Hair care compositions and methods of treating hair using same
View Patent ↗The present invention provides kits and methods for treating hair on the scalp comprising non-toxic compositions providing beneficial effects on hair without employing high temperatures, free radical initiators or rinsing hair after applying the compositions.
1. A composition for treating hair, comprising a compound according to the following formula
and a cosmetically acceptable excipient,
wherein the composition does not contain a free radical initiator, a polymerization initiator or a polymerization catalyst.
2. The composition for treating hair according to claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises at least one excipient selected from the group consisting of: preservatives, antioxidants, chelating agents, sunscreen agents, vitamins, dyes, hair coloring agents, proteins, amino acids, plant extracts, humectants, fragrances, perfumes, emollients, penetrants, thickeners, viscosity modifiers, hair fixatives, film formers, emulsifiers, opacifying agents, propellants, liquid vehicles, carriers, salts, pH adjusting agents, neutralizing agents, buffers, hair conditioning agents, anti-static agents, anti-frizz agents, anti-dandruff agents, hair waving agents, hair straightening agents, and combinations thereof.
3. The composition for treating hair according to claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises water, alcohol or a water/alcohol mixture as solvent for the active compound.
4. The composition for treating hair according to claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises an emulsifier, an emollient, a humectant and a viscosity modifier.
5. The composition for treating hair according to claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises silicone.
6. The composition for treating hair according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is in the form of a spray.
7. The composition for treating hair according to claim 6 , wherein the composition is in the form of an aerosol spray and the excipient comprises a propellant.
8. The composition for treating hair of claim 1 , wherein the composition is in the form of a cream.
9. The composition for treating hair according to claim 8 , wherein the excipient comprises a solvent, an oil, a hair conditioning agent, and a thickening agent.
10. The composition for treating hair according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is a shampoo.
11. The composition for treating hair according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is a conditioner.
12. The composition for treating hair according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is a mousse.
13. The composition for treating hair according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is a gel, pomade, serum, or wax.