The invention relates to a process for the cosmetic treatment of keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, implementing the application of a composition comprising at least one surfactant, and the application of a composition comprising a particular metal compound and a conditioning agent chosen from cationic surfactants and/or fatty alcohols.

A composition for caring for keratin materials, comprising a fatty acid-ester mixture of a plurality, e.g., at least 3, 4, or 5, of medium chain fatty acids and a plurality, e.g., at least 3, 4, or 5, of monoesters; and a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable auxiliary agent to assist the delivery of the fatty acid-ester mixture to the keratin materials.

A composition for caring for keratin materials, comprising a fatty acid-ester mixture of a plurality, e.g., at least 3, 4, or 5, of medium chain fatty acids and a plurality, e.g., at least 3, 4, or 5, of monoesters; and a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable auxiliary agent to assist the delivery of the fatty acid-ester mixture to the keratin materials.

Compositions and methods are disclosed for repairing split ends in hair and/or micro-damage to hair shafts. The compositions comprise a variety of oils, optionally including meadowfoam seed oil (Limnanthes alba seed oil), abyssinian oil (Crambe abyssinica seed oil), and camellia seed oil (Camellia oleifera seed oil). The compositions for repair of split ends and/or micro-damage to hair shafts may be encapsulated in microcapsules. The disclosed compositions and methods can completely repair split ends 3 mm long and under, within one-minute following application.

The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a cationic associative polymer, a particular carboxylic anionic surfactant, optionally a nonionic surfactant and an amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising the application of said cosmetic composition. The invention also relates to the use of said cosmetic composition for conditioning keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair.

The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a cationic associative polymer, a particular carboxylic anionic surfactant, optionally a nonionic surfactant and an amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising the application of said cosmetic composition. The invention also relates to the use of said cosmetic composition for conditioning keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair.

A hair cosmetic composition including the following components (A) and (B), wherein the content of component (A) is 0.05% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less, and the content of component (B) is 5% by mass or more and 99.9% by mass or less: (A) a self-crosslinking compound; and (B) a compound having an IOB of 1.3 or less in the organic conceptual diagram and being liquid at 20° C.

A hair cosmetic composition including the following components (A) and (B), wherein the content of component (A) is 0.05% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less, and the content of component (B) is 5% by mass or more and 99.9% by mass or less: (A) a self-crosslinking compound; and (B) a compound having an IOB of 1.3 or less in the organic conceptual diagram and being liquid at 20° C.

The present invention provides a solid personal care product comprising: a core layer containing a cleansing or conditioning component; and a skin layer containing a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer. A solid personal care product produced according to the present invention solves the disadvantage that existing conventional solid cleansing agents or conditioning agents in powder, soap, or other flake form have of the powder scattering, as well as the problem of the cleansing power, conditioning efficacy, and fragrance-preserving property of such agents degrading. Moreover, the contents of the cleansing or conditioning component does not rub off onto the hands of a user even when the user holds the contents in the user's hands, and the shape of the product according to the present invention does not change even in places of high humidity. In addition, this solid personal care product is easy to use, store, and package, while retaining the same functions as those of conventional liquid cleansing and conditioning personal care products.

The present invention provides a solid personal care product comprising: a core layer containing a cleansing or conditioning component; and a skin layer containing a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer. A solid personal care product produced according to the present invention solves the disadvantage that existing conventional solid cleansing agents or conditioning agents in powder, soap, or other flake form have of the powder scattering, as well as the problem of the cleansing power, conditioning efficacy, and fragrance-preserving property of such agents degrading. Moreover, the contents of the cleansing or conditioning component does not rub off onto the hands of a user even when the user holds the contents in the user's hands, and the shape of the product according to the present invention does not change even in places of high humidity. In addition, this solid personal care product is easy to use, store, and package, while retaining the same functions as those of conventional liquid cleansing and conditioning personal care products.