metal halides, metal hydroxides, metal sulfates, metal oxides and mixtures thereof.

[0069] The divalent metals with which metallic salts are formed are calcium, zinc, iron, nickel, copper, silver, magnesium, strontium, barium, manganese, cobalt and mixtures thereof.

[0070] Suitable examples of the one or more divalent metal salts of an inorganic acid can be chosen from calcium chloride, calcium sulfate, calcium nitrate, calcium carbonate and hydrogen carbonate, calcium phosphate, zinc chloride, zinc sulfate, zinc nitrate, zinc carbonate and hydrogen carbonate, zinc phosphate, magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, magnesium nitrate, magnesium carbonate and hydrogen carbonate, magnesium phosphate, strontium chloride, nitrate strontium, barium chloride, barium nitrate and mixtures thereof.

[0071] In one embodiment, the one or more divalent metal salts of an inorganic acid include a calcium salt.

[0072] In one embodiment, the calcium salt is calcium chloride.

[0073] The one or more divalent metal salts of an inorganic acid can be present in the hair care compositions of the present invention in an amount of about 0.005% by weight to about 0.8% by weight, or about from 0.05% by weight to about 0.7% by weight, or from about 0.06% by weight to about 0.6% by weight, or from about 0.7% by weight to about 0.5 wt%, or from about 0.08 wt% to about 0.4 wt%, or from about 0.1 wt% to about 0.3 wt%, including all intervals and sub-intervals between them, based on the total weight of the hair care composition.

[0074] In various embodiments, the one or more divalent metal salts of an inorganic acid are present in the hair care compositions of the present invention in an amount by weight of about 0.05% by weight, 0.06% by weight, 0.07% by weight, 0.08% by weight, 0.09% by weight, 0.1% by weight, 0.11% by weight, 0.12% by weight, 0 , 13% by weight, 0.14% by weight, 0.15% by weight, 0.16% by weight, 0.17% by weight, 0.18% by weight, 0.19% by weight, 0, 2% by weight, 0.22% by weight, 0.24% by weight, 0.26% by weight, 0.28% by weight, 0.3% by weight, 0.32% by weight, 0.34 % by weight, 0.36% by weight, 0.38% by weight, 0.4% by weight, 0.42% by weight, 0.44% by weight, 0.46% by weight, 0.48% by weight, 0.5% by weight, 0.55% by weight, 0.6% by weight, 0.65% by weight or 0.7% by weight, based on the total weight of the hair care composition .

SACARIDES

[0075] The saccharide compounds of the present invention can be chosen from monosaccharides, disaccharides, and a mixture thereof.

[0076] The monosaccharide can be selected from Cx (H2O), where x indicates an integer from 3 to 7 and is preferably equal to 6. Examples are: - C3 monosaccharides (C3 trioses) can be aldotriosis, such as glyceraldehyde and ketotriose, such as dihydroxyacetone; - C4 monosaccharides (C4 tetrosis) can be aldotetrose, such as erythrosis and threose, and ketotetrose, such as erythrulose; - C5 monosaccharides (C5-pentoses) can be aldopentoses, such as ribose, arabinose, xylose and lipose, ketopentose, such as ribulose and xylulose, and deoxypentose, such as deoxyribose; - C6 monosaccharides (C6 hexoses) can be aldohexose, such as alose, altrose, glucose, mannose, glucose, idose, galactose and talose, ketohexose, such as pricosis, fructose, sorbose and tagatosis, deoxyxose, such as fucose, fructose and rhamnose ; E - C7 monosaccharides (C7 peptides) can be sedoheptulose.

[0077] It is preferable that the monosaccharide is selected from hexoses and deoxyhexoses.

[0078] It is preferable that the monosaccharide be selected from the group consisting of alose, altrose, glucose, mannose, gulose, idose, galactose, thalose, sorbose, psychosis, fructose, tagatose and rhamnose. It is more preferable that the monosaccharide be selected from the group consisting of glucose, mannose, galactose, fructose, tagatose, rhamnose and a mixture thereof.

[0079] Disaccharides or diholosides or diosides are composed of two monosaccharide molecules and can be reducing or non-reducing. The term "non-reducing disaccharide" is intended to mean any disaccharide from which the carbon 1 carrying hemiacetal OH is involved in a bond, that is, the hemiacetal function is therefore not free. The term "reducing disaccharide" is intended to mean any disaccharide in which hemiacetal function is free.

[0080] Among non-reducing disaccharides, sucrose and trehalose can be mentioned. Among the reducing disaccharides, lactose, maltose, cellobiosis, isomaltose and melibiosis can be mentioned.

[0081] It is preferable that the disaccharide is selected from the group consisting of sucrose, trehalose and a mixture thereof.

[0082] In a preferred embodiment, the saccharide compound is a disaccharide.

[0083] In a preferred embodiment, the saccharide compound is sucrose.

[0084] The total amount of the saccharide compounds may vary, but is typically from about 0.25% by weight to about 0.5% by weight, or from about 0.3% by weight to about 0, 45% by weight, or from about 0.35% by weight to about 0.4% by weight, including all intervals and sub-intervals between them, based on the total weight of the present compositions.

WATER

[0085] The compositions of the invention contain water in amounts of about 98% or less, such as from about 97% to about 80% by weight, or about 95%, 90%, 85% or 80% by weight , based on the total weight of the composition, including all intervals and sub-intervals between them. In addition, water can be present in the compositions of the present invention in the amount of about 50% to about 97% by weight, from about 60% to about 96% by weight or from about 70% to about 95 % by weight, based on the total weight of the compositions, including all intervals and sub-intervals between them.

MONOMERIC POLIOIS

[0086] Monomeric polyols are polyols with at least two hydroxyl groups. However, in some cases, polyol (s) with at least three hydroxyl groups (e.g., glycerin) may be preferred. In addition, in some cases, the one or more polyols have 2-15 carbon atoms, which can be aliphatic. Likewise, the one or more monomeric polyols can comprise 2-12, 2-10, 2-8 or 2-5 carbon atoms. Separately, in some cases, the molecular weight of one or more monomeric polyols may be about 60 to about 2000, about 60 to about 1500, about 60 to about 1000, about 60 to about 1000, about 60 to about 800, about 60 to about 600, about 60 to about 500, about 60 to about 400, about 60 to about 300 or about 60 to about 200.

[0087] Non-limiting examples of monomeric polyols include glycerin, caprylyl glycol, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, 2-ethoxyethanol, 1,3-butanediol, 2 , 3-butanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 3-methyl-1,3-butanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol, polyethylene glycol, 1,2, 4-butanotriol and 1,2,6-hexanotriol. Additional non-limiting examples include aliphatic diols selected from the group consisting of 2-ethyl-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, 3,3-dimethyl-1,2-butanediol, 2,2-diethyl-1,3 -propanediol, 2-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol, 2,4-dimethyl-2,4-pentanediol, 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol, 5-hexene-1,2-diol , 2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol, monomethyl ether, triethylene glycol monomethyl ether, sorbitol and mixtures thereof.

[0088] In one embodiment, monomeric polyols can be selected from glycerin, caprylyl glycol, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, 2-ethoxyethanol , 1,3-butanediol, 2,3-butanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 3-methyl-1,3-butanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol , 1,2,4-butanotriol, 1,2,6-hexanotriol, monomethyl ether, triethylene glycol monomethyl ether, sorbitol and mixtures thereof.

[0089] The total amount of one or more monomeric polyols may vary. However, the total amount of one or more monomeric polyols is typically from about 0.05% by weight to about 5% by weight, preferably in an amount from about 0.1% by weight to about 4, 5% by weight, and more preferably in an amount of about 0.1% by weight to about 4%

by weight, including all intervals and sub-intervals between them, based on the total weight of the present compositions.

ORGANIC ACIDS

[0090] The organic acids of the present invention are selected from mono-, di- and / or tri-carboxylic acids which can be chosen especially from linear, branched and / or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated or even aromatic polycarboxylic acids , containing 2 to 50 or 2 to 40 carbon atoms, in particular 3 to 36, 3 to 18, or 4 to 12 carbon atoms, or even 5 to 10 carbon atoms; the acid comprising one, two or three COOH carboxylic groups; and possibly comprising 1 to 10 or 1 to 6 identical or different heteroatoms, chosen from O, N and S; and / or possibly comprising at least one perfluoro radical chosen from -CF2- (bivalent) or -CF3.

[0091] In some cases, mono-, di- and / or tri-carboxylic acids are saturated, linear and aliphatic and contain 2 to 36 carbon atoms or 3 to 18 carbon atoms or even 4 to 12 carbon atoms; or, alternatively, they are aromatic and contain 8 to 12 carbon atoms or are cyclic anhydrides of a polycarboxylic acid.

[0092] Among the mono-, di- and / or tricarboxylic acids or their anhydrides that can be used, one can mention, alone or as a mixture, of: dicarboxylic acids such as decanedioic acid, dodecanedioic acid, cyclopropanedicarboxylic acid, cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, cyclobutanedicarboxylic acid, naphthalene-1,4-dicarboxylic acid, naphthalene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, naphthalene-2,6-dicarboxylic acid, suberic acid, oxalic acid, malonic acid, succinic acid, phthalic acid, terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid, tetrahydrophthalic acid, hexahydrophthalic acid, pyelic acid, sebacic acid, azelaic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, fumaric acid, maleic acid, itaconic acid and fatty acid dimers (especially C36); tricarboxylic acids such as 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanotricarboxylic acid (citric acid), cyclohexanotricarboxylic acid, trimellitic acid, 1,2,3-benzenotricarboxylic acid and 1,3,5-benzenotricarboxylic acid, tetracarboxylic acids such as butanotetracarboxylic and pyromelitic acid, cyclic anhydrides of these acids and especially phthalic anhydride, trimellitic anhydride, maleic anhydride and succinic anhydride.

[0093] The total amount of organic acids may vary, but is normally not more than 0.1% by weight, based on the total weight of the present compositions.

EMULSING AGENTS

[0094] The hair care compositions of the present invention may further comprise emulsifying agents. Non-limiting examples of a suitable emulsifying agent include (poly) glyceryl esters and their derivatives, sorbitol esters and their derivatives, and mixtures thereof. (Poly) glyceryl esters and their derivatives include mono-glyceryl esters or poly-glyceryl esters of fatty acids or C8-C24 acids, preferably C12-C22. Sorbitol esters and their derivatives include sorbitol esters of fatty acids or C8-C24 acids, preferably C12-C22 and their polyoxyalkylene derivatives.

[0095] In some cases, glyceryl esters of fatty acids, glyceryl laurate (glyceryl mono, di and / or tri laurate), in particular glyceryl monolaurate (INCI name: glyceryl laurate), glyceryl stearate (mono, di and / or glyceryl tristearate) (INCI name: glyceryl stearate), glyceryl monooleate (INCI name: glyceryl oleate) or glyceryl ricinoleate and mixtures thereof and their polyoxyalkylenated, mono, di or triester fatty acid derivatives with a polyoxyalkylene glycerol (mono-, di- or triester of fatty acids with a polyalkylene glycol ether of glycerol), preferably polyoxyethylene glyceryl stearate (mono-, di- and / or tristearate), as stearate (mono-, di- and / or tristearate) of glyceryl PEG-20 can be cited. Mixtures of these surfactants, such as, for example, the product containing glyceryl stearate and PEG-100 stearate, marketed under the name ARLACEL 165 from Uniqema, and the product containing glyceryl stearate (mono and glycerin distearate) and stearate of potassium marketed under the name TEGIN from Goldschmidt (CTFA name: glyceryl stearate SE) can also be used.

[0096] As polyglyceryl esters of the fatty acid (s), mention should be made of the product containing 2 to 10 glycerol units, such as polyglyceryl monolaurate, in particular diglyceril monolaurate (INCI name: polyglyceryl- 2 laurate), oleate, myristate, caprylate, or stearate comprising 2 to 10 glycerol units, polyglyceryl mono (iso) stearate comprising 2 to 10 glycerol units, polyglyceryl dioleate comprising 2 to 10 units of glycerol, polyglyceryl dilaurate 2 to 10 units of glycerol, polyglyceryl dimiristate comprising 2 to 10 units of glycerol, polyglyceryl trimyristate comprising 2 to 10 units of glycerol, polyglyceryl trioleate comprising 2 to 10 units of glycerol and polyglyceryl tricaprilate comprising 2 to 10 units of glycerol .

[0097] The sorbitol esters of C8-C24 fatty acids and their polyoxyalkylene derivatives can be selected from sorbitan palmitate, sorbitan isostearate, sorbitan oleate, sorbitan stearate, sorbitan sesquioleate, sorbitan laurate, sorbitan laurate and sorbitan trioleate and fatty acid esters and alkoxylated sorbitan containing, for example, 20 to 100 EO, such as, for example, sorbitan monooleate (INCI name: sorbitan oleate, sold by Croda), sorbitan monostearate (INCI name: sorbitan stearate), sold by Croda under the name Span 60, sorbitan monopalmitate (INCI name: sorbitan palmitate), sold by Croda under the name Span 40, and polyoxyethylene 20 EO sorbitan tristearate (INCI name: polysorbate 65) , marketed by Croda under the name Tween 65, polyoxyethylene 20 EO sorbitan trioleate (INCI name: polysorbate 85), sold by Croda under the trademark Tween 85, s monooleate polyoxyethylene 20 EO orbitan (INCI name: polysorbate 80), sold by Croda under the trademark Tween 80, polyoxyethylene 20 EO sorbitan monolaurate sold by Croda under the trademark Tween 20 or polyoxyethylene 20 EO sorbitan monostearate sold by Croda under the trademark Tween 60.

[0098] The total amount of emulsifying agents may vary, but is typically from about 0.1% by weight to about 10% by weight, or from about 0.3% by weight to about 5% by weight, or from about 0.5% by weight to about 3% by weight, including all intervals and sub-intervals between them, based on the total weight of the present compositions.

Polysaccharide gums

The polysaccharide gums that can be employed in the compositions of the present invention are selected from sclerotium gum, cellulose, cellulose gum, non-ionic guar gum, anionic guar gum, xanthan gum, dehydroxantan gum, diutan gum, carrageenan , gellan gum, pullulan, welan gum, pectin, starch, galactoarabinane, alginate, pullulan, carboxymethyl hydroxyethylcellulose, cellulose acetate carboxylate propionate, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose. , and a mixture of them.

[00100] In one or more embodiments, polysaccharide gums are selected from sclerotium gum, xanthan gum, dehydroxantan gum, hydroxyethylcellulose and mixtures thereof. When dehydroxantan gum is used, an amine-based compound, such as triethanolamine or monoethanolamine, is also used.

[00101] The total amount of polysaccharide gums may vary, but is typically from about 0.03% by weight to about 1% by weight, or from about 0.05% by weight to about 0.8% by weight, or from about 0.1% by weight to about 0.6% by weight, or from about 0.12% by weight to about 0.5% by weight, or from about 0.14 % by weight to about 0.3% by weight, including all intervals and sub-intervals between them, based on the total weight of the present compositions.

ADDITIONS

[00102] The composition according to the invention can also comprise additives chosen from pearly agents, dyes, dyes or pigments, fragrances, fillers, mineral, vegetable or synthetic oils, waxes, vitamins, proteins, including ceramides, vitamins, agents UV filters, free radical scavengers, preservatives, pH stabilizers, organic solvents other than at least one of the monomeric polyol of the present invention and mixtures thereof. One skilled in the art will take care to select the optional additives and the quantity thereof, so that they do not impair the properties of the compositions of the present invention.

[00103] If present in the composition, these additives are generally present in an amount that varies up to about 40% by weight of active material in relation to the total weight of the composition, such as up to about 30%, up to about 20%, up to about 15%, up to about 10%, up to about 5%, like 0% to 20%.

GEL TEXTURE

[00104] The compositions of the present invention are in the form of gel or cream or gel-cream.

[00105] In one embodiment, the composition of the present invention is in the form of a gel, in particular, a single phase gel composition.

[00106] As used here, the term “gel” means a light composition of gel or emulsion (not a heavy or thick cream) with a consistency similar to fruit jelly (and the shine of a gel), but without the sticky feeling of a gel.

[00107] In one embodiment, the composition of the present invention is in the form of a cream which is an oil-in-water emulsion; preferably, the emulsion is not in the form of a heavy or thick cream. The cream or emulsion is a single-phase composition.

[00108] In one embodiment, the composition of the present invention is in the form of a gel-cream. Cream gel is a single-phase composition.

[00109] In an embodiment of the present invention, the hair care composition of the present invention has a viscosity of about 1,250 to about 2,100 mPa.s.

METHODS OF USE

[00110] In one embodiment, the composition of the present invention can be used as a rinse-free composition, in which the composition can be applied to wet or dry hair.

[00111] In other embodiments, the composition of the present invention can be used as a rinse composition, in which the composition is applied to the hair and left to remain on the hair for a few seconds up to 10 minutes and then is rinsed from the hair with water .

[00112] The implementation of the present invention is provided by means of the following examples. The examples serve to illustrate the technology without limiting nature.

EXAMPLES EXAMPLE 1 - FORMULATIONS TABLE 1 - EXAMPLES OF INVENTIVE FORMULATION

FORMULA

INGREDIENTS ABCDEFGHIJKLM NAME INCI - USA% by weight 1, PECTIN 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 6 0 , CALCIUM CHLORIDE 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 1 0, SUCROSE 0.4 0.4 0 , 4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 4 GLYCERIN - - 1 - - - - - 3 3 - - 3 0, 1- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL 0.3 0.3 - - - - 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0, 3 <0.0 <0.0 <0.0 <0.0 <0, 0 <0.0 <0.0 <0.0 <0.0 <0.0 <0.0 <0.0 CITRIC ACID - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 POLYSORBATE 80 - 1.6 1.6 - 0.6 0.8 0.7 0.8 2 2.4 0.8 0.8 1.6

CHARCOAL POWDER and POLYGLYCERYN-10 and 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 POLYGLYCERYL-10 - 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 STEARATE and POLYGLYCERYL-10

MYRISTATE

DEHYDROXANTHAN - - - - - - - - - - - 0.15 -

GUM TRIETHANOLAMINE - - - - - - - - - - - 0.15 - 0.03 XANTHAN GUM - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.11 SCLEROTIUM GUM - - - - - - - - - - - - 3

HIDROXIETHYLCELLUL - - - - - - - - - - - - 0.15

OSE 0- ADDITIVES * 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-2 2 WATER (91.7 - 96, 9% in Q

QS QS QS QS QS QS QS QS QS QS QS QS QS weight) S * COLORING (eg YELLOW 5, RED 4,

CARAMEL), CONSERVATIVES (EG, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE), PLANT / SEEDS AND POWDER EXTRACTS, AND FRAGRANCES

[00113] The inventive formulas were prepared according to the following procedure.

[00114] In a first stage, the pectin is solubilized in a main boiler in water and high shear (speed of about 1000 to about 5500 rpm, preferably from about 1500 to about 4500 rpm).

[00115] In a second step, optional compounds such as preservative, fragrance and other compounds can be added to the main boiler.

[00116] In the last step, the shear speed was reduced to a speed that varied from about 100 rpm to about 2500 rpm, and as the metal salt was introduced in the formula; the shear rate was increased and a vacuum was applied.

[00117] The inventive formulas prepared can be described as translucent and shiny and with a gelatin-like appearance and texture, similar to that of a fruit jelly or fruit marmalade. The formulas of the invention have a pH ranging from about 3 to about 4 and a viscosity ranging from about 1250 to about 2100 mPa.s.

[00118] The addition of glycerin increased the stability of the formulas.

[00119] Stability was assessed by assessing the overall appearance, color, fragrance, viscosity and pH measured (as explained above for viscosity) at different times (1 month and 2 months) and at different temperatures during those time periods (4 ° Room temperature and 45 ° C). The general stability is analyzed after the temperature equalization at 25 ° C.

TABLE 2 - EXAMPLES OF COMPARATIVE FORMULATION

FORMULA

INGREDIENTS XY INCI NAME - USA% by weight PECTIN 0.8 0.8 CALCIUM CHLORIDE 0.1 0.05 SUCROSE 0.2 0.2 GLYCERIN - - CAPRYLYL GLYCOL - - CITRIC ACID 0.00004 0.00004 POLYSORBATE 80 - - CHARCOAL POWDER and POLYGLYCERIN-10 and POLYGLYCERYL-10 STEARATE and POLYGLYCERYL-10 MYRISTATE 0,0083 0,0083 ADDITIVES * 0-2 0-2 WATER (> 98% by weight) QS QS without thick effect o Visual appearance / thickening viscosity - enough (visual) fluid * COLORING (EG YELLOW 5, RED 4, CARAMEL), CONSERVATIVES (EG, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE), PLANT / SEEDS AND DUST EXTRACTS, AND FRAGRANCES

[00120] It can be concluded from the results of Table 2 above that when the amount of pectin was below 1% by weight, the compositions were not thick enough and did not achieve the visual appearance and viscosity of the inventive compositions.

EXAMPLE 2 - TEST EXAMPLE 2A: QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE SENSORY DIMENSIONS OF 20 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS, INCLUDING THE INVENTIVE FORMULA, WITH DIFFERENT TEXTURES AND VISUAL APPEARANCES:

[00121] Volunteers with damaged hair of types I to V evaluated 20 products, including the inventive formula D, just looking and touching the products; here there was no application on the hair. The types of damaged hair correspond to chemically damaged hair, such as when the hair is subjected to lightening, dyeing, straightening, relaxation or permanent processes. Type I hair is straight, type II is wavy, types III to V correspond to hair with curls that vary from loose curls to tighter curls.

[00122] The other 19 products contained one or more fixing polymers, thickening polymers, cationic polymers, anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, fatty alcohols, vegetable oils, esters, silicones, clays and fillers. Many of these other products were heavier-looking creams, either in fluid or powder form. For each product evaluation, the volunteers proceeded as follows.

[00123] First, the volunteers gave their impressions about the texture of the product just by looking at it. In addition, while still looking at the product, they explained which category of hair care product the product could serve (for example, a shampoo, a finisher, one without rinsing or conditioner / moisturizer). Finally, they explained why the product could or could not fit into the category of damaged hair.

After touching the product, they evaluated the product on the same schedule as they had done before.

[00124] Results: the inventive formula was evaluated as being in a new category of hair with a unique appearance similar to that of a fruit jelly and, after touching the formula, the general comment is that it may be in the category of a product without rinsing .

EXAMPLE 2B: HAIR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

[00125] The inventive formula was tested for 3 weeks by 10 volunteer consumers with curly hair, Types III to V, on their hair. Instructions for use have not been provided. Consumers were allowed to use the product in whatever way they considered best.

[00126] Results: Consumers commented that the inventive formula had a light texture, provided a definition of curls, kept their curls defined for longer, added elasticity (bounce) to the hair, did not leave the hair greasy, and did not need to use much of product. Consumers found that their hair remained curly, natural, and voluminous, even after the next day, the hair was easy to style, easy to untangle, and easy to manage, the hair had the ideal volume that was long lasting, shiny and soft touch, and the product provided frizz control and was easy to apply / distribute through the hair.

[00127] The terms "one", "one" and "o / a" are understood to encompass the plural and the singular.

[00128] The expression “at least one” means “one or more” and vice versa and, therefore, includes individual components, as well as mixtures / combinations.

[00129] The term "about" when referring to a value specifically means that a measure can be rounded to the value using a standard convention for rounding numbers. For example, "about 1.5" is 1.45 to 1.54. All values set out in this document can be modified with the term “about”, if you wish to convey the above meaning, or recited without the term, in order to have their common meaning, regardless of whether the term “about” is specifically established (or be absent) together with any specific value in the specification.

[00130] When referring to “compositions described here”, all types of compositions are intended, unless specifically described otherwise. The "compositions disclosed herein" include compositions comprising one or more reducing agent, composition comprising one or more lactones, oxidizing compositions, etc.

[00131] All ranges and values disclosed here are inclusive and combinable. For example, any value or point described here that is within a range described here can serve as a minimum or maximum value to derive a sub-range, etc.

[00132] All publications and patent applications cited in this specification are incorporated herein by reference and for any and all purposes, as if each individual publication or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. In the event of an inconsistency between the present invention and any publications or patent application incorporated herein by reference, the present invention controls.

Claims (15)

1. HAIR CARE COMPOSITION, characterized by comprising: (a) from about 1% by weight to about 10% by weight of pectin; (b) from about 0.005% by weight to about 0.8% by weight of at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid; (c) from about 0.25% by weight to about 2% by weight of at least one saccharide compound selected from monosaccharides, disaccharides and mixtures thereof; and (d) water; all weights being based on the total weight of the composition. COMPOSITION according to claim 1, characterized in that the pectin is present in an amount of about 1% by weight to about 8% by weight, or from about 1.2% by weight to about 6% in weight, based on the total weight of the composition. COMPOSITION according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid is selected from metal halides, metal sulphates, metal carbonates, metal hydrogen carbonates, phosphates of metal, and mixtures thereof. COMPOSITION according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that at least one bivalent metal salt of an inorganic acid is chosen from calcium, zinc, iron, nickel, copper, silver, magnesium, manganese salts , and mixtures thereof. COMPOSITION according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid is selected from calcium chloride, calcium sulfate, calcium carbonate and hydrogen carbonate, phosphate calcium, zinc chloride, zinc sulfate, zinc carbonate and hydrogen carbonate, zinc phosphate, magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, magnesium carbonate and hydrogen carbonate, magnesium phosphate and mixtures thereof. COMPOSITION according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid includes a calcium salt. COMPOSITION according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid is present in an amount of about 0.05% by weight to about 0.7% in weight, or from about 0.06% by weight to about 0.6% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. COMPOSITION according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the weight ratio of pectin to at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid is greater than 1 or about 10: 0.05 to about from 1: 0.8 or from about 8: 0.05 to about 1: 0.7, or from about 0.1 to about 1.6: 0.1. COMPOSITION according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that at least one saccharide compound is selected from disaccharides. COMPOSITION according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the composition further comprises at least one monomeric polyol compound in an amount of about 0.1% by weight to about 5% by weight, based on total weight of the composition, and selected from diols, glycols and mixtures thereof. COMPOSITION according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the composition further comprises one or more of at least one emulsifying agent, at least one organic acid and at least one polysaccharide gum. 12. COMPOSITION according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the water is present in an amount of about 80% by weight to about 98% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. 13. COMPOSITION according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the composition is a single-phase composition. COMPOSITION according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that pectin is pre-solubilized in water under high shear conditions before being combined with at least one divalent metal salt of an inorganic acid. 15. METHOD FOR TREATING CURED HAIR, characterized in that it comprises applying the composition, as defined in any one of claims 1 to 14, to the hair.