Hair strengthening conditioner formulation with reduced cost, easy formulation and improved performance

Abstract

A hair strengthening conditioner formulation for application to human or animal hair for the purpose of strengthening and improving the hair. The present invention is for external application but may also be used in combination with dietary supplement compositions. The present hair strengthening conditioner comprises a proprietary mixture of a number of compounds as described in the tables and the claims.

Claims

1. A hair conditioner preparation for strengthening the hair, the preparation comprising, in the following proportions, the following: TABLE-US-00006 Water As required Cetyl Alcohol 4-6% PEG-free emulsifier 0.8-1.2% capric/caprylic triglyceride 2-3% Cetrimide 0.8-1.2% hydroxyethyl cellulose 0.2-0.4% Glycerin 0.7-1.3% Polyoxyethylenesorbitan 0.5-0.9% monolaurate Propylene glycol 0.4-0.6% EDTA 0.08-0.12% Sodium Benzoate 0.1-0.3% Phenoxy 0.1-0.3% A cationic polymer 0.7-1.3% Soya Lecithin 0.1-0.3% Collagen 0.1-0.3% Cetrimonium Chloride 0.4-0.6%.

2. The formulation of claim 1 comprising: TABLE-US-00007 Water As required Cetyl Alcohol 5.000% PEG-free emulsifier 1.000% capric/caprylic triglyceride 2.500% Cetrimide 1.000% hydroxyethyl cellulose 0.300% Glycerin 1.500% Polyoxyethylenesorbitan 0.750% monolaurate Propylene glycol 0.500% EDTA 0.100% Sodium Benzoate 0.200% Phenoxy 0.200% A cationic polymer 1.200% Soya Lecithin 0.200% Collagen 0.200% Cetrimonium Chloride 0.500%.

3. The formulation of claim 1 comprising: TABLE-US-00008 Water As required Cetyl Alcohol 4-6% PEG-free emulsifier 0.8-1.2% Bee's Wax 0.2-0.6% capric/caprylic triglyceride 2-3% Cetrimide 0.8-1.2% hydroxyethyl cellulose 0.2-0.4% Glycerin 0.7-1.3% a base conditioner 1-3% Polyoxyethylenesorbitan 0.5-0.9% monolaurate Propylene glycol 0.4-0.6% EDTA 0.08-0.12% Sodium Benzoate 0.1-0.3% Phenoxy 0.1-0.3% Argon Oil 0.1-0.3% Curry leaf Extract 0.2-0.4% Beetroot Extract 0.1-0.3% A cationic polymer 0.7-1.3% Keratin-derived protein 0.1-0.3% DC-245 0.5-0.9% Soya Lecithin 0.1-0.3% Collagen 0.1-0.3% Cetrimonium Chloride 0.4-0.6% Panthenol 0.1-0.3% G-700 0.4-0.6% cocamidopropyl betaine 5-7%.

4. The formulation of claim 3 comprising: TABLE-US-00009 Water As required Cetyl Alcohol 5.000% PEG-free emulsifier 1.000% Bee's Wax 0.400% capric/caprylic triglyceride 2.500% Cetrimide 1.000% hydroxyethyl cellulose 0.300% Glycerin 1.500% a base conditioner 2.000% Polyoxyethylenesorbitan 0.750% monolaurate Propylene glycol 0.500% EDTA 0.100% Sodium Benzoate 0.200% Phenoxy 0.200% Argon Oil 0.200% Curry leaf Extract 0.300% Beetroot Extract 0.200% A cationic polymer 1.200% Keratin-derived protein 0.200% DC-245 0.750% Soya Lecithin 0.200% Collagen 0.200% Cetrimonium Chloride 0.500% Panthenol 0.200% G-700 0.500% cocamidopropyl betaine 6.000%.

5. The formulation of claim 1 comprising: TABLE-US-00010 Water As required Cetyl Alcohol 4-6% PEG-free emulsifier 0.8-1.2% Bee's Wax 0.2-0.6% capric/caprylic triglyceride 2-3% Cetrimide 0.8-1.2% hydroxyethyl cellulose 0.2-0.4% Glycerin 0.7-1.3% A base conditioner 1-3% Polyoxyethylenesorbitan 0.5-0.9% monolaurate Propylene glycol 0.4-0.6% EDTA 0.08-0.12% Sodium Benzoate 0.1-0.3% Phenoxy 0.1-0.3% Coconut 0.7-1.3% Argon Oil 0.1-0.3% Jojoba Oil 0.1-0.3% Curry leaf Extract 0.2-0.4% Beetroot Extract 0.1-0.3% A cationic polymer 0.7-1.3% Keratin-derived protein 0.1-0.3% DC-245 0.5-0.9% Soya Lecithin 0.1-0.3% Collagen 0.1-0.3% Biotin 0.04-0.06% Cetrimonium Chloride 0.4-0.6% Fragrance of Coconut Milk 0.3-0.5% Panthenol 0.1-0.3% G-700 0.4-0.6% Vitamin E 0.08-0.12% Vitamin B-3 0.08-0.12% A herbal extract 0.08-0.12% cocamidopropyl betaine 5-7%.

6. The formulation of claim 5 comprising: TABLE-US-00011 Water As required Cetyl Alcohol 5.000% PEG-free emulsifier 1.000% Bee's Wax 0.400% capric/caprylic triglyceride 2.500% Cetrimide 1.000% hydroxyethyl cellulose 0.300% Glycerin 1.500% A base conditioner 2.000% Polyoxyethylenesorbitan 0.750% monolaurate Propylene glycol 0.500% EDTA 0.100% Sodium Benzoate 0.200% Phenoxy 0.200% Coconut Oil 1.500% Argon Oil 0.200% Jojoba Oil 0.200% Curry leaf Extract 0.300% Beetroot Extract 0.200% A cationic polymer 1.200% Keratin-derived protein 0.200% DC-245 0.750% Soya Lecithin 0.200% Collagen 0.200% Biotin 0.050% Cetrimonium Chloride 0.500% Fragrance of Coconut Milk 0.400% Panthenol 0.200% G-700 0.500% Vitamin E 0.100% Vitamin B-3 0.100% A herbal extract 0.100% cocamidopropyl betaine 6.000%.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(1) The invention encompasses effective and reliable conditioner for strengthening hair, and for improving the general condition and manageability of hair with reduced cost, easy formulation and improved performance.

(2) The formulation is water-based and includes a combination of several or all of the following ingredients: Cetyl Alcohol, Olivem, Bee's Wax, CCTG (Capric TriGlyceride), Cetrimide, HEC (hydroxy-ethylcellulose), Glycerin, Kara base, T-20 (a surfactant), PG (Propylene glycol), EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxy, Coconut Oil, Argon Oil, Jojoba Oil, Curry leaf Extract, Beetroot Extract. Diasleek-802, Karacyne, DC-245 (a Silicone fluid), Soya Lecithin, Collagen, Biotin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Fragrance Coconut Milk, D Penthanol, G-700 (a Sunscreen), Vitamin E, Vitamin B-3, Amaport and CAPB.

(3) Other ingredients and additives may include, for example, cosmetic conditioning oils, cetyl ethylhexanoate, oil thickeners such as dextrin palmitate, and additional components selected from the group consisting of oleyl erucate, hydrogenated polyisobutene, PPG-3 caprylyl ether, vitamin E, panthenol, panthenyl ethyl ether, plant extracts, vitamins and nutrients.

(4) The hair strengthening conditioner may be formulated in a number of ways using a number of non-active ingredients, carriers, fillers and fragrances and consistency enhancers. The composition of the present invention may include other additional components, which may be selected according to the desired characteristics of the final composition and which are suitable for rendering the composition more cosmetically or aesthetically acceptable or to provide them with additional usage benefits. Such other additional components generally are used individually at levels of from about 0.001% to about 10%, preferably up to about 5% by weight of the composition.

(5) A wide variety of other additional components can be formulated into the present compositions. These include: other hair conditioning oils such as oleyl erucate with a trade name of Cetiol J 600 available from Cognis, part of BASF, hydrogenated polyisobutene with a trade name of ParLeam available from NOF, PPG-3 caprylyl ether with a trade name of Sofcare GP-1 from Kao Chemical; scalp care ingredients such as vitamin E with tradename Emix-d available from Eisai, panthenol available from Roche, panthenyl ethyl ether available from Roche, plant extracts, and nutrients.

(6) Method of Preparation

(7) The elements may be combined at room temperature and mixed and homogenized using a conventional stirrer or mixer. In other embodiments, the elements may be combined at an elevated temperature. The elements may include water, Cetyl Alcohol, Olivem, Bee's Wax, CCTG (Capric TriGlyceride), Cetrimide, HEC (hydroxy-ethylcellulose), Glycerin, Kara base, T-20 (a surfactant), PG (Propylene glycol), EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxy, Coconut Oil, Argon Oil, Jojoba Oil, Curry leaf Extract, Beetroot Extract. Diasleek-802, Karacyne, DC-245 (a Silicone fluid), Soya Lecithin, Collagen, Biotin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Fragrance Coconut Milk, D Penthanol, G-700 (a Sunscreen), Vitamin E, Vitamin B-3, Amaport and CAPB. In certain embodiments the oil ingredients and other ingredients are heated to 85-90 degrees Celsius, oil thickener is then added and mixed into the oil with agitation and the mixture may be maintained at a temperature of 85-90 degrees Celsius until the components are homogenized, and no solids are observed. When included, other additional components are added with agitation. The mixture is then slowly cooled to room temperature. The mixtures obtained can be then added into hair care or skin care products such as shampoos and body soaps. The mixtures can be added directly or as a pre-emulsified emulsion using anionic, nonionic, or cationic surfactants as an emulsifier.

(8) When applied in hair care or skin care products, the embodiments disclosed have many advantages. For example, they are especially suitable for strengthening the hair.

(9) Furthermore, another very important advantage is that that the price of the finished product is less than that of conventional formulations.

(10) One object of the present invention is to provide effective and reliable conditioner for strengthening hair, and for improving the general condition and manageability of hair. The formulation of the invention is cheaper to create than that of the conventional commercial formulations, yet it provides improved quality.

(11) Each of the embodiments is broken down into three examples, infra. The first example is a list of the ingredients with no set quantities. However, it will be clear that any quantities provided will be those that are practical and consistent with customary human consumption. Another example is the ranges of the quantities of the ingredients with a 20%+/ variation, i.e., with a variance of 20% more or less of each ingredient. In other embodiments, the variation may be plus or minus 5%, 10%, 15%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60% or 75% by weight. Indeed, in certain embodiments, the amount of any particular ingredient may be several times that shown, for example twice, three times, 5 times or ten times that shown in the examples. A further example is the optimum quantities of the ingredients. Other non-enumerated ingredients may also be present. Note that in alternative embodiments the invention may encompass a formulation consisting essentially of a combination of any of the listed active components, but not including any other active components. These formulations may include non-active ingredients such as fillers and carriers, scent enhancers, perfumes, pearlizing agents, etc.

EXAMPLES

(12) The below examples show different formulations. Formulations 1 and 2 include the essential ingredients. Formulations 3 and 4 include essential and desirable ingredients, Formulations 5 and 6 include essential, desirable and optional ingredients. Formulation 6 shows an example of a fully costed product, which is lower in cost than presently-available products of the same type.

(13) TABLE-US-00001 Formulation 1 and Formulation 2 Ingredients Formulation 1 Formulation 2 Water Balance to Balance make 100% (71.250%) Cetyl Alcohol 4-6% 5.000% PEG-free emulsifier 0.8-1.2% 1.000% capric/caprylic triglyceride 2-3% 2.500% Cetrimide 0.8-1.2% 1.000% hydroxyethyl cellulose 0.2-0.4% 0.300% Glycerin 0.7-1.3% 1.500% Polyoxyethylenesorbitan 0.5-0.9% 0.750% monolaurate Propylene glycol 0.4-0.6% 0.500% EDTA 0.08-0.12% 0.100% Sodium Benzoate 0.1-0.3% 0.200% Phenoxy 0.1-0.3% 0.200% A cationic polymer (such as 0.7-1.3% 1.200% polyquaternium-73) Soya Lecithin 0.1-0.3% 0.200% Collagen 0.1-0.3% 0.200% Cetrimonium Chloride 0.4-0.6% 0.500%

(14) TABLE-US-00002 Formulation 3 and Formulation 4 Ingredients Formulation 3 Formulation 4 Water Balance to Balance make 100% (71.250%) Cetyl Alcohol 4-6% 5.000% PEG-free emulsifier 0.8-1.2% 1.000% Bee's Wax 0.2-0.6% 0.400% capric/caprylic triglyceride 2-3% 2.500% Cetrimide 0.8-1.2% 1.000% hydroxyethyl cellulose 0.2-0.4% 0.300% Glycerin 0.7-1.3% 1.500% a base conditioner 1-3% 2.000% Polyoxyethylenesorbitan 0.5-0.9% 0.750% monolaurate Propylene glycol 0.4-0.6% 0.500% EDTA 0.08-0.12% 0.100% Sodium Benzoate 0.1-0.3% 0.200% Phenoxy 0.1-0.3% 0.200% Argon Oil 0.1-0.3% 0.200% Curry leaf Extract 0.2-0.4% 0.300% Beetroot Extract 0.1-0.3% 0.200% A cationic polymer (such as 0.7-1.3% 1.200% polyquaternium-73) Keratin-derived protein e.g., 0.1-0.3% 0.200% Karacyne DC-245 0.5-0.9% 0.750% Soya Lecithin 0.1-0.3% 0.200% Collagen 0.1-0.3% 0.200% Cetrimonium Chloride 0.4-0.6% 0.500% Penthanol 0.1-0.3% 0.200% G-700 0.4-0.6% 0.500% CAPB 5-7% 6.000%

(15) TABLE-US-00003 Formulation 4 and Formulation 5 Ingredients Formulation 4 Formulation 5 Water Balance to Balance make 100% (71.250%) Cetyl Alcohol 4-6% 5.000% PEG-free emulsifier (such as 0.8-1.2% 1.000% Olivem) Bee's Wax 0.2-0.6% 0.400% capric/caprylic triglyceride 2-3% 2.500% Cetrimide 0.8-1.2% 1.000% hydroxyethyl cellulose 0.2-0.4% 0.300% Glycerin 0.7-1.3% 1.500% A base conditioner 1-3% 2.000% Polyoxyethylenesorbitan 0.5-0.9% 0.750% monolaurate Propylene glycol 0.4-0.6% 0.500% EDTA 0.08-0.12% 0.100% Sodium Benzoate 0.1-0.3% 0.200% Phenoxy 0.1-0.3% 0.200% Coconut Oil 0.7-1.3% 1.500% Argon Oil 0.1-0.3% 0.200% Jojoba Oil 0.1-0.3% 0.200% Curry leaf Extract 0.2-0.4% 0.300% Beetroot Extract 0.1-0.3% 0.200% A cationic polymer (such as 0.7-1.3% 1.200% polyquaternium-73) Keratin-derived protein e.g., 0.1-0.3% 0.200% Karacyne DC-245 0.5-0.9% 0.750% Soya Lecithin 0.1-0.3% 0.200% Collagen 0.1-0.3% 0.200% Biotin 0.04-0.06% 0.050% Cetrimonium Chloride 0.4-0.6% 0.500% Fragrance of Coconut Milk 0.3-0.5% 0.400% Penthanol 0.1-0.3% 0.200% G-700 0.4-0.6% 0.500% Vitamin E 0.08-0.12% 0.100% Vitamin B-3 0.08-0.12% 0.100% A herbal extract such as 0.08-0.12% 0.100% Amaport CAPB 5-7% 6.000%

(16) TABLE-US-00004 Formulation 6 - showing the costed product No. Ingredient Percentage Price/Kg Total 1 Water 71.250% 3.000 2.1375 2 Cetyl Alcohol 5.000% 125.000 6.2500 3 PEG-free emulsifier (such 1.000% 1730.000 17.3000 as Olivem) 4 Bees' Wax 0.400% 265.000 1.0600 5 capric/caprylic triglyceride 2.500% 475.000 11.8750 6 cetrimide 1.000% 900.000 9.0000 7 hydroxyethyl cellulose 0.300% 1160.000 3.4800 8 Glycerin 1.500% 120.000 1.8000 9 Kara base 2.000% 1300.000 26.0000 10 Polyoxyethylenesorbitan 0.750% 230.000 1.7250 monolaurate 11 Propylene glycol 0.500% 156.000 0.7800 12 EDTA 0.100% 240.000 0.2400 13 Sodium Benzoate 0.200% 130.000 0.2600 14 Phenoxy 0.200% 245.000 0.4900 15 Coconut Oil 1.500% 380.000 5.7000 16 Argon Oil 0.200% 2800.000 5.6000 17 Jojoba Oil 0.200% 1000.000 2.0000 18 Curry leaf Extract 0.300% 780.000 2.3400 19 Beetroot Extract 0.200% 850.000 1.7000 20 A cationic polymer (such 1.200% 1750.000 21.0000 as polyquaternium-73) 21 Keratin-derived protein 0.200% 10000.000 20.0000 e.g., Karacyne 22 DC-245 0.750% 520.000 3.9000 23 Soya Lecithin 0.200% 1850.000 3.7000 24 Collagen 0.200% 8000.000 16.0000 25 Biotin 0.050% 23000.000 11.5000 26 Cetrimonium Chloride 0.500% 230.000 1.1500 27 Fragrance Coconut Milk 0.400% 1700.000 6.8000 28 D Panthenol 0.200% 5600.000 11.2000 29 G-700 0.500% 80.000 0.4000 30 Vitamin E 0.100% 900.000 0.9000 31 Vitamin B-3 0.100% 800.000 0.8000 32 Amaport 0.100% 6000.000 6.0000 33 CAPB 6.000% 78.000 4.6800 Total 99.600% 65539.000 207.7675 RM Cost /Piece 62.3303

(17) Example Showing Costed Packing Components

(18) TABLE-US-00005 Packaging 1 300 ml Amber Bottle 1 7.5 2 Pump Napla 1 7 3 Label Reynders 1 5.5 4 Shrink 1 0.5 5 CBB 1 1.5 Total 22 Cost /Piece for 300 ml

(19) The above components may be present as variants or salts thereof or may be compounded with various other components such as carriers, fillers, oils, emulsifiers. They may be present in solid, powder or liquid form.

(20) While the embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described in the examples, the invention is not meant to be limited by the examples and the meets and bounds of some of the embodiments of the invention is set out in the claims.

TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

(21) Water=H.sub.2O which may include de-minimus amounts of salts, carbonates, metals or other typical components. Cetyl Alcohol=Cetyl alcohol, also known as hexadecan-1-ol and palmityl alcohol, is a fatty alcohol with the formula CH315OH. At room temperature, cetyl alcohol takes the form of a waxy white solid or flakes. The name cetyl derives from the whale oil from which it was first isolated. OLIVEM=a white to ivory waxy flake solid. It is a PEG-free co-emulsifier, self-emulsifying multifunctional ingredient, HLB 8-9, that is COSMOS-validated Bee's Wax=Beeswax (cera alba) is a natural wax produced by honey bees of the genus Apis. The wax is formed into scales by eight wax-producing glands of bees. CCTG=Capric/caprylic triglyceride is a combined triester, a blend of capric and caprylic acids. It is also known as fractionated coconut oil. Cetrimide=Cetrimide is an antiseptic which is a mixture of different quaternary ammonium salts including cetrimonium bromide. It was first discovered and developed by ICI and introduced under the brand name Cetavlon. It is used as a 1-3% solution for cleaning roadside accident wounds. HEC=Hydroxyethyl cellulose, also known by the trade name NATROSOL, is a gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose. It is widely used in cosmetics, cleaning solutions, and other household products. Glycerin=Glycerol is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in all lipids known as triglycerides. It is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener and humectant and in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature. Kara base=a hair conditioning agent or a base conditioner. In this disclosure, it should be understood that Kara base is optional and can be left out of any formulation or replaced with any base conditioner or with any other generic formulation used as a hair conditioning agent. Base conditioner=any base conditioner commercially available which have ingredients of, for example, Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerine, Phenoxyethanol, Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydrolysed Sweet Almond Seedcake T-20=Tween 20 is oil-in-water emulsifier, can be used as solvent, diffusant, stabilizer, lubricant and anti-static agent etc. TWEEN 20=Polyethylene glycol sorbitan monolaurate, Polyoxyethylenesorbitan monolaurate PG=Propylene glycol (IUPAC name: propane-1,2-diol) is a synthetic organic compound with the chemical formula C.sub.3H.sub.8O.sub.2. It is a viscous, colorless liquid. EDTA=ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is a calcium chelating agent Sodium Benzoate=Sodium benzoate is a substance which has the chemical formula NaC7H5O2. It is a widely used food preservative, with an E number of E211. Phenoxy=a preservative (a procrastinator), used in trace amounts. Coconut Oil=Coconut oil, or copra oil, is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm. Argon Oil=Argan oil is a plant oil produced from the kernels of the argan tree (Argania spinosa L.) Jojoba Oil=Jojoba is the liquid produced in the seed of the Simmondsia chinensis plant, Curry leaf Extract=the extract of the curry tree which is a tropical to sub-tropical tree in the family Rutaceae, which is native to India and Sri Lanka Beetroot Extract=extract of Beta vulgaris or related species DIASLEEK-802=polyquaternium-73 is a cationic polymer preparation and is a silicone compound to prevent dryness in hair and scalp. Karacyne=a keratin-derived protein DC-245=Cytopentosyloxane, which is a Silicone fluoride substance used as a conditioning agent Soya Lecithin=an amphiphilic extract of soy Collagen=animal protein found in connective tissue G-700=a surfactant, foaming agent and sunscreen agent CABP=cocamidopropyl betaine (an amphoteric surfactant) Amaport=a herbal extract with properties that interact with or change physiological or chemical properties of another compound Water: Although water is described in the tables as Balance to make 100% or as a given percentage, it must be understood that the percentages in the formulations do not always add up to 100% and that in various formulations additional non-listed ingredients may be added and used. Thus, the amount of water may be added as needed, and may not provide the entire balance of any particular formulation. For example, water may be present in amounts from 1% to 95%, from 5% to 90% or from 5% to 75% or any other percentage.

(22) While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the invention, it is believed that the present invention will be better understood from the following description.

(23) Herein, comprising means that other steps and other ingredients which do not affect the end result can be added. This term encompasses the terms consisting of and consisting essentially of.

(24) All percentages, parts and ratios are based upon the total weight of the compositions of the present invention, unless otherwise specified. All such weights as they pertain to listed ingredients are based on the active level and, therefore, do not include carriers or by-products that may be included in commercially available materials.

(25) Herein, mixture is meant to include a simple combination of materials and any compounds that may result from their combination.