Hair Care Solid Granules That Sustain Essential Oils And Or Plant Herbal Extracts That Emulsify In Water Creating Therapeutic Solution

Abstract

A personal care 100% plant derived, biodegradable solid granules that sustain beneficial essential oils, and or plant/herbal extracts and emulsify in water to create an emulsified therapeutic solution is disclosed. This invention improves over existing liquids in that its solid granule form is completely plant derived and biodegradable and can sustain essential oils and antioxidants without the requirement of chemical preservatives, and can be packaged in eco-friendly water soluble film and compostable paper. It improves over existing solid forms in that it is a 100% water soluble granule that emulsifies easily in water to form an easy to use liquid product.

Claims

1. A hair care product having a water soluble granular emulsified solid composition, for topical use after reconstitution. The product comprising: at least one solidifying water soluble plant-derived surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic, cationic, nonionic or amphoteric surfactants and any combination thereof; at least one water soluble plant-derived emulsifiers/thickener; at least one plant-derived antimicrobial ingredient; at least one plant-derived anti-mold/yeast ingredient; at least one essential oils/or herbal extracts; wherein the solidifying water soluble plant-derived surfactant is in an amount of 60.1-80% by weight of the product; the essential oils/or herbal extracts is in an amount of 2-10% by weight of the product; the antimicrobial ingredient is in an amount of 1-4% by weight of the product; and the anti-mold/yeast is in an amount of 1-4% by weight of the product. The hair care product of claim 1 wherein the ingredients are blended. The hair care product of claim 1 wherein the product is packaged for reconstitution for topical use.

2. The hair care product of claim 1, wherein the solidifying water soluble plant-derived surfactant is selected from the group consisting of behentrimonium and salt thereof(ammonium), stearamidopropyl dimethylamine and salts thereof( amine), sodium coco sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, yucca extract, quillaja saponaria extract, sapindus mukorossi extract, shikakai extract, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, sodium C-14/C-16 olefin sulphonate, sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl/lauroyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, cocomidapropyl hydroxysultaine, cocomidapropyl betaine, brassicyl-isoleucinate esylate, and the solidifying water soluble plant-derived surfactant is in an amount of 60.1-80% by weight of the product.

3. The hair care product of claim 2 further comprising at least one pH balancer including vinegar(powdered), citric acid, lactic acid or other pH balancer in an amount of 4-12% by weight of the product, wherein the pH balancer is blended with the water soluble surfactant.

4. The hair care product of claim 3 further comprising of at least one conditioning ingredient selected from the group consisting of cocoa butter, hydrolyzed protein, amino acids, peptides, ceramides, panthenol, aloe vera extract, or algae extract in an amount of 2-9% by weight of the product, wherein the conditioning ingredient is blended with the water soluble surfactant.

5. The hair care product of claim 4, wherein the water soluble plant-derived emulsifier/thickener is guar gum in an amount of 6-20%, by weight of the product, and wherein the guar gum is blended with one or more water soluble plant-derived surfactants.

6. The hair care product of claim 5, comprising of at least one essential oil selected from the group consisting of sweet orange, lemongrass, sage, rosemary, peppermint, clove, cinnamon, lavender, frankincense, geranium, juniper, thyme, tea tree, eucalyptus oil, and or at least one herbal extract selected from the group consisting of henna, indigo, cassia obovata, amla, neem, fenugreek, bhringraj, beet or hibiscus extract(powders) in an amount of 2-25% by weight of the product, wherein the essential oil and or herbal extract is blended with the water soluble surfactant.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0017] Other aspects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following detailed description, the appended claim, and the accompanying drawings in which similar elements are given similar reference numerals.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a flow chart showing how to make a conditioner according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 2 is a flow chart showing how to make a shampoo according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing how to make a hair coloring lotion according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing how to use the hair care product according to the present invention.

EMBODIMENT 1

[0022] Referring to FIG. 1, there is disclosed a flow chart on how to make a conditioner. In a container, blending plant derived water soluble surfactant/s 1; adding plant derived water soluble emulsifiers/thickener to the container 2; adding conditioning ingredient/s(optional) 3; adding at least one essential oil/herbal extract, bacteria/mold inhibitor 4; adding ph balancer 5; mixing/blending the product until it is uniform 6; pouring blended product into pill press machine(optional) 7. The granules' size of the product range from 150 mesh to 5 mm.

[0023] Referring to FIG, 2, there is disclosed a flow chart on how to make a shampoo. In a container blending plant derived water soluble surfactant's 1; adding plant derived water soluble emulsifiers/thickener to the container 2; adding conditioning ingredient/s(optional) 3; adding at least one essential oil/herbal extract, bacteria/mold protectors 4; adding ph balancer 5; mixing/blending the product until it is uniform 6; pouring blended product into pill press machine(optional). 7. The granules' size of the product range from 150 mesh to 5 mm.

[0024] Referring to FIG. 3, there is disclosed a flow chart on how to make a hair coloring lotion, In a container blending plant derived water soluble surfactant's 1; adding plant derived water soluble emulsifier/thickener to the container 2; adding conditioner(optional) 3; adding at least one herbal extract, bacteria/mold protectors 4; adding ph balancer 5; mixing/blending the product until it is uniform 6; pouring blended product into pill press machine(optional) 7. The granules size of the product range from 150 mesh to 5 mm.

[0025] More specifically, the solidifying water soluble plant-derived surfactant is selected from the group consisting of behentrimonium and salt thereof(ammonium), brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine and salts thereof(amine), stearyl dihydroxypropyldimonium oligosaccharides, sodium coco sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium laureth sulfate, sodium myristyl sulfate, sodium myreth sulfate, yucca extract, quillaja saponaria extract, sapindus mukorossi extract, shikakai extract, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl/lauroyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium cocoyl/lauryl taurate, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, cocomidapropyl hydroxysultaine, cocomidapropyl betaine, brassicyl isoleucinate esylate, and the solidifying water soluble plant-derived surfactant is in an amount of 60.1-85% by weight of the product. The invention is not limited to the above listed surfactants.

[0026] The water soluble plant-derived emulsifier/thickener may be selected from the group consisting of guar gum in an amount of 6-20%, by weight of the product and preferably in an amount of 12% by weight of the product. The invention is not limited to the above listed emulsifier/thickeners.

[0027] The pH balancer including vinegar(powder), or citric acid in an amount of 4-12% by weight of the product, wherein the pH balancer is blended with the water soluble surfactant. The preferable amount of the pH balancer is 8% by weight of the product; the added amount is depending on the ph created by the other ingredients in the product. The invention is not limited to the above listed ph balancers.

[0028] The conditioning ingredient selected from the group consisting of cocoa butter, hydrolyzed plant proteins, peptides, amino acids, ceramides, panthenol, aloe vera leaf extract, or algae extract in an amount of 2-9% by weight of the product, wherein the conditioner is blended with the water soluble surfactant. The invention is not limited to the above listed conditioning ingredients.

[0029] The plant-derived antimicrobial ingredient in an amount of 1-4% by weight of the product, wherein the plant-derived antimicrobial ingredient including grapefruit seed extract, neem leaf extract, grape seed extract, or vinegar(powder). The invention is not limited to the above listed antimicrobial ingredients.

[0030] The plant-derived ingredient that can inhibit growth of mold and yeast in an amount of 1-4% by weight of the product, wherein the plant-derived anti-mold and anti-yeast ingredient including potassium sorbate, or vinega (powder). The invention is not limited to the above listed anti-mold and anti-yeast ingredients.

[0031] The essential oil and or herbal extract's selected from the group consisting of sweet orange, le ongrass, patchouli, sage, rosemary, peppermint, clove, cinnamon, lavender, frankincense, geranium, patchouli, juniper, thyme, tea tree, eucalyptus oil, and or at least one herbal extract selected from the group consisting of henna, indigo, cassia obovata, amla, neem, fenugreek, bhringraj, beet, or hibiscus extract(powders) in an amount of 2-25% by weight of the product, wherein the essential oil and or herbal extract is blended with the water soluble surfactant.

[0032] While the process outlined herein is in regard to shampoo related products such described process can also be employed with a facial or body wash formulation. Effectively, face/body wash, and face/body lotion, as well all lend themselves to this chemical composition formulation process.

[0033] Referring to FIG. 4, there is disclosed a method for applying an emulsified solution to hair/or skin of a person comprising: 1. placing granular solid composition in hand, or pouring/placing in reusable container(optional); 2. adding water, heated(optional); 3. mixing with water in hand or with heated water in container(optional) to form an emulsified solution; 4. wherein the newly formed liquid product, upon cooling if heated(optional), is what is applied externally to the hair or skin as the composition is intended for.

[0034] Additionally, this invention could be sold in larger bulk packaging to be used for refilling glass containers/bottles, smaller compostable paper packets or water-soluble film for single-use and travel.

[0035] While there have been shown and described and pointed out the fundamental novel features of the invention as applied to the preferred embodiments, it will be understood that the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention and not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Obvious modifications or variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiments discussed were chosen and described to provide the best illustration of the principles of the invention and its practical application to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated All such modifications and variations are within the scope of the invention as determined by the appended claims when interpreted in accordance with the breadth to which they are entitled.