One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic composition that comprises water-soluble silicone-modified polysaccharides and water, is capable of being blended in an aqueous phase of an emulsion, and improves the feeling during use, such as oiliness and stickiness. Furthermore, another object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic composition that has water resistance and oil resistance, has excellent makeup durability, and does not come off with water but can be removed with warm water. The present invention provides a cosmetic composition comprising the following components (A) and (B): (A) a silicone-modified polysaccharide comprising one or more silicone residues bonded to a hydroxyl group in a monosaccharide unit of the polysaccharide, the silicone residues being represented by the general formula (1) and having an average number of the silicone residues bonded to one mol of the monosaccharide unit of 0.001 mol or more and 0.1 mol or less, in an amount of 0.05% to 20% by mass, based on a total mass of the cosmetic composition, and (B) water in an amount of 5% to 99% by mass, based on the total mass of the cosmetic composition.

The present invention relates to a composition, comprising (a) at least one modified starch, (b) at least one C.sub.13-C.sub.15 fatty acid, and (c) at least one clay. The amount of each of the ingredients (a) to (c) may be within a specific weight range. The composition according to the present invention is stable, and can be rinsed off from the skin and can leave an enhanced deposition of clay on the skin after rinsing off the composition from the skin.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising (a) at least one biosurfactant; and (b) at least one carboxybetaine polymer. The composition according to the present invention can provide a stable deposition of the composition on keratinous substances, such as skin, scalp, and hair.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising (a) at least one biosurfactant; and (b) at least one carboxybetaine polymer. The composition according to the present invention can provide a stable deposition of the composition on keratinous substances, such as skin, scalp, and hair.

Compositions, kits, and methods for repairing bonds, for example, disulfide bonds, in hair or on the skin are disclosed. The compositions provide improved conditioning benefit for dry hair or moisturize the skin. The compositions also provide a long lasting moisturized feel and smooth feel to the skin or hair, without feeling greasy. The compositions contain one or more compounds that covalently bind at least two thiol groups in the hair or on the skin. Use of the binding compositions prevents reversion of the repaired bonds to their free thiol state, for at least one week or one month, or more, after a single application of the composition. Improved methods of styling hair, for example permanent hair waving, hair curling, hair coloring or highlighting, and hair straightening, are also provided.

The invention relates to a cosmetic active ingredient comprising at least one extract of Avena strigosa and at least one extract of Ononis spinosa. The invention also relates to a composition including it, a method for obtaining it and the use of this cosmetic active ingredient, in particular for its anti-graying effect on the hair.

A process for reducing hair damage upon exposure to heat is provided, including: providing aqueous carrier; selecting heat protectant, wherein heat protectant is selected for its ability to impart thermal protection to hair and to be modified carbohydrate polymer, comprising cellulose ether base material functionalized with trialkyl ammonium moieties, having Kjeldahl nitrogen content of 0.75 to 2.5 wt %; and hydrophobic substituents having 16 carbon atoms; providing the selected heat protectant; combining the cosmetically acceptable aqueous carrier and the heat protectant to form aqueous thermal protectant formulation; wherein the aqueous thermal protectant formulation contains 0.1 to 5 wt %, based on weight of the aqueous thermal protectant formulation, of the heat protectant; providing hair; applying the aqueous thermal protectant formulation to hair; providing heat generating hair care appliance; exposing hair to heat at 50 to 300° C. using the heat generating hair care appliance for 1 to 30 minutes.

A process for reducing hair damage upon exposure to heat is provided, including: providing aqueous carrier; selecting heat protectant, wherein heat protectant is selected for its ability to impart thermal protection to hair and to be modified carbohydrate polymer, comprising cellulose ether base material functionalized with trialkyl ammonium moieties, having Kjeldahl nitrogen content of 0.75 to 2.5 wt %; and hydrophobic substituents having 16 carbon atoms; providing the selected heat protectant; combining the cosmetically acceptable aqueous carrier and the heat protectant to form aqueous thermal protectant formulation; wherein the aqueous thermal protectant formulation contains 0.1 to 5 wt %, based on weight of the aqueous thermal protectant formulation, of the heat protectant; providing hair; applying the aqueous thermal protectant formulation to hair; providing heat generating hair care appliance; exposing hair to heat at 50 to 300° C. using the heat generating hair care appliance for 1 to 30 minutes.

Hair care compositions and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. According to one aspect of the disclosure, a hair care composition is provided that includes from about 1 to about 20 wt. % of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.5 to about 5 wt. % of an amphoteric surfactant; from about 0.1 to about 7 wt. % of a nonionic surfactant; from about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of a thickening agent, wherein the thickening agent is a natural gum; and from about 0.05 to about 4.5 wt. % of a silicone wherein the hair composition is an emulsion and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the hair care composition. Additionally, the hair care composition may have a weight ratio for the total amount of anionic surfactant to the total amount of amphoteric surfactant that is about 5:1 to about 20:1.

A hair care composition is disclosed comprising a copolymer, an ethoxylated alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant having a formula RO(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O)nSO.sub.3M, wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms; M is a solubilising cation comprising sodium, potassium, ammonium or mixtures thereof; the degree of ethoxylation n is 2, and from 0.01 to 5% by weight of a zinc-based anti-dandruff agent; wherein the copolymer comprises: a cationic vinyl monomer A represented by the formula: CH.sub.2═C(R.sup.1)—CO—NH—(CH.sub.2).sub.dN.sup.+R.sup.2R.sup.3R.sup.4X.sup.−, wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, each of R.sup.2 to R.sup.4 is independently a C.sub.1-24 alkyl group, preferably a C.sub.1-3 alkyl group, X.sup.− is independently fluoride, chloride, bromide or iodide anion, preferably chloride, and d is an integer of from 1 to 10; a cationic vinyl monomer B represented by the formula: CH.sub.2═C(R.sup.5)—CO(O)—(CH.sub.2).sub.eN.sup.+R.sup.6R.sup.7R.sup.8Y.sup.−, wherein R.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, each of R.sup.6 to R.sup.8 is independently a C.sub.1-24 alkyl group, preferably a C.sub.1-3 alkyl group, Y.sup.− is independently fluoride, chloride, bromide or iodide anion, preferably chloride, and e is an integer of from 1 to 10; a vinyl monomer C represented by the formula: CH.sub.2═C(R.sup.9)—CO—NR.sup.10R.sup.11, wherein R.sup.9 is a hydrogen atom or methyl group, each of R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 is independently a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, provided that the sum of carbon numbers of R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 is from 1 to 4; and wherein the content of monomer A is from 1 to 44 mol % based on the total monomer content of the copolymer, the content of monomer B is from 1 to 44 mol %, and the content of monomer C is from 20 to 75 mol % based on the total monomer content of the copolymer.