Keratin protein cosmetic compositions are provided that include at least one keratin protein derived from human hair and a base cosmetic solution. Methods of treatment are also provided.

The present invention relates to a hair treatment method including the following step (i) and step (ii) in this order: Step (i): a step of applying a composition containing the following component (A) on a hair: (A) a compound represented by the following general formula (1) or a salt thereof: ##STR00001## wherein a broken line represents the presence or absence of a π bond; R.sup.1 represents a hydroxy group or an acetoxy group; R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or —COOR (R is a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, or an ethyl group); and R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, an acetyl group, a methyl group, or an ethyl group; and Step (ii): a step of giving a shape to the hair while applying a temperature of 140° C. or higher and 220° C. or lower to the hair.

The present invention relates to a hair treatment method including the following step (i) and step (ii) in this order: Step (i): a step of applying a composition containing the following component (A) on a hair: (A) a compound represented by the following general formula (1) or a salt thereof: ##STR00001## wherein a broken line represents the presence or absence of a π bond; R.sup.1 represents a hydroxy group or an acetoxy group; R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or —COOR (R is a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, or an ethyl group); and R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, an acetyl group, a methyl group, or an ethyl group; and Step (ii): a step of giving a shape to the hair while applying a temperature of 140° C. or higher and 220° C. or lower to the hair.

A hair-colouring composition comprising an estolide ester derived from ricinoleic acid and direct dyes.

The disclosure describes silk hair care compositions and methods of using and making thereof.

A hair care composition is disclosed comprising a salt of acyl glycinate, an ethoxylated alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant having a formula R.sup.2O(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.nSO.sub.3M, wherein R.sup.2 is an alkyl or alkenyl group having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms; M is a solubilising cation comprising sodium, potassium, ammonium, substituted ammonium or mixtures thereof; n is the degree of ethoxylation of from 0.5 to 3; and an anti-dandruff agent selected from piroctone olamine, azole based anti-fungal agents and mixtures thereof; wherein the composition comprises the salt of acyl glycinate and the ethoxylated alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant in a weight ratio of from 1:10 to 1:1.

A hair care composition is disclosed comprising a salt of acyl glycinate, an ethoxylated alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant having a formula R.sup.2O(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2O).sub.nSO.sub.3M, wherein R.sup.2 is an alkyl or alkenyl group having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms; M is a solubilising cation comprising sodium, potassium, ammonium, substituted ammonium or mixtures thereof; n is the degree of ethoxylation of from 0.5 to 3; and an anti-dandruff agent selected from piroctone olamine, azole based anti-fungal agents and mixtures thereof; wherein the composition comprises the salt of acyl glycinate and the ethoxylated alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant in a weight ratio of from 1:10 to 1:1.

This invention relates to a cosmetic composition, especially one which provides synergistic anti-dandruff efficacy. This is achieved through a judicious combination of anti-dandruff agent piroctone olamine and a willow bark extract. Disclosed is a cosmetic composition comprising: (i) piroctone olamine: (ii) a willow bark extract; and (iii) a cosmetically acceptable carrier, wherein the ratio of the amount of said willow bark extract to that of said piroctone olamine is at least 1:2 parts by weight; wherein said willow bark extract is extracted from salix alba, salix glandulosa, salix purpurea or salix caroliniana.

This invention relates to a cosmetic composition, especially one which provides synergistic anti-dandruff efficacy. This is achieved through a judicious combination of anti-dandruff agent piroctone olamine and a willow bark extract. Disclosed is a cosmetic composition comprising: (i) piroctone olamine: (ii) a willow bark extract; and (iii) a cosmetically acceptable carrier, wherein the ratio of the amount of said willow bark extract to that of said piroctone olamine is at least 1:2 parts by weight; wherein said willow bark extract is extracted from salix alba, salix glandulosa, salix purpurea or salix caroliniana.

Disclosed herein are unit dose articles comprising one or more compartments, the one or more compartments comprising a nonwoven web and a water soluble film.