JP2011201802A - Raw material for hair cosmetic, and hair cosmetic using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a raw material for hair cosmetic which inhibits cuticle lift up of hair, provides good touch and setting of hair after use, and can impart proper moist feeling to hair, and to provide hair cosmetic using the same.SOLUTION: This invention relates to the hair cosmetics containing an extract of cherry as an active ingredient. Although the kind and site of the cherry is not especially limited, it is preferable that leave site or flower site of the cherry is used. Solvent extraction is performed by using a polar solvent such as water, methanol and ethanol. After the active ingredient is eluted in the solvent, the resultant solvent is filtered to remove extraction residue, thereby obtaining an extraction liquid. Thereafter, the extraction liquid is subjected to dilution, inspissation, drying, purification or the like in accordance with a conventional means, thereby obtaining an extract (the raw material for hair cosmetics) containing an active ingredient such as high level of polyphenol.

Description

The present invention relates to a cosmetic for hair. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cosmetic for hair that contains a cherry extract and can impart an excellent texture such as moist feeling and smoothness to the hair.

Conventionally, hair cosmetics such as hair shampoos, hair treatments, hair styling agents, etc. have a moist feeling, smooth feeling, good touch, smoothness, hand feeling, cohesiveness, etc. to the hair after use. There is a demand for imparting excellent texture and good gloss.

In order to express such effects, various ingredients are blended into the hair cosmetic, but depending on the ingredients, rough skin and allergic reactions may occur, and the stability of the hair cosmetic may be impaired. A sufficient effect may not be exhibited.

Under such circumstances, in order to prevent rough skin and the like, many hair cosmetics containing a plant extract have been proposed and disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 1). However, these are mainly intended to prevent rough skin and the like, and in terms of the effect of imparting an excellent texture and luster to the hair that is originally required for the above-described hair cosmetics, it is not always necessary. It was not enough.

In particular, in recent years, the demand for such hair cosmetics has been increasing, and there has been a demand for hair cosmetics that exhibit more excellent effects.

Also, shampoos are widely used to remove stains derived from the outside world, sebum or hair care products attached to the hair, particularly the cuticle surface. Most shampoos currently on the market are based on anionic surfactants, but such surfactants not only remove dirt from the cuticle surface but also cause the cuticle itself to fall off during the hair washing process. , Has problems such as causing dryness, split ends, and broken hair.

Regarding the removal of the cuticle by such an anionic surfactant, the present inventors have noticed that the cuticle is significantly swollen and turned up by dipping the hair in an aqueous anionic surfactant solution (hereinafter referred to as “cuticle lift-up”). It is known that the cuticle is detached by rubbing during the hair washing process, and that the cuticle removal during the hair washing process is caused by the cuticle lift-up by the anionic surfactant. (See Patent Documents 2 to 4).

JP 2002-338451 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 3-48609 JP 59-84996 JP 2004-196794 A

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, that is, it suppresses the cuticle lift-up in the hair, has a good touch and cohesion of the hair after use, has a smooth touch, and is moderate. An object of the present invention is to provide a raw material for hair cosmetics capable of imparting excellent texture such as moist feeling, smooth feeling, moist feeling, and good gloss to hair, and a hair cosmetic using the same.

The features of the present invention for solving the above-described problems are as follows.
1. Cuticle lift-up inhibitor for hair containing cherry extract as an active ingredient.
2. A hair moisturizer containing cherry extract as an active ingredient.
3. A hair cohesiveness improving agent comprising a cherry extract as an active ingredient.
4). The cherry blossom extract is a cherry blossom extract. ~ 3. Agent.
5. Above 1. -4 above. A raw material for hair cosmetics containing the agent described in 1.
6). A raw material for hair cosmetics containing cherry extract as an active ingredient.
7). 6. The raw material for hair cosmetics according to 6. above, wherein the cherry extract is a cherry blossom extract.
8). 5. above. To 7. above. Hair cosmetics containing the raw material for hair cosmetics described in 1.

In Test Example 1, it is a photograph taken of the state of cuticle lift-up of hair. 5 is a graph showing the moisture retention of hair in Test Example 2. In Experiment 3, it is the photograph which imaged the cohesiveness of hair. In Test Example 3, it is a graph showing the cohesiveness of hair.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail.
The raw material for hair cosmetics of the present invention is characterized by containing a cherry extract as an active ingredient.
Sakura (cherry blossoms, buds) is a generic name for plants of the genus Prunus, excluding plums, peaches and apricots.

Cherry seeds used in the present invention are not particularly limited, and for example, cherry trees belonging to groups such as Yamazakura group, Edhigan group, Bean cherry group, Chojizakura group, Miyazakura group, Shinamizakura group, etc. can be used, but it is limited to these groups. Not. Specifically, for example, cherry (cherry) (Prunus cerasus, etc.), cherry (Prunus avium), cherry (Prunus campanulata), cherry (Prunus cerasus), cherry (Prunus jamasakura), cherry (Prunus leveilleana) edhigan (Prunus) pendula) Prunus pseudocerasus, Oshima cherry Prunus
Speciosa, Prunus verecunda, Prunus x mochizukiana, Yoshino cherry (Prunus x yedoensis), Prunus lannesiana, etc. can be used, but not limited thereto.

The cherry part used in the raw material of the present invention is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include leaves, stems, stems, flowers, roots, fruits and the like, but it is preferable to use leaves or flowers.

Here, when extracting by polar solvent extraction, the polar solvent to be used is not particularly limited. For example, water, methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, acetone, 1,3-butylene glycol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerin, acetic acid, Examples include ethyl acetate, ether, hexane and the like. Of these, water, methanol, and ethanol are preferred. It is because an active ingredient can be extracted efficiently. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

When water is used as the extraction solvent, the extraction temperature is 0 to 100 ° C, preferably about 10 to 60 ° C. This is because if the extraction temperature is too high, the active ingredient contained in the cherry tree is likely to be decomposed. The kind of water for extraction is not particularly limited, and tap water, distilled water, mineral water, alkaline ionized water and the like can be used.

When hydrous alcohol is used as the extraction solvent, the alcohol concentration is 20 wt% or more, preferably 25 to 50 wt%. It is because it is difficult to obtain a high extraction amount of an active ingredient when it is less than 20 wt%. When the alcohol concentration is 30 wt% or more, the extraction temperature is 0 to 95 ° C, preferably about 0 to 60 ° C. In addition, the water-containing ethanol extraction may be repeated at various concentrations in order to improve the content of the active ingredient.

  In addition, when extracting with a polar solvent, the extraction method is not particularly limited, and for example, any method such as continuous extraction, immersion extraction, countercurrent extraction, etc. can be adopted, and any device can be used at room temperature or under reflux heating. Can be used. In addition, when extracting by the method mentioned above, only one of these may be performed and these methods may be combined. These extractions may be performed only once or may be performed twice or more.

As a specific method, an extraction raw material is put into a treatment tank filled with an extraction solvent, and an active ingredient is eluted while stirring. For example, when water or a hydrous alcohol is used as the extraction solvent, the extraction is performed for about 1 minute to 150 hours using a polar solvent of about 3 to 100 times (weight ratio) of the extraction raw material. The active ingredient is eluted in the solvent, and then filtered to remove the extraction residue to obtain an extract. Thereafter, the extract is subjected to treatments such as dilution, concentration, drying and purification according to a conventional method to obtain an extract (raw material for hair cosmetics) containing an active ingredient such as high concentration polyphenol.
Examples of the purification method include activated carbon treatment, resin adsorption treatment, silica gel treatment, ion exchange resin, liquid-liquid countercurrent distribution, and membrane separation.

  Furthermore, when performing extraction by supercritical extraction, the supercritical fluid used at this time is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include carbon dioxide and nitrogen. In addition, these may use only 1 type and may use 2 or more types together. Of these, carbon dioxide is particularly preferred. It is because an active ingredient can be extracted more easily. The extraction method at this time may be performed by a known method. Thereafter, the extract is subjected to treatments such as dilution, concentration, drying and purification according to a conventional method to obtain an extract (raw material for hair cosmetics) containing an active ingredient such as high concentration polyphenol.

The hair cosmetic composition of the present invention is mainly characterized by using the above-mentioned raw material for hair cosmetic composition as an active ingredient. Here, the hair cosmetic can be used for shampoo, rinse, treatment and the like.

Here, when the hair cosmetic composition of the present invention is used as a shampoo, it is preferable to blend the raw material for hair cosmetic composition, a cleaning agent, a conditioning agent and the like.

The following components can be used as cleaning agents.
Anionic surfactants: fatty acid soap, α-acyl sulfonate, alkyl sulfonate, alkyl allyl sulfonate, alkyl naphthalene sulfonate, alkyl sulfate, POE alkyl ether sulfate, alkyl amide sulfate, alkyl Phosphate, POE alkyl phosphate, alkylamide phosphate, alkyloyl alkyl taurine salt, N-acyl amino acid salt, POE alkyl ether carboxylate, alkyl sulfosuccinate, alkyl sulfoacetate sodium, acylated hydrolyzed collagen Peptide salts, perfluoroalkyl phosphate esters and the like can be mentioned. Amphoteric surfactants: carboxybetaine type, amide betaine type, sulfobetaine type, hydroxysulfobetaine type, amide sulfobetaine type, phosphobetaine type, aminocarboxylate type, imidazoline derivative type, amidoamine type and the like.
Nonionic surfactant: propylene glycol fatty acid ester, glycerin fatty acid ester, polyglycerin fatty acid ester, sorbitan fatty acid ester, POE sorbitan fatty acid ester, POE sorbit fatty acid ester, POE glycerin fatty acid ester, POE alkyl ether, POE fatty acid ester, POE cured castor Oil, POE castor oil, POE / POP copolymer, POE / POP alkyl ether, polyether-modified silicone lauric acid alkanolamide, alkylamine oxide, hydrogenated soybean phospholipid and the like.

The following components can be used as conditioning agents.
Cationic surfactant: alkyltrimethylammonium chloride, stearyltrimethylammonium chloride, stearyltrimethylammonium bromide, cetostearyltrimethylammonium chloride, distearyldimethylammonium chloride, stearyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride, behenyltrimethylammonium bromide, benzalkonium chloride , Behenic acid amidopropyldimethylhydroxypropylammonium chloride, stearic acid diethylaminoethylamide, stearic acid dimethylaminopropylamide, lanolin derivative quaternary ammonium salts, and the like.

When the hair cosmetic composition of the present invention is used as a hair rinse or hair treatment as a raw material for the above-mentioned hair cosmetic composition, usually an oil agent, a conditioning agent, an emulsifier, etc. are used, and a thickener, stabilizer, moisturizer, preservative, etc. Is preferably blended.

At this time, higher alcohol, higher fatty acid, ester oil, hydrocarbon oil, natural oil silicone oil, or the like can be used as the oil agent. Specifically, the following can be used.
(1) Examples of higher alcohols include lauryl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, isostearyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, 2-ethylhexanol, hexadecyl alcohol, octyldodecanol and the like.
(2) Examples of higher fatty acids Caprylic acid, capric acid, undecylenic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, stearic acid, isostearic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, arachidic acid, arachidonic acid, behen An acid, erucic acid, 2-ethylhexanoic acid, etc. are mentioned.
(3) Examples of ester oils Triglyceryl 2-ethylhexanoate, cetyl 2-ethylhexanoate, isopropyl myristate, butyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, ethyl stearate, octyl palmitate, isocetyl isostearate, butyl stearate, Butyl myristate, ethyl linoleate, isopropyl linoleate, ethyl oleate, isocetyl myristate, isostearyl myristate, isostearyl palmitate, octyldodecyl myristate, isocetyl isostearate, diethyl sebacate, diisopropyl adipate, isoaralkyl neopentanoate , Tri (capryl / capric acid) glyceryl, tri-2-ethylhexanoic acid trimethylolpropane, triisostearic acid trimethylolprop , Pentaerythritol tetra-2-ethylhexanoate, cetyl caprylate, decyl laurate, hexyl laurate, decyl myristate, myristyl myristate, cetyl myristate, stearyl stearate, decyl oleate, cetyl ricinoleate, isostearyl laurate , Isotridecyl myristate, isocetyl myristate, isostearyl myristate, isocetyl palmitate, isostearyl palmitate, octyl stearate, isocetyl stearate, isodecyl oleate, octyldodecyl oleate, octyl dodecyl linoleate, isopropyl isostearate, 2 -Cetostearyl ethylhexanoate, stearyl 2-ethylhexanoate, hexyl isostearate, ethylene glycol dioctanoate , Ethylene glycol dioleate, propylene glycol dicaprate, propylene glycol di (capryl / capric acid), propylene glycol dicaprylate, neopentyl glycol dicaprate, neopentyl glycol dioctanoate, glyceryl tricaprylate, glyceryl triundecylate, triiso Glyceryl palmitate, glyceryl triisostearate, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, isostearyl octanoate, octyl isononanoate, hexyldecyl neodecanoate, octyldodecyl neodecanoate, isocetyl isostearate, isostearyl isostearate, octyldecyl isostearate, polyglycerin olein Acid ester, polyglycerol isostearate, dipropyl carbonate, charcoal Dialkyl acid (C12-18), triisocetyl citrate, triisoaralkyl citrate, triisooctyl citrate, lauryl lactate, myristyl lactate, cetyl lactate, octyl decyl lactate, triethyl citrate, acetyl triethyl citrate, acetyl tributyl citrate , Trioctyl citrate, diisostearyl malate, 2-ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, di-2-ethylhexyl succinate, diisobutyl adipate, diisopropyl sebacate, dioctyl sebacate, cholesteryl stearate, cholesteryl isostearate, cholesteryl hydroxystearate, Cholesteryl oleate, dihydrocholesteryl oleate, phytosteryl isostearate, phytosteryl oleate, 12-stearoylhydro Shisutearin isocetyl, 12-stearoyl-hydroxystearic acid stearyl 12-stearoyl-hydroxystearic acid isostearate, and the like.
(4) Examples of hydrocarbon oils Squalane, squalene, liquid paraffin, α-olefin oligomer, isoparaffin, ceresin, paraffin, liquid isoparaffin, polybutene, microcrystalline wax, petrolatum and the like can be mentioned.
(5) Examples of natural oils Animal oils such as beef tallow, hydrogenated beef tallow, pork tallow, hydrogenated tallow, horse oil, hydrogenated horse oil, mink oil, orange luffy oil, fish oil, hydrogenated fish oil, egg yolk oil, and the hydrogenated oil, avocado oil , Almond oil, olive oil, cacao butter, apricot kernel oil, cucumber nut oil, sesame oil, wheat germ oil, rice germ oil, rice bran oil, safflower oil, shea butter, soybean oil, evening primrose oil, perilla oil, tea seed oil, camellia oil Corn oil, rapeseed oil, hardened rapeseed oil, palm kernel oil, hardened palm kernel oil, palm oil, hardened palm oil, peanut oil, hardened peanut oil, castor oil, hardened castor oil, sunflower oil, grape seed oil, jojoba oil , Hardened jojoba oil, macadamia nut oil, medhome oil, cottonseed oil, hardened cottonseed oil, coconut oil, hardened coconut oil and other vegetable oils and their hardened oils, beeswax, high acid value beeswax, lanolin, return Examples thereof include waxes such as original lanolin, hardened lanolin, liquid lanolin, carnauba wax, and montan wax.
(6) Examples of silicone oils Dimethylpolysiloxane, methylphenylpolysiloxane, methylcyclopolysiloxane, octamethylpolysiloxane, decamethylpolysiloxane, dodecamethylcyclosiloxane, methylhydrogenpolysiloxane, polyether-modified organopolysiloxane, dimethyl Siloxane / methylcetyloxysiloxane copolymer, dimethylsiloxane / methylstearoxysiloxane copolymer, alkyl-modified organopolysiloxane, terminal-modified organopolysiloxane, amino-modified silicone oil, amino-modified organopolysiloxane, dimethiconol, silicone gel, acrylic Examples include silicone, trimethylsiloxysilicic acid, and silicone RTV rubber.

As a conditioning agent, a cationic surfactant, silicone oil, or the like can be used.
As the cationic surfactant, the same components as the shampoo described above can be used. Further, silicone oils similar to those used in the above-described oil agent can be used.

As an emulsifier, a cationic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, or the like can be used. Here, the same thing as what was used for the shampoo mentioned above can be used as a cationic sea surface active agent.
Further, as nonionic surfactants, PEG-80 hydrogenated castor oil, POE alkyl ethers such as POE cetyl ether, POE propylene glycol, sorbitan monostearate and the like can be used.

As the thickener, for example, hydroxyethyl cellulose can be used, but is not limited thereto.

As the stabilizer, for example, glycerin, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, ethanol or the like can be used.

In addition to these, the hair cosmetic composition of the present invention includes hair styling agents (hair gel, hair wax, hair cream, hair spray, etc.), hair color agents (oxidative hair dyes, acidic hair dyes, non-acid hair dyes). Etc.), and can also be used for hair restorers.

  The method for preparing the hair cosmetic of the present invention is not particularly limited, and the ingredients according to each application and the hair cosmetic raw material may be blended and stirred, mixed, or the like so as to be uniform. .

Examples of the present invention will be described below. In addition, the Example shown below is description for confirming the functional use of the hair cosmetics obtained by this invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to these products and manufacturing methods.
Manufacture of cherry extract (leaves, flowers) The flower part of cherry [Yaezakura (Kanzan), Prunus lannesiana Wils. Cv. Sekiyama] was extracted with 30% (W / W) water-containing ethanol for 1 hour (60 ° C.). Thereafter, filtration and concentration were performed to obtain a cherry blossom extract.

Preparation of hair samples Using the same human hair (Chinese hair) that has not been subjected to chemical treatment, a hair bundle is prepared and placed in polyoxyethylene (3) sodium lauryl ether sulfate aqueous solution (solid content 2.0%) at 40 ° C for 30 minutes. A normal hair sample (Normal) was obtained by dipping, washing with running water, and drying with a dryer. For bleaching (damage) treatment, hair was immersed in 1% ammonia and 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, left at 30 ° C for 40 minutes, washed with running water, and dried with a dryer. This operation was repeated three times to create damaged hair.
Damaged hair was immersed in an aqueous solution of cherry blossom extract adjusted to 1.0% solid content, shaken at 40 ° C for 10 minutes, washed with running water, towel-dried and dried with a dryer. This operation was repeated 10 times to obtain a cherry blossom extract treated hair sample (Sakura). For comparison, hair treated in the same manner with water was used as a damaged hair sample (Control). Each sample of healthy hair, damaged hair, and cherry blossom extract-treated hair was evaluated at room temperature overnight.

Test Example 1: Observation method of hair surface using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) In order to confirm the cuticle repairing effect of the cherry blossom extract, it was healthy with a scanning electron microscope (JSM-5400 SCANNING MICRO SCOPE: manufactured by JEOL Ltd.) The hair surfaces of hair, damaged hair, and cherry blossom extract-treated hair were observed at 350 times, 1000 times, and 2000 times, respectively. The result is shown in FIG.

Results and Effects of Example According to FIG. 1, cuticle turn-up (lift-up) was observed in Control and Sakura as compared with Normal (see inside circle in FIG. 1). Comparing Control and Sakura, Control was more prominent than Sakura, and Sakura suppressed lift-up. Thereby, it was confirmed that the cherry blossom extract suppresses the lift-up of the cuticle.

Test example 2: Hair moisturizing power evaluation experiment method
Moisture retention was evaluated by measuring the secondary transpiration moisture content of Control and Sakura hair samples using an electronic moisture meter (MA50: manufactured by Sartorius).

Results and Effects of Examples in Test Example 2 From the results of secondary transpiration moisture content, Sakura was significantly higher in moisture retention than Control. This confirms that the cherry blossom extract has excellent moisturizing properties in the hair, so that it can give the hair an excellent texture such as moderate moistness, smoothness, moisturization, and good luster. It was.

Test example 3: Evaluation of hair cohesion test method A hair bundle was prepared with 1 g of three types of hair samples that had been adjusted, and the length from the binding portion was cut to 15 cm, which was then left in the room overnight. . Brushing with a general commercial brush under conditions of humidity 47% Rh and room temperature 20 ° C, the spread of the hair was observed. The state of the hair at that time was photographed. The result is shown in FIG. Moreover, the sense of unity of the hair was evaluated by measuring the spread of each sample hair 5 cm below the binding part. Spreading the state, the measurement of the width showed the average of 30 times of brushing and then hand-combing 5 times. The result is shown in FIG.

Results and Effects of Examples in Test 3 As shown in FIG. 3, it was confirmed from the observation results that each sample increased in hair bundle when the number of brushing was increased. In particular, Normal and Control showed that each hair was lifted and repelled each other. Compared to these, Sakura was confirmed to have reduced hair spread.
Figure 4 shows the hair spread on a constant scale. Compared with Normal and Control, Sakura suppressed the spread of the hair, and after 30 brushing, the spread width of 50 mm below the bound part was suppressed to about 1/2. Thus, it was confirmed that the cherry blossom extract has excellent hair cohesiveness.

  The Sakura sample is thought to have a moisturizing power by being coated with a cherry blossom extract, so it is thought that the spread of hair due to the generation of static electricity from drying is suppressed.

The compounding example of the raw material for hair cosmetics (sakura flower extract) by this invention is shown.
Formulation Example 1: Shampoo
POE sodium lauryl ether sulfate 30.0wt%
Palm oil fatty acid diethanolamide 4.0
Glycerin 1.0
Phenoxyethanol 0.2
Sodium benzoate 3.0
Methylparaben 0.1
Cherry blossom extract 0.1
Lactic acid appropriate amount
Appropriate amount of purified water <br/> Total 100.0 wt%

Formulation Example 2: Rinse Dimethicone 3.0wt%
Glycerin 3.0
Cetyl alcohol 1.5
Stearyl alcohol 1.0
Liquid paraffin 1.0
Stearyltrimethylammonium chloride 0.7
Phenoxyethanol 0.2
Methylparaben 0.1
Propylparaben 0.1
Cherry blossom extract 0.1
Appropriate amount of purified water <br/> Total 100.0 wt%

Formulation Example 3: Treatment behentotrimonium methosulfate 2.50 wt%
Cetearyl alcohol 2.50
Myristic acid PPG-3 benzyl ether 10.00
Hydrogenated polyisobutene 5.00
Antioxidant 0.05
Butylene Glycol 5.00
Methylparaben 0.20
Cherry blossom extract 0.10
Appropriate amount of purified water <br/> 100.00wt% in total

Formulation Example 4: Hair Gel Carboxyvinyl Polymer 0.7wt%
Polyvinylpyrrolidone 2.0
Glycerin 3.0
Ethyl alcohol 20.0
Polyoxyethylene octyldodecyl ether 2.0
Cherry blossom extract 0.1
Fragrance 0.3
Chelating agent 0.3
Sodium hydroxide
Purified water
Total 100.0

Formulation Example 5: Hair wax stearic acid 5.0 wt%
Isopropyl myristate 4.0
Di-2-ethylhexyl succinate 4.0
Candelilla Row 3.0
Microcrystalline wax 5.0
Polyoxyethylene cetyl ether 0.3
Highly polymerized polyethylene glycol 0.3
Cherry blossom extract 0.5
Fragrance 0.3
Chelating agent 0.1
Phenoxyethanol 0.5
Sodium hydroxide
Purified water
Total 100.0

  As described above, the present invention suppresses cuticle lift-up in the hair, and also has good touch and cohesiveness of the hair after use, and the finger is smooth, moderately moist, smooth and moist. It is possible to provide a raw material for cosmetics for hair that can impart to hair excellent texture such as the above, and good gloss, and a hair cosmetic using the same.

Claims (8)

Cuticle lift-up inhibitor for hair containing cherry extract as an active ingredient. A hair moisturizer containing cherry extract as an active ingredient. A hair cohesiveness improving agent comprising a cherry extract as an active ingredient. 4. The agent according to claim 1, wherein the cherry extract is a cherry blossom extract. The raw material for hair cosmetics containing the agent of Claims 1-4. A raw material for hair cosmetics containing cherry extract as an active ingredient. The raw material for hair cosmetics according to claim 6, wherein the cherry extract is a cherry blossom extract. A hair cosmetic comprising the hair cosmetic raw material according to claim 5.