FR3125412A1 - COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS FOR THE HAIR - Google Patents

Abstract

HAIR COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS Aspects of the disclosure relate to a hair cosmetic composition comprising about 4 to about 32% by weight of two or more polyols, such as about 1% by weight or more of a glycol and about 2% by weight or more of glycerine; about 0.5 to about 10% by weight of a nonionic surfactant; about 2 to about 25% by weight of a fatty ester; about 0.1 to about 7% by weight of a film former; about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of a thickening agent; about 0.5 to about 12% by weight of an oil; and water, all percentages by weight being based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition for the hair. Figure for abstract: Figure 1

Description

COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS FOR THE HAIR

FIELD OF DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions for the hair offering a unique sensory experience. Further, aspects of the disclosure relate to cosmetic compositions for the hair which provide conditioning and other benefits to the hair.

CONTEXT OF DISCLOSURE

Many consumers wish to use cosmetic and care compositions which enhance the appearance of keratinous substrates such as the hair, for example by modifying it, styling it, giving it shape and/or giving it various cosmetic properties. Different types of styling products have been developed by manufacturers with the aim of helping consumers achieve a desired style, including styled hair that is long-lasting. These styling products are usually supplied in different physical forms, such as liquid, gel, mousse or pomade, depending on composition, styling/holding performance, consumer acceptance, brand strategy and marketing, among other variables. Many traditional styling products ignore and sometimes even reduce desired hair properties such as smoothness, shine, amount of conditioning, closed ends, etc.

Although different technologies and products exist in the hair styling market, there is always a need for improvement in these areas and, at the same time, a need to provide care benefits not usually found. in a styling product.

DISCLOSURE SUMMARY

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to cosmetic compositions for the hair providing a unique sensory experience. Hair cosmetic compositions are typically formulated to include specific ingredients in certain amounts and ratios that allow the hair cosmetic compositions to provide a unique sensory experience, such as an increase in viscosity with the addition of water exterior.

Further, certain embodiments of the disclosure provide cosmetic hair compositions in the form of a lotion which turns into an oil before or during application of the cosmetic hair compositions to the hair. For example, when the user rubs, spreads and/or shears the cosmetic composition for the hair on one or more dry or wet hands or applies the composition directly to dry or wet hair (for example, by rubbing, spreading and/or massaging the lotion onto the hair fibres), the lotion turns into an oil. Without being limited to any specific theory, it is believed that the shear stress associated with the application of cosmetic hair compositions after external water has been added to the cosmetic hair composition breaks the emulsion associated with the cosmetic hair composition to, at least partially, contribute to the transformation of the cosmetic hair composition from a lotion to an oil. Accordingly, in some instances, transformation of the cosmetic hair composition from a lotion to an oil refers to the transformation of the cosmetic hair composition from rheological properties and/or tactile sensation associated with a lotion with rheological properties and/or a tactile sensation associated with an oil. The inventors have surprisingly discovered that transforming cosmetic hair compositions from a lotion to an oil allows certain ingredients to be deposited on the user's hair and scalp to provide enhanced benefits, such as conditioning benefits, hydrated scalp, increased hair shine, better curl definition, and more.

Cosmetic compositions for the hair, according to one aspect of the disclosure, typically comprise:

(a) about 4 to about 32% by weight of two or more polyols comprising:

(i) about 1% by weight or more of a glycol, and

(ii) about 2% by weight or more of glycerine;

(b) about 0.5 to about 10% by weight of a nonionic surfactant;

(c) about 2 to about 25% by weight of a fatty ester;

(d) about 0.1 to about 7% by weight of a film former;

(e) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of a thickening agent;

(f) about 0.5 to about 12% by weight of an oil; And

(g) water,

wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition.

The cosmetic hair composition can be formulated such that the viscosity increases when the cosmetic hair composition is diluted with water in a weight ratio of about 1:0.5 to about 1:10. For example, the viscosity of the composition may increase when diluted with water at a weight ratio of about 1:0.75 to about 1:1.5. In some instances, the cosmetic hair composition exhibits non-Newtonian shear thinning. The cosmetic hair composition may be formulated to be a water-in-oil emulsion.

The cosmetic composition for the hair preferably comprises a glycol chosen from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, 1,3 propanediol, ethylhexylglycerin, and a mixture thereof. In some cases, the weight ratio of glycol to glycerin is about 0.1:1 to about 1.5:1.

Nonionic surfactants suitable for the cosmetic composition for the hair include sucrose distearate, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate (and) dimethicone cetyl PEG/PPG 10/1 (and) hexyl laurate, sorbitan stearate, octyldodecyl xyloside, glyceryl, PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, or a mixture thereof.

In some cases, the fatty esters are selected from cetyl palmitate, cetyl stearate, cetyl esters, myristyl myristate, myristyl stearate, glyceryl stearate, propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, cetyl myristate, stearyl stearate, cetearyl ethylhexanoate, isopropyl isostearate, n-propyl myristate, isopropyl myristate, hexyl laurate, hexadecyl isostearate, hexadecyl laurate, hexadecyl octanoate, n-propyl palmitate, isopropyl palmitate , and mixtures thereof.

The cosmetic composition for the hair can comprise one or more quaternary ammonium polymers. The quaternary ammonium polymers can be chosen from polyquaternium 4, polyquaternium 6, polyquaternium 7, polyquaternium 10, polyquaternium 11, polyquaternium 16, polyquaternium 22, polyquaternium 28, polyquaternium 32, polyquaternium-37, polyquaternium-46, polyquaternium-51, polyquaternium -52, polyquaternium-53, polyquaternium-54, polyquaternium-55, polyquaternium-56, polyquaternium-57, polyquaternium-58, polyquaternium-59, polyquaternium-60, polyquaternium-61, polyquaternium-63, polyquaternium-64, polyquaternium-65 , polyquaternium-66, polyquaternium-67, polyquaternium-70, polyquaternium-73, polyquaternium-74, polyquaternium-75, polyquaternium-76, polyquaternium-77, polyquaternium-78, polyquaternium-79, polyquaternium-80, polyquaternium-81, polyquaternium -82, polyquaternium-84, polyquaternium-85, polyquaternium-86, polyquaternium-87, polyquaternium-90, polyquaternium-91, polyquaternium-92, polyquaternium-94, and a mixture thereof.

In addition or as a variant, the cosmetic composition for the hair may comprise a film former chosen from cationic copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone chosen from copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and of at least one monomer chosen from the group consisting of (meth)acrylic acid, (meth )acrylates, unsaturated hydrocarbons and vinyl monomers. In at least one embodiment, the cosmetic hair composition comprises a VP/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer.

The cosmetic composition for the hair may comprise an anionic acrylic thickening polymer further comprising at least one monomer having a function of the sulphonic acid or phosphonic acid type. In some cases, the thickening agent is chosen from sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, ammonium acryloydimethyltaurate/VP copolymer, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyltaurate, crosslinked acryloydimethyltaurate copolymer ammonium/steareth-25 methacrylate, ammonium acryloydimethyltaurate/steareth-8 methacrylate copolymer, sorbitol/sebacic acid copolymer behenate, ethylenediamines/stearyl dilinoleate copolymer, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, sodium polyacrylate , acrylate copolymers, polyacrylamide, carbomer, crosslinked acrylate polymer/C10-30 alkyl acrylate, crosslinked polyacrylate polymers, polyacrylamide polymers, polysaccharides, gums and mixtures thereof. In at least one case, the thickening agent is an acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer.

The cosmetic composition for the hair may contain an oil which is a vegetable oil, such as those chosen from coconut oil, soybean oil, canola oil, rapeseed oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, olive oil, palm oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil, linseed oil, palm kernel oil, tung oil, jatropha oil, mustard oil, camelina oil, cress oil, oil ricinus communis seed oil, wheat germ oil, apricot kernel oil, pistachio oil, poppy seed oil, pine oil, avocado oil, hazelnut oil, grapeseed oil, rapeseed oil, cade oil, peach kernel oil, coffee bean oil, jojoba oil, and a mixture thereof.

The cosmetic composition for the hair according to the invention may comprise:

(a) about 4 to about 10% by weight of two or more polyols comprising:

(i) about 1 to about 8% by weight of a glycol selected from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, 1,3 propanediol, ethylhexylglycerin and a mixture thereof here, and

(ii) about 2 to about 8% by weight glycerin;

(b) about 0.5 to about 5% by weight of a nonionic surfactant;

(c) about 10 to about 20% by weight of a fatty ester, wherein the fatty ester comprises isopropyl myristate;

(d) about 0.1 to about 4% by weight of a film former comprising cationic vinylvinylpyrrolidone copolymers;

(e) about 0.1 to about 4% by weight of a thickening agent comprising an anionic acrylic thickening polymer further comprising at least one monomer having a sulfonic acid or phosphonic acid function;

(f) about 0.5 to about 7% by weight of an oil; And

(g) about 50 to about 83% by weight water;

wherein the viscosity of the composition increases when diluted with water at a weight ratio of about 1:0.75 to about 1:1.5; And

wherein the cosmetic composition for the hair is a water-in-oil emulsion; And

all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition.

In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair composition further comprises about 0.5% by weight to about 5% by weight of a silicone compound selected from dimethicone, dimethiconol, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, cyclomethicone, and mixtures thereof.

According to another aspect of the disclosure, there is provided a method for styling hair, which typically comprises:

(I) applying a cosmetic hair composition to the hair, the cosmetic hair composition comprising:

(a) about 4 to about 32% by weight of two or more polyols comprising:

(i) about 1% by weight or more of a glycol, and

(ii) about 2% by weight or more of glycerin;

(b) about 0.5 to about 10% by weight of a nonionic surfactant;

(c) about 2 to about 25% by weight of a fatty ester;

(d) about 0.1 to about 7% by weight of a film former;

(e) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of a thickening agent;

(f) about 0.5 to about 12% by weight of an oil; And

(g) water,

wherein the cosmetic hair composition is an emulsion before application to the hair and is an oil after application to the hair, and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition, And

(II) hair styling.

According to another aspect of the disclosure, there is provided a method of producing a cosmetic hair composition which exhibits non-Newtonian shear thinning, the method typically comprising:

(I) mixing a thickening agent in water;

(II) mixing a nonionic surfactant, a fatty ester and an oil, in any order, into the mixture of (I); And

(III) mixing a film former in the mixture of (II),

wherein the hair cosmetic composition comprises

(a) about 4 to about 32% by weight of two or more polyols comprising:

(i) about 1% by weight or more of a glycol, and

(ii) about 2% by weight or more of glycerin;

(b) about 0.5 to about 10% by weight of the nonionic surfactant;

(c) about 2 to about 25% by weight of the fatty ester;

(d) about 0.1 to about 7% by weight of a film former;

(e) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight thickening agent;

(f) about 0.5 to about 12% by weight of the oil; And

(g) water,

wherein the cosmetic hair composition is an emulsion before application to the hair and is an oil after application to the hair, and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

An implementation of the present technology will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:

There is a graph of viscosity over a shear stress rate range for a non-limiting exemplary composition and a diluted sample of that composition; And

There depicts images of the emulsion of an exemplary non-limiting composition before and after dilution in accordance with aspects of the disclosure.

It should be understood that the various aspects are not limited to the arrangements and instrumentality shown in the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to cosmetic compositions for the hair providing a unique sensory experience. Hair cosmetic compositions are typically formulated to include specific ingredients in certain amounts and ratios, such that the hair cosmetic compositions provide a unique sensory experience. For example, some embodiments of the disclosure provide cosmetic hair compositions in the form of a lotion which turns into an oil during application of the cosmetic hair compositions. Additionally, hair cosmetic compositions can be formulated such that their viscosity initially increases with the addition of external water. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions provide the unique experience of a lotion whose viscosity increases when combined with external water and then transforms from a lotion to a an oil, which may include a decrease in the viscosity of the composition. For example, the initial increase in viscosity can provide a feeling of luxury before the emulsion of the hair cosmetic composition breaks, as measured by the drop in viscosity upon stress/application (e.g., when transforming a lotion into an oil).

Cosmetic compositions for the hair, according to one aspect of the disclosure, typically comprise:

(a) about 4 to about 32% by weight of two or more polyols comprising:

(i) about 1% by weight or more of a glycol, and

(ii) about 2% by weight or more of glycerin;

(b) about 0.5 to about 10% by weight of a nonionic surfactant;

(c) about 5 to about 25% by weight of a fatty ester;

(d) about 0.1 to about 7% by weight of a film former;

(e) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of a thickening agent;

(f) about 0.5 to about 7% by weight of an oil; And

(g) water,

wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition.

The cosmetic compositions for the hair can be formulated to be a leave-in composition or a rinse-out composition. As noted above, the hair cosmetic compositions preferably transform from a lotion to an oil form during the application of the hair cosmetic composition to the user's hair. In some cases, transformation of the cosmetic hair composition from a lotion to an oil refers to the cosmetic hair composition transforming from rheological properties and/or tactile sensation associated with a lotion to rheological properties and/or a tactile sensation associated with an oil.

External water can be added to the cosmetic composition for the hair before, during and/or after the application of the cosmetic composition for the hair to the hair. For example, when the user adds external water to the cosmetic hair composition and applies (eg, by rubbing, spreading and/or massaging) the cosmetic hair composition onto the hair, the cosmetic composition for the hair transforms from a lotion into an oil. In some cases, the viscosity of the cosmetic composition increases when combined with external water in such an amount that the weight ratio of cosmetic hair compositions to external water is about 1:0.5 to about 1:10, about 1:0.6 to about 1:10, about 1:0. 7 to about 1:10, about 1:0.8 to about 1:10, about 1:0.9 to about 1:10, about 1:1 to about 1:10; about 1:0.5 to about 1:8, about 1:0.6 to about 1:8, about 1:0.7 to about 1:8, about 1:0.8 to about 1:8, about 1 :0.9 to about 1:8, about 1:1 to about 1:8; about 1:0. 5 to about 1:6, about 1:0.6 to about 1:6, about 1:0.7 to about 1:6, about 1:0.8 to about 1:6, about 1:0.9 to about 1:6, about 1: 1 to about 1:6; about 1:0.5 to about 1:4, about 1:0.6 to about 1:4, about 1:0.7 to about 1:4, about 1:0.8 to about 1:4, about 1:0. 9 to about 1:4, about 1:1 to about 1:4; about 1:0.5 to about 1:2, about 1:0.6 to about 1:2, about 1:0.7 to about 1:2, about 1:0.8 to about 1:2, about 1 :0.9 to about 1:2, about 1:1 to about 1:2, or any range or subrange in between.

The viscosity of the cosmetic hair composition generally increases on contact with water as the cosmetic hair composition changes from a lotion to an oil. For example, the hair cosmetic composition can have a viscosity of about 10 to about 500 Pa∙s, as measured at a temperature of 25°C using a rheometer (DHR-2, TA instruments, New Castle, DE , USA) and a 40 mm parallel plate geometry with a shear rate in the range of 1 to 10 1/s. In some cases, the viscosity of the hair cosmetic composition, when in the form of a lotion, has a viscosity of about 10 to about 500 Pa∙s, about 20 to about 500 Pa∙s, about 40 to about 500 Pa∙s, about 60 to about 500 Pa∙s, about 80 to about 500 Pa∙s, about 100 to about 500 Pa∙s, about 200 to about 500 Pa∙s, about 10 to about 300 Pa ∙s, about 20 to about 300 Pa∙s, about 40 to about 300 Pa∙s, about 60 to about 300 Pa∙s, about 80 to about 300 Pa∙s, about 100 to about 300 Pa∙s, about 1500 at about 300 Pa∙s; about 10 to about 100 Pa∙s, about 20 to about 100 Pa∙s, about 40 to about 100 Pa∙s, about 60 to about 100 Pa∙s, about 80 to about 100 Pa∙s, as measured at a temperature of 25°C using a rheometer (DHR-2, TA instruments, New Castle, DE, USA) and a 40 mm parallel plate geometry with a shear rate in the range of 1 to 10 1/s. Preferably, the viscosity of the cosmetic composition for the hair, after transformation into oil, is lower than that obtained when the cosmetic composition for the hair is in the form of a lotion. As noted above, in some instances converting the cosmetic hair composition from a lotion to an oil refers to converting the cosmetic hair composition from a lotion having rheological properties and/or tactile sensation associated with an oil lotion having rheological properties and/or tactile sensation associated with an oil. Without being limited to any specific theory, it is believed that certain hair cosmetic compositions exhibit an increase in viscosity in response to the addition of external water, followed by a drop in viscosity due to the breaking of the emulsion of the cosmetic composition for the hair under the effect of shear stress, for example associated with the application of the cosmetic composition for the hair or with rubbing by the hands of the user.

The viscosity of the cosmetic composition for the hair, after transformation into oil, is approximately 0.01 to approximately 10 Pa∙s, measured at a temperature of 25° C. using a rheometer (DHR-2, TA instruments, New Castle, DE, USA) and a 40 mm parallel plate geometry with a shear rate in the range of 1 to 10 1/s.

Suitable components, such as those listed below, may be included or excluded from formulations for the cosmetic compositions depending on the specific combination of other components, the form of the cosmetic compositions, and/or the use of the formulation.

Polyols

The cosmetic hair compositions comprise two or more polyols, generally in an amount between about 4 and about 32% by weight, based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition. For example, the total amount of polyols present in the cosmetic hair composition can be about 4 to about 29% by weight; about 4 to about 26 wt%, about 4 to about 23 wt%, about 4 to about 20 wt%, about 4 to about 18 wt%, about 4 to about 16 wt%, about 4 to about 14 wt%, about 4 to about 12 wt%, about 4 to about 10 wt%, about 4 to about 8 wt%; about 4 to about 7% by weight; about 4 to about 6% by weight; about 5 to about 29 wt%, about 5 to about 26 wt%, about 5 to about 23 wt%, about 5 to about 20 wt%, about 5 to about 18 wt%, about 5 to about 16 % by weight, about 5 to about 14 % by weight. wt%, about 5 to about 14 wt%, about 5 to about 12 wt%, about 5 to about 10 wt%, about 5 to about 8 wt%; about 6 to about 29 wt%, about 6 to about 26 wt%, about 6 to about 23 wt%, about 6 to about 20 wt%. % by weight, about 6 to about 20% by weight, about 6 to about 18% by weight, about 6 to about 16% by weight, about 6 to about 14% by weight, about 6 to about 12% by weight, about 6 to about 10% by weight; about 7 to about 29 wt% wt%, about 7 to 26 wt%, about 7 to 23 wt%, about 7 to 20 wt%, about 7 to 18 wt%, about 7 to 16 wt% weight, about 7 to 14% by weight, about 7 to 12% by weight, about 7 to 10% by weight. about 7 to about 14 wt%, about 7 to about 12 wt%, about 7 to about 10 wt%; about 8 to about 29 wt%, about 8 to about 26 wt%, about 8 to about 23 wt%, about 8 to about 20 wt%, about 8 to about 18 wt%, about 8 to about 16 % by weight, about 8 to about 14 % by weight, about 8 to about 12 % by weight, about 8 to about 11 % by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the composition hair cosmetics.

The two or more polyols of the cosmetic hair compositions include at least one glycol and glycerin. Generally, cosmetic compositions for the hair comprise about 1% by weight or more of a glycol and about 2% by weight or more of glycerin. The amount of glycol(s) present in the cosmetic composition for the hair can be from about 1 to about 30% by weight; about 1 to about 27 wt%, about 1 to about 24 wt%, about 1 to about 21 wt%, about 3 to about 21 wt%, about 3 to about 18 wt%, about 1 to about 18 % by weight, about 1 to about 16% by weight, about 1 to about 14% by weight, about 1 to about 12% by weight, about 1 to about 10% by weight, about 1 to about 8% by weight, about 1 to about 6% by weight, about 1 to about 5% by weight, about 1 to about 4% by weight, about 2 to about 30% by weight, about 2 to about 27% by weight, about 2 to about 24% by weight, about 2 to about 21% by weight, about 2 to about 18% by weight, about 2 to about 16% by weight, about 2 to about 14% by weight, about 2 to about 12% by weight, about 2 about 10 wt%, about 2 to about 8 wt%, about 2 to about 6 wt%, about 2 to about 5 wt%; about 3 to about 30 wt%, about 3 to about 27 wt%, about 3 to about 24 wt%, about 3 to about 21 wt%, about 3 to about 18 wt%, about 3 to about 16 % by weight, about 3 to about 14 % by weight. about 4 to about 24% by weight, about 4 to about 21% by weight, about 4 to about 18% by weight, about 4 to about 16% by weight, about 4 to about 14% by weight, about 4 to about 12 wt%, about 4 to about 10 wt%, about 4 to about 8 wt%, about 4 to about 6 wt%, including ranges and subranges therebetween, based on weight total of the cosmetic composition for the hair.

The amount of glycerin in the cosmetic hair composition can range from about 2 to about 31% by weight, about 2 to about 27% by weight, about 2 to about 24% by weight, about 2 to about 21% by weight , about 2 to about 18 wt%, about 2 to about 16 wt%, about 2 to about 14 wt%, about 2 to about 12 wt%, about 2 to about 10 wt%, about 2 to about 10 wt%, about 2 to about 8% by weight, about 2 to about 6% by weight, about 2 to about 5% by weight; about 3 to about 31 wt%, about 3 to about 27 wt%, about 3 to about 24 wt%, about 3 to about 21 wt%, about 3 to about 18 wt%, about 3 to about 16 wt%, about 3 to about 14 wt%, about 3 to about 12 wt%, about 3 to about 10 wt%, about 3 to about 8 wt%, about 3 to about 6 wt%; about 4 to about 31 wt%, about 4 to about 27 wt%, about 4 to about 24 wt%, about 4 to about 21 wt%, about 4 to about 18 wt%, about 4 to about 16 wt%, about 4 to about 14 wt%, about 4 to about 12 wt%, about 4 to about 10 wt%, about 4 to about 8 wt%, about 4 to about 6 wt%; about 5 to about 31 wt%, about 5 to about 27 wt%, about 5 to about 24 wt%, about 5 to about 21 wt%, about 5 to about 18 wt%, about 5 to about 16 wt%, about 5 to about 14 wt%, about 5 to about 12 wt%, about 5 to about 10 wt%, about 5 to about 8 wt%; about 6 to about 31 wt%, about 6 to about 27 wt%, about 6 to about 24 wt%, about 6 to about 21 wt%, about 6 to about 18 wt%, about 6 to about 16 % by weight, about 6 to about 14%, about 6 to about 12%, about 6 to about 10%, about 6 to about 8%; about 7 to about 31%, about 7 to about 27%, about 7 to about 24%, about 7 to about 21%, about 7 to about 18%, about 7 to about 16% by weight, about 7 to about 14% by weight, about 7 to about 12% by weight, about 7 to about 10% by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition.

Preferably, the weight ratio of the total amount of glycol(s) to the total amount of glycerin is from about 0.1:1 to about 2.5:1. In some instances, the cosmetic hair composition is formulated such that the weight ratio of the total amount of glycol(s) to the total amount of glycerin is from about 0.1:1 to about 2.5:1 , about 0.2:1 to about 2.5:1, about 0.3:1 to about 2.5:1, about 0.4:1 to about 2.5:1, about 0.5:1 to about 2.5:1, about 0.6:1 to about 2.5:1, about 0.7:1 to about 2.5:1, about 0.8:1 to about 2.5:1, about 0.9:1 to about 2.5:1, about 1:1 to about 2.5:1, about 1.1:1 to about 2.5:1, about 1. 2:1 to about 2.5 :1, about 1.3:1 to about 2.5:1, about 1.4:1 to about 2.5:1, about 1.5:1 to about 2.5:1, about 1.6: 1 to about 2.5:1, about 1.7:1 to about 2.5:1, about 1.8:1 to about 2.5:1, about 1.9:1 to about 2.5:1 , about 2:1 to about 2.5:1, about 2.1:1 to about 2.5:1; about 0.1:1 to about 2:1, about 0.2:1 to about 2:1, about 0.3:1 to about 2:1, about 0.4:1 to about 2:1, about 0.5:1 to about 2:1, about 0.6:1 to about 2:1, about 0.7:1 to about 2:1, about 0.8:1 to about 2:1, about 0. 9:1 to about 2:1, about 1:1 to about 2: 1, about 1.1:1 to about 2:1, about 1.2:1 to about 2:1, about 1.3:1 to about 2:1, about 1.4:1 to about 2:1, about 1.5:1 to about 2: 1, about 1.6:1 to about 2:1, about 1.7:1 to about 2:1, about 1. 8:1 to about 2:1, about 1.9:1 to about 2:1; about 0.1:1 to about 1.5:1, about 0.2:1 to about 1.5:1, about 0.3:1 to about 1.5:1, about 0.4:1 to about 1.5:1, about 0.5:1 to about 1.5:1, about 0.6:1 to about 1.5:1, about 0.7:1 to about 1. 5:1, about 0 .8:1 to about 1.5:1, about 0.9:1 to about 1.5:1, about 1:1 to about 1.5:1, about 1.1:1 to about 1.5: 1, about 1.2:1 to about 1.5:1, about 1.3:1 to about 1.5:1, about 1.4:1 to about 1.5:1; about 0.1:1 to about 1:1, about 0. 2:1 to about 1:1, about 0.3:1 to about 1:1, about 0.4:1 to about 1:1, about 0 .5:1 to about 1:1, about 0.6:1 to about 1:1, about 0.7:1 to about 1:1, about 0.8:1 to about 1:1, about 0.9 :1 to approximately 1:1, including their ranges and subranges.

The term "polyol" should be understood as meaning, within the meaning of the present disclosure, an organic molecule comprising at least two free hydroxyl groups. The polyols of the cosmetic composition can be glycols or compounds comprising numerous hydroxyl groups. In certain cases, the polyol(s) is (are) chosen from the group consisting of C ₂ -C ₃₂ polyols. The polyol(s) may be liquid at ambient temperature (25° C.). The polyol(s) can have 2 to 32 carbon atoms, 3 to 16 carbon atoms, or 3 to 12 carbon atoms.

Suitable polyols include glycols, such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, diethylene glycol and dipropylene glycol, polyethylene glycols and mixtures thereof. The polyols can be chosen from glycerin and diglycerin. In some other cases, the polyol is one of butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol or both.

Non-limiting examples of polyols which may optionally be included in the cosmetic composition for the hair include and/or may be chosen from alkanediols such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, pentylene glycol, 'hexylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, pentaethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, 2-butene-1,4-diol, 2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol, 2-methyl-2,4- pentanediol, caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, 1,2-pentanediol, and 4-methyl-1,2-pentanediol or triols such as glycerin, 1,2,6-hexanotriol and trimethylolpropane, and a mixture of these.

Nonionic surfactant(s)

The cosmetic compositions for the hair comprise one or more nonionic surfactants in an amount typically ranging from about 0.5 to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition for the hair. The total amount of nonionic surfactants can vary but is typically about 0.5 to about 10% by weight, about 0.5 to about 9% by weight, about 0.5 to about 6% by weight, about 0.5 to about 5 wt%, about 0.5 to about 4 wt%, about 0.5 to about 3 wt%, about 0.5 to about 2 wt%; about 0.75 to about 10% by weight, about 0.75 to about 9% by weight, about 0.75 to about 6% by weight, about 0.75 to about 5% by weight, about 0.75 to about 4% by weight, about 0.5 to about 3% by weight, about 0.5 to about 2% by weight; about 0.75 to about 4% by weight, about 0.75 to about 3% by weight, about 0.75 to about 2% by weight; about 1 to about 10% by weight, about 1 to about 9% by weight, about 1 to about 6% by weight, about 1 to about 5% by weight, about 1 to about 4% by weight, about 1 to about 3 wt%, about 1 to about 2 wt%, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition.

Examples of suitable nonionic surfactants in the present disclosure are those which also function as an emulsifier ("nonionic emulsifying surfactants"). nonionic emulsifying surfactants. The nonionic surfactant may have an HLB (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) ranging from 1 to 7.9 or greater than or equal to 8.

“HLB” refers to “the hydrophilic-lipophilic balance” associated with nonionic surfactants or emulsifiers. In particular, the “HLB” value concerns the ratio between hydrophilic groups and lipophilic groups in emulsifiers, and also concerns the solubility of emulsifiers. Low HLB emulsifiers (such as those with an HLB value between 1 and 7.9) are more soluble in oils (lipophilic material) and are more suitable for use in water-in-oil emulsions (E /H). Higher HLB emulsifiers (such as those with HLB values greater than 8) are more soluble in water (hydrophilic material) and are more suitable for oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions.

In one embodiment, the nonionic surfactants suitable in the present disclosure have an HLB (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) of less than 8.

Examples of nonionic surfactants with an HLB less than 8 include, but are not limited to, sucrose distearate, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate (and) cetyl dimethicone PEG/PPG 10/1 (and) hexyl laurate, stearate sorbitan, octyldodecyl xyloside, glyceryl stearate, PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate and combinations thereof.

Typically, the nonionic surfactants of the present disclosure having an HLB of less than 6 are selected from the group consisting of sorbitan esters and polyglycerol esters:

Sorbitan esters :

Suitable sorbitan esters are sorbitan monoisostearate, sorbitan sesquiisostearate, sorbitan diisostearate, sorbitan triisostearate, sorbitan monooleate, sorbitan sesquioleate, sorbitan dioleate, sorbitan trioleate, sorbitan monoerucate, sorbitan sesquierucate, sorbitan dierucate, sorbitan trierucate, sorbitan monoricinoleate, sorbitan sesquiricinoleate, sorbitan diricinoleate, sorbitan triricinoleate, sorbitan monohydroxystearate, sorbitan sesqui-hydroxystearate, sorbitan dihydroxystearate, sorbitan trihydroxystearate, sorbitan monotartrate, sorbitan sesquitartrate, sorbitan ditartrate, sorbitan tritartrate, sorbitan monocitrate, sorbitan sesquicitrate, sorbitan dicitrate, sorbitan tricitrate, sorbitan monomaleate, sorbitan sesquimaleate, sorbitan dimaleate, sorbitan trimaleate and technical mixtures thereof. Additional products of 1 to 30 mol, and preferably 5 to 10 mol, of ethylene oxide on the mentioned sorbitan esters are also suitable.

Polyglycerol esters :

Typical examples of suitable polyglycerol esters are polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate (DEHYMULS PGPH), polyglycerin-3 diisostearate (LAMEFORM TGI), polyglyceryl-4 isostearate (ISOLAN GI 34), polyglyceryl-3 oleate, diisostearoyl diisostearate Polyglyceryl-3 (ISOLAN PDI), Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate (TEGO CARE 450), Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax (CERA BELINA), Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate (Polyglycerol Caprate T2010/90), Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether (CHIMEXANE NL), Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate (CREMEPHOR GS 32) and Polyglyceryl Polyricinoleate (ADMUL WOL 1403), Polyglyceryl Isostearate Dimerate and mixtures thereof. Examples of other suitable polyol esters are the mono-, di- and triesters of trimethylol propane or pentaerythritol with lauric acid, coconut fatty acid, tallow fatty acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, behenic acid and the like. optionally reacted with 1 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide. In one embodiment, the nonionic surfactants of the present disclosure comprise PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate.

Other nonionic surfactants can be used in the compositions of this disclosure. A more extensive discussion of these nonionic surfactants is provided below.

(i) Alkanolamides

Non-limiting examples of alkanolamides include fatty acid alkanolamides. Fatty acid alkanolamides can be fatty acid monoalkanolamides or fatty acid dialkanolamides or fatty acid isoalkanolamides, and can have a C _2-8 hydroxyalkyl group (the C _2-8 chain can be substituted by one or more -OH groups). Non-limiting examples include fatty acid diethanolamides (DEA) or fatty acid monoethanolamides (MEA), fatty acid monoisopropanolamides (MIPA), fatty acid diisopropanolamides (DIPA) and fatty acid glucamides. fat (acylglucamides).

Suitable fatty acid alkanolamides include those formed by the reaction of an alkanolamine and a C ₆ -C ₃₆ fatty acid. Examples include, but are not limited to: oleic acid diethanolamide, myristic acid monoethanolamide, soy fatty acid diethanolamide, stearic acid ethanolamide, oleic acid monoisopropanolamide, linoleic acid diethanolamide, Stearic Acid (Stearamide MEA), Behenic Acid Monoethanolamide, Isostearic Acid Monoisopropanolamide (Isostearamide MIPA), Erucic Acid Diethanolamide, Ricinoleic Acid Monoethanolamide, Coconut Fatty Acid Monoisopropanolamide (Cocoamide MIPA), Coconut Monoethanolamide Coconut Acid (Cocamide MEA), Palm Kernel Fatty Acid Diethanolamide, Coconut Fatty Acid Diethanolamide, Lauric Diethanolamide, Polyoxyethylene Coconut Fatty Acid Monoethanolamide, Coconut Fatty Acid Monoethanolamide, Lauric Monoethanolamide, Coconut Monoisopropanolamide lauric acid (lauramide MIPA), myristic acid monoisopropanolamide (myristamide MIPA), coconut fatty acid diisopropanolamide (cocamide DIPA), and mixtures thereof are.

In some instances, the fatty acid alkanolamides preferably include cocamide MIPA, cocamide DEA, cocamide MEA, cocamide DIPA, and mixtures thereof. In particular, the fatty acid alkanolamide may be cocamide MIPA, which is commercially available under the trade name EMPILAN from Innospec Active Chemicals.

Fatty acid alkanolamides include those of the following structure:

in which R ₄ is an alkyl chain of 4 to 20 carbon atoms (R ₄ can be, for example, chosen from lauric acid, coconut acid, palmitic acid, myristic acid, behenic acid, babassu fatty acid, isostearic acid, stearic acid, corn fatty acid, soy fatty acid, shea butter fatty acids, caprylic acid, capric acid, and mixtures thereof);

R ₆ is chosen from -CH ₂ OH, -CH ₂ CH ₂ OH, -CH ₂ CH ₂ CH ₂ OH, -CH ₂ (CHOH) ₄ CH ₂ OH, -benzyl, and mixtures thereof;

R ₆ is chosen from -H, -CH ₃ , -CH ₂ OH, -CH ₂ CH ₃ , -CH ₂ CH ₂ OH, -CH ₂ CH ₂ CH ₂ OH, --CH ₂ (CHOH) ₄ CH ₂ OH , -benzyl, and mixtures thereof.

In some instances, the fatty acid alkanolamide(s) include one or more acylglucamides, for example, acylglucamides having a carbon chain length of 8 to 20. Non-limiting examples include lauroyl/myristoyl methyl glucamide, capryloyl/capryl methyl glucamide, lauroyl methyl glucamide, myristoyl methyl glucamide, capryloyl methyl glucamide, capryl methyl glucamide, cocoyl methyl glucamide, capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamide, cocoyl methyl glucamide, lauryl methyl glucamide, oleoyl methyl glucamide oleate, stearoyl methyl glucamide stearate, sunfloweroyl methyl glucamide, and tocopheryl succinate methylglucamide.

(ii) Alkylpolyglucosides

Non-limiting examples of alkylpolyglucosides include those having the following formula:

wherein R ¹ is an alkyl group having 8 to 18 carbon atoms;

R ² is an ethylene or propylene group;

Z is a saccharide group having 5 to 6 carbon atoms;

n is an integer from 0 to 10; And

x is an integer from 1 to 5.

Useful alkyl polyglucosides include lauryl glucoside, octyl glucoside, decyl glucoside, coco glucoside, caprylyl/capryl glucoside and sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate. Typically, the at least one alkyl polyglucoside compound is selected from the group consisting of lauryl glucoside, decyl glucoside and coco glucoside. In some cases, decyl glucoside is particularly preferred.

(iii) Surfactants miscellaneous nonionics

Among the nonionic surfactants, mention may also be made, for example, of ethoxylated, propoxylated or glycerolated alcohols, alpha-diols, alkylphenols and fatty acid esters comprising at least one fatty chain comprising, for example, from 8 to 18 carbon atoms, the number of ethylene oxide or propylene oxide groups possibly ranging from 2 to 50, and the number of glycerol groups from 1 to 30. Mention may also be made of maltose derivatives. Mention may also be made, without limitation, of copolymers of ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide; condensates of ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide with fatty alcohols; polyethoxylated fatty amides comprising, for example, from 2 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide; polyglycerolated fatty amides comprising, for example, from 1.5 to 5 glycerol groups, such as from 1.5 to 4; sorbitan ethoxylated fatty acid esters comprising from 2 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide; ethoxylated oils of vegetable origin; sucrose fatty acid esters; polyethylene glycol fatty acid esters; mono or diesters of polyethoxylated fatty acids of glycerol; C ₆ -C ₂₄ alkylpolyglycosides; C ₆ -C ₂₄ N-alkylglucamine derivatives, amine oxides such as C ₁₀ -C ₁₄ alkylamine oxides or C ₁₀ -C ₁₄ N-(acylaminopropylmorpholine) oxides; and their mixtures.

These nonionic surfactants can preferably be chosen from polyoxyalkylenated or polyglycerolated nonionic surfactants. The oxyalkylene units are more particularly oxyethylene or oxypropylene units, or a combination thereof, and are preferably oxyethylene units.

In some cases, the nonionic surfactant can be chosen from polyol esters with saturated or unsaturated chain fatty acids containing for example from 8 to 24 carbon atoms, preferably from 12 to 22 carbon atoms, and their alkoxylated derivatives , preferably with an alkylene oxide number of from 10 to 200, and more preferably from 10 to 100, such as glyceryl esters of one or more C ₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acids, preferably C ₁₂ -C ₂₂ , and their alkoxylated derivatives, preferably with an alkylene oxide number of 10 to 200, and more preferably of 10 to 100; polyethylene glycol esters of one or more C ₈ -C ₂₄ , preferably C ₁₂ -C ₂₂ , fatty acids and their alkoxylated derivatives, preferably with a number of alkylene oxides from 10 to 200, and more preferably 10 to 100; sorbitol esters of one or more C ₈ -C ₂₄ , preferably C ₁₂ -C ₂₂ , fatty acids and their alkoxylated derivatives, preferably with a number of alkylene oxides from 10 to 200, and more preferably 10 to 100; sugar esters (sucrose, glucose, alkylglycose) of one or more C ₈ -C ₂₄ , preferably C ₁₂ -C ₂₂ , fatty acids and their alkoxylated derivatives, preferably with a number of alkylene oxides from 10 to 200, and more preferably from 10 to 100; fatty alcohol ethers; sugar ethers of one or more C ₈ -C ₂₄ , preferably C ₁₂ -C ₂₂ fatty alcohols; and their mixtures.

Among the examples of ethoxylated fatty esters which may be mentioned are the addition products of ethylene oxide with the esters of lauric acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid or behenic acid, and mixtures thereof, in particular those containing 50 to 100 oxyethylene groups, such as PEG-50 laurate; PEG-50 palmitate; PEG-50 stearate; PEG-50 palmitostearate; behenate PEG-50; polyethylene glycol monostearate 100 EO (CTFA name: PEG-100 stearate); and their mixtures.

As glyceryl esters of C ₈ -C ₂₄ alkoxylated fatty acids, mention may be made, for example, of polyethoxylated glyceryl stearate (glyceryl mono-, di- and/or tristearate).

Mixtures of these surfactants, such as for example the product containing glyceryl stearate and PEG-100 stearate, marketed under the name ARLACEL 165 by Uniqema, and the product containing glyceryl stearate (glyceryl mono- and distearate) and potassium stearate marketed under the name TEG1N by Goldschmidt (CTFA name: glyceryl stearate SE), can optionally be used.

Fatty ester(s)

The cosmetic compositions for the hair comprise one or more fatty ester(s) in an amount which can vary, but which is generally between about 2 and about 25% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition for the hair. For example, the fatty acid ester(s) may be present in the cosmetic composition for horses in an amount of about 2 to about 25% by weight, about 2 to about 24% by weight, about 2 to about 22 wt%, about 2 to about 20 wt%, about 2 to about 18 wt%, about 2 to about 16 wt%, about 2 to about 14 wt%; about 5 to about 25 wt%, about 5 to about 24 wt%, about 5 to about 22 wt%, about 5 to about 20 wt%, about 5 to about 18 wt%, about 5 to about 16 wt%, about 5 to about 14 wt%; about 6 to about 25 wt%, about 6 to about 24 wt%, about 6 to about 22 wt%, about 6 to about 20 wt%, about 6 to about 18 wt%, about 6 to about 16 wt%, about 6 to about 14 wt%; about 10 to about 25 wt%, about 10 to about 24 wt%, about 10 to about 22 wt%, about 10 to about 20 wt%, about 10 to about 18 wt%, about 10 to about 16 wt%, about 10 to about 14 wt%; about 12 to about 25 wt%, about 12 to about 24 wt%, about 12 to about 22 wt%, about 12 to about 20 wt%, about 12 to about 18 wt%, about 12 to about 16 % in weight ; about 14 to about 25 wt%, about 14 to about 24 wt%, about 14 to about 22 wt%, about 14 to about 20 wt%, about 14 to about 18 wt%; about 16 to about 25 wt%, about 16 to about 24 wt%, about 16 to about 22 wt%, about 16 to about 20 wt%, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on total weight of the cosmetic composition for the hair.

Suitable examples of fatty esters include cetyl palmitate, cetyl stearate, cetyl esters, myristyl myristate, myristyl stearate, cetyl myristate, stearyl stearate, glyceryl stearate, propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, cetearyl ethylhexanoate , isopropyl isostearate, n-propyl myristate, isopropyl myristate, hexyl laurate, hexadecyl isostearate, hexadecyl laurate, hexadecyl octanoate, n-propyl palmitate, isopropyl palmitate, or their mixtures. In a preferred embodiment, the fatty ester is chosen from cetyl esters, glyceryl stearate, propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, isopropyl myristate, and mixtures thereof.

The fatty ester(s) may be chosen from dialkyl carbonates of formula: R ₁ O(C=O)R ₂ , in which R ₁ and R ₂ are independently linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl chains, comprising 1 to 30 carbon atoms, or containing 2 to 28 carbon atoms, or containing 4 to 25 carbon atoms, or containing 6 to 22 carbon atoms, preferably one or more fatty carbonates chosen from C _14-15 dialkyl carbonate, dicaprylyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, dihexyl carbonate, diethylhexyl carbonate, dimethoxyphenyl phenyloxoethyl carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, dipropyl carbonate, dipropylheptyl carbonate, dioctyl carbonate, and a mixture thereof.

In addition or as a variant, the fatty ester chosen from cetyl ester, purcellin oil (cetearyl octanoate), isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, C12-C15 alkyl benzoate, 2-ethylphenyl benzoate, lanolate isopropyl, hexyl laurate, diisopropyl adipate, isonyl isononanoate, oleyl erucate, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate, isostearyl isostearate, diisopropyl sebacate, octanoates, decanoates or ricinoleates of alcohols or polyalcohols, hydroxyl esters, dicaprylyl carbonate, pentaerythritol esters, diisostearyl malate, neopentylglycol dioctanoate, dibutyl sebacate, di-C _12-13 alkyl malate, dicetaryl dimer dilinoleate, dicetyl adipate, diisocetyl adipate, diisononyl adipate, diisostearyl dimer dilinoleate, diisostearyl fumarate, and a mixture thereof. Other fatty esters worth mentioning include polyglyceryl-10 oleate, polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, polyglyceryl-6 stearate, polyglyceryl-6 distearate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, polyglyceryl-10 distearate, polyglyceryl-8, polyglyceryl-10 dipalmitate, polyglyceryl-10 behenate and polyglyceryl-12 trilaurate.

Filmogen(s)

The cosmetic composition for the hair comprises one or more film formers, generally in an amount comprised between about 0.1 and about 7% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition for the hair. For example, the film formers may be present in the cosmetic hair composition in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 7% by weight; about 0.1 to about 6% by weight, about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, about 0.1 to about 4% by weight, about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, about 0.1 to about 2% by weight, about 0.1 to about 1% by weight; about 0.25 to about 7% by weight, about 0.25 to about 6% by weight, about 0.25 to about 5% by weight, about 0.25 to about 4% by weight, about 0.25 to about 3% by weight, about 0.25 to about 2% by weight, about 0.25 to about 1% by weight; about 0.5 to about 7% by weight, about 0.5 to about 6% by weight, about 0.5 to about 5% by weight, about 0.5 to about 4% by weight, about 0.5 to about 3% by weight, about 0.5 to about 2% by weight, about 0.5 to about 1% by weight; about 0.75 to about 7% by weight, about 0.75 to about 6% by weight, about 0.75 to about 5% by weight, about 0.75 to about 4% by weight, about 0.75 to about 3% by weight, about 0.75 to about 2% by weight, about 0.75 to about 1% by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition .

A "film former" as used herein means a polymer or resin which is capable, by itself or in the presence of an auxiliary film former, of forming a macroscopically continuous film which adheres, leaves a film on the substrate to which it is applied, for example, after a solvent accompanying the film former has evaporated, absorbed into and/or dissipated onto the substrate. Non-limiting examples of film-forming polymers include, for example, PVP, PVP/VA, acrylates, polyesters, polyurethanes, polyimides, polysulfonates, gums, guars, starches, celluloses and the like.

Other examples of film-forming polymers are provided in the following list, which is not intended to be exhaustive: AMPHOMER LV-71 from National Starch (octylacrylamide/acrylates/butylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer), OMNIREZ-2000 from ISP (PVM/MA copolymer half-ethyl ester), National Starch's RESYN 28-2930 (vinyl acetate/crotonates/vinyl neodecanoate copolymer), BASF's LUVIMER 100P (t-butyl acrylate/ethyl acrylate/methacrylic acid), and ULTRAHOLD STRONG from BASF (acrylic acid/ethyl acrylate/butyl acrylamide), SALCARE SC60 from Ciba (acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride/acrylamide copolymer), BALANCE CR from National Starch (acrylate copolymer), AMPHOMER 28-4961 from National Starch (Acrylates/Octylacrylamide copolymer), TORAY SETSIL 301 from Dow Corning (Acrylates/Octylacrylamide/Diphenyl Amodimethicone copolymer), DIAFORMER Z-632N from Clariant (Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Ethylamine oxide methacrylate copolymer), ULTRAHOL 8 from BASF (Acry Copolymer lates/t-Butylacrylamide), MEXOMERE PQ from Chimex (Allyl Stearate/VA Copolymer), FIXATE G-100 from Noveon (AMP-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer), GANTREZ A-425 from ISP (Butyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer) , GANEX P-904 from ISP (Butylated PVP), AMAZE from National Starch (modified corn starch), MEXOMERE PL from Chimex (diethylene glycolamine/epichlorohydrin/piperazine copolymer), EASTMAN AQ POLYMER from Eastman (diglycol/CHDM/isophthalate/ SIP), AQUAFLEX FX-64 from ISP (isobutylene/ethylmaleimide/hydroxyethylmaleimide copolymer), LUVIFLEX SILK from BASF (PEG/PPG-25/25 dimethicone/acrylates copolymer), AQUAFLEX XL-30 from BASF (polyimide-1), LUVISET P. U. R from BASF (Polyurethrane-1), LUVISKOL PLUS from BASF (Polyvinylcaprolactam), AQUAFLEX SF-40 from ISP (PVP/Vinylcaprolactam/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymers), ADVANTAGE PLUS from ISP (VA/Butyl Maleate/Acrylate Copolymers) Isobornyl), MEXOMERE PW from Chimex (VA Copolymer/Vinyl Butyl Benzoate/Crotonates), GAFFIX VC-713 from ISP (Copolymer Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate), COPOLYMER 845 from ISP (Copolymer VP/Dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate), GANEX V-516 from ISP (Copolymer VP/Hexadecene), LUVISKOL VA 64 from BASF (Copolymer VP/VA).

Non-neutralized or partially neutralized water-insoluble latexes include the following latexes: AMERHOLD DR-25 from Amerchol (acrylic acid/methacrylic acid/acrylates/methacrylates), LUVIMER 36D from BASF (ethyl acrylate/t-acrylate butyl/methacrylic acid), and ACUDYNE 258 from Rohm & Haas (acrylic/methacrylic acid/acrylates/methacrylates/hydroxy ester acrylates).

In some cases, the film former is preferably cationic. For example, the cosmetic composition for the hair comprises a cationic film former chosen from e vp/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, N,N,N-trimethyl-2-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy) - thanaminium, homopolymer, 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)ethyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, polymer with N,N-dimethyl-2-propenamide, and C1-30-acylpoly 2-methyl-2-propenoate (oxyethylene) quaternized with diethyl sulfate, and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the film former comprises a vp/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer.

The film former can be a hydrophobic material which imparts film forming and/or waterproof characteristics. One such agent is polyethylene, which is available from New Phase Technologies as Performalene® 400, a polyethylene having a molecular weight of 400. Another film former is polyethylene 2000 (molecular weight 2000), which is available from New Phase Technologies under the name Performalene®. Another suitable film former is synthetic wax, also available from New Phase Technologies as Performa® V-825. Other typical film formers include acrylates/acrylamide copolymer, acrylates copolymer, acrylates/C12-C22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, polyethylene, waxes, VP ester/dimethiconyl acrylate/polycarbamyl polyglycol, butylated PVP, PVP/hexadecene copolymer , octadecene/MA copolymer, PVP/eicosene copolymer, tricontanyl PVP, Brassica Campestris/Aleuritis Fordi oil copolymer, decamethyl cyclopentasiloxane (and) trimethylsiloxysilicate, and mixtures thereof. In some cases, the film former is a VP/VA copolymer and/or an acrylates/C12-C22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer, which is commercially available under the trade name Allianz OPT® by ISP.

Thickening agent(s)

The cosmetic hair compositions described herein include one or more thickening agents. The amount of thickening agents can vary but is typically between about 0.1 and about 7% by weight, based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition. In some cases, the amount of thickening agents present in the cosmetic compositions for the hair is from about 0.1 to about 7% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 6% by weight, from about 0. 1 to about 5 wt%, about 0. 1 to about 4 wt%, about 0.1 to about 3 wt%, about 0.1 to about 2 wt%, about 0.1 to about 1 % in weight ; about 0.5 to about 7% by weight, about 0.5 to about 6% by weight, about 0.5 to about 5% by weight, about 0.5 to about 4% by weight, about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, about 0.1 to about 2% by weight, about 0.1 to about 1% by weight. wt%, about 1 to about 4 wt%, about 1 to about 3 wt%, about 1 to about 2 wt%, inclusive of all ranges and subranges in between, based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition for the hair.

According to preferred embodiments, the acrylic thickener is an anionic acrylic polymer further comprising at least one monomer having a strong acid function such as, for example, monomers having a function of the sulphonic acid or phosphonic acid type, such as acid 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic (AMPS).

According to preferred embodiments, the anionic acrylic polymer can be cross-linked (or branched). Suitable examples of acceptable crosslinking agents include, but are not limited to, methylene bisacrylamide (MBA), ethylene glycol diacrylate, polyethylene glycol dimethacrylate, diacrylamide, cyanomethacrylate, vinyloxyethacrylate or methacrylate, formaldehyde, glyoxal and compositions such as glycidyl ether such as ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether, or epoxies.

Particularly preferred acrylic thickeners are disclosed in US Patent Application Publication Nos. 2004/0028637 and 2008/0196174. Particularly preferred acrylic thickeners are sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymers.

Suitable examples are sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, ammonium acryloydimethyl taurate/VP copolymer, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, ammonium acryloydimethyltaurate/steareth methacrylate -25, ammonium acryloydimethyltaurate/steareth-8 methacrylate copolymer, sorbitol/sebacic acid copolymer behenate, ethylenediamine/stearyl dilinoleate copolymer, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, and mixtures thereof.

Other suitable examples include cross-linked polymers or copolymers of polyacryloyl/taurate or polyacryloyl/dimethyltaurate. Among the nonlimiting examples of such polymers, mention may be made of crosslinked ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/steareth-25 methacrylate copolymer, crosslinked ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/steareth-8 methacrylate copolymer, crosslinked ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer and ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/laureth-7 methacrylate copolymer, and mixtures thereof.

A commercially available product containing an acrylic thickener is sold under the INCI name Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer and Hydrogenated Polydecene and Sorbitan Laurate and Trideceth-6 which is marketed by Arch Personal Care Products, South Plainfield, N.J., USA under the trade name ViscUp®EZ. Other commercially available products include SEPIPLUS S from SEPPIC (copolymer of hydroxyethyl acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate, polyisobutene and coconut trimethyloylpropane PEG-7 ether) and SEPINOV EMT 10 (copolymer of hydroxyethyl acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate).

According to other embodiments of the present invention, the acrylic thickener is in powder form. Suitable examples of such a thickener include SEPINOV EMT 10 discussed above and SEPIMAX Zen (polyacrylate cross-linked polymer-6).

According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, the acrylic thickener comprises an acrylamide monomer. By way of examples, mention may be made of optionally crosslinked and/or neutralized 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid polymers and copolymers, for example poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid) such as that marketed under the trade name HOSTACERIN AMPS (INCI name: ammonium polyacryldimethyltauramide) by the company Clariant, crosslinked anionic copolymers of acrylamide and AMPS, for example in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion, such as those sold under the trade name SEPIGEL 305 (INCI name: Polyacrylamide/C13-14 Isoparaffin/Laureth-7) and under the trade name SIMULGEL 600 (CTFA name: Acrylamide/Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer/Isohexadecane/Polysorbate 80) by the company Seppic.

In one embodiment, the thickening agent in the compositions of the present disclosure comprises Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer.

The thickening agent(s) can be chosen from guar gum, biosaccharide gum, cellulose, acacia seneca gum, sclerotium gum, agarose, pectin, gellan gum, hyaluronic acid. In some instances, the cosmetic hair composition may be free or substantially free of xanthan gum.

Additionally or alternatively, the thickening agent(s) may comprise polymeric thickening agents selected from the group consisting of ammonium polyacryloyldimethyltaurate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer, sodium polyacrylate, acrylate copolymers, polyacrylamide, carbomer and polymer cross-linked acrylates/C _10-30 alkyl acrylate. Other examples of thickening agents which may be suitable can be found in US Patent Application No. 16/731,654.

Many thickening agents are soluble in water, and increase the viscosity of water or form an aqueous gel when the cosmetic composition of the invention is dispersed/dissolved in water. The aqueous solution can be heated and cooled, or neutralized, to form the gel, if necessary. The thickener can be dispersed/dissolved in an aqueous solvent which is soluble in water, for example ethyl alcohol when dispersed/dissolved in water.

The particular types of thickening agents which may be mentioned are:

One or more thickening agents may optionally be included in the cosmetic compositions of the present disclosure. Thickening agents may be referred to as "thickeners" or "viscosity modifiers". Thickening agents are generally included to increase the viscosity of cosmetic compositions. Nevertheless, in certain cases, certain thickening agents bring additional and surprising advantages to cosmetic compositions for the hair. Non-limiting examples of thickening agents include crosslinked polyacrylate polymers or crosslinked polyacrylate polymers, cationic acrylate copolymers, anionic acrylic or carboxylic acid polymers, polyacrylamide polymers, polysaccharides such as cellulose derivatives, gums, polyquaterniums, homopolymers/copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone, C8-24 hydroxyl-substituted aliphatic acid, C8-24 conjugated aliphatic acid, sugar fatty esters, polyglyceryl esters, and a mixture thereof. The particular types of thickening agents which may be mentioned are:

(i) Homopolymer or copolymer based on ' carboxylic acid or carboxylate, which can be linear or cross-linked :

These polymers contain one or more monomers derived from acrylic acid, substituted acrylic acids, and salts and esters of these acrylic acids (acrylates) and substituted acrylic acids. Commercially available polymers include those sold under the trade names CARBOPOL, ACRYSOL, POLYGEL, SOKALAN, CARBOPOL ULTREZ and POLYGEL. Examples of commercially available carboxylic acid polymers include carbomers, which are cross-linked homopolymers of acrylic acid with allyl ethers of sucrose or pentaerythritol. Carbomers are available in the CARBOPOL 900 line from B.F. Goodrich (e.g., CARBOPOL 954). Additionally, other suitable polymeric carboxylic acid agents include ULTREZ 10 (B.F. Goodrich) and copolymers of C10-30 alkyl acrylates with one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their short chain esters (i.e. a C1-4 alcohol), in which the crosslinking agent is an allyl ether of sucrose or pentaerythritol. These copolymers are known as acrylate/C10-C30 alkyl acrylate cross-linked polymers and are commercially available as CARBOPOL 1342, CARBOPOL 1382, PEMULEN TR-1 and PEMULEN TR-2, from B.F. Goodrich .

Other suitable polymeric carboxylic acid or carboxylate agents include copolymers of acrylic acid and C5-C10 alkyl acrylate, copolymers of acrylic acid and maleic anhydride, and cross-linked polymer-6 of polyacrylate. Polyacrylate cross-linked polymer-6 is available in the raw material known as SEPIMAX ZEN from Seppic.

Another suitable polymeric carboxylic acid or carboxylate agent includes acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride/acrylates copolymer, a cationic copolymer of acrylates (or quaternary ammonium compound), available as a raw material known under the trade name SIMULQUAT HC 305 by Seppic.

In certain embodiments, the carboxylic acid or carboxylate polymer thickeners useful herein are those selected from carbomers, acrylate/C10-C30 alkyl acrylate cross-linked polymers, polyacrylate cross-linked polymer-6, chloride copolymer of acrylamidopropyltrimonium/acrylates, and mixtures thereof.

(ii) Cellulose :

Non-limiting examples of celluloses include cellulose, carboxymethylhydroxyethylcellulose, cellulose acetate propionate carboxylate, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxyethylethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, methylhydroxyethylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium cellulose sulfate, and mixtures thereof. In some cases, the cellulose is selected from water-soluble derivatives of cellulose (eg, carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose, methylhydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, sodium salt of cellulose sulfate). Also, in some cases, the cellulose is preferably hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC).

(iii) Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and co - polymers :

Non-limiting examples include polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)/vinyl acetate copolymer (PVP/VA copolymer), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)/eicosene copolymer, PVP/hexadecene copolymer, and the like. Commercially available polyvinylpyrrolidone includes LUVISKOL K30, K85, K90 available from BASF. Commercially available copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and vinyl acetate include LUVISKOL VA37, VA64 available from BASF; vinylpyrrolidone, methacrylamide and vinylimidazole copolymers (INCI: VP/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer) are commercially available under the name LUVISET from BASF. In some cases, PVP and the PVP/VA copolymer are preferred.

(iv) Sucrose esters :

Non-limiting examples include sucrose palmitate, sucrose cocoate, sucrose monooctanoate, sucrose monodecanoate, sucrose mono- or dilaurate, sucrose monomyristate, sucrose mono- or dipalmitate, sucrose mono- and distearate, mono-, di - or sucrose trioleate, sucrose mono- or dilinoleate, sucrose pentaoleate, sucrose hexaoleate, sucrose heptaoleate or sucrose octooleate, and mixed esters, such as sucrose palmitate/stearate, and mixtures thereof.

(v) Polyglyceryl esters :

Non-limiting fatty acid polyglycerol esters (polygylceryl esters) include those of the following formula:

wherein n is between 2 and 20 or between 2 and 10 or between 2 and 5, or is equal to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10, and R ¹ , R ² and R ³ can each independently be a fatty acid moiety or hydrogen, provided that at least one of R ¹ , R ² and R ³ is a fatty acid moiety. For example, R ¹ , R ² and R ³ can be saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, and have a length of C ₁ -C ₄₀ , C ₁ -C ₃₀ , C ₁ -C ₂₅ , or C ₁ -C ₂₀ , C ₁ -C ₁₆ , or C ₁ -C ₁₀ . Additionally, non-limiting examples of polyglycerol nonionic fatty acid esters include polyglyceryl-4 caprylate/caprate, polyglyceryl-10 caprylate/caprate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-10 caprate, polyglyceryl-4, polyglyceryl-5 laurate, polyglyceryl-6 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, polyglyceryl-10 cocoate, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, polyglyceryl-10 oleate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, and mixtures thereof.

(vi) Erasers :

Non-limiting examples of gums include gum arabic, gum tragacanth, gum karaya, guar gum, gellan gum, tara gum, locust bean gum, tamarind gum, locust bean gum, Seneca gum, sclerotium gum, gellan, etc.

Oils)

The cosmetic compositions for the hair comprise one or more oils, generally in an amount of about 0.5 to about 12% by weight, based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition for the hair. In some cases, the oils are in an amount ranging from about 0.5 to about 12% by weight, about 0.5 to about 10% by weight, about 0.5 to about 8% by weight, about 0.5 about 6 wt%, about 0.5 to about 5 wt%, about 0.5 to about 4 wt%, about 0.5 to about 3 wt%; about 1 to about 12% by weight, about 1 to about 10% by weight, about 1 to about 8% by weight, about 1 to about 6% by weight, about 1 to about 5% by weight, about 1 to about 4 wt%, about 1 to about 3 wt%; about 1.5 to about 12% by weight, about 1.5 to about 10% by weight, about 1.5 to about 8% by weight, about 1.5 to about 6% by weight, about 1.5 to about 5 wt%, about 1.5 to about 4 wt%, about 1.5 to about 3 wt%; about 2 to about 12% by weight, about 2 to about 10% by weight, about 2 to about 8% by weight, about 2 to about 6% by weight, about 2 to about 5% by weight, about 2 to about 4 % in weight; about 3 to about 12% by weight, about 3 to about 10% by weight, about 3 to about 8% by weight, about 3 to about 6% by weight, about 3 to about 5% by weight; about 4 to about 12 wt%, about 4 to about 10 wt%, about 4 to about 8 wt%, about 4 to about 6 wt%; about 5 to about 12% by weight, about 5 to about 10% by weight, about 5 to about 8% by weight, about 5 to about 7% by weight; about 6 to about 12% by weight, about 6 to about 10% by weight, about 6 to about 8% by weight; about 7 to about 12% by weight, about 7 to about 10% by weight, about 7 to about 9% by weight; about 8 to about 12% by weight, about 8 to about 12% by weight, about 8 to about 10% by weight; about 9 to about 12% by weight, about 9 to about 11% by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition.

The oil component of NLCs typically has a melting temperature below 45°C, a molecular weight of at least 190, and a water solubility no greater than 1 part in 99 parts water.

Non-limiting examples include, but are not limited to, natural oils, such as coconut oil; hydrocarbons, such as mineral oil and hydrogenated polyisobutene; esters, such as C12-C15 alkyl benzoate; diesters, such as propylene dipelarganate; and triesters, such as glyceryl trioctanoate. Other examples of oils that may optionally be included in cosmetic hair compositions include isotridecyl isononanoate, PEG-4 diheptanoate, isostearyl neopentanoate, tridecyl neopentanoate, cetyl octanoate, cetyl, cetyl ricinoleate, cetyl stearate, cetyl myristate, coco caprate/dicaprylate, decyl isostearate, isodecyl oleate, isodecyl neopentanoate, isohexyl neopentanoate, octyl palmitate, dioctyl malate, octanoate tridecyl, myristyl myristate, octododecanol, or combinations of octyldodecanol, acetylated lanolin alcohol, cetyl acetate, isododecanol, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, castor oil, lanolin and lanolin derivatives, triisocetyl citrate, sorbitan sesquioleate, triglycerides C10-C18, caprylic/capric triglycerides, coconut oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, glyceryl triacetyl hydroxystearate, glyceryl triacetyl ricinoleate, trioct glyceryl anoate, hydrogenated castor oil, linseed oil, mink oil, olive oil, palm oil, olive butter, rapeseed oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, tallow, tricaprin, trihydrostearin, triisostearin , trilaurine, trilinolein, trimyristin, triolein, tripalmitin, tristearin, walnut oil, wheat germ oil, cholesterol, or combinations thereof.

Additionally or alternatively, the oil may be selected from herbal oils and/or vegetable oils. Non-limiting examples of vegetable or herbal oils include acai oil, almond oil, aloe vera oil, andiroba oil, annatto oil, avocado oil, babassu oil, borage oil, brazil nut oil, buriti oil, camelina oil, coffee oil, copaiba oil, emu oil, passion fruit oil, almond oil, castor seed oil, coconut, grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, macadamia nut oil, rosehip oil, ajwain oil, angelica root oil, anise oil, aragan oil, asafetida, balsam fir, basil oil, laurel oil, bergamot oil, black pepper essential oil, buchu oil, birch oil, camphor, cannabis oil, caraway oil, cardamom seed oil, carrot seed oil , chamomile oil, calamus root oil, cinnamon oil, lemongrass oil, clary sage, clove leaf oil, coffee, coriander re, rosemary oil, cranberry seed oil, cubeb, cumin oil, cypress, cypriol, curry leaf, davana oil, dill oil, elecampane, eucalyptus oil, fennel seed oil, fenugreek, fir, frankincense oil, galangal, geranium oil, ginger oil, goldenrod, grapefruit oil, grapeseed oil, henna oil, helichrysum, horseradish oil, hyssop, tansy Idaho, Jasmine Oil, Juniper Berry Oil, Lavender Oil, Lemon Oil, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Melaleuca, Lemon Balm Oil, Winter Savory, Mugwort Oil, Mustard Oil, Myrrh Oil, Myrtle Oil neem oil, neroli, nutmeg, orange oil, oregano oil, iris oil, palo santo, parsley oil, patchouli oil, perilla oil, pennyroyal oil, peppermint oil, petitgrain, pine oil, plum oil, ravensara, red cedar, roman chamomile, rose oil, rosehip oil, rosemary oil, beetroot oil rosemary oil, sandalwood oil, sassafras oil, savory oil, schisandra oil, nard, spruce, star anise oil, tangerine, tarragon oil, tea tree oil, thyme oil, tsuga oil, turmeric, valerian, vetiver oil, western red cedar, wintergreen, yarrow oil, ylang-ylang and zedoary oil.

Non-limiting examples of liquid triglycerides and oils of plant origin include Alexandria laurel oil, avocado oil, apricot kernel oil, barley oil, borage seed oil, calendula oil, cinnamon nut oil, canola oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride castor oil, coconut oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, cottonseed oil, evening primrose oil, flaxseed oil, peanut oil, hazelnut oil, glyceryl triacetate, glycerol triheptanoate, glyceryl trioctanoate, glyceryl triundecanoate, hemp oil, jojoba oil, alfalfa oil, corn germ oil, pumpkin oil, millet oil, dicaprylate/dicaprate neopentyl glycol, olive oil, palm oil, passion flower oil, pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, poppy seed oil, propylene glycol ricinoleate, rapeseed oil, rye oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, shea butter, soybean oil , soybean oil, sweet almond oil , sunflower oil, sysymbre oil, syzigium aromaticum oil, tea tree oil, walnut oil, wheat germ glycerides and wheat germ oil.

In at least one preferred embodiment, the oil comprises a herbal oil, such as ricinus comunis (castor) seed oil and a hydrocarbon oil or an (iso)paraffin such as isododecane or isohexadecane or a mineral oil. In another preferred embodiment, the oil includes a herbal oil, such as ricinus comunis (castor) seed oil, and a non-herbal oil, such as isododecane or isohexadecane.

Quaternary ammonium polymer(s)

The cosmetic composition for the hair can comprise one or more quaternary ammonium polymer(s). The amount of quaternary ammonium polymers, if present in the cosmetic hair composition, is typically in a range of about 0.1 to about 7% by weight, based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition for hair. For example, the quaternary ammonium polymers may be present in the cosmetic hair composition in an amount of about 0.1 to about 7% by weight, about 0.1 to about 6% by weight, about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, about 0.1 to about 4% by weight, about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, about 0.1 to about 2% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 1% by weight; about 0.25 to about 7% by weight, about 0.25 to about 6% by weight, about 0.25 to about 5% by weight, about 0.25 to about 4% by weight, about 0.25 to about 3% by weight, about 0.25 to about 2% by weight, about 0.25 to about 1% by weight; about 0.5 to about 7% by weight, about 0.5 to about 6% by weight, about 0.5 to about 5% by weight, about 0.5 to about 4% by weight, about 0.5 to about 3% by weight, about 0.5 to about 2% by weight, about 0.5 to about 1% by weight; about 0.6 to about 7% by weight; about 0.6 to about 5% by weight; about 0.6 to about 3% by weight; about 0.6 to about 2% by weight; about 0.6 to about 1% by weight; about 0.75 to about 7% by weight, about 0.75 to about 6% by weight, about 0.75 to about 5% by weight, about 0.75 to about 4% by weight, from about 0.75 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.75 to about 2% by weight, from about 0.75 to about 1% by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, on the basis of the total weight of the cosmetic composition for the hair.

The quaternary ammonium polymers can include mixtures of monomer units derived from amine and/or quaternary ammonium substituted monomers and/or compatible spacer monomers. Suitable quaternary ammonium polymers include, for example: copolymers of 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidine and 1-vinyl-3-methyl-imidazolium salt (for example, the chloride salt) (designated Polyquaternium-16) such as those commercially available from BASF under the trade name LUVIQUAT (eg, LUVIQUAT FC 370); copolymers of 1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidine and dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate (designated Polyquaternium-11) such as those marketed by Gar Corporation (Wayne, N.J., USA) under the trade name GAFQUAT (for example, GAFQUAT 755N); and a cationic polymer containing a diallyl quaternary ammonium including, for example, a homopolymer of dimethyldiallyammonium chloride and copolymers of acrylamide and dimethyldiallyammonium chloride (designated Polyquaternium-6 and Polyquaternium-7).

Other quaternary ammonium polymers that can be used include polysaccharide polymers, such as cationic guar, cationic derivatives of cellulose and cationic derivatives of starch. Cationic guar (INCI name: Guar Hydroxylpropyltrimonium Chloride) is available under the trade name JAGUAR C 13S from Rhodia or N-Hance from Ashland. Cationic cellulose is available from Amerchol Corp. (Edison, N.J., USA) in their Polymer JR (trademark) and LR (trademark) line of polymers, as salts of hydroxyethyl cellulose reacted with a trimethylammonium substituted epoxide (called Polyquaternium-10). Another type of cationic cellulose includes the polymeric quaternary ammonium salts of hydroxyethylcellulose reacted with a lauryldimethylammonium substituted epoxide (called Polyquaternium-24). These materials are available from Amerchol Corp. (Edison, N.J., USA) under the trade name Polymer LM-200.

The cosmetic composition for the hair may comprise quaternary ammonium polymers chosen from polyquaterniums. For example, the cosmetic hair composition may include Polyquaternium-1 (ethanol, 2,2',2''-nitrilotris-, polymer with 1,4-dichloro-2-butene and N,N,N',N' -tetramethyl-2-butene-1,4-diamine), Polyquaternium-2, (poly[bis(2-chloroethyl) ether-alt-1,3-bis[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]urea]), Polyquaternium- 4, (Hydroxyethyl Cellulose-Diallylammonium Dimethylchloride Copolymer; Copolymer of Diallyldimethylammonium Chloride and Hydroxyethylcellulose), Polyquaternium-5 (Copolymer of Acrylamide and Quaternized Dimethylammonium Methacrylate), Polyquaternium-6 (Poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride)), Polyquaternium -7 (copolymer of acrylamide and diallyldimethylammonium chloride), Polyquaternium-8 (copolymer of dimethylaminoethyl methyl and stearyl ester of methacrylic acid, quaternized with dimethyl sulfate), Polyquaternium-9 (homopolymer of N,N- (dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylic acid, quaternized with bromomethane), Polyquaternium-10 (hydr quaternized oxyethylcellulose), Polyquaternium-11 (copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and quaternized dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate), Polyquaternium-12 (copolymer of ethyl methacrylate / abietyl methacrylate / diethylaminoethyl methacrylate quaternized with dimethyl sulfate), Polyquaternium-13 ( ethyl methacrylate / oleyl methacrylate / diethylaminoethyl methacrylate quaternized with dimethyl sulfate), Polyquaternium-14 (homopolymer of trimethylaminoethyl methacrylate), Polyquaternium-15 (copolymer of methyl chloride of acrylamide and methacrylate of dimethylaminoethyl), Polyquaternium-16 (copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and quaternized vinylimidazole), Polyquaternium-17 (copolymer of adipic acid, dimethylaminopropylamine and dichloroethyl ether), Polyquaternium-18 (copolymer of azelanic acid, dimethylaminopropylamine and dichloroethyl ether), Polyquaternium-19 (polyvinyl alcohol and 2,3-epoxy copolymer propylamine), Polyquaternium-20 (copolymer of polyvinyl octadecyl ether and 2,3-epoxypropylamine), Polyquaternium-22 (copolymer of acrylic acid and diallyldimethylammonium chloride), Polyquaternium-24 (auternary ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose reacted with a lauryldimethylammonium substituted epoxide), Polyquaternium-27 (block copolymer of Polyquaternium-2 and Polyquaternium-17), Polyquaternium-28 (copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and methacrylamidopropyl trimethylammonium), Polyquaternium-29 (block oxide modified chitosan of propylene and quaternized with epichlorohydrin), Polyquaternium-30 (ethanaminium, N-(carboxymethyl)-N, N-dimethyl-2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)oxy ]-, inner salt, polymer with methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate), Polyquaternium-31 (N,N-dimethylaminopropyl-N-acrylamidine quaternized with diethyl sulfate linked to a polyacrylonitrile block), Polyquaternium-32 (poly (acrylamide 2-methacryloxyethyltrimethylam monium)), Polyquaternium-33 (copolymer of trimethylaminoethylacrylate salt and acrylamide), Polyquaternium-34 (copolymer of 1,3-dibromopropane and N,N-diethyl-N',N'-dimethyl-1,3- propanediamine), Polyquaternium-35 (methacryloyloxyethyltrimethylammonium and methacryloyloxyethyldimethylacetylammonium copolymer methosulfate), Polyquaternium-36 (copolymer of dimethylaminoethyl N,N-methacrylate and butylmethacrylate, quaternized with dimethylsulfate), Polyquaternium-37 (poly(2- methacryloxyethyltrimethylammonium)), Polyquaternium-39 (terpolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide and diallyldimethylammonium chloride), Polyquaternium-42 (poly[oxyethylene(dimethylimino)ethylene (dimethylimino)ethylene] dichloride), Polyquaternium-43 (copolymer of 'acrylamide, acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride, 2-amidopropylacrylamide sulfonate and dimethylaminopropylamine), Polyquaternium-44 (methyl sulfate copolymer of 3-Methyl-1-vinylimidazolium-N-v inylpyrrolidone), Polyquaternium-45 (copolymer of (N-methyl-N-ethoxyglycine) methacrylate and N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, quaternized with dimethyl sulfate), Polyquaternium-46 (terpolymer of vinylcaprolactam, vinylpyrrolidone and quaternized vinylimidazole ), Polyquaternium-47 (terpolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride and methyl acrylate) and/or Polyquaternium-67.

In at least one preferable embodiment, the quaternary ammonium polymers can be selected from polyquaternium 4, polyquaternium 6, polyquaternium 7, polyquaternium 10, polyquaternium 11, polyquaternium 16, polyquaternium 22, polyquaternium 28, polyquaternium 32, polyquaternium-37 , polyquaternium-46, polyquaternium-51, polyquaternium-52, polyquaternium-53, polyquaternium-54, polyquaternium-55, polyquaternium-56, polyquaternium-57, polyquaternium-58, polyquaternium-59, polyquaternium-60, polyquaternium-61, polyquaternium -63, polyquaternium-64, polyquaternium-65, polyquaternium-66, polyquaternium-67, polyquaternium-70, polyquaternium-73, polyquaternium-74, polyquaternium-75, polyquaternium-76, polyquaternium-77, polyquaternium-78, polyquaternium-79 , polyquaternium-80, polyquaternium-81, polyquaternium-82, polyquaternium-84, polyquaternium-85, polyquaternium-86, polyquaternium-87, polyquaternium-90, polyquaternium-91, polyquaternium-92, polyquaternium-94, or a mixture and of these. In another preferable embodiment, the cosmetic hair composition comprises polyquaternium-37.

Fatty alcohol(s)

The cosmetic compositions for the hair may optionally comprise one or more fatty alcohols. The fatty alcohols, if present, may be in the cosmetic composition for the hair in an amount of about 0.5 to about 8% by weight, about 0.5 to about 7% by weight, about 0.5 to about 6% by weight, about 0.5 to about 5% by weight, about 0.5 to about 4% by weight, about 0.5 to about 3% by weight, about 0.5 to about 2% by weight; about 1 to about 8% by weight, about 1 to about 7% by weight, about 1 to about 6% by weight, about 1 to about 5% by weight, about 1 to about 4% by weight, about 1 to about 3 wt%, about 1 to about 2 wt%; about 1.5 to about 8% by weight, about 1.5 to about 7% by weight, about 1.5 to about 6% by weight, about 2.5 to about 7% by weight, about 2.5 to about 6% by weight, about 2.5 to about 5% by weight, about 2.5 to about 4% by weight; about 3 to about 8 wt%, about 3 to about 7 wt%, about 3 to about 6 wt%, about 3 to about 5 wt%, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on total weight of the cosmetic compositions for the hair.

Suitable fatty alcohols, if present, include those having a fatty group with a carbon chain of more than 8 carbon atoms, 8 to 50 carbon atoms, 8 to 40 carbon atoms, 8 to 30 carbon, 8 to 22 carbon atoms, 12 to 22 carbon atoms, or 12 to 18 carbon atoms, including all ranges and subranges in between. In some cases, the fatty group of fatty alcohols has a carbon chain of 10 to 20 carbon atoms or 10 to 18 carbon atoms. The fatty alcohols can be selected from polyethylene glycol ethers, such as those having a fatty alcohol group with a carbon chain of 12 to 16 or 12 to 14 carbon atoms.

The fatty alcohol portion is preferably hydrogenated (eg, stearyl, lauryl, cetyl, cetearyl); however, the fatty alcohol may contain one or more double bonds (eg, oleyl). Non-limiting examples of fatty alcohols include decyl alcohol, undecyl alcohol, dodecyl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol (cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol), isostearyl alcohol, isocetyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol , linalool, oleyl alcohol, cis-4-t-butylcyclohexanol, isotridecyl alcohol, myricyl alcohol and a mixture thereof. In some instances, the fatty alcohols include at least one of the following or may be selected from myristyl alcohol, lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, isostearyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, isotridecyl alcohol, and a mixture thereof.

Fatty alcohol can be saturated or unsaturated. Examples of saturated liquid fatty alcohols may be branched and optionally contain in their structure at least one aromatic or non-aromatic ring. In some cases, however, fatty alcohols are acyclic. Non-limiting examples of liquid saturated fatty alcohols include octyldodecanol, isostearyl alcohol and 2-hexyldecanol.

Examples of unsaturated liquid fatty alcohols may include in their structure at least one double or triple bond. For example, fatty alcohols can have multiple double bonds (such as 2 or 3 double bonds), which can be conjugated or unconjugated. Unsaturated fatty alcohols can be linear or branched and can be acyclic or include in their structure at least one aromatic or non-aromatic ring. Liquid unsaturated fatty alcohols can include or be selected from oleyl alcohol, linoleyl alcohol, linolenic alcohol and undecylenic alcohol.

The fatty alcohols can be fatty alcohol alkoxylates, for example, having about 1 to about 100 moles of an alkylene oxide per mole of fatty alcohol alkoxylate. For example, alkoxylated fatty alcohols can be alkoxylated with about 1 to about 80 moles, about 2 to about 50, about 5 to about 45 moles, about 10 to about 40 moles, or 15 to about 35 moles, including all ranges and intermediate subranges, of one alkylene oxide per mole of alkoxylated fatty alcohol.

Examples of alkoxylated fatty alcohols include steareth (eg, steareth-2, steareth-20, and steareth-21), laureth (eg, laureth-4 and laureth-12), ceteth (eg, ceteth-10 and ceteareth-20) and ceteareth (for example, ceteareth-2, ceteareth-10, and ceteareth-20). In at least one instance, the at least one alkoxylated fatty alcohol includes steareth-20. In some cases, the alkoxylated fatty alcohol(s) may be exclusively steareth-20.

Other fatty alcohol derivatives which may be suitable include methyl stearyl ether, 2-ethylhexyl dodecyl ether, stearyl acetate, cetyl propionate, ceteth series compounds, such as ceteth 1 to 45, which are ethylene glycol ethers of cetyl alcohol, where the numerical designation indicates the number of ethylene glycol moieties present; the series of steareth compounds such as steareth-1 through 10, which are ethylene glycol ethers of steareth alcohol, where the numerical designation indicates the number of ethylene glycol moieties present; ceteareth-1 to ceteareth-10, which are the ethylene glycol ethers of ceteareth alcohol, i.e. ceteareth-1 to ceteareth-10, i.e. a mixture of fatty alcohols containing mainly cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the numerical designation indicating the number of ethylene glycol moieties present; the C1-C30 alkyl ethers of the ceteth, stearth and ceteareth compounds described above; polyoxyethylenic ethers of branched alcohols such as octyldodecyl alcohol, dodecylpentadecyl alcohol, hexyldecyl alcohol and isostearyl alcohol; polyoxyethylene behenyl alcohol ethers; PPG ethers such as PPG-9 stearetic ether, PPG-11 stearyl ether, PPG-8 cetyl ether and PPG-10 cetyl ether; and their mixtures.

Silicone compound(s)

The cosmetic hair compositions can comprise one or more silicone compounds in an amount which can vary, but which is typically in the range of about 0.5 to about 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition hair cosmetics. from about 1 to about 2% by weight; about 1.5 to about 5% by weight, about 1.5 to about 4% by weight, about 1.5 to about 3% by weight, about 1.5 to about 2% by weight ; from about 2 to about 5% by weight, from about 2 to about 4% by weight, from about 2 to about 3% by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition for the hair.

The silicone compounds can optionally be functionalized with an amino group or functionalized with a methacrylic group. The expression “amino-functionalized silicone” or “amino silicones” designates a silicone containing at least one primary amino, secondary amino, tertiary amino and/or quaternary ammonium group. The structure of the amino-functionalized silicone can be linear or branched, cyclic or non-cyclic. The amino functional group can be found at any position in the silicone molecule, preferably at the end of the backbone (e.g. in the case of amodimethicones) and/or in the side chain.

Non-limiting examples of silicones include amino-functional silicones (eg, amodimethicone), dimethicone, bis-aminopropyl dimethicone, trimethyl silylamodimethicone, dimethicone copolyols, and the like. The cosmetic composition for the hair may comprise, in certain cases, one or more silicones chosen from polydimethylsiloxanes (dimethicones), polydiethylsiloxanes, polydimethylsiloxanes having terminal hydroxyl groups (dimethiconols), polymethylphenylsiloxanes, phenylmethylsiloxanes, amino-functional polydimethylsiloxane (amodimethicone), bis- aminopropyl dimethicone, trimethylsilylamodimethicone, dimethicone copolyols, dimethicone copolyol esters, dimethicone copolyol quaternary nitrogen compounds, dimethicone copolyol phosphate esters, and mixtures thereof. For example, the silicone(s) can be or include one or more dimethicone copolyols. The copolyols can be selected from PEG-8 dimethicone adipate, PEG-8 dimethicone benzoate, PEG-7 dimethicone phosphate, PEG-10 dimethicone phosphate, PEG/PPG-20/23 dimethicone benzoate, PEG/ PPG-7/4, Dimethicone Phosphate PEG/PPG-12/4, PEG-3 Dimethicone, PEG-7 Dimethicone, PEG-8 Dimethicone, PEG-9 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone, PEG-14 Dimethicone, PEG-17 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-3/10 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-4/12 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-6/11 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-8/14 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-15/15 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-16/2 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-19/19 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG -20/6 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-20/23 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-20/29 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-22/23 Dimethicone , PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-23/6 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-25/25 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-27/27 Dimethicone, and a mixture thereof i.

The silicone compound(s) may optionally include or be selected from a siloxane with a methacrylic group on one of its molecular ends, a polydimethylsiloxane containing a styryl group on one of its molecular ends, or a silicone compound similar containing unsaturated groups; butadiene; vinyl chloride; vinylidene chloride; methacrylonitrile; dibutyl fumarate; anhydrous maleic acid; anhydrous succinic acid; methacrylglycidyl ether; an organic salt of an amine, an ammonium salt and an alkali metal salt of methacrylic acid, itaconic acid, crotonic acid, maleic acid or fumaric acid; a radically polymerizable unsaturated monomer containing a sulfonic acid group such as a styrenesulfonic acid group; a quaternary ammonium salt derived from methacrylic acid, such as 2-hydroxy-3-methacryloxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride; and a methacrylic acid ester of an alcohol containing a tertiary amine group, such as a methacrylic acid ester of diethylamine.

One or more silicones can be included in the cosmetic composition for the hair as an emulsifier. For example, the silicone can be an organosiloxane emulsifier, an oxyalkylenated organosiloxane emulsifier, a PEGylated organic siloxane emulsifier or a cross-linked organosiloxane emulsifier. Although not specifically identified, some of the silicones listed below can be used as emulsifiers.

In certain cases, the silicone compounds optionally comprise or are chosen from siloxanes having an organofunctional group, such as polyalkylsiloxanes, where at least one alkyl radical is different from methyl, for example organopolysiloxanes with the INCI name Stearyl Dimethicone, Cetyl Dimethicone or C26-28 Alkyl Dimethicone, or, for example, polyarylsiloxanes and polyarylalkylsiloxanes, for example organopolysiloxanes with the INCI name of Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone or Dimethylphenyl Dimethicone, or, for example, organopolysiloxanes having an organofunctional radical such as an aminopropyl, aminopropyl-aminoethyl, aminopropyl-aminoisobutyl radical, for example organopolysiloxanes with the INCI name Amodimethicone, or, for example, organopolysiloxanes having a polyethylene glycol or polyalkylene glycol radical, for example organopolysiloxanes with the INCI name PEG-12 Dimethicone, PEG/PPG-25,25-Dimethicone or Cetyl PEG/PPG-15/15 Butyl Ether Dimethicone.

In certain cases, an amino-functionalized silicone is chosen from the compounds corresponding to the following formula:

wherein each R ¹ is independently selected from C _{1 - 30} alkyl , C _{1 - 30} alkoxy , C _{5 - 30} aryl , C _{6 - 30} aralkyl , C aralkyloxy _{6 - 30} , a C _{1 - 30} alkaryl group, a C _{1 - 30} alkoxyaryl group and a hydroxy group (preferably, each R ¹ is independently chosen from a C 1 - 30 alkyl group, a C _{1 - 30} alkoxy group _1-30 and a hydroxy group _{) ;}

each R ² is independently a divalent alkylene radical having one to ten carbon atoms (preferably, R ² is a divalent alkylene radical having three to six carbon atoms);

each R ³ is independently selected from a C _1-30 alkyl group, a C _5-30 aryl group, a C _6-30 aralkyl group and a C _1-30 alkaryl group (preferably each R ³ is independently selected from a C _1-30 alkyl group);

Q is a monovalent radical chosen from -NR ⁴ ₂ and -NR ₄ (CH ₂ )xNR ⁴ ₂ ;

each R ⁴ is independently selected from hydrogen and C1-4 alkyl;

x is from 2 to 6;

z is 0 or 1;

n is between 25 and 3000 (preferably between 25 and 2000; more preferably between 25 and 1000; most preferably between 25 and 500); And

m is between 0 and 3000 (preferably between 0 and 2000, more preferably between 0 and 1000, most preferably between 0 and 100);

provided that at least 50 mol% of the total number of R ¹ and R ³ groups are methyl groups and provided that when m is 0, z is 1.

Preferred R ¹ groups include methyl, methoxy, ethyl, ethoxy, propyl, propoxy, isopropyl, isopropoxy, butyl, butoxy, isobutyl, isobutoxy, phenyl, xenyl, benzyl, phenylethyl, tolyl and hydroxy groups. Preferred R ² divalent alkylene radicals include trimethylene, tetramethylene, pentamethylene, CH ₂ CH(CH ₃ )CH ₂ and CH ₂ CH ₂ CH(CH ₃ )CH ₂ . Preferred R ³ groups include methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, phenyl, xenyl, benzyl, phenylethyl and tolyl groups. Preferred R ⁴ groups include methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl and isobutyl groups. When z is 0, the amino-functional silicin has only pendant amine-functional substituents in the polymer chain. When z is 1, the amino-functionalized silicone may have only terminal amine-functional substituents (eg, m=0) or may have both terminal and pendent amine-functional substituents in the polymer chain (eg, m >0). Preferably, n + m is 50 to 1000. More preferably, n + m is 50 to 750. Even more preferably, n + m is 50 to 500. Most preferably, n + m is 50 to 250.

In some cases, the aminofunctionalized silicones are alkoxylated and/or hydroxylated aminosilicones. The appropriate alkoxylated and/or hydroxylated aminosilicones can be chosen from the compounds of the following formula:

in which R ₃ is a hydroxyl group or OR ₅ , R ₅ is a C ₁ to C ₄ alkyl group, R ₄ is a group whose structure corresponds to the following formula:

R ₆ is C ₁ -C ₄ alkyl, n is a number from 1 to 4, x is the same as "n" described above, and y is the same as "m" described above.

The silicone may be a polysiloxane corresponding to the following formula:

in which x' and y' are integers such that the weight average molecular weight (Mw) is between about 5,000 and 500,000;

b) aminosilicones corresponding to the following formula:

in which :

the Gs, which may be identical or different, denote a hydrogen atom, or a phenyl, OH or C ₁ -C ₈ alkyl group, for example methyl, or C ₁ -C ₈ alkoxy, for example methoxy,

the a's, which are identical or different, denote the number 0 or an integer from 1 to 3, in particular 0;

b represents the number 0 or 1, and in particular 1;

m and n are numbers such that the sum (n + m) ranges from 1 to 2000 and in particular from 50 to 150, n being able to represent a number from 0 to 1999 and in particular from 49 to 149, and m a number from 1 to 2000 and in particular from 1 to 10;

the R', which are identical or different, denote a monovalent radical of formula -CqH2qL in which q is a number ranging from 2 to 8 and L is an optionally quaternized amino group chosen from the following groups:

-NR"-QN(R” ) ₂

-N(R") ₂

-N+(R") ₃ A-

-N+H(R") ₂ A-

-N+H2(R") A-

-N(R")-Q-N+R"H ₂ A-

-NR"-Q-N+ (R") ₂ H A-

-NR"-Q-N+ (R") ₃ A-,

in which R′′, which are identical or different, represent hydrogen, phenyl, benzyl, a saturated monovalent hydrocarbon radical, for example a C ₁ -C ₂₀ alkyl radical; Q represents a linear or branched CrH _2r group, r being an integer ranging from 2 to 6, preferably from 2 to 4; and A- represents a cosmetically acceptable ion, in particular a halide such as fluoride, chloride, bromide or iodide.

Another group of aminosilicones corresponding to this definition is represented by the silicones corresponding to the following formula:

in which

m and n are numbers such that the sum (n + m) can range from 1 to 1000, in particular from 50 to 250 and more particularly from 100 to 200, n being able to designate a number from 0 to 999 and in particular from 49 to 249 , and more particularly from 125 to 175, and m possibly denoting a number from 1 to 1000 and in particular from 1 to 10, and more particularly from 1 to 5;

R ₁ , R ₂ , R ₃ , which may be identical or different, represent a hydroxy or C ₁ -C ₄ alkoxy radical, at least one of the radicals R ₁ to R ₃ denoting an alkoxy radical.

The alkoxy radical is preferably a methoxy radical. The hydroxy/alkoxy molar ratio is preferably between 0.2:1 and 0.4:1 and preferably between 0.25:1 and 0.35:1 and more particularly equal to 0.3:1. The weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of the silicone is preferably between 2,000 and 1,000,000, more particularly between 3,500 and 200,000.

Another group of aminosilicones corresponding to this definition is represented by the following formula:

in which

p and q are numbers such that the sum (p+q) is between 1 and 1000, in particular between 50 and 350, and more particularly between 150 and 250; p possibly denoting a number from 0 to 999, in particular from 49 to 349, and more particularly from 159 to 239 and q a number from 1 to 1000, in particular from 1 to 10, and more particularly from 1 to 5;

R ₁ , R ₂ , which may be identical or different, represent a hydroxy or C ₁ -C ₄ alkoxy radical, where at least one of the R ₁ or R ₂ radicals denotes an alkoxy radical.

The alkoxy radical is preferably a methoxy radical. The hydroxy/alkoxy molar ratio is generally between 1:0.8 and 1:1.1 and preferably between 1:0.9 and 1:1 and more particularly equal to 1:0.95.

Another group of aminosilicones is represented by the following formula:

in which

m and n are numbers such that the sum (n + m) is between 1 and 2000 and in particular between 50 and 150, n being able to designate a number from 0 to 1999 and in particular from 49 to 149, and m a number from 1 to 2000 and in particular from 1 to 10;

A denotes a linear or branched alkylene radical containing from 4 to 8 carbon atoms and preferably 4 carbon atoms. This radical is preferably linear. The weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of these aminosilicones preferably ranges from 2,000 to 1,000,000 and even more particularly from 3,500 to 200,000.

Another group of aminosilicones is represented by the following formula:

in which

m and n are numbers such that the sum (n + m) ranges from 1 to 2000 and in particular from 50 to 150, n being able to designate a number from 0 to 1999 and in particular from 49 to 149, and m a number from 1 to 2000 and in particular from 1 to 10;

A denotes a linear or branched alkylene radical containing from 4 to 8 carbon atoms and preferably 4 carbon atoms. This radical is preferably branched. The weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of these aminosilicones preferably ranges from 500 to 1,000,000 and even more particularly from 1,000 to 200,000.

Another group of aminosilicones is represented by the following formula:

in which

R ₅ represents a monovalent hydrocarbon radical containing from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and in particular a C ₁ -C ₁₈ alkyl or C ₂ -C ₁₈ alkenyl radical, for example methyl;

R ₆ represents a divalent hydrocarbon radical, in particular a C ₁ -C ₁₈ alkylene radical or a divalent C ₁ -C ₁₈ alkyleneoxy radical, for example C ₁ -C ₈ , bonded to Si via an SiC bond;

Q- is an anion such as a halide ion, in particular chloride, or an organic acid salt (for example acetate);

r represents an average statistical value from 2 to 20 and in particular from 2 to 8;

s represents an average statistical value of 20 to 200 and in particular of 20 to 50. Such aminosilicones are described more particularly in US Pat. No. 4,185,087.

A group of quaternary ammonium silicones is represented by the following formula:

in which :

the R ₇ , which may be identical or different, represent a monovalent hydrocarbon radical containing from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and in particular a C ₁ -C ₁₈ alkyl radical, a C ₂ -C ₁₈ alkenyl radical or a cycle containing 5 or 6 carbon atoms, for example methyl;

R ₆ represents a divalent hydrocarbon radical, in particular a C ₁ -C ₁₈ alkylene radical or a divalent C ₁ -C ₁₈ alkyleneoxy radical, for example C ₁ -C ₈ , bonded to Si by an SiC bond;

the R ₈ , which may be identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom, a monovalent hydrocarbon radical containing from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and in particular a C ₁ -C ₁₈ alkyl radical, a C ₂ - alkenyl radical C ₁₈ or an -R ₆ -NHCOR ₇ radical;

X- is an anion such as a halide ion, in particular chloride, or an organic acid salt (for example acetate);

r represents an average statistical value of 2 to 200 and in particular of 5 to 100. These silicones are described, for example, in European patent application No. 0530974.

A group of quaternary ammonium silicones is represented by the following formula:

in which :

R ₁ , R ₂ , R ₃ and R ₄ , which may be identical or different, denote a C ₁ -C ₄ alkyl radical or a phenyl group;

R ₅ denotes a C ₁ -C ₄ alkyl radical or a hydroxyl group;

n is an integer between 1 and 5;

m is an integer ranging from 1 to 5;

and in which x is chosen such that the amine number is between 0.01 and 1 meq/g;

polyoxyalkylenated multiblock aminosilicones, of (AB)n type, A being a polysiloxane block and B a polyoxyalkylenated block comprising at least one amine group.

Said silicones preferably consist of repeated units corresponding to the following general formulas:

[-(SiMe ₂ O)xSiMe ₂ - R -N(R")- R'-O(C ₂ H ₄ O) _a (C ₃ H ₆ O)b -R'-N(H)-R-]

or alternatively

[-(SiMe ₂ O)xSiMe ₂ - R -N(R")- R' - O(C ₂ H ₄ O) _a (C ₃ H ₆ O)b -].

in which :

a is an integer greater than or equal to 1, preferably between 5 and 200, more particularly between 10 and 100;

b is an integer between 0 and 200, preferably between 4 and 100, more particularly between 5 and 30;

x is an integer between 1 and 10,000, more particularly between 10 and 5,000;

R" is a hydrogen atom or a methyl;

the Rs, which may be identical or different, represent a divalent, linear or branched, C ₂ -C ₁₂ hydrocarbon radical, optionally comprising one or more heteroatoms such as oxygen; preferably, R denotes an ethylene radical, a linear or branched propylene radical, a linear or branched butylene radical, a -CH ₂ CH ₂ CH ₂ OCH(OH)CH ₂ - radical; preferably, R denotes a --CH ₂ CH ₂ CH ₂ OCH(OH)CH ₂ -- radical;

the R′, which may be identical or different, represent a divalent, linear or branched, C ₂ -C ₁₂ hydrocarbon radical, optionally comprising one or more heteroatoms such as oxygen; preferably, R′ denotes an ethylene radical, a linear or branched propylene radical, a linear or branched butylene radical, a —CH ₂ CH ₂ CH ₂ OCH(OH)CH _{2 —} radical; preferably, R' denotes -CH(CH ₃ )-CH ₂ -. The siloxane sequences preferably represent between 50 and 95% by mol of the total weight of the silicone, more particularly between 70 and 85% by mol.

The amine content is preferably between 0.02 and 0.5 meq/g of copolymer in 30% solution in dipropylene glycol, more particularly between 0.05 and 0.2. The weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of the silicone oil is preferably between 5,000 and 1,000,000, more particularly between 10,000 and 200,000.

The silicone compounds can be chosen from those having at least one quaternary ammonium group. Suitable non-limiting examples are quaternium 80, quaternium-1 silicone, quaternium-2 silicone, quaternium-2 silicone panthenol succinate, quaternium-3 silicone, quaternium-4 silicone, quaternium-5 silicone, quaternium-6 silicone, quaternium silicone -7, quaternium-8 silicone, quaternium-9 silicone, quaternium-10 silicone, quaternium-11 silicone, quaternium-12 silicone, quaternium-15 silicone, quaternium-16 silicone, cross-linked polymer quaternium-16 silicone/Glycidoxy Dimethicone, quaternium silicone -17, quaternium-18 silicone, quaternium-20 silicone and quaternium-21 silicone. Preferred are quaternium 80, quaternium-16 silicone, quaternium-18 silicone, quaternium-1 silicone, quaternium-2 silicone, quaternium-3 silicone, quaternium-4 silicone, quaternium-5 silicone, quaternium-6 silicone, quaternium-7 silicone. , quaternium-8 silicone, quaternium-9 silicone, quaternium-10 silicone, quaternium-11 silicone, quaternium-12 silicone, quaternium-15 silicone, quaternium-17 silicone, quaternium-20 silicone and quaternium-21 silicone. Most preferred are quaternium 80, quaternium-16 silicone, quaternium-18 silicone, quaternium-3 silicone, quaternium-4 silicone, quaternium-5 silicone, quaternium-6 silicone, quaternium-7 silicone, quaternium-8 silicone, quaternium-silicone. 9, quaternium-10 silicone, quaternium-11 silicone, quaternium-12 silicone, quaternium-15 silicone and quaternium-17 silicone. Preferred are quaternium 80, quaternium-16 silicone, quaternium-18 silicone, quaternium-15 silicone and mixtures thereof. In one embodiment, the one or more silicone oils of the present disclosure are a non-amino silicone oil such as dimethicone.

Non-limiting examples of amino-functional silicones include bis-hydroxy/methoxy amodimethicones, bis-cetearyl amodimethicone, amodimethicone, bis(C13-15-alkoxy)PG amodimethicones, aminopropyl phenyl trimethicones, aminopropyl dimethicones, bis-amino PEG/PPG- 41/3 aminoethyl PG-propyl dimethicones, caprylyl methicones and a mixture thereof. In some cases, a particularly useful amino-functional silicone is bis-hydroxy/methoxy amodimethicone, where X is isobutyl and one of the Rs is OH and the other is OCH ₃ in the structure above, also known as the name of “Bis-Hydroxy/Methoxy Amodimethicone” and “3-[(2-aminoethyl)amino]-2-methylpropyl Me, di-Me, [(hydroxydimethylsilyl)oxy]- and [(methoxydimethylsilyl)oxy]-terminated” . Bis-hydroxy/methoxy amodimethicone is commercially available under the trade name DOWSIL AP-8087 FLUID from The Dow Chemical Company. A non-limiting example of amodimethicone products containing aminosilicones of structure (D) is sold by Wacker as BELSIL ADM 652, BELSIL ADM 4000 E, or BELSIL ADM LOG 1. A product containing aminosilicones of structure (E) is sold by Wacker under the name FLUID WR 1300. In addition or as a variant, the weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of the silicone is preferably between 2,000 and 200,000, even more particularly between 5,000 and 100,000 and more particularly between 10 000 and 50,000.

The silicone(s) in the cosmetic hair compositions of the present disclosure are included in the form of a silicone emulsion comprising at least one silicone and at least one surfactant, e.g., nonionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants , anionic surfactants. Silicone emulsions can be nanoemulsions, microemulsions or macroemulsions. Suitable examples of nonionic surfactants are alkoxylated fatty alcohols or polyethylene glycol ethers of mixtures of C8-C30 fatty alcohols with an average number of moles of ethylene oxide, such as Pareth-7 C11-15 , laureth-9, laureth-12, deceth-7, deceth-10, trideceth-6, trideceth-10, trideceth-12, or a mixture thereof. Suitable examples of amphoteric surfactants are cocamidopropyl betaine, coco betaine or a mixture thereof. Suitable examples of cationic surfactants are quaternary ammonium compounds such as behentrimonium chloride, cetrimoinium chloride, behentrimonium methosulfate, or a mixture thereof. Suitable examples of anionic surfactants are sulphate compounds such as further comprises up to 5% by weight of a surfactant, for example, sodium (or ammonium) lauryl sulphate, sodium (or ammonium), or mixtures thereof.

pH corrector(s)

The cosmetic composition for the hair can comprise one or more pH correctors to increase or decrease the overall pH of the cosmetic composition. For example, one or more acids can be included to lower the pH of the cosmetic composition. Examples of acids suitable for lowering the pH of the cosmetic composition include, but are not limited to, citric acid, acetic acid and others. The cosmetic hair composition can include one or more bases, such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide and the like, to increase the pH of the cosmetic hair composition. Additional or alternative acids and bases suitable for correcting the pH of the cosmetic hair composition are readily known to those of ordinary skill in the art.

The amount of pH corrector in the cosmetic hair composition can be based on the desired pH of the final cosmetic hair composition and/or product. For example, the cosmetic composition for the hair may contain an amount of pH correctors such that the pH of the composition is from approximately 3 to approximately 7, preferably from approximately 3.5 to approximately 6.5, preferably from about 3.5 to about 6, or preferably about 3.5 to about 5.5, including intermediate ranges and subranges.

The amount of pH corrector in the cosmetic hair composition can be based on the desired pH of the final cosmetic hair composition and/or product. For example, the total quantity of the pH corrector can range from about 0.05 to about 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition for the hair. In some instances, the total amount of pH adjuster is about 0.05 to about 15% by weight, about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, or about 0.12 to about 5% by weight. weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition.

Chelating agent(s)

The cosmetic composition for the hair may optionally comprise chelating agents. The amount of chelating agent present in the cosmetic composition for the hair can be, for example, from about 0.01 to about 20% by weight, about 0.01 to about 15% by weight, about 0.01 to about 10 % by weight, about 0.01 to about 8% by weight, about 0.01 to about 6% by weight, about 0.01 to about 5% by weight, about 0.01 to about 4% by weight, about 0 % by weight, about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, about 0.1 to about 4% by weight, about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, about 0.1 to about 2% by weight, about 0.1 to about 1% by weight; about 0.25 to about 20% by weight, about 0.25 to about 15% by weight, about 0.25 to about 10% by weight, about 0.25 to about 10% by weight, about 0.25 to about 15% by weight, about 0.25 to about 10% by weight, about 0.25 to about 10% by weight, about 0.25 to about 10% by weight, about 0.25 to about 10% by weight, about 0.25 to about 8% by weight, about 0.25 to about 6% by weight, about 0.25 to about 5% by weight, about 0.25 to about 4% by weight, about 0.25 to about 3 wt%, about 0.25 to about 2 wt%, about 0.25 to about 1 wt%; about 0.5 to about 20% by weight, about 0.5 to about 15% by weight, about 0.5 to about 10% by weight, about 0.5 to about 8% by weight, about 0.5 to about 6% by weight, about 0.5 to about 5% by weight, about 0.5 to about 4% by weight, about 0.5 to about 3% by weight, about 0.5 to about 2% by weight, about 0.5 to about 1% by weight; about 0.75 to about 20% by weight, about 0.75 to about 15% by weight, about 0.75 to about 10% by weight, about 0.75 to about 8% by weight, about 0.75 to about 6% by weight, about 0.75 to about 5% by weight, about 0.75 to about 4% by weight, about 0.75 to about 3% by weight, about 0.75 to about 2% by weight; about 1 to about 20% by weight, about 1 to about 15% by weight, about 1 to about 10% by weight, about 1 to about 8% by weight, about 1 to about 6% by weight, about 1 to about 5% by weight, about 1 to about 4% by weight, about 1 to about 3% by weight, or about 1 to about 2% by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition for the hair.

Non-limiting examples of chemical chelating agents include aminotrimethyl phosphonic acid, β-alanine diacetic acid, cyclodextrin, cyclohexanediamine tetraacetic acid, diethylenetriamine pentamethylene phosphonic acid, diethanolamine N-acetic acid, ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA or YH4) and its salts sodium (YH3Na, Y2H2Na2, YHNa3 and YNa4), potassium (YH3K, Y2H3K3 and YK4), disodium and diammonium calcium and its salts with triethanolamine (TEA-EDTA), etidronic acid, galactanic acid, hydroxyethylethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (HEDTA ) and its trisodium salt, gluconic acid, glucuronic acid, nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) and its trisodium salt, pentetic acid, phytic acid, ribonic acid, diammonium citrate, disodium azacycloheptane diphosphonate, disodium pyrophosphate, hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, methyl cyclodextrin, triphosphate pentapotassium, pentasodium aminotrimethylene phosphonate, tetra ethylenediamine pentasodium methylene phosphonate, pentasodium pentetate, pentasodium triphosphate, potassium citrate, potassium EDTMP, sodium EDTMP, sodium chitosan methylene phosphonate, sodium hexametaphosphate, sodium metaphosphate, potassium polyphosphate, sodium polyphosphate, sodium trimetaphosphate, dihydroxyethylglycinate potassium gluconate, sodium gluconate, sodium glucopeptate, sodium glycereth-1 polyphosphate, tetrapotassium pyrophosphate, triethanolamine polyphosphate (TEA), tetrasodium pyrophosphate, trisodium phosphate, potassium triphosphonomethylamine oxide, sodium metasilicate, sodium, sodium polydimethylglycinophenolsulfonate, tetrahydroxyethyl ethylenediamine, tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, tetrapotassium etidronate, tetrasodium etidronate, tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, N,N-diacetic acid ethanolamine, disodium acetate, dimercaprol, deferoxami ne, Zylox, and/or the iron chelating agent disclosed and claimed in International Patent Application WO 94/61338. Examples of biological chelating agents include metallothionein, transferrin, calmodulin and sodium chitosan methylene phosphonate. In at least one case, the chelating agent is trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate.

Curator(s)

Preservatives can be included in the cosmetic composition for the hair in an amount typically between about 0.01 and about 20% by weight, about 0.01 and about 18% by weight, about 0.01 and about 16% by weight , about 0.01 and about 14% by weight, about 0.01 and about 12% by weight, about 0.01 and about 10% by weight, about 0.01 and about 8% by weight about 0.01 to about 7% by weight, about 0.01 to about 6% by weight, about 0.01 to about 5% by weight; about 0.1 to about 20% by weight, about 0.1 to about 18% by weight, about 0.1 to about 16% by weight, about 0.1 to about 14% by weight, about 0.1 to about 12% by weight, about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, about 0.1 to about 7% by weight, about 0.1 to about 6% by weight, about 0.1 to about 5% by weight; about 1 to about 20 wt%, about 1 to about 18 wt%, about 1 to about 16 wt%, about 1 to about 14 wt%, about 1 to about 12 wt%, about 1 to about 10 wt%, about 1 to about 8 wt%, about 1 to about 7 wt%, about 1 to about 6 wt%, about 1 to about 5 wt%; about 4 to about 20 wt%, about 4 to about 18 wt%, about 4 to about 16 wt%, about 4 to about 14 wt%, about 4 to about 12 wt%, about 4 to about 10 wt%, about 4 to about 8 wt%, or about 4 to about 7 wt%, inclusive of all intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition. Non-limiting examples of preservatives include sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, phenoxyethanol, salicylic acid, tocopherol, chlorphenesin, BHT, disodium EDTA, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-hydroxyhydrocinnamate butyl, and mixtures thereof.

Water

The cosmetic composition for the hair generally comprises 50% by weight or more of water. For example, the amount of water present in the cosmetic hair composition before combination with external water can be about 50% by weight or more, about 55% by weight or more, about 60 wt% or more, about 65 wt% or more, about 70 wt% or more, about 75 wt% or more, about 80 wt% or more, about 85 wt% or more, or about 90 wt% or more, based on the total weight of the hair cosmetic composition. Additionally or alternatively, the cosmetic compositions for the hair may contain about 95% by weight or less, about 90% by weight or less, about 85% by weight or less, about 80% by weight or less, about 75% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition for the hair. In some embodiments, the cosmetic hair compositions have an amount of water that is about 50 to about 90% by weight, about 60 to about 90% by weight, about 63 to about 85% by weight, from about 65 to about 85% by weight, from about 67 to about 83% by weight, from about 70 to about 80% by weight, or from about 71 to about 79% by weight, including the intermediate ranges and sub-ranges, based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition for the hair.

Method of use

Hair styling methods using the cosmetic hair compositions disclosed herein typically include:

(I) applying a cosmetic hair composition to the hair, the cosmetic hair composition comprising:

(a) about 4 to about 32% by weight of two or more polyols comprising:

(i) about 1% by weight or more of a glycol, and

(ii) about 2% by weight or more of glycerine;

(b) about 0.5 to about 10% by weight of a nonionic surfactant;

(c) about 2 to about 25% by weight of a fatty ester;

(d) about 0.1 to about 7% by weight of a film former;

(e) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of a thickening agent;

(f) about 0.5 to about 12% by weight of an oil; And

(g) water,

wherein the cosmetic hair composition is an emulsion before application to the hair and is an oil after application to the hair, and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition, And

(II) hair styling.

The cosmetic composition for the hair can be applied to and dispersed throughout the hair by hand, using a comb or a brush, or by any other suitable means. External water can be combined with the hair cosmetic composition before, during or after applying the hair cosmetic composition to the hair. In some cases, when the cosmetic hair composition is mixed or brought into contact with external water, the cosmetic hair composition changes from a lotion to an oil. In certain other cases, when the cosmetic composition for the hair is sheared or rubbed between dry or wet hands or applied directly to the hair by rubbing or shearing or by spreading or massaging it into the hair and/or the scalp, the cosmetic composition for the hair transforms from a lotion into an oil. As noted above, in some instances, converting the cosmetic hair composition from a lotion to an oil refers to converting the cosmetic hair composition from rheological properties and/or feel tactile and/or visual appearance associated with a lotion with rheological properties and/or tactile sensation and/or visual appearance associated with an oil.

The external water can be combined with the hair cosmetic composition directly from a source, such as a shower, bath, sink, hose and/or the like, or indirectly from a source, such as wet or damp hands, wet or damp skin, wet or damp hair and/or the like. The user can then physically manipulate the applied hair cosmetic composition (for example, by rubbing the hands together or by rubbing the composition against another part of the body, such as the head, hair, etc. ) In some cases, the transformation of a lotion into an oil occurs automatically without the need for mixing and/or shearing. In other words, the hair cosmetic composition sufficiently combines with the external water by simply coming into contact with the external water. In some cases, however, a minimal amount of mixing and/or shearing may be necessary, and may be encouraged. Further, the hair can be styled using any suitable means to achieve desirable hairstyles.

Manufacturing process

Methods of producing a cosmetic hair composition as described herein typically include:

(I) the mixture of a thickening agent, a nonionic surfactant (emulsifier), a fatty ester and an oil, in any order;

(II) the mixture of polyols, film formers and silicones (if present), in any order, in the mixture of (I),

wherein the cosmetic composition for the hair comprises:

(a) about 4 to about 32% by weight of two or more polyols comprising:

(i) about 1% by weight or more of a glycol, and

(ii) about 2% by weight or more of glycerine;

(b) about 0.5 to about 10% by weight of a nonionic surfactant;

(c) about 2 to about 25% by weight of a fatty ester;

(d) about 0.1 to about 7% by weight of a film former;

(e) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of a thickening agent;

(f) about 0.5 to about 12% by weight of an oil; And

(g) water

wherein the cosmetic hair composition is an emulsion before application to the hair and is an oil after application to the hair, and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition.

The methods for producing a cosmetic composition for the hair as described herein can use any suitable equipment, such as standard equipment for mixing, homogenizing, heating, storing, cooling, and the like, used for the production of cosmetic products. This disclosure also contemplates kits and/or prepackaged materials suitable for consumer use containing one or more compositions according to this disclosure. The device for packaging and applying any object of the invention can be chosen and manufactured by persons skilled in the art on the basis of their general knowledge, and adapted according to the nature of the composition to be packaged. For example, the type of device to be used can in particular be linked to the consistency of the composition, in particular to its viscosity; it may also depend on the nature of the constituents present in the composition, such as the presence of volatile compounds.

WAYS TO ACHIEVE DISCLOSURE

According to at least one embodiment of the disclosure, there is provided a cosmetic composition for the hair comprising

- about 4 to about 32% by weight, preferably about 4 to about 26% by weight, more preferably about 4 to about 20% by weight, of two or more polyols comprising:

(i) about 1 wt% or more, preferably about 1 to about 20 wt%, more preferably about 1 to about 10 wt%, of a glycol selected from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, diethylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, dipropylene glycol, 1,3 propanediol, ethylhexylglycerin and a mixture thereof, and

(ii) about 2 wt% or more, preferably about 2 to about 20 wt%, more preferably about 2 to about 10 wt%, glycerin;

- about 0.5 to about 10% by weight, preferably about 0.5 to about 9% by weight, more preferably about 0.5 to about 6% by weight, of a nonionic surfactant. %, of a nonionic surfactant, the nonionic surfactant being chosen from sucrose distearate, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate (and) dimethicone cetyl PEG/PPG 10/1 (and) hexyl laurate, sorbitan stearate, octyldodecyl xyloside , glyceryl stearate, PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, and a mixture thereof;

- from about 2 to about 25% by weight, preferably from about 6 to about 24% by weight, more preferably from about 10 to about 22% by weight, of a fatty ester, such as those chosen among cetyl palmitate, cetyl stearate, cetyl esters, myristyl myristate, myristyl stearate, cetyl myristate, glyceryl stearate, propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, cetearyl ethylhexanoate, isopropyl isostearate, n-propyl myristate , isopropyl myristate, hexyl laurate, hexadecyl isostearate, hexadecyl laurate, hexadecyl octanoate, n-propyl palmitate, isopropyl palmitate, and mixtures thereof;

- about 0.1 to about 7% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 6% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, of a film former, the film former preferably being a cationic vinylpyrrolidone copolymer selected from copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylic acid, (meth)acrylates, unsaturated hydrocarbons and vinyl monomers;

- about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 4% by weight, more preferably 0.1 to about 3% by weight, of a thickening agent, such as those chosen from sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyltaurate, ammonium acryloydimethyltaurate/VP copolymer, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyltaurate, cross-linked ammonium acryloydimethyltaurate/steareth-25 methacrylate copolymer, copolymer ammonium acryloydimethyltaurate/steareth-8 methacrylate, sorbitol behenate/sebacic acid copolymer, ethylenediamine/stearyl dilinoleate copolymer, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, sodium polyacrylate, acrylate copolymers, polyacrylamide, carbomer, cross-linked polymer of C10-30 alkyl acrylates/acrylates, cross-linked polyacrylate polymers, polyacrylamide polymers, polysaccharides, gums and their mixtures;

- about 0.5 to about 12% by weight, preferably about 0.5 to about 6% by weight, more preferably about 0.5 to about 5% by weight of an oil, e.g. plant base selected from coconut oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, olive oil, palm oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil , linseed oil, palm kernel oil, tung oil, jatropha oil, mustard oil, camelina oil, watercress oil, ricinus communis seed oil, wheat germ oil, apricot kernel oil, oil pistachio oil, poppy seed oil, pine oil, avocado oil, hazelnut oil, grapeseed oil, rapeseed oil, cade oil, peach kernel oil, coffee bean oil, jojoba oil, and a mixture thereof, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the hair cosmetic composition; And

- water, preferably in an amount of about 50% by weight or more, or more preferably from about 50 to about 83% by weight water, all weight percentages being based on weight total of the cosmetic composition for the hair.

According to other embodiments of the disclosure, there is provided a method of styling hair comprising:

(I) applying a cosmetic hair composition to the hair, the cosmetic hair composition comprising:

- about 4 to about 32% by weight, preferably about 4 to about 26% by weight, more preferably about 4 to about 20% by weight, of two or more polyols comprising:

(i) about 1 wt% or more, preferably about 1 to about 20 wt%, more preferably about 1 to about 10 wt%, of a glycol selected from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, diethylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, dipropylene glycol, 1,3 propanediol, ethylhexylglycerin and a mixture thereof, and

(ii) about 2 wt% or more, preferably about 2 to about 20 wt%, more preferably about 2 to about 10 wt%, glycerin;

- about 0.5 to about 10% by weight, preferably about 0.5 to about 9% by weight, more preferably about 0.5 to about 6% by weight, of a nonionic surfactant, in which the nonionic surfactant is selected from sucrose distearate, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate (and) cetyl dimethicone PEG/PPG 10/1 (and) hexyl laurate, sorbitan stearate, octyldodecyl xyloside, glyceryl stearate, PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate , and a mixture thereof;

- from about 2 to about 25% by weight, preferably from about 6 to about 24% by weight, more preferably from about 10 to about 22% by weight, of a fatty ester, such as those chosen among cetyl palmitate, cetyl stearate, cetyl esters, myristyl myristate, myristyl stearate, cetyl myristate, glyceryl stearate, propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, cetearyl ethylhexanoate, isopropyl isostearate, n-propyl myristate , isopropyl myristate, hexyl laurate, hexadecyl isostearate, hexadecyl laurate, hexadecyl octanoate, n-propyl palmitate, isopropyl palmitate, and mixtures thereof;

- about 0.1 to about 7% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 6% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, of a film former, the film former preferably being a cationic vinylpyrrolidone copolymer selected from copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylic acid, (meth)acrylates, unsaturated hydrocarbons and vinyl monomers;

- about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 4% by weight, more preferably 0.1 to about 3% by weight, of a thickening agent, such as those chosen from sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyltaurate, ammonium acryloydimethyltaurate/VP copolymer, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyltaurate, cross-linked ammonium acryloydimethyltaurate/steareth-25 methacrylate copolymer, copolymer ammonium acryloydimethyltaurate/steareth-8 methacrylate, sorbitol behenate/sebacic acid copolymer, ethylenediamine/stearyl dilinoleate copolymer, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, sodium polyacrylate, acrylate copolymers, polyacrylamide, carbomer, cross-linked polymer acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate, cross-linked polyacrylate polymers, polyacrylamide polymers, polysaccharides, gums and their s mixtures;

- about 0.5 to about 12% by weight, preferably about 0.5 to about 6% by weight, more preferably about 0.5 to about 5% by weight of an oil, e.g. plant base selected from coconut oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, olive oil, palm oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil , linseed oil, palm kernel oil, tung oil, jatropha oil, mustard oil, camelina oil, watercress oil, ricinus communis seed oil, wheat germ oil, apricot kernel oil, oil pistachio oil, poppy seed oil, pine oil, avocado oil, hazelnut oil, grapeseed oil, rapeseed oil, cade oil, peach kernel oil, coffee bean oil, jojoba oil, and a mixture thereof, the weight percentages being based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition for the hair; And

- water, preferably in an amount of about 50% by weight or more, or more preferably from about 50 to about 83% by weight water, all weight percentages being based on weight total of the cosmetic composition for the hair, and

(II) hair styling.

In other embodiments of the disclosure, there is provided a method of producing a cosmetic hair composition comprising:

(I) the mixture of a thickening agent, a nonionic surfactant (emulsifier), a fatty ester and an oil, in any order;

(II) the mixture of polyols, film formers and silicones (if present), in any order, in the mixture of (I),

wherein the cosmetic composition for the hair comprises:

- about 4 to about 32% by weight, preferably about 4 to about 26% by weight, more preferably about 4 to about 20% by weight, of two or more polyols comprising:

(i) about 1 wt% or more, preferably about 1 to about 20 wt%, more preferably about 1 to about 10 wt%, of a glycol selected from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, diethylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, dipropylene glycol, 1,3 propanediol, ethylhexylglycerin and a mixture thereof, and

(ii) about 2 wt% or more, preferably about 2 to about 20 wt%, more preferably about 2 to about 10 wt%, glycerin;

- about 0.5 to about 10% by weight, preferably about 0.5 to about 9% by weight, more preferably about 0.5 to about 6% by weight, of a nonionic surfactant, in which the nonionic surfactant is selected from sucrose distearate, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate (and) cetyl dimethicone PEG/PPG 10/1 (and) hexyl laurate, sorbitan stearate, octyldodecyl xyloside, glyceryl stearate, PEG-dipolyhydroxystearate 30, and a mixture thereof;

- from about 2 to about 25% by weight, preferably from about 6 to about 24% by weight, more preferably from about 10 to about 22% by weight, of a fatty ester, such as those chosen among cetyl palmitate, cetyl stearate, cetyl esters, myristyl myristate, myristyl stearate, cetyl myristate, glyceryl stearate, propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, cetearyl ethylhexanoate, isopropyl isostearate, n-propyl myristate , isopropyl myristate, hexyl laurate, hexadecyl isostearate, hexadecyl laurate, hexadecyl octanoate, n-propyl palmitate, isopropyl palmitate, and mixtures thereof;

- about 0.1 to about 7% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 6% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, of a film former, the film former preferably being selected from a cationic vinylpyrrolidone copolymer selected from copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylic acid; (meth)acrylates; unsaturated hydrocarbons; and vinyl monomers;

- about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 4% by weight, more preferably 0.1 to about 3% by weight, of a thickening agent, such as those chosen from sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyltaurate, ammonium acryloydimethyltaurate/VP copolymer, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyltaurate, cross-linked ammonium acryloydimethyltaurate/steareth-25 methacrylate copolymer, ammonium acryloydimethyltaurate/steareth-8 methacrylate, sorbitol behenate/sebacic acid copolymer, ethylenediamine/stearyl dilinoleate copolymer, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, sodium polyacrylate, acrylate copolymers, polyacrylamide, carbomer, cross-linked polymer of C10-30 alkyl acrylates/acrylates, cross-linked polyacrylate polymers, polyacrylamide polymers, polysaccharides, gums and their mixtures;

- about 0.5 to about 12% by weight, preferably about 0.5 to about 6% by weight, more preferably about 0.5 to about 5% by weight of an oil, e.g. plant base selected from coconut oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, olive oil, palm oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil , linseed oil, palm kernel oil, tung oil, jatropha oil, mustard oil, camelina oil, watercress oil, ricinus communis seed oil, wheat germ oil, apricot kernel oil, oil pistachio oil, poppy seed oil, pine oil, avocado oil, hazelnut oil, grapeseed oil, rapeseed oil, cade oil, peach kernel oil, coffee bean oil, jojoba oil, and a mixture thereof, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the hair cosmetic composition; And

- water, preferably in an amount of about 50% by weight or more, or more preferably from about 50 to about 83% by weight water, all weight percentages being based on weight total of the cosmetic composition for the hair.

The terms "comprising", "having" and "including" are used in their open and non-limiting sense. The compositions and methods of this disclosure may include, consist, or consist essentially of the essential elements and limitations of the disclosure described herein, as well as any additional or optional ingredients, components, or limitations described herein or otherwise useful.

All percentages, parts and ratios given herein are based on the total weight of the compositions of this disclosure, unless otherwise indicated. All ranges and values disclosed herein are inclusive and combinable. The expression “inclusive” for a range of concentrations means that the limits of the range are included in the defined interval. For example, any value or point described here that falls within a range described here can be used as a minimum or maximum value to derive a subrange, etc. Also, all ranges provided are meant to include each specific range included, as well as any combination of subranges between the given ranges. Thus, a range of 1 to 5 specifically includes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, as well as subranges such as 2 to 5, 3 to 5, 2 to 3, 2 to 4, 1 to 4, etc.

As used herein, the term "at least one" is interchangeable with the term "one or more" and therefore includes individual components as well as mixtures/combinations.

The term "substantially free" or "substantially free" as used herein means that there is less than about 5% by weight of a specific material added to a composition, based on the total weight of the compositions . However, the compositions may include less than about 2 wt%, less than about 1 wt%, less than about 0.5 wt%, less than about 0.1 wt%, less than 0, 01% by weight, or none of the specified material.

The term "active ingredient", as used herein in relation to the percentage amount of an ingredient or raw material, refers to an activity of 100% of the ingredient or raw material. .

Throughout the disclosure, the phrase "a mixture thereof" may be used following a list of items, as shown in the following example where the letters A through F represent the items: "one or several elements selected from the group consisting of A, B, C, D, E, F, and a mixture thereof”. The phrase "a mixture thereof" does not require that the mixture include all of A, B, C, D, E, and F (although all of A, B, C, D, E, and F may be included). Rather, it indicates that a mixture of two or more of the elements A, B, C, D, E and F may be included. In other words, it is equivalent to the phrase "one or more items selected from the group consisting of A, B, C, D, E, F, and a mixture of two or more of A, B, C, D , E and F”.

Likewise, the term "a salt thereof" also refers to "salts thereof". Thus, when the disclosure refers to "an element selected from the group consisting of A, B, C, D, E, F, a salt thereof, and a mixture thereof", it is indicating that a or more of A, B, C, D, and F may be included, one or more of a salt of A, a salt of B, a salt of C, a salt of D, a salt of E, and a salt of F may be included, or a mixture of any two of A, B, C, D, E, F, a salt of A, a salt of B, a salt of C, a salt of D, a salt of E, and a salt of F can be included. Salts mentioned throughout the disclosure can include salts having a counterion such as an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal or an ammonium counterion. However, this list of counterions is not exhaustive.

"Volatile" as used herein means having a flash point below about 100°C. "Non-volatile", as used herein, means having a flash point above about 100°C.

The term "polymers", as defined herein, includes homopolymers and copolymers formed from two or more different types of monomers.

The term "INCI" is an abbreviation of International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients, which is a naming system provided by the International Nomenclature Committee of the Personal Care Products Council to describe personal care ingredients.

All components and elements positively presented in this disclosure can be negatively excluded from the claims. In other words, the compositions (nanoemulsions) of the present disclosure can be free or essentially free of all the components and elements mentioned positively in the present disclosure.

Some of the various component categories identified may overlap. In such cases where an overlap may exist and the composition includes both components (or the composition includes more than two overlapping components), an overlapping compound does not represent more than one component. For example, a fatty alcohol can be characterized as both a nonionic surfactant and a fatty compound. If a particular composition includes both a nonionic surfactant and a fatty compound, a single fatty alcohol will serve only as a nonionic surfactant or only as a fatty compound (the single fatty alcohol does not serve as both a nonionic surfactant and a fatty alcohol). fatty compound).

Example 1

US INCI name Example A Example B Ex.C Example D E.g. Ex.F Ex.G (To) Polyols GLYCERIN 2 2 2 2 2 5 7 BUTYLENE GLYCOL 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 CAPRYLYL GLYCOL 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 Weight ratio of glycols to glycerin 1 1 1 1 1 0.4 0.14 Total amount of polyols 4 4 4 4 4 7 8 (b) Nonionic surfactant PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, SORBITAN OLEATE, and POLYSORBATE 80 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.6 (vs) Fatty esters CETYL ESTERS and/or ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE 15 15 15 15 15 15 11 (d) Filmogenic VP/DIMETHYLAMINOETHYLMETHACRYLATE COPOLYMER 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 (e) Thickening agent ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.2 ACACIA SENEGAL GUM 0.5 (g) Oil RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL and ISOHEXADECANE 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.1 fatty alcohol CETEARYL ALCOHOL 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 Scent FRAGRANCE 0.9 0.9 0.9 Conservatives PHENOXYETHANOL and/or TOCOPHEROL, and/or ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, and/or BENZOIC ACID 0.9 0.9 0.9 1 1 0.9 0.9 (g) Water WATER SQ at 100 SQ at 100 SQ at 100 SQ at 100 SQ at 100 SQ at 100 SQ at 100

(Exemplary compositions)

Example 2

US INCI name Comp. 1 Comp. 2 Comp. 3 Comp. 4 (To) Polyols GLYCERIN, 2 2 0.01 BUTYLENE GLYCOL 2 2 CAPRYLYL GLYCOL 0.00001 PROPYLENE GLYCOL 0.25 Weight ratio of glycols to glycerin 1 1 0.001 N / A Total amount of polyols 4 4 0.01 0.25 (b) Nonionic surfactants One or more of PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, SORBITAN OLEATE, POLYSORBATE 80, TRIDECETH-6, UNDECETH-5, and/or UNDECETH-11 1.1 1.1 0.03 0.2 (vs) Fatty esters CETYL ESTERS and ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE 15 15 (d) Cationic surfactants CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, and/or QUATERNIUM-80 0.8 3 (e) Thickening agent ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER 0.4 0.6 (g) Oils RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL, ISOHEXADECANE, and/or MINERAL OIL 1.7 1.8 1.5 fatty alcohol CETEARYL ALCOHOL and/or STEARYL ALCOHOL 2 6 4.2 (h) Silicone SILICONE QUATERNIUM-16, and/or AMODIMETHICONE, and/or CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, and/or BUTYLOCTANOL, and/or DIMETHICONE PEG-8 MEADOWFOAMATE 0.3 1.7 Herbal extracts, oils, butters and/or aromatic compounds One or more of SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM (SUGARCAN) EXTRACT, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM LEMON PROTEIN, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, NIACINAMIDE, PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) FRUIT EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN PG-PROPYL SILANETRIOL, AGAVE TEQUILANA LEAF EXTRACT, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER, and/or PANTHENOL 0.4 0.5 Miscellaneous (e.g. fragrance preservatives, pH correctors, etc.) One or more of CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PYRIDOXINE HCl, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, CHLORPHENESIN, ACETIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, BENZOIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYL ETHYLCARBAM, and /or FRAGRANCE 0.9 0.9 1.2 2.5 (g) Water WATER SQ at 100 SQ at 100 SQ at 100

(Comparative compositions)

Example 3

(Evaluation of the rheological properties of Ex. C)

The rheological properties of Composition Example C were measured using a rheometer (DHR-2, TA instruments, New Castle, DE, USA) and a 40 mm parallel plate geometry. A space of 1 mm between the parallel plates was chosen. All tests were conducted at 25°C and atmospheric pressure. The sample was subjected to a shear ramp ranging from 0.1 1/s to 1000 1/s in a period of 300 seconds. The time interval between data points is 1 s. The shear stress response was recorded for each data point.

Notably, the viscosity of the diluted sample of Composition Example C was higher than the viscosity of the sample of Composition Example C. A graph illustrating the viscosities of the sample of Composition Example C and of the diluted sample of Composition Example C as the shear rate increases is shown in the .

In addition, the sample of Composition Example C and the diluted sample of Composition Example C were imaged before shearing these samples. As seen on the , the diluted sample (1:1 dilution of Composition Example C in water) of Composition Example C had larger emulsified water droplets, which is believed to produce the increase in viscosity of the diluted sample of Composition Example C before shearing. Although it is currently believed that some embodiments of cosmetic hair compositions do not require dilution to change from lotion to oil, Figures 1 and 2 are useful in illustrating the uniqueness of the rheological characteristics of the compositions. hair cosmetics and how lotion turns to oil when applied to wet hair. Moreover, the shows that the viscosity of some exemplary hair cosmetic compositions increases upon addition of external water.

Example 4

(Assessment of Ex. C and Comp. 3)

Composition example C was evaluated in comparison with a comparative composition 3 (Comp. 3). Samples of approximately 8 grams each of Example Composition C and Comparative Composition 3 were applied to a model's hair. The model's hair was washed before the samples were applied. More specifically, the sample of Composition Example C was applied evenly to a first half of the model's hair and the sample of Comparative Composition 3 was applied evenly to the second half of the model's hair.

During the application of the compositions, it was determined that Example Composition C was easier to distribute on the hair than Comparative Composition 3. Example Composition C also appeared and felt lighter to the touch than Comparative Composition 3. In addition, Composition Example C absorbed easily into the hair and lengthened it. Conversely, Composition 3 applied like a cream and took longer than Example Composition C. Although Composition 3 allowed for easy detangling of the hair, the hair felt heavier with Composition 3 than with composition example C.

The model's hair was allowed to dry and re-evaluated. The section of hair that received Composition Example C felt lighter and more natural than the section of hair that received Comparative Composition 3. Example Composition C also dried faster than Comparison Composition 3. The Example Composition C individualized curls and left hair shinier than Comparative Composition 3. More specifically, Comparative Composition 3 lengthened and bunched curls compared to Example Composition C.

Example 5

(Assessment of Ex. F and Comp. 4)

Composition Example F was evaluated against Comparative Composition 4 (Comp. 4). Eight gram samples of Composition Example F and Comparative Composition 3 were applied to a model's hair. The model's hair was washed before the samples were applied. More specifically, the sample of Composition Example F was applied evenly to a first half of the model's hair and the sample of Comparative Composition 3 was applied evenly to the second half of the model's hair.

Upon application of the compositions, it was determined that Composition Example F exhibited better glide, more substantial feel on the hand, easier styling of hair, and easier recovery of curls. In addition, Composition Example F absorbed easily into the hair. Although Comparative Composition 4 was light, it took more effort to distribute it evenly through the hair and it was more difficult to form curls compared to Example Composition F.

The model's hair was left to dry and then assessed again. The section of hair that received Composition Example F had a conditioning feel, was lightweight, and had a powdery coated feel with slippage. Sample Composition F gave more defined curls, better aligned fibers and more shine than Comparative Composition 4. The section of hair that received Comparative Composition 4 felt dry and did not show defined curls.

Example 5

(Assessment of Ex. F and Comp. 5)

Example Composition F was evaluated in comparison to Comparative Composition 5 (Comp. 5), which is a commercially available product. The list of ingredients of Comparative Composition 5 is provided below:

Glycerin, Aqua, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Panthenol, Fragrance.

The model's hair was washed before the samples were applied. More specifically, the sample of Composition Example F was applied evenly to a first half of the model's hair and the sample of Comparative Composition 5 was applied evenly to the second half of the model's hair.

During the application of the compositions, it was determined that Composition Example F was easier to distribute through the hair and felt lighter than Comparative Composition 5. In addition, Composition Example F blended quickly into hair. hair and gave curls a bouncy feel. Comparative Composition 5 felt very thick on the reviewer's hands and felt heavy on the hair. Comparative Composition 5 also took longer to spread evenly through the hair, was harder to detangle and lengthened curls compared to Composition Example F.

The model's hair was allowed to dry and re-evaluated. The hair section that received Composition Example F exhibited more defined curls and better fiber alignment than Comparative Composition 5. The hair that received Composition Example F also exhibited slight clammyness. The section of hair that received Comparative Composition 5 had more frizz, felt greasy, and took longer to dry.

Example 6

(Assessment of Ex. D and Comp. 6)

Example Composition D was evaluated against Comparative Composition 6 (Comp. 6), which is a commercially available product. The list of ingredients for Comparative Composition 6 is provided below:

Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, PEG-150 Distearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soy (Soybean) Oil, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone , Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Alkane C9-12, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Lanolin Oil, Stearalkonium Chloride, Chloride Copolymer Acrylamidopropyltrimonium/acrylamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, TBHQ, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Yellow 5 ( CI 19140), Red 33 (CI 17200)

The model's hair was washed before the samples were applied. More specifically, the sample of Composition Example D was applied evenly to a first half of the model's hair and the sample of Comparative Composition 6 was applied evenly to the second half of the model's hair.

During application of the compositions, it was determined that Example Composition D had good slip and was more topical than Comparative Composition 6. Additionally, the section that received Example Composition D was easier to only the section of hair that received Comparative Composition 6. Comparative Composition 6 absorbed quickly into the hair, felt clean, and retained a wet feel for a long time.

The model's hair was allowed to dry and re-evaluated. The section of hair that received composition example D had more volume, a powdery feel and good glide. The section of hair that received Comparative Composition 6 had dry ends, less aligned fibers and a heavier feel than that of Example Composition D.

Example 7

(Assessment of Ex. D and Comp. 7)

Example Composition D was evaluated against Comparative Composition 7 (Comp. 7), which is a commercially available product. The list of ingredients for Comparative Composition 7 is provided below:

Aqua, Dimethicone, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Quaternium-18, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Stearyl Alcohol, Peg-2m, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Citric Acid, Propylparaben, Oleyl Alcohol , Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Lysine HCl, Histidine, Edta, Panthenol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether.

The model's hair was washed before the samples were applied. More specifically, the sample of Composition Example D was evenly applied to a first half of the model's hair and the sample of Comparative Composition 7 was evenly applied to the second half of the model's hair.

During application of the compositions, it was determined that Composition Example D absorbed into the hair quickly and detangled the hair. The section of hair that received Comparative Composition 7 had good glide and detangled the hair. Comparative Composition 7 had more surface feel than Example Composition D. In other words, Comparative Composition 7 did not appear to penetrate the hair as quickly as Example Composition D.

The model's hair was allowed to dry and re-evaluated. The section of hair given Sample Composition D looked drier, had longer curls, and was shinier than Comparative Composition 7. Comparative Composition 7 had good glide and slight curl definition, but left a feeling of residue. Comparative Composition 7 had better curl recovery than Example Composition D. Example Composition D felt more natural on the hair than Comparative Composition 7. Composition D also provided shine and shine benefits. elongation in comparison to the comparative composition 7.

Example 8

(Assessment of Ex. D and Comp. 8)

Example Composition D was evaluated against Comparative Composition 8 (Comp. 8), which is a commercially available product. The list of ingredients for Comparative Composition 8 is provided below:

Water/Aqua, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil/Olive Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil/Argan Oil, Glycine Soybean Oil/Soybean Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil/Coconut Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii /Shea Butter, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter /Mango Butter, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract /Rosemary Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract /Aloe Vera Extract, Dimethicone, Panax Ginseng Root Extract /Extract Ginseng, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Glycerin, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Polysorbate-20, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, CI 15985/Yellow 6, Fragrance/Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Coumarin, d-Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Lyral, Alphal/somethyl lonone.

The model's hair was washed before the samples were applied. More specifically, the sample of Composition Example D was evenly applied to a first half of the model's hair and the sample of Comparative Composition 8 was evenly applied to the second half of the model's hair.

During the application of the compositions, it was determined that Example Composition D took slightly longer to detangle the hair than Comparative Composition 8. Comparative Composition 8 was easy to apply and absorbed into the hair gently. .

The model's hair was allowed to dry and re-evaluated. The section of hair that received Example Composition D exhibited better fiber alignment, better curl definition, and drier ends than the hair that received Comparative Composition 8. The hair that received Comparative Composition 8 was smooth and smooth. soft. However, the hair that received Comparative Composition 8 had lower curl definition than the section of hair that received Example Composition D.

Example 9

(Assessment of Ex. A and Comp. 9)

Example Composition A was evaluated against Comparative Composition 9 (Comp. 9), which is a commercially available product. The list of ingredients for Comparative Composition 9 is provided below:

Cyclopentasiloxane, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, (Fragrance), Persea Gratissima Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, L-Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol.

The model's hair was washed before the samples were applied. More specifically, the sample of Composition Example A was applied evenly to a first half of the model's hair and the sample of Comparative Composition 9 was applied evenly to the second half of the model's hair.

During application of the compositions, it was determined that Composition Example A absorbed easily into the hair and helped to detangle it. While Comparative Composition 9 was light, it did not absorb into the hair.

The model's hair was allowed to dry and assessed again. The hair section that received Composition Example A exhibited better curl definition and fiber alignment than Comparative Composition 9. The hair that received Composition Example A also had sealed ends, was conditioned, and had soft, shiny long curls with beneficial root lift. On the other hand, the hair having received the comparative composition 9 was very frizzy, showed no definition of the curls and was dry to the touch.

Example 10

(Assessment of Ex. A and Comp. 10)

Example Composition A was evaluated against Comparative Composition 10 (Comp. 10), which is a commercially available product. The list of ingredients of Comparative Composition 10 is provided below:

Aqua/Water, Propanediol, Squalane, Myristyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Quaternium-91, Jojoba Esters, Hydroxyethylcellulose , Fragrance (Fragrance), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl Diethylenetriamine Dioleamide/Palmitamide, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Behenyl Esters/Stearyl Aminopropanediol, Amidopropyl PG Chloride -Dimonium Sodium Phosphate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate, Chitosan, Phytosteryl Glutamate/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl, Guar Hydroxpropyltrimonium Chloride, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamyl, Dimer Linoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine Dilinoleate, Polyglycerin -3, Linalool, Citronellol, Glycerin, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate, Methylpropane diol, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Tocopherol, Methylthiopropylamido Actyl Methionine, Coumarin, Sodium Phosphate.

The model's hair was washed before the samples were applied. More specifically, the sample of Composition Example A was applied evenly to a first half of the model's hair and the sample of Comparative Composition 10 was applied evenly to the second half of the model's hair.

During application of the compositions, it was determined that Composition Example A absorbed easily into the hair and helped to detangle it. Comparative composition 10 did not modify or affect the hair easily. For example, comparative composition 10 did not provide benefits in terms of distribution or detangling.

The model's hair was allowed to dry and re-evaluated. The section of hair that received Composition Example A showed elongated, soft and revitalized curls. The hair given Composition Example A had good glide all the way to the ends. Hair that received Comparative Composition 10 was shiny, had good fiber alignment and was conditioned. However, hair given Comparative Composition 10 was heavier than hair given Composition Example A.

Example 11

(Emulsion of the exemplary composition)

Some exemplary compositions shown in Example 1 are believed to produce emulsions with a water phase and an oil phase having the following ingredients as specified in the following table.

Phase :
A = water,
B = oil US INCI Compound Name B CETYL ESTERS (and) CETYL ESTERS B CETEARYL ALCOHOL B ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE B RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL B HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL AT FRAGRANCE AT FRAGRANCE AT ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER AT VP/DIMETHYLAMINOETHYLMETHACRYLATE COPOLYMER AT ACACIA SENEGAL GUM AT PHENOXYETHANOL B BENZOIC ACID AT GLYCERIN AT BUTYLENE GLYCOL AT WATER AT ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN B PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE

Claims (10)

Cosmetic composition for the hair comprising:
(a) 4 to 32% by weight of two or more polyols comprising:
(i) 1% by weight or more of a glycol, and
(ii) 2% by weight or more of glycerine;
(b) 0.5 to 10% by weight of a nonionic surfactant;
(c) 2 to 25% by weight of a fatty ester;
(d) 0.1 to 7% by weight of a film former;
(e) 0.1 to 5% by weight of a thickening agent;
(f) 0.5 to 12% by weight of an oil; And
(g) water,
wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition. A cosmetic hair composition according to claim 1, wherein the viscosity of the composition increases when diluted with water in a weight ratio of 1:0.5 to 1:10. Cosmetic composition for the hair according to Claim 1, in which the glycol is chosen from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, 1,3 propanediol, ethylhexylglycerin, and a mixture of those -this. A cosmetic hair composition according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the weight ratio of glycol to glycerine is from 0.1:1 to 1.5:1. Cosmetic composition for the hair according to any one of the preceding claims,
wherein the nonionic surfactant is selected from sucrose distearate, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate (and) dimethicone cetyl PEG/PPG 10/1 (and) hexyl laurate, sorbitan stearate, octyldodecyl xyloside, glyceryl stearate, dipolyhydroxystearate of PEG-30, and a mixture thereof;
wherein the fatty esters are selected from cetyl palmitate, cetyl stearate, cetyl esters, myristyl myristate, myristyl stearate, glyceryl stearate, propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, cetyl myristate, stearyl stearate, cetearyl ethylhexanoate , isopropyl isostearate, n-propyl myristate, isopropyl myristate, hexyl laurate, hexadecyl isostearate, hexadecyl laurate, hexadecyl octanoate, n-propyl palmitate, isopropyl palmitate, and their mixtures;
wherein the film former comprises cationic copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone selected from copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylic acid, (meth)acrylates, unsaturated hydrocarbons and vinyl monomers;
wherein the thickening agent is selected from sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyltaurate, ammonium acryloydimethyltaurate/VP copolymer, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyltaurate, cross-linked acryloydimethyltaurate copolymer ammonium/steareth-25 methacrylate, ammonium acryloydimethyltaurate/steareth-8 methacrylate copolymer, sorbitol/sebacic acid copolymer behenate, ethylenediamines/stearyl dilinoleate copolymer, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, sodium polyacrylate, copolymers acrylates, polyacrylamide, carbomer, crosslinked acrylate/C10-30 alkyl acrylate polymer, crosslinked polyacrylate polymers, polyacrylamide polymers, polysaccharides, gums, and mixtures thereof;
wherein the thickening agent comprises an anionic acrylic thickening polymer further comprising at least one monomer having a function of the sulfonic acid or phosphonic acid type; And
wherein the oil is a plant-based oil selected from coconut oil, soybean oil, canola oil, rapeseed oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, olive oil, palm oil, groundnut, safflower oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil, linseed oil, palm kernel oil, tung oil, jatropha oil, mustard oil, camelina oil, watercress oil, seed oil ricinus communis, wheat germ oil, apricot kernel oil, pistachio oil, poppy seed oil, pine oil, avocado oil, hazelnut oil, grapeseed oil, rapeseed oil, cade oil , peach kernel oil, coffee bean oil, jojoba oil, and a mixture thereof. Cosmetic composition for the hair according to claim 1, wherein the film former is a VP/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer; and wherein the thickening agent is an acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer. Cosmetic composition for the hair according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising:
(a) 4 to 10% by weight of two or more polyols comprising:
(i) 1 to 8% by weight of a glycol chosen from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, 1,3 propanediol, ethylhexylglycerin and a mixture thereof, And
(ii) 2 to 8% by weight glycerine;
(b) 0.5 to 5% by weight of a nonionic surfactant;
(c) 10 to 20% by weight of a fatty ester, wherein the fatty ester comprises isopropyl myristate;
(d) 0.1 to 4% by weight of a film former comprising cationic vinylvinylpyrrolidone copolymers;
(e) 0.1 to 4% by weight of a thickening agent comprising an anionic acrylic thickening polymer further comprising at least one monomer having a function of the sulfonic acid or phosphonic acid type;
(f) 0.5 to 7% by weight of an oil; And
(g) 50 to 83% by weight water;
wherein the viscosity of the composition increases when diluted with water at a weight ratio of 1:0.75 to 1:1.5; And
wherein the cosmetic composition for the hair is a water-in-oil emulsion; And
all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition. Cosmetic composition for the hair according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising:
(h) 0.5 wt% to 5 wt% of a silicone compound selected from dimethicone, dimethiconol, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, cyclomethicone, and mixtures thereof. Hair styling method comprising:
(I) applying a cosmetic hair composition to the hair, the cosmetic hair composition comprising:
(a) 4 to 32% by weight of two or more polyols comprising:
(i) 1% by weight or more of a glycol, and
(ii) 2% by weight or more of glycerine;
(b) 0.5 to 10% by weight of a nonionic surfactant;
(c) 2 to 25% by weight of a fatty ester;
(d) 0.1 to 7% by weight of a film former;
(e) 0.1 to 5% by weight of a thickening agent;
(f) 0.5 to 12% by weight of an oil; And
(g) water,
wherein the cosmetic hair composition is an emulsion before application to the hair and is an oil after application to the hair, and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic hair composition, And
(II) hair styling;
wherein the hair cosmetic composition is a water-in-oil emulsion;
wherein the cosmetic hair composition exhibits non-Newtonian shear thinning; And
wherein the viscosity of the composition increases when diluted with water in a weight ratio of 1:0.5 to 1:10. A method according to claim 9, wherein the film former comprises a VP/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer; and wherein the thickening agent comprises an acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer.