FR3127879A1 - Hair treatment compositions providing luster and shine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to hair treatment compositions which impart shine, shine, luster, cleanliness and/or conditioning to hair, the hair treatment compositions including: (a) glucoside of ascorbyl; (b) an amino acid chelator; (c) N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid, a salt thereof, and/or a combination thereof; (d) one or more surfactants; and (e) water. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions for the treatment of hair, for example, to improve the sheen, shine, luster and cleanliness and/or conditioning of hair. Figure for the abstract: none

Description

Hair treatment compositions providing luster and shine

area of disclosure

The present disclosure relates to hair treatment compositions which provide shine, shine, luster, cleanliness and/or conditioning to hair. Also disclosed are methods of using the hair treatment compositions, for example, to improve the sheen, shine, luster, cleanliness and/or conditioning of the hair.

CONTEXT

Many consumers wish to use cosmetic and care compositions which improve the appearance of the hair, for example by modifying the color, style and/or shape of the hair, and/or by imparting various cosmetic properties to the hair, such as shine and sparkle. A common problem associated with achieving and maintaining lustrous hair is inadequate shine and shine enhancement, especially for bleached and/or colored hair, or hair that has been subjected to harsh conditions. other chemical treatments.

The process of changing hair color, for example, may involve depositing an artificial color on the hair that gives a different shade or color to the hair, and/or enhancing the color of the hair (hair bleaching ), such as lightening dark hair color to lighter shades using oxidizing agents. In addition, there are many techniques and compositions for styling or modifying the shape of hair. For example, hair care products called "relaxers" or "straighteners" can straighten or straighten wavy, curly, or frizzy hair. Different types of compositions can be applied to the hair to change its shape and make it more manageable, such as alkaline and acidic compositions. Hair coloring, bleaching, straightening, straightening, curling or waving treatments can be applied in a hair salon by a professional or at home by the individual consumer.

Although dyes or bleaching compositions can effectively change hair color, and chemical treatments can effectively change hair shape, these chemical processes can damage hair fibers by making them more sensitive to metal ions present in the hair. tap water, sea water, swimming pools, etc. For example, “hard water” (untreated tap water) often includes high amounts of dissolved mineral salts, such as calcium and magnesium salts. Copper, iron and chlorine salts are also very present. Chlorine is a particularly problematic compound in swimming pool water. It is difficult to completely rinse mineral matter out of the hair, which tends to build up over time. The same chemicals in water that cause whitish buildup (scum) on tubs and shower curtains settle on the surface of the hair. Subsequent exposure to water during washing and conditioning causes further buildup.

Mineral salt deposits on the hair interfere with the cleansing agents in shampoos, making them less effective. It takes longer to lather the hair, so larger amounts of shampoo should be used, even if it contains strong cleansing agents. The accumulation of mineral salts in the hair causes a "dull effect". Hair loses shine, shine and luster. Over time, buildup even influences hair color, including artificially lightened (bleached) and/or colored hair, and negatively impacts the manageability of the hair.

Consumers are looking for products that prevent, eliminate and/or reduce the dulling effect of mineral salts on the hair. Hair should feel natural, healthy and light, and retain vibrant color. Also, consumers are looking for simple products that provide multiple benefits without requiring long and complicated procedures. The object of the present disclosure is to provide hair treatment compositions and hair treatment methods which meet these requirements.

disclosure summary

The hair treatment compositions of the present disclosure provide hair with amazing shine, shine, luster, cleanliness and/or conditioning. The inventors have discovered that ascorbyl glucoside together with an amino acid chelator and N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid (GLDA), a salt thereof, and/or a combination thereof, is surprisingly effective in removing, minimizing, and/or preventing unwanted build-up on the hair caused, for example, by mineral salts (and mineral salt ions) present in water. Without wishing to be bound by any particular theory, the inventors believe that a combination of ascorbyl glucoside, an amino acid chelator, and N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid, a salt thereof, and /or a combination thereof sequesters the mineral salts (or the ions of the mineral salts) allowing them to be easily removed from the hair, even when the mineral salts (or the ions of the mineral salts) have been absorbed by the hair. In addition, the combination prevents mineral salts (or mineral salt ions) from being deposited on/in the hair from the start, thus eliminating the need for subsequent removal. Thus, the hair treatment compositions improve the sheen, shine and luster of the hair, and prevent unwanted color changes. The hair treated with these compositions is radiant, light and natural.

Hair treatment compositions typically include:

(a) ascorbyl glucoside;

(b) an amino acid chelator;

(c) N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid, a salt thereof, and/or a combination thereof (GLDA);

(d) one or more surfactants; And

(e) water.

Non-limiting examples of useful amino acid chelators include glycine, lysine, methionine and combinations thereof. Non-limiting examples of an N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid salt are N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid tetrasodium salt.

Surfactants are included, for example, to aid in cleansing and conditioning the hair. Anionic surfactants are useful for their cleansing properties. Anionic surfactants have a negative charge on their hydrophilic end. This negative charge helps surfactant molecules lift and suspend soil into micelles. Anionic surfactants also contribute to the elimination of sequestered minerals by the combination of ascorbyl glucoside and chelating agents.

Cationic surfactants have a positive charge on their hydrophilic end. Rather than being used primarily for detergency, cationic surfactants offer conditioning properties. The hair surface typically has an overall negative charge, which becomes greater if the cuticle is damaged. The head groups of cationic surfactants undergo an electrostatic attraction towards the negative charge of the hair. The hydrophobic portion of the surfactant smoothes the cuticle, reduces static electricity and helps prevent tangling.

In some instances, hair treatment compositions may include one or more cationic conditioning polymers. As their name suggests, cationic conditioning polymers are useful for imparting conditioning properties to hair. Conditioning cationic polymers help smooth the hair surface and improve the combability of the hair.

In some instances, hair treatment compositions may include water-soluble solvents, particularly organic solvents. Non-limiting examples include glycerin, mono-alcohols, polyols (polyhydric alcohols), glycols and a mixture thereof. Water-soluble solvents tend to be multifunctional. For example, they can help solubilize the ingredients of a composition, impart antimicrobial properties to a composition, enhance efficacy, improve the spread or "feel" of a product, and the like. Water is also included in hair treatment compositions.

The hair treatment composition can be formulated as a shampoo, conditioner, conditioning shampoo, or as a stand-alone product, for example, a product used separately or in combination with a shampoo, conditioner or other product. When the hair treatment composition is a shampoo, it typically includes anionic surfactants. When the hair treatment composition is a conditioner, it typically includes cationic surfactants. Surfactants that can be used in hair treatment compositions are not, however, limited to anionic and cationic surfactants. Hair treatment compositions often include nonionic, amphoteric and/or zwitterionic surfactants.

The hair treatment compositions can be included in a kit, for example, a kit comprising a hair treatment composition according to the present disclosure and one or more separately contained compositions. For example, the kit may include a shampoo according to the present disclosure, and one or more separately contained compositions, for example a conditioner. The separately contained conditioner may be a conditioner according to this disclosure or may be an independent conditioner. Likewise, the kit may include a conditioner according to the present disclosure, and one or more separately contained compositions, for example a shampoo. The separately contained shampoo may be a shampoo according to the present disclosure or may be a stand-alone shampoo.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to methods of treating hair using the hair treatment compositions. The hair treatment compositions are particularly useful in "wash-out" treatment where the compositions are applied to the hair, optionally left on the hair for a period, and then removed by running the hair under water. Removing the compositions by running the hair under water allows the mineral complexes to be washed/rinsed out of the hair. Hair treatment compositions are typically applied to wet or damp hair, but can be applied to dry hair. The hair treatment compositions are massaged or lathered into the hair prior to rinsing.

If the hair treatment composition is a shampoo, it can be used to cleanse the hair while simultaneously acting on the mineral salts (or mineral salt ions) to dislodge/eliminate or prevent them from attaching to the hair. If the hair treatment composition is a conditioner, it can be used to condition the hair (eg, provide smoothing, static reduction and/or tangle reduction) while simultaneously acting on the mineral salts (or mineral salt ions) to dislodge/remove or prevent them from attaching to the hair. In cases where the hair treatment composition is not necessarily a shampoo or conditioner, the composition may be applied to the hair, optionally left on the hair for a period, and then removed by running the hair under running water . The treated hair can be artificially colored hair (bleached and/or colored hair), chemically treated hair (such as chemically straightened or curly hair), or natural hair (hair that has not been artificially colored or chemically treated ). The methods are particularly useful for imparting shine, luster, vibrancy and luster to hair; and to prevent/reduce hair color changes, including artificially colored hair (bleached and/or colored hair) and blonde or naturally light hair.

detailed description of the disclosure

The term "hair treatment composition" encompasses many types of compositions intended to be applied to the hair, for example hair lotions, hair emulsion creams, hair gels, hair conditioners, hair masks, shampoos, conditioners, hair rinses, etc., which may be leave-in or leave-in treatments or products. Hair treatment compositions are characterized by their ability to impart shine, luster, vitality and luster to hair.

Hair treatment compositions include: (a) ascorbyl glucoside; (b) an amino acid chelator; (c) N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid, a salt thereof, and/or a combination thereof; (d) one or more surfactants; and (e) water. The amounts of these components can vary, but typically hair treatment compositions include:

(a) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of the ascorbyl glucoside;

(b) about 0.01 to about 3% by weight of the amino acid chelator;

(c) about 0.01 to about 3% by weight N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid, a salt thereof, and/or a combination thereof;

(d) about 0.5 to about 25% by weight of one or more surfactants; And

(e) about 50 to about 95% by weight water;

all weight percentages being based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

The amount of ascorbyl glucoside can vary but hair treatment compositions typically include about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of ascorbyl glucoside, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. In some instances, the hair treatment compositions include 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 0.2 to about 5% by weight, about 0.2 to about 4% by weight, about 0.2 to about 3% by weight, about 0.2 to about 2% by weight, about 0.3 to about 5% by weight, about 0.3 to about 4% by weight, about 0.3 to about 3% by weight, about 0.3 to about 2% by weight, including ranges and intermediate subranges, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

Non-limiting examples of amino acid chelators that are useful in hair treatment compositions include glycine, lysine, methionine, and combinations thereof. In some cases, the amino acid chelator is glycine. The total amount of amino acid chelator can vary but is typically about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. In some instances, the total amount of the amino acid chelators in the hair treatment compositions is about 0.01 to about 2% by weight, about 0.01 to about 1% by weight, about 0.01 to about 2% by weight, about 0.01 to about 1% by weight, about 0. 0.05 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.05 to about 2% by weight, from about 0.05 to about 1% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 2% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 1% by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

A particularly useful d-salt of N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid is tetrasodium glutamate diacetate. The total amount of N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid, a salt thereof and/or a combination thereof can vary but is typically about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. In some cases, the total amount of N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid, a salt thereof and/or a combination thereof in the hair treatment compositions is about 0.01 to about 2% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 1% by weight, from about 0.05 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.05 to about 2% by weight, from about 0 .05 to about 1% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 2% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 1% by weight, including ranges and intermediate sub-ranges, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

Hair treatment compositions include one or more surfactants, which may be anionic, cationic, nonionic and/or amphoteric/zwitterionic. Combinations of these types of surfactants are often useful. The amount and types of surfactants can vary depending on whether the composition is a shampoo, conditioner, or other type of composition. Shampoos typically include one or more anionic surfactants. Conditioners typically include one or more cationic surfactants. Regardless, the hair treatment compositions can include from about 0.5 to about 25% by weight total surfactants (all types of surfactants), based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. hair. In some cases, the hair treatment compositions include 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 5% by weight, about 1 to about 25% 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 5% by weight, from about 5 to about 25% by weight, from about 5 to about 20% by weight, or from about 5 to about 15% by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

Non-limiting examples of anionic surfactants include alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, alkyl sulfonates, alkyl sulfosuccinates, alkyl sulfoacetates, acyl isethionates, alkoxy monoacids, acylated amines such as acyl taurates, acyl glycinates, acyl glutamates, acyl sarcosinates, their salts and their mixtures. Alkyl sulphates and alkyl ether sulphates have particularly strong cleaning power. Examples are sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) or sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS). In some cases, alkyl sulfates are particularly useful. A more comprehensive but non-limiting list of useful anionic surfactants is included below, under the heading "Anionic Surfactants".

Non-limiting examples of cationic surfactants include cetrimonium chloride, stearimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, behentrimonium methosulfate, behenamidopropyltrimonium methosulfate, stearamidopropyltrimonium chloride, arachidrimonium chloride, distearyldimonium chloride, dicetyldimonium chloride, tricetylmonium chloride, oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, oleyl hydroxyethyl imidazoline, stearamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldiethyl-amine, behenamidoethyldimethylamine, arachidamidopropyldimethylamine, arachidamido-propyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldimethylamine, brassicamidopropyldimethylamine, lauramidopropyl dimethylamine, myristamidopropyl dimethylamine, dilinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine, and mixtures thereof. In some cases, cetrimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride and/or behentrimonium methosulfate are particularly useful. A more comprehensive but non-limiting list of useful cationic surfactants is included below, under the heading "Cationic Surfactants".

Non-limiting examples of nonionic surfactants include alkyl polyglucosides and alcohols, alpha-diols, alkyl phenols and fatty acid esters, ethoxylated, propoxylated or glycerolated, ethoxylated fatty esters, glycerol esters of fatty acids, fatty alcohol ethoxylates, alkyl phenol ethoxylates, fatty acid alkoxylates and mixtures thereof. A more exhaustive but non-limiting list of useful nonionic surfactants is provided below, under the heading "Nonionic surfactants".

Non-limiting examples of amphoteric surfactants include betaines, alkyl sultaines, alkyl amphoacetates, alkyl amphoproprionates and mixtures thereof. In some cases, betaines are particularly useful. Non-limiting examples of betaines include coco-betaine, cocamidopropyl-betaine, lauryl-betaine, laurylhydroxy-sulfobetaine, lauryldimethyl-betaine, cocamidopropyl-hydroxysultaine, behenyl-betaine, capryl/capramidopropyl-betaine, lauryl-hydroxysultaine, stearyl-betaine and mixtures thereof. Typically, at least one betaine compound is selected from coco betaine, behenyl betaine, capryl/capramidopropyl betaine, lauryl betaine and mixtures thereof. Particularly preferred betaines include coco betaine and cocamidopropyl betaine. A more comprehensive but non-limiting list of useful amphoteric surfactants is provided below, under the heading "Amphoteric Surfactants".

In some cases, the hair treatment composition is a shampoo including one or more anionic surfactants, for example, from about 0.5 to about 25% by weight of one or more anionic surfactants based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition (the total weight of the shampoo). In some cases, the shampoo includes from about 0.5 to about 20% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 15% by weight, from about 1 to about 25% by weight, from about 1 to about 15% by weight, from about 5 to about 25% by weight, from about 5 to about 20% by weight, from about 5 to about 15% by weight, from about 8 to about 25% by weight, d from about 8 to about 20% by weight, or from about 8 to about 15% by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the hair shampoo.

In some cases, the hair treatment composition is a conditioner including one or more cationic surfactants, for example, from about 0.1 to about 15% by weight of one or more cationic surfactants based on the total weight of the hair treatment compositions (the total weight of the conditioner). In some cases, the conditioner includes from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, from about 0 1 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 15% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 8% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 5 wt%, about 0.5 to about 3 wt%, about 1 to about 15 wt%, about 1 to about 10 wt%, about 1 to about 8% by weight, from about 1 to about 5% by weight, or from about 1 to about 3% by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the composition of hair treatment.

The hair treatment compositions of this disclosure can include one or more nonionic surfactants, whether the composition is a shampoo, conditioner, or other type of composition. The total amount of nonionic surfactants can vary, but is typically about 0.01 to about 15% by weight, about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, about 0.01 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 15% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 3% by weight, from about 1 to about 15% by weight, from about 1 to about 10% by weight, from about 1 to about 5% by weight, from about 1 to about 3% by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

Amphoteric surfactants can also optionally be included in the hair treatment compositions, whether the hair treatment composition is a shampoo, conditioner or other type of composition. The total amount of amphoteric surfactants can vary but typically ranges in an amount from about 0.01 to about 15% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 5 % by weight, from about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, about 0.5 to about 15% by weight, about 0.5 to about 10% by weight, about 0, 5 to about 5 wt%, about 0.5 to about 3 wt%, about 1 to about 15 wt%, about 1 to about 10 wt%, about 1 to about 5 % by weight, from about 1 to about 3% by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

The hair treatment compositions are aqueous compositions. The total amount of water can vary, but is typically in an amount of about 50 to about 95% by weight, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. In some cases, the total amount of water is about 60 to about 95% by weight, about 70 to about 95% by weight, about 75 to about 95% by weight, about 80 to about 95% by weight, from about 50 to about 92% by weight, from about 60 to about 92% by weight, from about 70 to about 92% by weight, from about 80 to about 92% by weight, including the intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

Hair treatment compositions can optionally include one or more water-soluble solvents. The term "water-soluble solvent" is interchangeable with the term "water-miscible solvent" and means a compound which is liquid at 25°C and atmospheric pressure (760 mmHg), and which has a solubility of at least 50% in water under these conditions. In some cases, the water-soluble solvent has a solubility of at least 60%, 70%, 80% or 90%. Non-limiting examples of water-soluble solvents include, for example, glycerin, C _1-4 alcohols, organic solvents, polyols, glycols, and any mixture thereof. Particularly useful water-soluble solvents include glycerin, mono-alcohols, polyols (polyhydric alcohols), glycols and a mixture thereof. A more comprehensive but non-limiting list of useful water-soluble solvents is provided below, under the heading "Water-soluble Solvents".

The amount of water-soluble solvents can vary, but typically hair treatment compositions include about 0.1 to about 25% by weight of one or more water-soluble solvents. Also, in some instances, hair treatment compositions include about 0.1 to about 20 wt%, about 0.1 to about 15 wt%, about 0.1 to about 10 wt%, about 0, 1 to about 5% by weight, 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% by weight to about 5% by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. In some cases, higher amounts of water-soluble solvents can be used, for example, about 1 to about 25% by weight, about 1 to about 20% by weight, about 1 to about 15% by weight, about 5 to about 25% by weight, or about 5 to about 20% by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

Hair treatment compositions can optionally include one or more cationic conditioning polymers. Non-limiting examples of cationic conditioning polymers include cationic derivatives of cellulose, quaternized hydroxyethyl cellulose, cationic derivatives of starch, cationic derivatives of guar gum (e.g., hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride ), cationic proteins and cationic protein hydrolysates (eg, hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride), cationic proteins and cationic protein hydrolysates (eg, hydroxypropyl-trimonium hydrolyzed wheat protein), diquaternary ammonium polymers (eg, hexadimethrin chloride), copolymers of acrylamide and dimethyldiallyammonium chloride, polyquaterniums, and a mixture thereof. Particularly useful conditioning cationic polymers include guar gum derivatives, cationic proteins and cationic protein hydrolysates, and diquaternary ammonium polymers, for example, hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, hydrolyzed wheat protein hydroxypropyl -trimonium, and/or hexadimethrine chloride. A more comprehensive but non-limiting list of useful cationic conditioning polymers is provided below, under the heading "Cationic Conditioning Polymers".

The total amount of cationic conditioning polymers that may be included in hair treatment compositions can vary, but typically the hair treatment composition includes about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. In some cases, the total amount of cationic conditioning polymers is about 0.01 to about 5% by weight, about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, about 0.01 to about 2% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 1% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 2 % by weight, from about 0.1 to about 1% by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

Hair treatment compositions can optionally include one or more fatty compounds. Non-limiting examples of fatty compounds include fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty esters, oils, waxes, alkanes (paraffins), triglyceride compounds, lanolin, their derivatives and mixtures thereof. In some cases, fatty acids and/or fatty alcohols are particularly useful, for example, cetearyl alcohol. A more comprehensive but non-limiting list of useful fatty compounds is provided below under the heading "Fatty Compounds."

The total amount of fatty compounds in the hair treatment compositions, if present, can vary. In some instances, the hair treatment compositions include about 0.1 to about 40% by weight of one or more fatty compounds, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. Further, hair treatment compositions can include about 0.1 to about 30% by weight, about 0.1 to about 20% by weight, about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, about 1 to about 30% by weight, about 1 to about 20% by weight, about 1 to about 10% by weight, about 1 to about 5% by weight, about 1 to about 3 wt%, about 2 to about 20 wt%, about 2 to about 10 wt%, or about 2 to about 5 wt%, including ranges and subranges in between, on based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

Hair treatment compositions can optionally include one or more silicones. For purposes of this disclosure, silicones are distinct from fatty compounds, although silicones may share properties with fatty compounds, eg, lack of water solubility, etc. Non-limiting examples of silicones include dimethicone, cyclomethicone, polysilicone-11, phenyl trimethicone, trimethylsilylamodimethicone and stearoxytrimethylsilane. In some cases, the one or more silicones are non-volatile silicone oils. In certain embodiments, the silicone is a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), the polydimethylsiloxanes comprising alkyl or alkoxy groups which are pendent and/or at the end of the chain of the silicone, which groups each contain from 2 to 24 atoms of carbon, or phenylsilicones, such as phenyltrimethicones, phenyldimethicones, phenyl(trimethylsiloxy)diphenylsiloxanes, diphenyldimethicones, diphenyl(methyldiphenyl)trisiloxanes or (2-phenylethyl)trimethylsiloxysilicates. Other examples of silicones which may be mentioned include volatile linear or cyclic silicones, such as those having a viscosity of 8 centistokes (8×106 m ² /s) and/or containing from 2 to 7 silicon atoms. These silicones optionally include alkyl or alkoxy groups containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples of volatile silicone oils include octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane, heptamethylhexyltrisiloxane, heptamethyloctyltrisiloxane, hexamethyldisiloxane, octamethyltrisiloxane, decamethyltetrasiloxane and dodecamethylpentasiloxane, or their mixtures.

In some instances, hair treatment compositions include one or more amino functional silicones. Non-limiting examples include amodimethicone, bis-hydroxy/methoxy amodimethicones, bis-cetearyl amodimethicone, amodimethicone, bis(C _13-15 alkoxy) PG amodimethicones, aminopropyl phenyl trimethicones, aminopropyl dimethicones, bis-amino PEG/PPG-41/3 aminoethyl PG-propyl dimethicones, caprylyl methicones, and a mixture thereof. Amodimethicone is a particularly useful amino-functional silicone.

The total amount of silicones in the hair treatment composition can vary. In some cases, the amount of silicones in the hair treatment composition is about 0.01 to about 15% by weight, about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, about 0.01 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 2% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, from about 0, 1 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 2% by weight, from about 1 to about 15% by weight, about 1 to about 10% by weight, about 1 to about 5% 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 hair treatment composition.

Hair treatment compositions can optionally include one or more miscellaneous ingredients. Non-limiting examples include pH adjusters, fragrances, perfumes, colorants (for coloring the composition, not the hair), fruit and/or vegetable extracts, thickening agents, emulsifiers (which are different from surfactants of hair treatment compositions), proteins, polymers, preservatives, salts, emollients, fillers, acids (e.g., salicylic acid, citric acid, fumaric acid, sorbic acid, etc.), clays, hydrotropes, active ingredients (e.g. anti-dandruff agents, hair growth stimulating agents, anti-inflammatory agents, caffeine, panthenol, etc.), vitamins, etc.

The total amount of miscellaneous ingredients can vary, but in some cases is from about 0.001 to about 15% by weight, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. The total amount of miscellaneous ingredients can be 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 5% by weight, about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, about 0.01 to about 2% by weight, about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 2% by weight, from about 1 to about 15% by weight, from about 1 to about 10% by weight, from about 1 to about 8% by weight, from about 1 to about 5% by weight, or from about 1 to about 3% by weight, including intermediate ranges and subranges, based on total weight of the hair treatment composition.

The pH of hair treatment compositions can be varied, provided the pH is safe for cosmetic purposes, i.e. for application to the hair, scalp and skin. In some cases, the pH of the hair treatment composition is less than 7, for example, about 3 to about 6.5, about 3 to about 6, about 3 to about 5.5, d about 3.5 to about 6.5, about 3.5 to about 6, about 3.5 to about 5.5, including intermediate ranges and subranges.

Non-limiting examples of pH adjusters include organic acids, for example, acetic acid, propionic acid, hexanoic acid, cyclopentanepropionic acid, glycolic acid, pyruvic acid, lactic acid, malonic acid, succinic acid, malic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, trifluoroacetic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, benzoic acid, acid 3-(4-hydroxybenzoyl)benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, mandelic acid, methanesulfonic acid, ethanesulfonic acid, 1,2-ethanedisulfonic acid, 2-hydroxyethanesulfonic acid, benzene- sulfonic acid, toluenesulfonic acid, 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, 4-methylbicyclo-[2.2.2]oct-2-ene-1-carboxylic acid, glucoheptonic acid, 4,4'-methylenebis-( 3-hydroxy-2-ene-1-carboxylic acid), 3-phenylpropionic acid, trimethylacetic acid, tert-butylacetic acid, laurylsulfuric acid, gluconic acid, glutamic acid, hydroxynaphthoic acid , salicylic acid, stearic acid, muconic acid and mixtures thereof.

In some cases, the hair treatment compositions can be in the form of an emulsion or a dispersion. In some cases, the hair treatment compositions are in the form of an emulsion such as an oil-in-water emulsion or a water-in-oil emulsion. In other cases, the hair treatment compositions are in the form of dispersions. In other cases, the hair treatment compositions are in the form of a lotion, gel, cream, milk or rinse. The shampoos of this disclosure are often in the form of a dispersion. The conditioners of the present disclosure, however, are often in the form of an emulsion.

All ingredients positively presented in this disclosure can be negatively excluded from hair treatment compositions. However, in some instances, the hair treatment compositions are free of hair color dyes, hair color pigments and hair color colorants. Hair color dyes, hair color pigments and hair color colorants are ingredients used in compositions intended to deliberately change hair color. Hair coloring dyes, hair coloring pigments and hair coloring colorants are different and distinct from dyes, pigments and colorants which may be used in hair treatment compositions to impart color or tint to the composition, but which are not used to change or modify the color of the hair. Thus, hair treatment compositions which are free or substantially free of hair color dyes, hair color pigments and hair color colorants may further include dyes, colorants and pigments to modify the color or tint of the hair treatment composition, provided that they do not change the color of the hair (they simply change the color of the composition). Therefore, in some cases, the hair treatment compositions are not hair coloring or bleaching compositions. Additionally, hair treatment compositions can be free or substantially free of oxidizing agents, such as peroxides. Also, in some instances, the hair treatment compositions are not hair permanent styling compositions, for example, hair straightening and/or curling compositions.

In some cases, the hair treatment compositions comprise or consist of:

(a) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 2% by weight, of the ascorbyl glucoside;

(b) about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, preferably about 0.05 to about 2% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 1% by weight, of the amino acid chelator, for example, glycine, lysine, methionine and combinations thereof, preferably glycine;

(c) about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, preferably about 0.05 to about 2% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 1% by weight, N,N-dicarboxymethyl acid glutamic acid, a salt thereof and/or a combination thereof, preferably tetrasodium glutamate diacetate;

(d) about 0.5 to about 25% by weight, preferably about 0.5 to about 20% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 15% by weight, of one or more surfactants selected from anionic, cationic, nonionic, amphoteric surfactants and combinations thereof; And

(e) about 50 to about 95% by weight, preferably about 65 to about 95% by weight, more preferably about 75 to 92% by weight, water;

(f) optionally, about 0.1 to about 25% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, more preferably, about 1 to about 5% by weight of one or more soluble solvents in water, for example, chosen from glycerine, monoalcohols, polyols (polyhydric alcohols), glycols and a mixture thereof, preferably chosen from glycerine, monoalcohols, polyhydric alcohols, glycols and a mixture thereof, more preferably selected from glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, hexylene glycol and a mixture thereof;

(g) optionally, about 0.01 to about 10, preferably, about 0.01 to about 5, more preferably about 0.1 to about 3 weight percent of one or more cationic conditioning polymers, per example, one or more cationic conditioning polymers selected from cationic derivatives of cellulose, quaternized hydroxyethyl cellulose, cationic derivatives of starch, cationic derivatives of guar gum (for example, hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride ), cationic proteins and cationic protein hydrolysates (e.g. hydroxypropyltrimonium hydrolyzed wheat protein), diquaternary ammonium polymers (e.g. hexadimethrin chloride), copolymers of acrylamide and dimethyldiallyammonium chloride, polyquaterniums, and a mixture thereof, preferably hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride;

(h) optionally, about 0.01 to about 25% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, more preferably, about 1 to about 10% by weight of one or more fatty compounds , at least one of the fatty compounds optionally being a fatty alcohol, preferably cetearyl alcohol; And

(i) optionally, about 0.01 to about 20% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, of one or more silicones, preferably an amino functional silicone such as amodimethicone;

(j) optionally, about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of one or more ingredients various ;

all weight percentages being based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition.

The pH and/or the viscosity of the hair treatment compositions can be as presented above. Also, as set forth above, the hair treatment compositions may be free or substantially free of hair color dyes, hair color pigments and hair color colorants, and/or free or substantially free of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

The shampoos according to the disclosure may comprise or consist of:

(a) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 2% by weight, of the ascorbyl glucoside;

(b) about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, preferably about 0.05 to about 2% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 1% by weight, of the amino acid chelator, for example , glycine, lysine, methionine and combinations thereof, preferably glycine;

(c) about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, preferably about 0.05 to about 2% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 1% by weight, N,N-dicarboxymethyl acid glutamic acid, a salt thereof and/or a combination thereof, preferably tetrasodium glutamate diacetate;

(d) about 0.5 to about 25% by weight, preferably about 0.5 to about 20% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 20% by weight, of said one or more anionic surfactants selected from sulfates alkyl, alkyl ether sulfates, alkyl sulfonates, alkyl sulfosuccinates, alkyl sulfoacetates, acyl isethionates, alkoxylated monoacids, acylated amino acids such as acyl taurates, acyl glycinates, acyl glutamates, acyl sarcosinates, their salts, and a mixture thereof, preferably one or more additional alkyl sulfates such as sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and / or sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS); And

optionally, about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 5% by weight of one or more amphoteric surfactants, preferably a or more betaines; And

optionally, about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 5% by weight of one or more nonionic surfactants;

(e) about 50 to about 95% by weight, preferably about 60 to about 92% by weight, more preferably about 70 to 85% by weight, water;

(f) optionally, about 0.1 to about 25% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, more preferably, about 1 to about 5% by weight of one or more soluble solvents in water, for example, chosen from glycerine, monoalcohols, polyols (polyhydric alcohols), glycols and a mixture thereof, preferably chosen from glycerine, monoalcohols, polyhydric alcohols, glycols and a mixture thereof, more preferably selected from glycerine, isopropyl alcohol, hexylene glycol and mixtures thereof;

(g) optionally, about 0.01 to about 10, preferably, about 0.01 to about 5, more preferably about 0.1 to about 3 weight percent of one or more cationic conditioning polymers, per example, one or more cationic conditioning polymers chosen from cationic derivatives of cellulose, quaternized hydroxyethylcellulose, cationic derivatives of starch, cationic derivatives of guar gum (for example, hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium), cationic proteins and cationic protein hydrolysates (eg hydrolyzed wheat protein hydroxypropyltrimonium), diquaternary ammonium polymers (eg hexadimethrin chloride), copolymers of acrylamide and dimethyldiallyammonium chloride, polyquaterniums, and a mixture thereof, preferably hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride;

(h) optionally, about 0.01 to about 25% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, more preferably, about 1 to about 10% by weight of one or more fatty compounds , at least one of the fatty compounds optionally being a fatty alcohol, preferably cetearyl alcohol; And

(i) optionally, about 0.01 to about 20% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, of one or more silicones, preferably an amino functional silicone such as amodimethicone;

(j) optionally, about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of one or more ingredients various ;

all weight percentages being based on the total weight of the shampoo.

The pH of the shampoo is typically less than 7, for example, about 3 to about 6.5, about 3 to about 6, about 3 to about 5.5, about 3.5 to about 6 .5, about 3.5 to about 6, about 3.5 to about 5.5, including intermediate ranges and subranges. The viscosity of the shampoo can be from about 2,500 cP to about 15,000 cP at a temperature of 25°C. Additionally, the shampoo may be free or substantially free of hair color dyes, hair color pigments and/or hair color colorants. It is preferred that the shampoo be in the form of a dispersion.

Conditioners according to the disclosure may include or consist of:

(a) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 2% by weight, of the ascorbyl glucoside;

(b) about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, preferably about 0.05 to about 2% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 1% by weight, of the amino acid chelator, for example, glycine, lysine, methionine and combinations thereof, preferably glycine;

(c) about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, preferably about 0.05 to about 2% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 1% by weight, N,N-dicarboxymethyl acid glutamic acid, a salt thereof and/or a combination thereof, preferably tetrasodium glutamate diacetate;

(d) about 0.1 to about 20% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 5% by weight, of one or more cationic surfactants , for example, cationic surfactants chosen from cetrimonium chloride, stearimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, behentrimonium methosulfate, behenamidopropyltrimonium methosulfate, stearamidopropyltrimonium chloride, arachidrimonium chloride, distearyldimonium chloride, dicetyldimonium chloride, tricetylmonium chloride, oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, oleylhydroxyethylimidazoline, stearamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldimethylamine, l 'arachidamidopropyldimethylamine, arachidamido -propyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldimethylamine, and mixtures thereof, preferably one or more cationic surfactants chosen from cetrimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, behentrimonium methosulfate, and combinations thereof;

optionally, about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 5% by weight of one or more amphoteric surfactants; And

optionally, about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 5% by weight of one or more nonionic surfactants;

(e) about 50 to about 95% by weight, preferably about 70 to about 95% by weight, more preferably about 80 to 92% by weight water;

(f) optionally, about 0.1 to about 25% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, more preferably, about 1 to about 5% by weight of one or more soluble solvents in water, for example, chosen from glycerine, monoalcohols, polyols (polyhydric alcohols), glycols and a mixture thereof, preferably chosen from glycerine, monoalcohols, polyhydric alcohols, glycols and a mixture thereof, more preferably selected from glycerin, isopropyl alcohol, hexylene glycol and a mixture thereof;

(g) optionally, about 0.01 to about 10, preferably, about 0.01 to about 5, more preferably about 0.1 to about 3 weight percent of one or more cationic conditioning polymers, per example, one or more cationic conditioning polymers chosen from cationic derivatives of cellulose, quaternized hydroxyethylcellulose, cationic derivatives of starch, cationic derivatives of guar gum (for example, hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium), cationic proteins and cationic protein hydrolysates (eg hydrolyzed wheat protein hydroxypropyltrimonium), diquaternary ammonium polymers (eg hexadimethrin chloride), copolymers of acrylamide and dimethyldiallyammonium chloride, polyquaterniums, and a mixture thereof, preferably hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride;

(h) optionally, about 0.01 to about 25% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, more preferably, about 1 to about 10% by weight of one or more fatty compounds , at least one of the fatty compounds optionally being a fatty alcohol, preferably cetearyl alcohol; And

(i) optionally, about 0.01 to about 20% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, of one or more silicones, preferably an amino functional silicone such as amodimethicone;

(j) optionally, about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of one or more ingredients various ;

all weight percentages being based on the total weight of the conditioner.

Conditioner pH is typically less than 7, for example, about 3 to about 6.5, about 3 to about 6, about 3 to about 5.5, about 3.5 to about 6 .5, about 3.5 to about 6, about 3.5 to about 5.5, including intermediate ranges and subranges. The viscosity of the conditioner can be from about 2,500 cP to about 15,000 cP at a temperature of 25°C. Additionally, the shampoo may be free or substantially free of hair color dyes, hair color pigments and hair color colorants, and/or free or substantially free of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). It is preferred that the conditioner be in the form of an emulsion.

The hair treatment compositions of the present disclosure may be provided in a kit, for example, a kit comprising an individually contained hair treatment composition according to the present disclosure and one or more separately contained additional compositions. The one or more separately contained compositions may be another composition according to the present disclosure or may be a different composition. The one or more separately contained additional compositions may be, for example, a shampoo, a conditioner, a hair styling composition, a hair bleaching (lightening) composition and/or a hair coloring composition (e.g. containing a oxidizing agent and/or an oxidizing dye and/or an oxidizing dye precursor), a hair styling composition (for example, a straightening, straightening and/or curling composition), etc.

In some cases, the kit may include a shampoo according to the present disclosure, and one or more separately contained compositions, for example a conditioner. The separately contained conditioner may be a conditioner according to this disclosure or an independent conditioner. Likewise, the kit may include a conditioner according to the present disclosure, and one or more separately contained compositions, for example a shampoo. The separately contained shampoo may be a shampoo according to the present disclosure or a stand-alone shampoo. In some cases, the kit includes both a shampoo according to the present disclosure and a conditioner according to the present disclosure, in which the shampoo and the conditioner are contained separately.

The present disclosure also relates to hair treatment methods using the hair treatment compositions according to the present disclosure. The methods include applying a hair treatment composition according to the disclosure to the hair, optionally allowing the hair treatment composition to remain on the hair for a period of time, and then removing the hair treatment composition from hair by rinsing. Hair treatment compositions are typically applied to wet or damp hair but can be applied to dry hair. Hair treatment compositions are typically most effective if applied by massage or lathered into the hair prior to rinsing. Typically, hair treatment compositions can be left on the hair in the same manner as a typical shampoo and/or conditioner. For example, the hair treatment compositions can be left on the hair for about 5 seconds to about 1 hour, about 5 seconds to about 30 minutes, about 5 seconds to about 15 minutes, about 5 seconds to about 10 minutes, about 5 seconds to approximately 5 minutes, including all ranges and sub-ranges in between. The hair treatment process (i.e. applying the hair treatment composition to the hair, optionally allowing the hair treatment composition to be left on the hair for a period of time, and (removal of the treatment composition from the hair by running the hair under water) can be performed once, or can be performed multiple times. For example, the hair treatment process can be carried out daily, weekly, monthly for an extended period of time, for example, for a week (daily for a week), for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 months (daily or weekly for a number of months), or monthly for a period of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 months (about once or twice a month for a number of months).

An important method according to the disclosure includes treating the hair with a shampoo according to the present disclosure and with a conditioner according to the present disclosure. These shampoos and conditioners are typically used according to consumers' shampoo and conditioner habits, such as daily, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 times per week. The combined use of a shampoo and a conditioner according to the present disclosure can improve the luster, shine, luster, cleanliness and/or condition of the hair. Thus, the methods according to the disclosure include methods for lightening hair, methods for improving shine of hair, methods for improving luster of hair, and/or methods for cleaning and/or conditioning hair.

water soluble solvents

Non-limiting examples of water-soluble solvents include, for example, alcohols (e.g., C _1-15 , C _1-10 or C _1-6 alcohols), polyols (polyhydric alcohols and glycols (e.g., glycerin, butylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, etc.), and a mixture thereof. Water-soluble solvents may be referred to as organic solvents. Non-limiting examples include monoalcohols and polyols such as such as ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, propyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol and phenylethyl alcohol, or glycerine or glycols or glycol ethers such as, for example, monomethyl, monoethyl and monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol or its ethers such as, for example, monomethyl ether of propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, dipropylene glycol as well as alkyl ethers of diethylene glycol, for example ether monoethyl or diethylene glycol monobutyl ether. Other suitable examples of water-soluble solvents are ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, propanediol and glycerin. Water soluble solvents can be volatile or non-volatile compounds.

Other non-limiting examples include alkanediols such as 1,2,6-hexanetriol, trimethylolpropane, ethylene glycol, propylene 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; alkyl alcohols having 1 to 4 carbon atoms such as ethanol, methanol, butanol, propanol and isopropanol; glycol ethers such as ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, diethylene glycol, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, diethylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether, ethylene glycol mono-iso-propyl ether, diethylene glycol mono-iso-propyl ether, ethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether, ethylene glycol mono-t-butyl ether, diethylene glycol mono-t-butyl ether, 1-methyl-1-methoxybutanol, propylene glycol, propylene glycol monoethyl ether, propylene glycol mono-t-butyl ether, propylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether, propylene glycol mono-iso-propyl ether, dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, dipropylene glycol monoethyl ether, dipropylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether and dipropylene glycol mono-iso-propyl ether; 2-pyrrolidone, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, formamide, acetamide, dimethylsulfoxide, sorbit, sorbitan, acetin, diacetin, triacetin , sulfolane and mixtures thereof.

Polyhydric alcohols are useful. Examples of polyhydric alcohols include glycerin, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, 1,3-butanediol, 2,3-butanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 3-methyl-1,3-butanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,6-hexanediol, 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol, polyethylene glycol, 1,2,4-butanetriol, 1,2,6-hexanetriol, and a mixture thereof. Polyol compounds can also be used. Non-limiting examples include aliphatic diols, such as 2-ethyl-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, 3,3-dimethyl-1,2-butanediol, 2,2-diethyl-1,3- propanediol, 2-methyl-2-propyl-1,3-propanediol, 2,4-dimethyl-2,4-pentanediol, 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-hexanediol, 5-hexene-1, 2-diol and 2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediol, and a mixture thereof.

Anionic surfactants

Alkyl sulphates and alkyl ether sulphates

Useful alkyl sulfates include C _8-18 alkyl sulfates, more preferably C _12-18 alkyl sulfates, preferably in the form of a salt with a solubilizing cation such as sodium , potassium, ammonium or substituted ammonium. Examples are sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) or sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). Useful alkyl ether sulfates include those having the formula: RO(CH ₂ CH ₂ O) _n SO ₃ M; where R is alkyl or alkenyl having 8 to 18 (preferably 12 to 18) carbon atoms; n is a number having an average value greater than at least 0.5, preferably between 1 and 3, more preferably between 2 and 3; and M is a solubilizing cation such as sodium, potassium, ammonium or substituted ammonium. An example is sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES).

In some instances, useful alkyl sulfate salts and alkyl ether sulfate salts include those having the formulas (I and II):

(I)

(II)

wherein, R is an alkyl chain having 6 to 24 carbon atoms, preferably 8 to 18 carbon atoms, and more preferably 12 to 18 carbon atoms;

M is a solubilizing cation such as alkali metal ions such as sodium or potassium, ammonium ions or alkanolammonium ions such as monoethanolammonium or triethanolammonium ions; And

n is an integer from 0 to 3.

Alkyl sulfonates

Useful alkyl sulfonates include alkylaryl sulfonates, primary alkane disulfonates, alkene sulfonates, hydroxyalkane sulfonates, alkylglyceryl ether sulfonates, alpha-olefin sulfonates, alkyl phenol polyglycol ethers, alkyl benzene sulfonates, phenylalkane sulfonates, alpha-olefin sulfonates, olefin sulfonates, alkene sulfonates, hydroxyalkane sulfonates and disulfonates, alkane sulfonates secondary, paraffin sulfonates, ester sulfonates, glycerol esters of sulfonated fatty acids and alpha-sulfo fatty acid methyl esters including methyl sulfonate.

In some cases, an alkyl sulfonate of formula (III) is particularly useful:

(III)

R is selected from H or an alkyl chain which has 1 to 24 carbon atoms, preferably 6 to 24 carbon atoms, more preferably 8 to 20 carbon atoms, said chain being saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched. Sodium is shown as the cation in formula (III) above but the cation can be an alkali metal ion such as sodium or potassium, ammonium ions or alkanolammonium ions such as monoethanolammonium or triethanolammonium ions. In certain cases, the alkyl sulphonate(s) are chosen from C ₈ -C ₁₆ alkyl benzene sulphonates, C ₁₀ -C ₂₀ paraffin sulphonates, C ₁₀ -C ₂₄ olefin sulphonates, their salts and mixtures thereof. C ₁₀ -C ₂₄ olefin sulfonates are particularly preferred. A non-limiting but particularly useful example of a C ₁₀ -C ₂₄ olefin sulfonate which can be used in the compositions of the present invention is sodium C _14-16 olefin sulfonate.

Alkyl Sulfosuccinates

Non-limiting examples of useful sulfosuccinates include those of formula (IV):

(IV)

wherein R is a straight or branched chain alkyl or alkenyl group having 10 to 22 carbon atoms, preferably 10 to 20 carbon atoms, X is a number which represents the average degree of ethoxylation and which may range from 0 to about 5, preferably 0 to about 4, and more preferably about 2 to about 3.5, and M and M' are monovalent cations which may be the same or different from each other. Preferred cations are alkali metal ions such as sodium or potassium, ammonium ions or alkanolammonium ions such as monoethanolammonium or triethanolammonium ions.

Non-limiting examples of alkyl sulfosuccinate salts include disodium MIPA oleamido sulfosuccinate, disodium MEA oleamido sulfosuccinate, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, diammonium lauryl sulfosuccinate, diammonium laureth sulfosuccinate, sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate, disodium oleamide MEA sulfosuccinate, sodium dialkyl sulfosuccinate, and a mixture thereof. In some cases, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is particularly preferred.

Alkyl Sulfoacetates

Non-limiting examples of alkyl sulfoacetates include, for example, alkyl sulfoacetates such as C ₄ -C ₁₈ fatty alcohol sulfoacetates and/or their salts. A particularly preferred sulfoacetate salt is sodium lauryl sulfoacetate. Useful cations for the salts include alkali metal ions such as sodium or potassium, ammonium ions or alkanolammonium ions such as monoethanolammonium or triethanolammonium ions.

Acyl isethionates

Non-limiting examples of useful acyl isethionates include those of formulas (V) and (VI):

(V)

(VI)

wherein R, R ¹ , R ² and R ³ are each independently selected from H or an alkyl chain having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, said chain being saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, and X is COO ^- or SO ₃ ^- . Sodium is shown as the cation in formula (VI) but the cation for formula (V) and formula (VI) can be an alkali metal ion such as sodium or potassium, ammonium ions or alkanolammonium ions such as monoethanolammonium or triethanolammonium ions. Non-limiting examples of acyl isethionates include sodium isethionate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate and sodium cocoyl methyl isethionate.

Alkoxy monoacids

Non-limiting examples of alkoxylated monoacids include compounds corresponding to formula (VII):

RO[CH2O]u[(CH2)xCH(R')(CH2)y(CH2)zO]v[CH2CH2O]wCH2COOH

(VII)

in which :

R is a hydrocarbon radical containing from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms;

u, v and w, independently of each other, represent numbers from 0 to 60;

x, y and z, independently of each other, represent numbers from 0 to 13;

R' represents a hydrogen, an alkyl, and

the sum of x+y+z > 0;

Compounds corresponding to formula (VII) can be obtained by alkoxylation of ROH alcohols with ethylene oxide as the only alkoxide or with several alkoxides and subsequent oxidation. The numbers u, v and w each represent the degree of alkoxylation. While at the molecular level the numbers u, v and w and the total degree of alkoxylation can only be whole numbers, including zero, at the macroscopic level they are average values in the form of fractions.

In formula (VII), R is linear or branched, acyclic or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic or aromatic, substituted or unsubstituted. Typically, R is a linear or branched, acyclic, C ₆ - ₄₀ alkyl or alkenyl group or a C _1-40 alkylphenyl group, more typically a C _8-22 alkyl or alkenyl group or a C _{4- 18} , and even more typically a C _12-18 alkyl or alkenyl group or a C _6-16 alkylphenyl group; u, v, w, independently of each other, are typically a number from 2 to 20, more typically a number from 3 to 17 and most typically a number from 5 to 15; x, y, z, independently of each other, are typically a number from 2 to 13, more typically a number from 1 to 10 and most typically a number from 0 to 8.

Suitable alkoxylated monoacids include, but are not limited to: butoxynol-5 carboxylic acid, butoxynol-19 carboxylic acid, capryleth-4 carboxylic acid, capryleth-6 carboxylic acid, capryleth-9 carboxylic acid, ceteareth-25 carboxylic acid, coceth-7 carboxylic acid, pareth-6 C _9-11 carboxylic acid, pareth-7 C _11-15 carboxylic acid, pareth-5 C _12-13 carboxylic acid, pareth-8 C _12-13 carboxylic acid, pareth-12 C _12-13 carboxylic acid, pareth-7 C _12-15 carboxylic acid, pareth -8 in C _12-15 carboxylic acid, pareth-8 in C _14-15 carboxylic acid, deceth-7 carboxylic acid, laureth-3 carboxylic acid, laureth-4 carboxylic acid, laureth acid -5 carboxylic, laureth-6 carboxylic acid, laureth-8 carboxylic acid, laureth-10 carboxylic acid, laureth-11 carboxylic acid, laureth-12 carboxylic acid, laureth-13 acid carboxylic acid, laureth-14 carboxylic acid, laureth-17 carboxylic acid, PPG-6-laureth-6 carboxylic acid, PPG-8-steareth-7 carboxylic acid, myreth-3 carboxylic acid, myreth-5 carboxylic acid, nonoxynol-5 carboxylic acid, nonoxynol-8 carboxylic acid, nonoxynol-10 carboxylic acid, octeth-3 carboxylic acid, octoxynol-20 carboxylic acid, oleth-3 carboxylic acid, oleth-6 carboxylic acid, oleth-10 carboxylic acid, PPG-3-deceth-2 carboxylic acid, capryleth-2 carboxylic acid, ceteth-13 carboxylic acid, deceth-2 carboxylic acid, hexeth-4 carboxylic acid, isosteareth-6 carboxylic acid, isosteareth-11 carboxylic acid, trudeceth-3 carboxylic acid, trideceth-6 carboxylic acid, trideceth-8 carboxylic acid, trideceth-12 carboxylic acid, trideceth-3 carboxylic acid, trideceth-4 carboxylic acid, trideceth-7 carboxylic acid, trideceth-15 carboxylic acid, trideceth acid -19 carboxylic acid, undeceth-5 carboxylic acid and mixtures thereof. In some instances, preferred ethoxylated acids include oleth-10 carboxylic acid, laureth-5 carboxylic acid, laureth-11 carboxylic acid, and a mixture thereof.

Acylated amino acids

Acylated amino acids that may be used include, but are not limited to, surfactants based on alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine , phenylalanine, serine, tyrosine, valine, sarcosine, threonine and taurine. The most common cation associated with the acylated amino acid may be sodium or potassium. Alternatively, the cation can be an organic salt such as triethanolamine (TEA) or a metal salt. Non-limiting examples of useful acylated amino acids include those of formula (VIII):

( VIII )

wherein R, R ₁ , R ₂ and R ₃ are each independently selected from H or an alkyl chain having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, said chain being saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, and X is COO ^- or SO ₃ ^- .

Acyl taurates : Non-limiting examples of acyl taurates include those of formula (IX):

( IX )

wherein R, R ¹ , R ² and R ³ are each independently selected from H or an alkyl chain having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, or 6 to 20 carbon atoms, or 8 to 16 carbon atoms, said chain being saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, and X is COO ^- or SO ₃ ^- . Non-limiting examples of acyl taurate salts include sodium cocoyltaurate and sodium methyl cocoyltaurate.

Acyl glycinates : Non-limiting examples of useful acyl glycinates include those of formula (X):

(X)

in which R is an alkyl chain of 8 to 16 carbon atoms. Sodium is shown as the cation in formula (X) above but the cation can be an alkali metal ion such as sodium or potassium, ammonium ions or alkanolammonium ions such as monoethanolammonium or triethanolammonium ions. Non-limiting examples of acyl glycinates include sodium cocoylglycinate, sodium lauroylglycinate, sodium myristoylglycinate, potassium lauroylglycinate and potassium cocoylglycinate, and in particular sodium cocoylglycinate.

Acyl Glutamates : Non-limiting examples of useful acyl glutamates include those of formula (XI):

(XI)

in which R is an alkyl chain of 8 to 16 carbon atoms. Sodium is shown as the cation in formula (XI) above but the cation can be an alkali metal ion such as sodium or potassium, ammonium ions, or alkanolammonium ions such as monoethanolammonium or triethanolammonium ions. Non-limiting examples of acyl glutamates include dipotassium capryloylglutamate, dipotassium undecylenoylglutamate, disodium capryloylglutamate, disodium cocoylglutamate, disodium lauroylglutamate, disodium stearoylglutamate, disodium undecylenoylglutamate, potassium capryloylglutamate, potassium cocoylglutamate, potassium lauroylglutamate, potassium myristoylglutamate, potassium stearoylglutamate, potassium undecylenoylglutamate, sodium capryloylglutamate, sodium cocoylglutamate, sodium lauroylglutamate, sodium myristoylglutamate, sodium olivoyl glutamate, palmitoylglutamate sodium, sodium stearoylglutamate, sodium undecylenoylglutamate, triethanolamine mono-cocoylglutamate, triethanolamine lauroylglutamate and disodium cocoylglutamate. In some cases, sodium stearoyl glutamate is particularly preferred.

Acyl Sarcosinates : Non-limiting examples of acyl sarcosinates include potassium lauroylsarcosinate, potassium cocoylsarcosinate, sodium cocoylsarcosinate, sodium lauroylsarcosinate, sodium myristoylsarcosinate, sodium oleoylsarcosinate, sodium palmitoylsarcosinate and ammonium lauroylsarcosinate.

Cationic surfactants

Non-limiting examples of cationic surfactants include cetrimonium chloride, stearimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, behentrimonium methosulfate, behenamidopropyltrimonium methosulfate, stearamidopropyltrimonium chloride, arachidrimonium chloride, distearyldimonium chloride, dicetyldimonium chloride, tricetylmonium chloride, oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, oleyl hydroxyethyl imidazoline, stearamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldiethyl-amine, behenamidoethyldimethylamine, arachidamidopropyldimethylamine, arachidamido-propyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldimethylamine, brassicamidopropyldimethylamine, lauramidopropyl dimethylamine, myristamidopropyl dimethylamine, dilinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine, and mixtures thereof.

In some embodiments, the cationic surfactant is selected from cetrimonium chloride, stearimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, behentrimonium methosulfate, behenamidopropyltrimonium methosulfate, stearamidopropyltrimonium chloride, arachidtrimonium chloride, distearyldimonium chloride, dicetyldimonium chloride, tricetylmonium chloride, oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, oleyl hydroxyethyl imidazoline, stearamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldimethylamine, arachidamidopropyldimethylamine, arachidamido-propyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldimethylamine, and mixtures thereof.

In some embodiments, the cationic surfactant includes cetrimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, and mixtures thereof. Behentrimonium chloride, also described by technical names that include 1-docosanaminium chloride, N,N,N-trimethyl-, and N,N,N-trimethyl-1-docosanaminium chloride, is the salt of quaternary ammonium which corresponds to the formula:

.

Other non-limiting examples of cationic surfactants include behenalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, laurkonium chloride, cetalkonium chloride, cetrimonium bromide, cetrimonium chloride, cetylamine hydrofluoride, chlorallylmethenamine chloride (Quaternium-15), distearyldimonium chloride (Quaternium-5), dodecyldimethylethylbenzylammonium chloride (Quaternium-14), hectorite Quaternium-22, Quaternium-26, Quaternium-18, dimethylaminoethyl chloride hydrochloride, cysteine hydrochloride, POE(10)diethanolammonium oleyl ether phosphate, POE(3)diethanolammonium oleyl ether phosphate, alkoniumtallow chloride, dimethyl dioctadecylammoniumbentonite, stearalkonium, domiphene bromide, denatonium benzoate, myristalkonium chloride, laurtrimonium chloride, ethylenediamine dihydrochloride, guanidine hydrochloride, pyridoxine HCl, iofetamine hydrochloride, meglumine hydrochloride, methylbenzethonium chloride, myrtrimonium bromide, oleyltrimonium chloride, polyquaternium-1, procaine hydrochloride, cocobetaine, stearalkonium bentonite, stearalkoniumhectonite, stearyl trihydroxyethylpropylenediamine dihydrofluoride, trimonium chloride and tallow bromide. hexadecyltrimethylammonium.

The cationic surfactant(s) can also be chosen from optionally polyoxyalkylenated primary, secondary or tertiary fatty amines, or their salts, and quaternary ammonium salts, and mixtures thereof.

In some cases it is useful to use salts such as the chloride salts of quaternary ammonium compounds.

The fatty amines generally comprise at least one C ₈ -C ₃₀ hydrocarbon chain.

Examples of quaternary ammonium salts which may in particular be cited include those corresponding to the general formula below:

in which the groups R ₈ to R ₁₁ , which may be identical or different, represent an aliphatic group, linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, comprising from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, or an aromatic group such as aryl or alkylaryl, at least one of R ₈ to R ₁₁ designating a group comprising from 8 to 30 carbon atoms and, in certain embodiments, from 12 to 24 carbon atoms. The aliphatic groups can comprise heteroatoms such as in particular oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and halogens. The aliphatic groups are chosen, for example, from C ₁ -C ₃₀ alkyl, C ₂ -C ₃₀ alkenyl, C ₁ -C ₃₀ alkoxy, polyoxyalkylene (C ₂ -C ₆ ), C ₁ alkylamide -C ₃₀ , (C ₁₂ -C ₂₂ )alkylamido (C ₂ -C ₆ )alkyl, (C ₁₂ -C ₂₂ )alkyl acetate and C ₁ -C ₃₀ hydroxyalkyl; X ^- is an anion selected from the group of halides, phosphates, acetates, lactates, alkyl (C ₁ -C ₄ ) sulfates and alkyl (C ₁ -C ₄ ) or alkylaryl (C ₁ - _C4 ).

Among the quaternary ammonium salts of formula (III), those which are preferred are, on the one hand, the tetraalkylammonium salts, for example the dialkyldimethylammonium or alkyltrimethylammonium salts in which the alkyl group contains approximately 12 to 22 atoms carbon, in particular behenyltrimethylammonium, distearyldimethylammonium, cetyltrimethylammonium or benzyldimethylstearylammonium salts, or, on the other hand, oleocetyldimethylhydroxyethylammonium salts, palmitylamidopropyltrimethylammonium salts, stearamidopropyltrimethylammonium salts and stearamidopropyldimethylstearylammonium salts.

Also useful are the quaternary ammonium salts of imidazoline, such as, for example, those of the formula below:

in which R ₁₂ represents an alkenyl or alkyl group comprising from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, derived for example from tallow fatty acids, R ₁₃ represents a hydrogen atom, a C ₁ -C ₄ alkyl group or an alkyl group or alkenyl comprising from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, R ₁₄ represents a C ₁ -C ₄ alkyl group, R ₁₅ represents a hydrogen atom or a C ₁ -C ₄ alkyl group, X ^- is an anion chosen from the group of halides, phosphates, acetates, lactates, alkyl sulfates, alkyl or alkylaryl sulfonates in which the alkyl and aryl groups, in certain embodiments, respectively comprise from 1 to 20 atoms carbon and 6 to 30 carbon atoms. R ₁₂ and R ₁₃ , in certain embodiments, denote a mixture of alkenyl or alkyl groups containing from 12 to 21 carbon atoms, derived for example from tallow fatty acids, R ₁₄ , in certain embodiments, denotes a methyl group, and R ₁₅ , in certain embodiments, denotes a hydrogen atom. Such a product is sold, for example, under the name REWOQUAT W 75 by the company Rewo.

Useful quaternary diammonium or triammonium salts include those of the formula:

in which R ₁₆ denotes an alkyl radical comprising approximately 16 to 30 carbon atoms, optionally hydroxylated and/or interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms, R ₁₇ is chosen from hydrogen or an alkyl radical comprising from 1 to 4 atoms carbon or an (R _16a )(R _17a )(R _18a )N-(CH ₂ ) ₃ , R _16a , R _17a , R _18a , R ₁₈ , R ₁₉ , R ₂₀ and R ₂₁ group, which are identical or different, which are chosen from hydrogen and an alkyl radical comprising from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and X ^- is an anion chosen from the group of methyl halides, acetates, phosphates, nitrates and sulphates. Such compounds are, for example, Finquat CT-P, sold by the company Finetex (Quaternium 89), and Finquat CT, sold by the company Finetex (Quaternium 75).

Useful cationic/cationizable surfactants, including cationizable surfactants in conjunction with an acid neutralizer, include those of the general structure R4-A-R5-B wherein R4 is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl chain having 8 with 24 carbon atoms, R5 is a linear or branched alkyl chain having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, A is chosen from:

and B is selected from

where R ₆ and R ₇ , identical or different, are H or an alkyl chain having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a hydroxylalkyl chain having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and a dihydroxylalkyl chain having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and

where R ₈ and R ₉ are the same or different, an alkyl chain having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a hydroxylalkyl chain having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and a dihydroxylalkyl chain having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, R ₁₀ is an alkyl chain having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a hydroxylalkyl chain having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a dihydroxylalkyl chain having 2 to 4 carbon atoms.

In some cases, R ₄ is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl chain having 10 to 24 carbon atoms, in certain embodiments, 12 to 22 carbon atoms and R ₅ is a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and A, B, R ₆ to R ₁₀ are the same as above.

Suitable non-limiting examples are stearyloxypropylamine, palmityloxypropylamine, stearyloxypropyldimethylamine, stearyloxypropyldiethylamine, stearyloxyethyldimethylamine, stearyloxyethylamine, myristyloxypropylamine, myristyloxypropyldimethylamine, palmitamidopropylamine, palmitamidopropyl methylamine, palmitamidopropyl diethylamine, palmitami dopropyl dibutylamine, palmitamidopropyl butylamine, palmitamidopropyl dipropylamine, palmitamidopropyl propylamine, palmitamidopropyl dihydroxyethylamine, palmitamidopropyl hydroxyethylamine, palmitamidopropyl dihydroxypropylamine, palmitamidopropyl hydroxypropylamine, lauramidopropylamine, lauramidopropyl methylamine, lauramidopropyl diethylamine, lauramidopropyl dibutylamine, lauramidopropyl butylamine, lauramidopropyl dipropylamine, lauramidopropyl propylamine, lauramidopropyl dihydroxyethylamine, lauramidopropyl hydroxyethylamine, lauramidopropyl dihydroxypropylamine, lauramidopropyl hydroxypropylamine, stearamidopropyl amine, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidopropyl diethylamine, stearamidopropyldibutylamine, stearamidopropyl butylamine, stearamidopropyl dipropylamine, behenamidopropyl propylamine, behenamidopropyl dihydroxyethylamine, behenamidopropyl hydroxyethylamine , behenamidopropyl dihydroxypropylamine, behenamidopropyl hydroxypropylamine, behenamidopropyl amine, behenamidopropyl methylamine, behenamidopropyl diethylamine, behenamidopropyl dibutylamine, behenamidopropyl butylamine, behenamidopropyl dipropylamine, behenamidopropyl propylamine, behenamidopropyl dihydroxyethylamine, behenamidopropyl hydroxyethylamine, behenamidopropyl dihydroxypropylamine, behenamidopropyl hydroxypropylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl methylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl ethylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl butylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl propylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl hydroxyethylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl hydroxypropylamine, dilauramidopropyl amine, dilauramidopropyl methylamine, dilauramidopropyl butylamine, dilauramidopropyl hydroxyethylamine , dilauramidopropyl hydroxypropylamine, distearamidopropyl amine , distearamidopropyl methylamine, dibehenamidopropyl propylamine, dibehenamidopropyl hydroxyethylamine, palmitoamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride, stearamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride, behenamidopropyl trihydroxyethalmonium chloride, distearylamidopropyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, dicetylamidodihydroxyethyl ammonium chloride, palmitoylpropyl amine, palmitoylpropyl methylamine, palmitoylpropyl diethylamine, palmitoylpropyl dibutylamine, palmitoylpropyl butylamine, palmitoylpropyl dipropylamine, palmitoylpropyl propylamine, palmitoylpropyl dihydroxyethylamine, palmitoylpropyl hydroxyethylamine, palmitoylpropyl dihydroxypropylamine, palmitoylpropyl hydroxypropylamine, myristoylpropyl amine, myristoylpropyl methylamine, myristoylpropyl diethylamine, myristoylpropyl dibutylamine, myristoylpropyl butylamine, myristoylpropyl dipropylamine, myristoylpropyl propylamine, myristoylpropyl dihydroxyethylamine, myristoylpropyl hydroxyethylamine, myristoylpropyl dihydroxypropylamine, myristoylpropyl hydroxypropylamine, stearoylpropylamine, stearoylpropyl methylamine, stearoylpropyl diethylamine, stearoylpropyl dibutylamine, ste aroylpropyl butylamine , stearoylpropyl dipropylamine, behenylpropyl propylamine, behenylpropyl dihydroxyethylamine, behenylpropyl hydroxyethylamine, behenylpropyl dihydroxypropylamine, behenylpropyl hydroxypropylamine, behenylpropyl amine, behenylpropyl methylamine, behenylpropyl diethylamine, behenylpropyl dibutylamine, behenylpropyl butylamine, behenylpropyl dipropylamine, behenylpropyl propylamine, behenylpropyl dihydroxyethylamine, behenylpropyl hydroxyethylamine, behenylpropyl dihydroxypropylamine, behenylpropyl hydroxypropylamine, dipalmitoylpropyl methylamine, dipalmitoylpropyl ethylamine, dipalmitylpropyl butylamine, dipalmitylpropyl propylamine, dipalmitylpropyl hydroxyethylamine, dipalmitylpropyl hydroxypropylamine, dilauroylpropyl amine, dilauroylpropyl methylamine , dilauroylpropyl butylamine, dilauroylpropyl hydroxyethylamine, dilauroylpropyl hydroxypropylamine, distearylpropyl amine, distearylpropyl methylamine, dibehenylpropyl propylamine, dibehenylpropyl hydroxyethylamine, palmitylpropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, stearylpropyl-trimethylammonium chloride, behenylpropyl-trihydroethalmonium chloride, distearylpropyl-dimethylammonium chloride, dicetyldihydroxyethylammonium chloride, dioleoylethylhydroxyethylmonium methosulfate and dicocoylethylhydroxyethylmonium methosulfate.

The cationizable surfactants can be chosen from fatty alkylamines and fatty dialkylamines. In some cases, the fatty dialkylamines can be fatty dimethylamines. Non-limiting examples include dimethyl lauramine, dimethyl behenamine, dimethyl cocamine, dimethyl myristamine, dimethyl palmitamine, dimethyl stearamine, dimethyl sulfamine, dimethyl soyamine, and mixtures thereof.

Fatty dialkylamines include fatty amidoamine compounds, their salts and mixtures thereof. Non-limiting examples include oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, oleyl hydroxyethyl imidazoline, stearamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldimethylamine, arachidamidopropyldimethylamine, ara chidamido-propyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldimethylamine, brassicamidopropyldimethylamine, lauramidopropyl dimethylamine, myristamidopropyl dimethylamine, dilinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine and palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine.

Non-polymeric, mono-, di- and/or tri-carboxylic acids can be used to "neutralize" fatty dialkylamines. In some instances, the one or more nonpolymeric, mono-, di-, and/or tri-carboxylic acids include at least one dicarboxylic acid. Non-limiting examples include lactic acid, oxalic acid, malonic acid, malic acid, glutaric acid, citraconic acid, succinic acid, adipic acid, tartaric acid, fumaric acid, maleic acid, sebacic acid, azelaic acid, dodecanedioic acid, phthalic acid, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylic acid, benzoic acid and mixtures thereof. In particular, lactic acid or tartaric acid or mixtures thereof are useful, especially in combination with fatty dimethylamines such as, for example, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine.

Nonionic surfactants

The nonionic surfactant(s) may be, for example, chosen from alkyl polyglucosides and alcohols, alpha-diols, alkylphenols and fatty acid esters, ethoxylated, propoxylated or glycerolated and 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 varying from 2 to 50, and the number of glycerol groups possibly varying 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 plant origin; sucrose fatty acid esters; polyethylene glycol fatty acid esters; mono or diesters of polyethoxylated fatty acids of glycerol; C ₆ -C ₂₄ alkyl polyglycosides; N-alkyl(C ₆ -C ₂₄ )glucamine derivatives, amine oxides such as alkyl(C ₁₀ -C ₁₄ )amine oxides or N-acyl(C ₁₀ -C oxides) ₁₄ ) aminopropylmorpholine; 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 a number of alkylene oxides 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 a number of alkylene oxides from 10 to 200, and more preferably from 10 to 100; polyethylene glycol esters of one or more C ₈ -C ₂₄ fatty acids, 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; 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 oxides of alkylene from 10 to 200, and more preferably from 10 to 100; fatty alcohol ethers; sugar ethers and one or more C ₈ -C ₂₄ fatty alcohols, preferably C ₁₂ -C _{22 fatty} alcohols; and their mixtures.

Examples of ethoxylated fatty esters which may be mentioned include adducts of ethylene oxide with esters of lauric acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid or behenic acid, and mixtures thereof, in particular those containing from 9 to 100 oxyethylene groups, such as PEG-9 to PEG-50 laurate (under the CTFA names: PEG-9 laurate to PEG-50 laurate); PEG-9 palmitate to PEG-50 (under the CTFA names: PEG-9 palmitate to PEG-50 palmitate); PEG-9 to PEG-50 stearate (under the CTFA names: PEG-9 stearate to PEG-50 stearate); palmitostearate from PEG-9 to PEG-50; PEG-9 to PEG-50 behenate (under the CTFA names: PEG-9 behenate to PEG-50 behenate); polyethylene glycol 100 EO monostearate (under the CTFA name: PEG-100 stearate); and their mixtures.

As fatty acid glyceryl esters, mention may in particular be made of glyceryl stearate (glyceryl mono-, di- and/or tristearate) (CTFA name: glyceryl stearate) or glyceryl ricinoleate and mixtures thereof.

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) such as PEG-20 glyceryl stearate.

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

Alkyl polyglucosides are a class of nonionic surfactants. Useful polyglycosides include alkyl polyglycosides having the following formula (IX):

R1-O-(R2O)n-Z(x)

(XI)

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, coca glucoside, sucrose laurate, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, and sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, and their mixtures. Typically, the at least one alkyl polyglucoside compound is selected from the group consisting of lauryl glucoside, decyl glucoside and coca glucoside, and more typically lauryl glucoside. In some cases, decyl glucoside is particularly preferred.

Amphoteric surfactants

Useful amphoteric surfactants include betaines, alkyl sultaines, alkyl amphoacetates, alkyl amphoproprionates and mixtures thereof. Non-limiting examples of useful amphoteric surfactants are provided below.

Betaines

Useful betaines include those of the following formulas (XIIIa to XIIId):

(XIIIa)

(XIIIb)

(XIIIc)

(XIIId)

wherein R ₁₀ is an alkyl group having 8 to 18 carbon atoms; and n is an integer from 1 to 3.

Particularly useful betaines include, for example, coca betaine, cocamidopropyl betaine, lauryl betaine, laurylhydroxy sulfobetaine, lauryldimethyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, behenyl betaine, capryl/capramidopropyl betaine, lauryl hydroxysultaine, ste aryl betaine , and mixtures thereof. Typically, at least one betaine compound is selected from coco betaine, behenyl betaine, capryl/capramidopropyl betaine, lauryl betaine and mixtures thereof. Particularly preferred betaines include coco betaine and cocamidopropyl betaine.

The total amount of betaines in the hair treatment composition, if present, can vary but is typically about 0.1 and about 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. In some cases, the total amount of betaines in the hair treatment composition is from 0.1 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, from about 1 to about 10% by weight, from about 1 to about 5% by weight, or from about 1 to about 3% by weight, including all intermediate ranges and subranges.

Alkyl sultaines

Non-limiting examples of alkyl sultaines include the hydroxyl sultaines of formula (XIV)

(XIV)

wherein R is an alkyl group having 8 to 18 carbon atoms. More specific examples include, but are not limited to, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, lauryl hydroxysultaine, and mixtures thereof.

Alkyl amphoacetates and alkyl amphodiacetates

Useful alkyl amphoacetates and alkyl amphodiacetates include those of formulas (XV) and (XVI):

(XV)

(XVI)

wherein R is an alkyl group having 8 to 18 carbon atoms. Sodium is shown as the cation in the formulas above but the cation can be an alkali metal ion such as sodium or potassium, ammonium ions or alkanolammonium ions such as monoethanolammonium or triethanolammonium ions. A more specific, but not limiting, example is sodium lauroamphoacetate.

Alkyl amphopropionates

Non-limiting examples of amphopropionates include cocoamphopropionate, caprylamphopropionate, cornamphopropionate, caproamphopropionate, oleoamphopropionate, isostearoamphopropionate, stearoamphopropionate, lauroamphopropionate, their salts and a mixture thereof.

Fatty compounds

Suitable fatty compounds, if present, include or may be selected from oils, mineral oils, alkanes (paraffins), fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty alcohol derivatives, acid derivatives fatty acids, fatty alcohol esters, hydroxy-substituted fatty acids, waxes, triglyceride compounds, lanolin, and a mixture thereof. Preferably, the fatty compound comprises a triglyceride, such as C ₁₀ -C ₁₈ triglycerides, caprylic/capric triglycerides, or a mixture thereof. In some instances, the fatty compound comprises two or more of the triglycerides, isononyl isononanoate and glycine soybean (soybean) oil/glycine soybean oil.

fatty alcohols

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 atoms, 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 (alcohol cetyl and stearyl alcohol), isostearyl alcohol, isocetyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, linalool, oleyl alcohol, cis-4-t-butylcyclohexanol, isotridecyl alcohol, myricyl alcohol and a mixture of these. 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 within 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 include 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. The 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 sub-ranges, of one alkylene oxide per mole of alkoxylated fatty alcohol.

As examples of alkoxylated fatty alcohols, steareth (eg, steareth-2, steareth-20 and steareth-21), laureth (eg, laureth-4 and laureth-12), ceteth ( eg, ceteth-10 and ceteth-20) and ceteareth (eg, ceteareth-2, ceteareth-10 and ceteareth-20) are cited. In at least one instance, the one or more alkoxylated fatty alcohols include steareth-20. In some cases, the one or more alkoxylated fatty alcohols may be exclusively steareth-20.

Other fatty alcohol derivatives which may optionally be suitable include methyl stearyl ether; 2-ethylhexyl dodecyl ether; stearyl acetate; cetyl propionate; the ceteth series of compounds, such as ceteth-1 through ceteth-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 stearethic alcohol, where the numerical designation indicates the number of ethylene glycol moieties present; ceteareth-1 to ceteareth-10, which are ethylene glycol ethers of ceteareth alcohol, i.e. a mixture of fatty alcohols containing mainly cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, where the numerical designation indicates the number of ethylene glycol moieties present; the C ₁ -C ₃₀ alkyl ethers of the ceteth, steareth and ceteareth compounds described above; polyoxyethylene ethers of branched alcohols such as octyldodecyl alcohol, dodecylpentadecyl alcohol, hexyldecyl alcohol and isostearyl alcohol; polyoxyethylene ethers of behenyl alcohol; PPG ethers such as PPG-9 stearetic ether, PPG-11 stearyl ether, PPG-8 cetyl ether and PPG-10 cetyl ether; and their mixtures.

Fatty acids

In certain cases, the fatty compounds can be chosen from fatty acids, fatty acid derivatives, fatty acid esters, hydroxyl-substituted fatty acids and alkoxylated fatty acids. Fatty acids can be straight or branched chain acids and/or can be saturated or unsaturated. Non-limiting examples of fatty acids include diacids, triacids and other multiple acids as well as the salts of these fatty acids. For example, the fatty acid may optionally include or be selected from lauric acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, behenic acid, arachidonic acid, oleic acid, isostearic acid, sebacic acid, and a mixture thereof. In some cases, the fatty acids are selected from the group consisting of palmitic acid, stearic acid and a mixture thereof.

Non-limiting examples of polyglycerol esters of fatty acids include those of the following formula:

wherein the average value of n is about 3 and R ¹ , R ² and R ³ may each independently be a fatty acid moiety or a hydrogen atom, 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 .

Fatty acid derivatives are defined herein to include fatty acid esters of fatty alcohols as defined above, fatty acid esters of fatty alcohol derivatives as defined above when such derivatives of fatty alcohols have an esterifiable hydroxyl group, fatty acid esters of alcohols other than the fatty alcohols and fatty alcohol derivatives described above, hydroxy-substituted fatty acids, and a mixture thereof. Non-limiting examples of fatty acid derivatives include ricinoleic acid, glycerol monostearate, 12-hydroxystearic acid, ethyl stearate, cetyl stearate, cetyl palmitate, cetyl ether stearate polyoxyethylene stearate, polyoxyethylene stearyl ether stearate, polyoxyethylene lauryl ether stearate, ethylene glycol monostearate, polyoxyethylene monostearate, polyoxyethylene distearate, propylene glycol monostearate, propylene glycol distearate, trimethylolpropane, sorbitan stearate, polyglyceryl stearate, dimethyl sebacate, PEG-15 cocoate, PPG-15 stearate, glyceryl monostearate, glyceryl distearate, glyceryl tristearate, PEG laurate -8, PPG-2 isostearate, PPG-9 laurate, and a mixture thereof. Those preferred for use herein are glycerol monostearate, 12-hydroxystearic acid and a mixture thereof.

Raincoats

The fatty compounds may, in certain cases, include or be chosen from one or more waxes. Non-limiting examples of waxes in this category include, for example, synthetic wax, ceresin, paraffin, ozokerite, polyethylene waxes, illipe butter, beeswax, carnauba, microcrystalline, lanolin, lanolin derivatives, candelilla, cocoa butter, shellac wax, spermaceti, bran wax, capok wax, sugar cane wax, montan wax, wax of whale wax, berry wax, acacia flower wax, vegetable waxes (such as sunflower ( helianthus annuus ), carnauba, candelilla, ouricury or japan seed waxes or fiber waxes cork or sugar cane), or a mixture of these.

Oils

In some instances, the fatty compounds may include or be selected from one or more oils. Suitable oils include, but are not limited to, natural oils, such as coconut oil; hydrocarbons, such as mineral oil and hydrogenated polyisobutene; fatty alcohols, such as octyldodecanol; esters, such as C ₁₂ -C ₁₅ alkyl benzoate; diesters, such as propylene dipelarganate; and triesters, such as glyceryl trioctanoate. Non-limiting examples of oils that may optionally be included in hair treatment compositions include isotridecyl isononanoate, PEG-4 diheptanoate, isostearyl neopentanoate, tridecyl neopentanoate, octanoate cetyl palmitate, cetyl ricinoleate, cetyl stearate, cetyl myristate, coco caprate-dicaprylate, decyl isostearate, isodecyl oleate, isodecyl neopentanoate, isohexyl neopentanoate, octyl palmitate, dioctyl malate, tridecyl octanoate, 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, C ₁₀ -C ₁₈ triglycerides, caprylic/capric triglycerides, coconut oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, hydroxystearate of glyceryltriacetyl, glyceryltriacetyl ricinoleate, glyceryl trioctanoate, hydrogenated castor oil, linseed oil, mink oil, olive oil, palm oil, illipe 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.

Implementation of this disclosure is provided by means of the following examples. These examples serve to illustrate the technology without being limiting in nature.

EXAMPLES

The following examples are intended to be non-restrictive and illustrative only. The amounts of ingredients in the compositions/formulas described below are expressed in % by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

Example 1

(Inventive compositions)

Inventive AT B VS Shampoo Shampoo Conditioner (To) Ascorbyl glucoside ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE 1.0 0.5 0.5 (b) Amino acid chelator GLYCINE 0.15 0.15 0.15 (vs) Chelating glutamate TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE 0.15 0.15 0.15 (d) Anionic surfactant SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE 10.5 10.5 Cationic surfactant CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE,
BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, AND
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE 1.8 Amphoteric surfactant COCO-BETAINE 1.8 1.8 Nonionic surfactant TRIDeCETH-6 0.1 (g) water soluble solvent HEXYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL 2.5 2.5 1.2 (g) Conditioning cationic polymer HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYL-TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE 0.3 0.3 fatty compound CETEARYL ALCOHOL 4.0 Silicone AMODIMETHICON 0.9 Various SALTS, PH ADJUSTERS, PRESERVATIVES, PERFUMES, ETC. 0 to 4 0 to 4 0 to 4 (e) WATER QS100 QS100 QS100 pH pH 5.0 to 5.6 5.0 to 5.6 3.5 to 4.5

Example 2

(Inventive and Comparative Shampoo Compositions)

Inventive Comparative B B-1 B-2 B-3 Shampoo Shampoo Shampoo Shampoo (To) Ascorbyl glucoside ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE 0.5 - 0.5 - (b) Amino acid chelator GLYCINE 0.15 0.15 - - (vs) Chelating glutamate TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE 0.15 0.15 - - (d) Anionic surfactant SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 Amphoteric surfactant COCO-BETAINE 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 (g) water soluble solvent HEXYLENE GLYCOL,
GLYCERIN, and
Isopropylic alcohol 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 (g) Conditioning cationic polymer HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYL-TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 Various SALTS, PH ADJUSTERS, PRESERVATIVES, PERFUMES, etc. 0 to 4 0 to 4 0 to 4 0 to 4 (e) WATER QS100 QS100 QS100 QS100 pH pH 5.0 to 5.6 5.0 to 5.6 5.0 to 5.6 5.0 to 5.6

Example 3

(Conditioner compositions inventive And comparative )

VS C-1 C-2 C-3 Conditioner Conditioner Conditioner Conditioner (To) Ascorbyl glucoside ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE 0.5 - 0.5 - (b) Amino acid chelator GLYCINE 0.15 0.15 - - (vs) Chelating glutamate TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE 0.15 0.15 - - (d) Cationic surfactant CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE,
BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, AND
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 Nonionic surfactant TRIDeCETH-6 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 (g) water soluble solvent HEXYLENE GLYCOL,
GLYCERIN, AND
ISOPROPYLIC ALCOHOL 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 fatty compound CETEARYL ALCOHOL 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 Silicone AMODIMETHICON 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 (h) Various SALTS, pH ADJUSTERS, PRESERVATIVES, PERFUMES, ETC. 0 to 4 0 to 4 0 to 4 0 to 4 (e) WATER QS100 QS100 QS100 QS100 pH pH 3.5 to 4.5 3.5 to 4.5 3.5 to 4.5 3.5 to 4.5

Example 4

(Clarification study)

A lightening study was performed to determine how the inventive compositions of the present invention and comparative compositions impact hair luster and shine. Locks of very discolored Caucasian hair (SA40, 2.7 g, 27 cm) were soaked in an aqueous solution of 2% copper sulphate overnight. The next day, the locks of hair were rinsed with water and allowed to air dry. After drying, the locks of hair were shampooed with one of the shampoos of example 2 (B, B-1, B-2 and B-3). The shampoo was massaged into all of the hair for 5 minutes, then the locks of hair were rinsed with water. After removing the excess water, the locks of hair were conditioned with one of the conditioners of example 3 (C, C-1, C-2 and C-3). The conditioner was massaged all over the hair for 5 minutes, then the locks of hair were rinsed with water. Shampooing and conditioning were repeated for a total of 7 treatments each. After the seventh treatment, the hair strands were dried with a hair dryer. The luster and sheen of the hair strands were visually assessed by an expert panel compared to a control and the results (means) are presented in the table below. The control consisted of locks of heavily bleached Caucasian hair (SA40, 2.7 g, 27 cm) which were soaked in the aqueous solution of 2% copper sulphate overnight but which were not treated with the follow up with shampoo and conditioner.

Inventive Comparative Main constituents Inventive Shampoo B/ Inventive Conditioner C B-1 Comparative Shampoo/C-1 Comparative Conditioner B-2 Comparative Shampoo/C-2 Comparative Conditioner B-3 Comparative Shampoo/C-3 Comparative Conditioner Ascorbyl glucoside ✓ ✓ Chelators
(Glycine and GLDA) ✓ ✓ Attributes Glow +++ ++ ++ + Shine +++ + + =

“+++” indicates that the hair strands were much livelier/much shinier than the control.

"++" indicates that the hair strands were livelier/shinier than the control.

“+” indicates that the hair strands were a bit livelier/a bit shinier than the control.

“=” indicates that the hair strands did not differ from the control in luster/shine.

The data shows that ascorbyl glucoside provides some improvement in lift and a slight improvement in shine. Likewise, the chelators provided some improvement in lift and a slight improvement in shine. The use of both ascorbyl glucoside and chelators (glycine and GLDA), however, provided a significant and amazing improvement in radiance and shine.

The foregoing description illustrates and describes the invention. The disclosure only shows and describes the preferred embodiments, but it should be understood that the invention may be used in various other combinations, modifications and environments and may undergo changes or modifications in the scope of the inventive concepts. as expressed herein, based on the above teachings and/or skill or knowledge of the relevant art. The embodiments described above are further intended to explain the best modes known to the applicant and to enable others skilled in the art to use the disclosure in such or other embodiments and with the various modifications required by particular applications or uses thereof. Accordingly, the description is not intended to limit the invention to the form disclosed herein.

As used herein, the terms "comprising", "having" and "including" (or "include", "have" and "include") are used in their open and non-limiting sense. The phrase "consisting essentially of" limits the scope of a claim to specified materials or steps and to those which do not materially affect the fundamental and novel features of the claimed invention.

The terms “un”, “une” and “le”, “la” are understood to encompass the plural and the singular.

Thus, the expression "a mixture of" also refers to "mixtures of". Throughout the disclosure, if the phrase "a mixture thereof" is used, it follows a list of elements as shown in the following example where the letters A through F represent the elements: "one or more selected elements from the group consisting of A, B, C, D, E, F, or mixtures 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 expression "one or more elements chosen from A, B, C, D, E, F, and a mixture of two or more elements from any of A, B, C, D, E and F”.

Similarly, 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, or mixtures 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 may be included.

Salts mentioned throughout the disclosure can include salts having a counterion such as an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or ammonium counterion. This list of counterions is however not limiting.

The term "one or more" means "at least one" and therefore includes individual components as well as mixtures/combinations.

The term "plurality" means "more than one" or "two or more".

Some of the various categories of components identified for hair treatment compositions may overlap. In such cases where an overlap may exist and where the composition/product includes two overlapping components (or more than two overlapping components), one overlapping component does not represent more than one component. For example, a fatty acid can be defined as both a "fatty compound" and a "surfactant/emulsifier". If a particular composition/product includes both a fatty compound component and an emulsifier component, a single fatty acid may serve only as a fatty compound or as a surfactant/emulsifier (a single fatty acid does not serve as both a fatty compound and an emulsifier). surfactant/emulsifier).

All percentages, parts and ratios given herein are based on the total weight of the compositions of the present invention, unless otherwise indicated.

All ranges and values disclosed herein are inclusive and combinable. 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 within the given ranges, as well as any combination of sub-ranges between them. Thus, a range of 1 to 5 specifically includes points 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 ; and points 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 include ranges and subranges of 1-5, 2-5, 3-5, 2-3, 2-4, 1-4, etc.

Except in the working examples, or where otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing amounts of ingredients and/or reaction conditions are understood to be modified by "about", whether or not expressly indicated. Further, all numbers are intended to represent exact digits as further embodiments, whether or not modified by "about". For example, "an amount of approximately 1%" includes an amount of exactly 1%. In another example, "an amount of 1%" includes an amount of about 1%. The term "approximately" is generally understood to encompass a range of +/- 10% of the stated number, and is intended to cover quantities of +/- 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5%, 6 %, 7%, 8%, 9% and 10%.

The term "surfactants" includes the salts of the surfactants, even if they are not explicitly mentioned. In other words, whenever the disclosure refers to a surfactant, it is understood that salts of the surfactant are also included to the extent such salts exist, even though the specification may not specifically refer to a salt. (or may not refer to a salt in each case throughout the disclosure), for example, using language such as "a salt thereof" or "salts thereof". Sodium and potassium are common cations that form salts with surfactants. However, other cations, such as ammonium ions or alkanolammonium ions, such as monoethanolammonium or triethanolammonium ions, can also form surfactant salts.

The term "substantially free" or "substantially free" as used herein means that the specific material may be present in small amounts which do not materially affect the basic and novel features of the claimed invention. For example, there may be less than 2% by weight of a specific material added to a composition, based on the total weight of the compositions (provided that less than 2% by weight does not materially affect the fundamental and novel features of the claimed invention). Also, the compositions can include less than 2% by weight, less than 1.5% by weight, less than 1% by weight, less than 0.5% by weight, less than 0.1% by weight, less than 0.05% by weight, or less than 0.01% by weight, or none of the specified material. The term "substantially free" or "substantially free" as used herein may also mean that the specific material is not added to the composition but may still be present in a raw material which is included in the composition.

Further, any components which are positively set forth in the present disclosure may be negatively excluded from the claims, for example, a claimed composition may be "free", "essentially free" (or "substantially free") of one or more components which are positively presented in the present disclosure.

All publications and patent applications cited in this specification are hereby incorporated by reference, and for all intents and purposes, as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated as being incorporated by reference. In the event of any inconsistency between this disclosure and any publication or patent application incorporated herein by reference, this disclosure prevails.

Claims (10)

Hair treatment composition comprising:
(a) ascorbyl glucoside;
(b) an amino acid chelator;
(c) N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid, a salt thereof, and/or a combination thereof;
(d) one or more surfactants;
(e) water;
(f) optionally, one or more water-soluble solvents selected from glycerin, mono-alcohols, polyols (polyhydric alcohols), glycols, and a mixture thereof; And
(g) optionally, one or more cationic conditioning polymers selected from cationic derivatives of cellulose, quaternized hydroxyethyl cellulose, cationic derivatives of starch, cationic derivatives of guar gum (hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride) , copolymers of acrylamide and dimethyldiallyammonium chloride, polyquaterniums, and a mixture thereof. A hair treatment composition according to claim 1, comprising;
(a) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of the ascorbyl glucoside;
(b) about 0.01 to about 3% by weight of the amino acid chelator;
(c) about 0.01 to about 3% by weight of N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid, a salt thereof and/or a combination thereof;
(d) about 0.5 to about 25% by weight of one or more surfactants;
(e) about 50 to about 95% by weight water; And
(f) optionally, about 0.1 to about 25% by weight of one or more water-soluble solvents selected from glycerin, mono-alcohols, polyols (polyhydric alcohols), glycols and a mixture of these; And
wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. A hair treatment composition according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the amino acid chelator is selected from glycine, lysine, methionine and combinations thereof. A hair treatment composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid, a salt thereof and/or a combination thereof is tetrasodium glutamate diacetate. A hair treatment composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the (d) one or more surfactants comprise one or more anionic surfactants, wherein the one or more anionic surfactants are in an amount of from about 5 to about 25 % by weight, based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition, and in which the one or more anionic surfactants are chosen from alkyl sulphates, alkyl ether sulphates, alkyl sulphonates, sulphosuccinates alkyl sulfoacetates, acyl isethionates, alkoxylated monoacids, acyl amino acids such as acyl taurates, acyl glycinates, acyl glutamates, acyl sarcosinates, acyl, their salts and a mixture thereof. A hair treatment composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is a conditioner, wherein the (d) one or more surfactants comprise one or more cationic surfactants, wherein the one or more cationic surfactants are in an amount from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, and in which the one or more cationic surfactants are chosen from cetrimonium chloride, stearimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, behentrimonium methosulfate, beheenamidopropyltrimonium methosulfate, stearamidopropyltrimonium chloride, arachidtrimonium chloride, distearyldimonium chloride, dicetyldimonium chloride, tricetylmonium chloride, oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, oleylhydroxyethylimidazoline, stearamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldimethylamine, arachidamidopropyldimethylamine, arachidamido-propyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldimethylamine, and mixtures thereof. Hair treatment composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is a shampoo comprising:
(a) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of the ascorbyl glucoside;
(b) about 0.01 to about 3% by weight of an amino acid chelator, which is glycine;
(c) about 0.01 to about 3% by weight of N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid, a salt thereof and/or a combination thereof;
(d) about 5 to about 25% by weight of one or more anionic surfactants;
(e) about 50 to about 95% by weight water; And
(f) about 0.1 to about 25% by weight of one or more water-soluble solvents.
wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. A hair treatment composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4 and claim 6 which is a conditioner comprising:
(a) about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of the ascorbyl glucoside;
(b) about 0.01 to about 3% by weight of an amino acid chelator, which is glycine;
(c) about 0.01 to about 3% by weight of N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid, a salt thereof and/or a combination thereof;
(d) about 0.1 to about 10% by weight of one or more cationic surfactants;
(e) about 50 to about 95% by weight water;
(f) about 0.1 to about 25% by weight of one or more water-soluble solvents;
(g) about 0.1 to about 25% by weight of one or more fatty compounds; And
(g) optionally, one or more silicones;
wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the hair treatment composition. Kit including:
(i) a shampoo composition comprising:
(a) ascorbyl glucoside;
(b) an amino acid chelator;
(c) N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid, a salt thereof, and/or a combination thereof;
(d) one or more anionic surfactants; And
(e) water; and or
(ii) a conditioner composition comprising:
(a) ascorbyl glucoside;
(b) an amino acid chelator;
(c) N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid, a salt thereof, and/or a combination thereof;
(d) one or more cationic surfactants; And
(e) water. Hair treatment process comprising:
(i) applying a hair treatment composition to the hair, the hair treatment composition comprises:
(a) ascorbyl glucoside;
(b) an amino acid chelator;
(c) N,N-dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid, a salt thereof, and/or a combination thereof;
(d) one or more surfactants; And
(e) water; And
(ii) rinsing out the treatment composition from the hair,
wherein the hair treatment composition is a shampoo or conditioner and/or wherein the hair has been artificially colored, bleached or chemically treated.