Permanent Waving Or Straightening Patents (Class 424/70.2)
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Patent number: 8771659Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium: from 0.1% to 2% by weight of at least one starch, and from 0.1% to 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one diester of a carboxylic acid comprising 8 to 30 carbon atoms and of polyethylene glycol. The cosmetic compositions provides a fondant texture, and these compositions rinse out easily. Hair treated with this composition has a soft feel, free of residue. These compositions are may be used for washing and/or conditioning keratin materials such as the hair or the skin.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2007Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Véronique Mahe, Jean-Michel Sturla
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Patent number: 8764715Abstract: Test methods for assessing irritation of portions of skin are provided. The method may include irritating a portion of skin by contacting the portion of skin with a chemical irritant; irritating the portion of skin by physical irritation; and assessing erythema or dryness of the portion of skin after irritating the steps. Alternatively, the method may include irritating a portion of skin with a chemical irritant; irritating the portion of skin by physical irritation; treating the irritated portion of skin by wiping the irritated portion of skin with a test sample; and assessing erythema or dryness of the portion of skin after the wiping step. A method of irritating a portion of skin to assess one of erythema and dryness may include irritating a portion of skin with a chemical irritant and irritating the portion of skin by physical irritation.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble ComapnyInventor: Miranda Aref Farage
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Patent number: 8765107Abstract: The invention relates to a process for straightening keratin fibers, comprising: (i) a step in which a straightening composition containing at least two denaturing agents is applied to the keratin fibers, (ii) a step in which the temperature of the keratin fibers is raised, using a heating means, to a temperature of between 110 and 250° C.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Michel Philippe, Gérard Malle, Philippe Barbarat
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Patent number: 8753616Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. Accordingly, the first object of the present invention is a process for permanent shaping hair wherein an aqueous composition comprising at least one inorganic salt is applied onto hair and optionally processed up to 20 min and optionally rinsed off and subsequently a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. and a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and processed for 1 to 20 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: KAO Germany GmbHInventors: Alexandra Hullmann, Jonathan Wood, Frank Kufner, Sabine Schafer, Bernd Nocker
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Patent number: 8747825Abstract: Present invention relates to a process for permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. Present invention is a process for permanent shaping hair wherein hair is optionally washed or wetted or shampooed and a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. and a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and processed for 1 to 20 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair wherein at least one of the two compositions comprise a thickening polyurethane polymer.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: KAO Germany GmbHInventors: Jonathan Wood, Alexandra Hullmann, Jörg Schneider
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Publication number: 20140147402Abstract: A description is given of compositions comprising a) one or more substances selected from the group consisting of hydrogen peroxide and hydrogen peroxide donor substances, b) water, c) one or more polymers having thickening properties and d) one or more substances selected from the group consisting of hydroxypyridones and salts thereof. The compositions are notable more particularly for their advantageous shelf lives.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2011Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITEDInventors: Peter Klug, Maurice Frederic Pilz, Ute Back
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Publication number: 20140147395Abstract: This disclosure is directed to compound of formula (1): wherein R1 is a C7-18 alkyl, R2 is hydrogen or a C1-3 alkyl, each R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 is independently hydrogen or a C1-6 alkyl, a is 2-3, and b is 0-1, its method of preparation and uses thereof in water-borne coating compositions, cleaning compositions, fragrance, and personal care compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: SEGETIS, INC.Inventors: Lee R. Rieth, Dorie J. Yontz
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Patent number: 8722025Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a hyaluronic acid derivative which comprises ureidopyrimidone units, to the said derivatives and to a cosmetic treatment method using them.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Sandrine Chodorowski-Kimmes, Maria Dalko
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Publication number: 20140123994Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one ester of oxyethylenated sorbitan and of a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched C8-C30 fatty acid, with a number of moles of ethylene oxide of less than or equal to 20, at least one non-silicone cationic polymer with a cationic charge density of greater than or equal to 4 meq/g and at least one non-silicone solid fatty compound, and to a cosmetic process for treating keratin materials, for example the hair. These compositions have an improved conditioning effect, such as smoothing of the ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Patricia MEZURE, Pascale LAZZERI
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Publication number: 20140099848Abstract: The present invention relates to shape memory polymers and waterborne coating materials and, more particularly, to waterborne shape memory polymer coatings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Syracuse UniversityInventors: Patrick Mather, Kazuki Ishida, Pamela Wilson
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Patent number: 8673273Abstract: An aqueous based hair straightening composition having a pH from 12 to 14 comprising i) an hydroxide ion generator; and ii) from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % of the total composition of urea in which the weight ratio of urea to hydroxide generator is greater than 1:1.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Conopco Inc.Inventors: Paul Carpenter, Cheryl Anne Taylor, David Tetard
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Patent number: 8673276Abstract: A formulation is disclosed useful for semi-permanent, thermal conditioning and styling of the hair comprising a mercaptosilicone polymer derived from greater than 25 mole percent mercaptosilicone monomer. A method of straightening the hair is also disclosed which comprises the steps of applying the mercaptosilicone polymer formula to the hair and then styling the hair at an elevated temperature with a flat iron to achieve a lasting straight style that remains after more than one shampoo cycle.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Grant Industries, Inc.Inventors: John Gormley, David Granatell, Glenn Baird
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Publication number: 20130340785Abstract: The present invention teaches a hair straightening system including formulations that will safely and effectively straighten curly hair for at least 2-3 months after a single application, despite frequent washings of the hair. Methods for obtaining said formulations are disclosed. Hair straightening systems including shampoo and one or more conditioners are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Marc Michael Baum, Janelle Marie Baum
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Patent number: 8613913Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-molding permanent agent and a method for proceeding free-rod and free-band type permanent, more particularly to a self-molding permanent agent comprising (a) a reducing composition containing a reducing agent reducing a disulfide bond of cystine on the hair and a molding stimulant spontaneously molding to fix a hair design; (b) a molding composition inducing to mold after reacting with the molding stimulant; and (c) a softening composition releasing the action of a molding stimulant, and a method for pressing a free-rod and free-band type permanent, which overcomes a disadvantage in the conventional method for pressing a permanent that needs to wear a curling device such as rods for a permanent (perm rod) or rubber band and improves to apply a wave set without a hair-curling device for a short time, since it has a self-molding feature.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Korea Research Institute of Chemical TechnologyInventors: Tae Sun Chang, Dong Koo Lee, Tae Soon Kim, Wan Je Woo
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Publication number: 20130336907Abstract: The present invention is directed to heat treated xanthan gums, which have improved solution viscosity over other xanthan gums heat-treated under the same processing conditions while maintaining the improved ease of use and the short, non-stringy gel texture of heat treated xanthan gums. Such high solution viscosity xanthan gums are suitable in a variety of applications, including cosmetic and personal care compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Hongjie Cao, Gary T. Martino
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Patent number: 8603448Abstract: A process for straightening or relaxing hair involving the steps of: (a) providing a hair straightening/relaxing composition containing: (i) from about 0.1 to about 50% by weight of at least one weak non-hydroxide base; and (ii) remainder, to 100%, a cosmetically acceptable medium, all weights based on the weight of the hair straightening/relaxing composition; (b) contacting the hair with the hair straightening/relaxing composition to form treated hair; (c) optionally, rinsing the hair straightening/relaxing composition from the treated hair; (d) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a non-volatile oil; and (e) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, David W. Cannell, Cynthia Chong Espino, Sawa Hashimoto
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Publication number: 20130306096Abstract: A hair care composition containing inorganic fluoride for straightening, smoothing, and/or relaxing hair, and a method for using the hair care composition a hair care composition containing an inorganic fluoride for straightening, smoothing, defrizzing, curling and/or relaxing of hair, and its method of use in a variety of hair care products, e.g., straightener solution, shampoo, conditioner, color binding treatment, volumizing treatment, a combination thereof, etc. The hair care composition is formaldehyde-free, even when heated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: ZOTOS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Andrew SAVAIDES, Rushi TASKER, Komal MANN, Mona VAIDYA
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Publication number: 20130295030Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair treatment composition capable of imparting good finger combability, body and manageability to the hair treated therewith and dried, and to a method for producing the composition. The hair treatment composition contains a cationized hydroxypropyl cellulose (A) and at least one treating agent (B) selected from a hair-coloring dye, an oxidizing agent, an alkali agent and a keratin-reducing agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2011Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: KAO CORPORATIONInventor: Naoyuki Yamazaki
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Publication number: 20130272975Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one lactone compound and at least one amine compound chosen from amino alcohol compounds and alkoxylated amine compounds; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto said substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: L'OREAL S.A.Inventors: Nghi Van Nguyen, Gregory Shmuylovich, Catherine Chiou
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Publication number: 20130272984Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing a) one or more substances selected from the group of hydrogen peroxide and substances releasing hydrogen peroxide, b) water, d) one or more substances selected from the group consisting of hydroxypyridones and the salts thereof, characterized in that said compositions do not comprise polymers having thickening properties. The compositions are particularly characterized by the advantageous storage stability thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2011Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITEDInventors: Peter Klug, Maurice Frederic Pilz, Ute Back
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Publication number: 20130272976Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one lactone compound and at least one hydroxy compound; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto the keratinous substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: L'ORÉAL S.A.Inventors: Nghi Van NGUYEN, Gregory Shmuylovich, Catherine Chiou
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Patent number: 8557223Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Living Proof, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Griffith Anderson, Amir Nashat, Mitchell John DeRosa, David Thomas Puerta, Ronald P. McLaughlin, Bryan Scott Akcasu, Susan Alice Williams, Richard Matthew Ramirez
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Patent number: 8551463Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, kits and methods for treating scalp hair. The compositions include fluorinated (but not perfluorinated), non-polymeric compounds in a suitable excipient to provide beneficial effects on hair.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Living Proof, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Griffith Anderson, Amir Nashat, Mitchell John DeRosa, David Thomas Puerta, Ronald P. McLaughlin, Bryan Scott Akcasu, Susan Alice Williams, Richard Matthew Ramirez
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Patent number: 8551464Abstract: Provided is a method for styling mammalian hair that includes contacting the hair with a composition that includes a poly(vinylamine-vinylformamide) copolymer and a first carrier, contacting the hair with a composition that includes a bisulfite and a second carrier, and styling the hair. The method of the present invention promotes improved hair styling properties such as improved curl retention and straightness retention, e.g., under conditions of high relative humidity and temperature. The method can be used for semi-permanently straightening or curling the hair. Also provided is a method for controlling fizz by applying the copolymer and bisulfite compositions.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Alberto Culver CompanyInventors: Gilles M Verboom, Jean Louise Razon Navarro
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Publication number: 20130255711Abstract: A hair care composition containing inorganic fluoride for straightening, smoothing, and/or relaxing hair, and a method for using the hair care composition a hair care composition containing an inorganic fluoride for straightening, smoothing, defrizzing, curling and/or relaxing of hair, and its method of use in a variety of hair care products, e.g., straightener solution, shampoo, conditioner, color binding treatment, volumizing treatment, a combination thereof, etc. The hair care composition is formaldehyde-free, even when heated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: ZOTOS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Andrew SAVAIDES, Rushi TASKER, Komal MANN, Mona VAIDYA
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Patent number: 8545818Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Living Proof, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Griffith Anderson, Amir Nashat, Mitchell John DeRosa, David Thomas Puerta, Ronald P. McLaughlin, Bryan Scott Akcasu, Susan Alice Williams, Richard Matthew Ramirez
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Publication number: 20130251655Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising, based on the finished composition, a) 40 to 60% by weight of at least one quaternary compound according to formula (1) wherein R1 is an unbranched or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 12 to 36 carbon atoms, a group R5CONH(CH2)n— or a group R5COO(CH2)n—, where R5 is an alkyl or alkenyl group having 12 to 36 carbon atoms and n is a number from 1 to 8, and R2, R3 and R4 are independently identical or and are a —CH3, CH3CH2—, CH2CH2CH2—, CH2CH2CH2CH2—, —CH2CH2OH, or —CH2CH(OH)CH2OH group, and X? is an anion, and b) 15 to 25% by weight of at least one glycerol monoester selected from the group consisting of glycerol monoester of a C12-24 fatty acid, and c) 25 to 35% by weight of a mixture of fatty alcohols.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: THOR ESPECIALIDADES, S.A.Inventors: Marc Arderiu Girame, Noemi Casafont Moncunill
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Patent number: 8540975Abstract: Provided is a method for styling mammalian hair that includes contacting the hair with a composition that includes a poly(vinylamine-vinylformamide) copolymer and a first carrier, contacting the hair with a composition that includes a citrate and a second carrier, and styling the hair. The method of the present invention promotes improved hair styling properties such as improved curl retention and straightness retention, e.g., under conditions of high relative humidity and temperature. The method can be used for semi-permanently straightening or curling the hair. Also provided is a method for controlling frizz by applying the copolymer and citrate compositions.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Alberto Culver CompanyInventors: Gilles M Verboom, Jean Louise Razon Navarro
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Publication number: 20130224141Abstract: A method of straightening hair comprising the step of applying to the hair a composition comprising at least 2 wt % of the total composition of vitamin C and vitamin E.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Scott Robson, Cheryl Anne Taylor
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Patent number: 8491877Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an effective amount of zinc-containing layered material, an effective amount of a surfactant including a surfactant with an anionic functional group, wherein the zinc-containing layered material has a relative zinc lability of greater than about 15%. The present invention further relates to a composition according to Claim 1 wherein the composition further comprises an effective amount of a pyrithione or a polyvalent metal salt of a pyrithione.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2004Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: James Robert Schwartz, Eric Scott Johnson, Bonnie Theresa King, Carl Hinz Margraf, III, Gregory V. Tormos, David Thomas Warnke
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Publication number: 20130167860Abstract: A process for reducing curl and/or frizziness of hair comprising: (a) providing a composition for reducing curl and/or frizziness of hair, said composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (i) at least one non-hydroxide base; (ii) at least one protein denaturant different from (a)(i); (iii) at least one alkoxysilane comprising at least one solubilizing functional group; and (iv) optionally, at least one fatty substance; (b) contacting the hair with the composition in (a) to form treated hair; (c) optionally, rinsing the composition in (a) from the treated hair; (d) optionally, contacting the treated hair with a conditioning agent; (e) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair to form smoothed hair; (f) optionally, shampooing the smoothed hair; and (g) rinsing the smoothed hair.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: L'ORÉAL S.A.Inventors: Jim SINGER, Christine Shin, Sudarat Infahseng, Xiang Zhu, Clarissa Nogueira
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Publication number: 20130164240Abstract: Compositions for providing hair care benefits, such as smoothing, anti-static control, color protection, frizz control and moisturization are disclosed. The compositions maintain clarity, show no separation upon standing, and remain flowable liquids at room temperature. The compositions comprise a premix consisting essentially of (a) siloxane polymers containing one or more functional groups selected from amino, phenyl, methoxy, hydroxyl, fatty alcohol, fatty acid, alkyl and combinations thereof and (b) materials selected from dimethicones having a viscosity of from about 20 to about 10,000 centipoise, mono-esters containing 20 or fewer carbon atoms, ethers containing 20 or fewer carbon atoms, linear or branched hydrocarbons containing 12 to 20 carbon atoms, and combinations thereof. The compositions can be applied directly to hair (i.e., “neat”) or via conventional hair treatment compositions, such as shampoos or conditioners.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2013Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventor: Adam Patrick Schrott
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Publication number: 20130149270Abstract: A cosmetic composition for relaxing keratin fibres, comprising an alkaline agent, a fatty phase made up of fatty substance(s), the amount of fatty substance being greater than or equal to 52% by weight, relative to the total weight of said composition, and at least one surfactant in an amount of greater than or equal to 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of said composition. The application also relates to a method for relaxing keratin fibres using this composition, and also to the use of this composition for relaxing keratin fibres.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Anne Bouchara, Gaëlle Petit
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Patent number: 8455006Abstract: An organic hair care composition made from organic ingredients, such as vegetable emulsifying wax, olive oil, shea butter, jojoba oil, and beeswax. The organic ingredients are mixingly introduced in predetermined proportions necessary to effectuate the styling, straightening, and therapeutic revitalization of hair in accordance with the included methods of manufacturing and use.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Inventor: Anika Lee Thompson-Staples
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Patent number: 8449868Abstract: The present invention is directed to cationic nanoparticles, methods to make them, and the use of compositions containing said nanoparticles in personal care compositions or formulations. The nanoparticles are useful in personal care applications and impart antimicrobial properties to home and personal care products containing them. These cationic nanoparticles also contribute useful conditioning properties to hair-care and skin-care products.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2009Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: BASF SEInventors: John Jennings, Dietmar Hüglin, Jianwen Mao, Andreas Mühlebach
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Patent number: 8414872Abstract: The present invention includes a hair straightening formulation consisting of a hair fixative that will straighten the hair for at least 2-3 months after one application despite frequent washings of the hair as well as methods for obtaining said formulation. The formulation comprises as active ingredients one or more keratin hydrolysates and an aldehyde. Hair straightening system comprising shampoo and one or more conditioners are also provided. The invention is further directed to a method for straightening hair using said formulation.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Liquid Keratin, Inc.Inventors: Lionel Resnick, Irwin Grams, Angela Goodfellow, David Allice
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Patent number: 8413666Abstract: A method to gently and permanently relax or straighten hair utilizes a protease enzyme, and preferably the enzyme kerA. The hair is optionally treated with a swelling agent, after which it is treated with the enzyme in an aqueous solution. The hair is then physically manipulated, such as by ironing, to remove unwanted curl, wave, and or kink. The enzyme has the ability to cleave inter-peptide bonds, allowing the hair fiber to be relaxed or straightened with less damage to the fiber than would have occurred using traditional or existing straightening methods.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Beilis Development, LLCInventor: Richard A. Presti
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Publication number: 20130039873Abstract: Compositions for providing hair and skin care benefits, such as smoothing, anti-static control, color protection, frizz control and moisturization are disclosed. The compositions maintain clarity, show no separation upon standing, and remain flowable liquids at room temperature. The compositions comprise a silicone or hydrocarbon component having a viscosity of from about 2,500 to about 600,000 cSt at 25° C. (such as dimethicone gum or hydrogenated polydecene), together with a carrier fluid having a viscosity less than about 100 cSt at 25° C. and a flash point greater than about 85° C. (such as caprylyl methicone, isodecyl neopentanoate, or hydrogenated polyisobutene (250)). Hair care compositions, such as shampoos and conditioners containing those combinations, as well as the method of conditioning hair utilizing those compositions is also disclosed. The compositions can be applied directly to the hair (i.e., “neat”) or via a conventional hair treatment composition, such as a shampoo or a conditioner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: Kao CorporationInventor: Adam Patrick Schrott
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Patent number: 8367049Abstract: By formulating permanent wave compositions with chlorophyll derivatives of water soluble alkaline divalent cations selected from the group consisting of magnesium, manganese, calcium, copper, and zinc, an easily employed malodor reducing composition is achieved for use with conventional reducing agents employed for permanently waving hair. In accordance with the present invention, chlorophyll derivative compositions soluble in propylene glycol and glycerol are employed in pre-treatments, waving lotions, or as additives to the waving lotions using various different reducing agents salts and esters of TGA, TLA, Cysteine, Cysteamine, and Bisulfite.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2008Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Zotos International, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Savaides, Rushi Tasker
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Patent number: 8361447Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition for the permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of either naturally or chemically curled hair comprising at least one dipeptide. Accordingly, the present invention is on a composition for permanent shaping hair based on at least one reducing agent and at least one dipeptide.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: KPSS-KAO Professional Salon Services GmbHInventors: Jonathan Wood, Alexandra Meuser, Britta Punsch
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Patent number: 8357356Abstract: A hydrogen peroxide-containing composition comprising at least one antioxidant and at least one free radical scavenger operable to neutralize reactive oxygen species generated by the hydrogen peroxide and a method for stabilizing hydrogen peroxide containing compositions.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Aveda CorporationInventors: Vilis M. Zaeska, Cindy L. Orr, Darcy Lyn Prater, Jennifer Lockridge
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Publication number: 20130017164Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a hyaluronic acid derivative which comprises ureidopyrimidone units, to the said derivatives and to a cosmetic treatment method using them.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Sandrine Chodorowski-Kimmes, Maria Dalko
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Publication number: 20130017162Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition, especially a hair composition, and to a method for the cosmetic treatment of keratin materials, especially of the hair, employing compounds of formula: in which Z represents (i) a hydrogen atom, (ii) a linear or branched C1 to C32 (saturated) alkyl radical; (iii) a linear or branched C2 to C32 (unsaturated) alkene radical, comprising one or two C?C double bonds; (iv) an aryl-substituted alkyl radical; said radicals being optionally substituted and/or interrupted.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Anne-Claude Dublanchet, Christian Blaise, Abel Messavussu
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Publication number: 20120315229Abstract: There is provided herein a composition comprising a silicone copolymer of the general formula (I) MaMEcDdDEeTfTEgQh where M=R1R2R3SiO1/2; ME=R4R5RESiO1/2; D=R6R7SiO2/2; DE=R8RESiO2/2; T=R9RESiO2/2; T=R9SiO3/2; TE=RESiO2/2; and Q=SiO4/2; where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, and R9 are each independently selected from the group of monovalent hydrocarbon radicals optionally containing heteroatoms, carbonyl groups, and hydroxyl groups, each independently having from about 1 to about 20 carbon atoms; RE is a monovalent radical defined as: —R10O—(C2H4O)h(C3H6O)i(C4H8O)i—R11 or —R12 with the provision that the copolymer must contain at least one RE group; R10 is a linear or branched divalent hydrocarbon radical containing from 3 to about 10 carbon atoms; R11 is H or —C(?O)CH3 or a monovalent saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical, optionally containing heteroatoms and hydroxyl groups, containing from 1 to about 30 carbon atoms; R12 is a hydrocarbon radical, containing from 2 to about 30 carbon atoms and at leType: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.Inventors: Benjamin FALK, Sigfredo Gonzalez
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Patent number: 8313737Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hair treatment process that comprises applying to the hair a composition comprising at least one ceramide compound in a cosmetically acceptable medium and applying an iron to the hair wherein the iron temperature is at least 60° C. and raises the temperature of the hair. The process may be used for smoothing the hair.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2004Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Anne Sabbagh, Priscille Devin-Baudoin
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Patent number: 8309067Abstract: A hair straightening composition comprising at least one hydroxide ion generator and a disaccharide.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Karen Maria Devine, Richard Skinner, Cheryl Anne Taylor
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Publication number: 20120282208Abstract: The current invention comprises methods and compositions for straightening hair. Using embodiments of the current invention, curly hair can be effectively and safely straightened by a method that is milder and less damaging than the current art and does not employ ingredients such as formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde that are considered noxious and raise significant toxicological concerns. In one or more embodiments of the invention, a low concentration of sodium hydroxide (˜0.5-0.6%) is applied prior to the application of an oil (preferably a vegetable oil), followed by treatment with a flat iron, or similar, heated to ˜180-200° C. In one or more alternative embodiments of the invention, the sodium hydroxide and oil-containing compositions are combined and applied to the hair in a single step.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicants: WESTMAN ASSOCIATES, INC., KAMATH CONSULTING INCORPORATEDInventors: YASHAVANTH KAMATH, MORT WESTMAN
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Publication number: 20120269739Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermatological, nutraceutical or oral cosmetic composition having, as main preserving system, a mild preserving system formed from compounds with a broad antimicrobial spectrum, which have only one pKa, the said pKa being greater than or equal to 10, the said mild preserving system being present in a content strictly greater than or equal to 1% by weight relative to the weight of the said composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Maria Dalko, Geraldine Lerebour, Sylvie Cupferman
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Publication number: 20120255573Abstract: Present invention relates to a process for permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. Present invention is a process for permanent shaping hair wherein hair is optionally washed or wetted or shampooed and a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied and rinsed off from hair after a processing time of 1 to 30 min and at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. and a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent is applied and processed for 1 to 20 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair wherein at least one of the two compositions comprise a thickening polyurethane polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: KAO Germany GmbHInventors: Jonathan Wood, Alexandra Hullmann, Jörg Schneider
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Publication number: 20120251460Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, in a cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical composition, of at least one compound of formula (I): in which: R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl radical; R3 represents a linear C1-C12 alkyl radical, optionally substituted with a hydroxyl group; or a linear C2-C12 alkenyl radical, optionally substituted with a hydroxyl group; as a preserving agent. The invention also relates to certain novel compounds and to the cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: L'OREALInventor: Maria Dalko