Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of novel silicone alkoxylated esters which have terminal carboxyl groups that form salt complexes with certain amid containing cationic compounds to form very mild conditioning products suited for personal care applications like shampoos, body wash, hand wash and bath products.

Abstract: The invention relates to a series of novel salt complexes that are made by neutralizing a fatty ammonium compound which is cationic with an anionic compound, producing a salt complex. The compounds of the present invention are water soluble, non-irritating to the eye and skin and are well suited to personal care applications.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to process for conditioning hair and skin in which the skin has applied to it a polypeptide having between 20 and 60 amino acids in a polypeptide, having cysteine as at least 10% of the amino acids units and proline as at least 5% of the amino acid units.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for conditioning and cleaning hair, which comprises contacting the hair with an effective conditioning amount of a series of novel salt complexes. These complexes provide outstanding conditioning effects to the hair and are very mild to the eye. The complexes are made by neutralizing a fatty ammonium compound that is cationic with an anionic compound, producing a salt complex. Optionally, the complex can be combined with dimethicone copolyol to produce extremely mild products suitable for use in shampoos, body washes, and cleanser. The mildness makes these compounds of particular interest in baby shampoos.