Abstract: This invention relates to hair care compositions containing a branched organopolysiloxane, “oil in water” emulsion. Despite the prior art, there still exists the opportunity to increase the benefits delivered through conditioning hair care compositions. A particular need exists for hair care compositions which can deliver enhanced silicone deposition, especially to the damaged parts of the hair. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a hair care composition which can deliver enhanced silicone deposition onto the hair, in particular damaged hair.

Abstract: A hair care composition obtainable by blending a conditioning gel phase with an aqueous emulsion of a non-linear organopolysiloxane comprising monomer units of silsesquioxane having a formula (RSiO3/2)n where n=1, R is an alkyl group, preferably methyl, ethyl or propyl, and copolymer segments of polydialkylsiloxane; the conditioning gel phase being formed from a cationic surfactant, a high melting point (25° C. or higher) fatty compound and an aqueous carrier; and the aqueous emulsion of the non-linear organopolysiloxane having an aqueous continuous phase consisting of water and a blend of non-ionic and cationic surfactants and a dispersed phase consisting of the non-linear organopolysiloxane and a hydrocarbon oil, wherein the weight ratio of the non-linear organopolysiloxane to the hydrocarbon oil is 40:60 to 65:35. Alternatively, the aqueous continuous phase consists of water and a cationic surfactant.

Abstract: A hair care composition obtainable by blending a conditioning gel phase with an aqueous emulsion of a non-linear organopolysiloxane comprising monomer units of silsesquioxane having a formula (RSiO3/2)n where n=1, R is an alkyl group, preferably methyl, ethyl or propyl, and copolymer segments of polydialkylsiloxane; the conditioning gel phase being formed from a cationic surfactant, a high melting point (25° C. or higher) fatty compound and an aqueous carrier; and the aqueous emulsion of the non-linear organopolysiloxane having an aqueous continuous phase consisting of water and a blend of non-ionic and cationic surfactants and a dispersed phase consisting of the non-linear organopolysiloxane and a hydrocarbon oil, wherein the weight ratio of the non-linear organopolysiloxane to the hydrocarbon oil is 40:60 to 65:35. Alternatively, the aqueous continuous phase consists of water and a cationic surfactant.

Abstract: The invention provides a hair care composition obtainable by blending a conditioning gel phase with an aqueous polydimethylsiloxane polymer emulsion; the conditioning gel phase being formed from a cationic surfactant, a high melting point (25° C. or higher) fatty compound and an aqueous carrier; and the aqueous polydimethylsiloxane polymer emulsion having an aqueous continuous phase consisting of water and a blend of nonionic and cationic surfactants and a dispersed phase consisting of a polydimethylsiloxane polymer and a hydrocarbon oil, wherein the polydimethylsiloxane polymer has a dynamic viscosity of 50,000 to 110,000 cP at 25° C., and the hydrocarbon oil has a kinematic viscosity of 1 to 35 cSt at 40° C. and a specific gravity of 0.76 to 0.87 at 25° C., and the weight ratio of the polydimethylsiloxane polymer to the hydrocarbon oil is 45:55 to 70:30.

Abstract: The invention provides a hair care composition obtainable by blending a conditioning gel phase with an aqueous polydimethylsiloxane polymer emulsion; the conditioning gel phase being formed from a cationic surfactant, a high melting point (25° C. or higher) fatty compound and an aqueous carrier; and the aqueous polydimethylsiloxane polymer emulsion having an aqueous continuous phase consisting of water and a blend of nonionic and cationic surfactants and a dispersed phase consisting of a polydimethylsiloxane polymer and a hydrocarbon oil, wherein the polydimethylsiloxane polymer has a dynamic viscosity of 50,000 to 110,000 cP at 25° C., and the hydrocarbon oil has a kinematic viscosity of 1 to 35 cSt at 40° C. and a specific gravity of 0.76 to 0.87 at 25° C., and the weight ratio of the polydimethylsiloxane polymer to the hydrocarbon oil is 45:55 to 70:30.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal wash compositions, in particular shampoo compositions comprising beneficial oils. It has been a long felt need to solubilise beneficial oils such as mineral oil in wormlike micelles in surfactant systems. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a personal wash composition comprising functional levels of beneficial oil such as mineral oil. It has been found that mineral oil can be solubilised in wormlike micelles in a surfactant system with specific hydrophilic or lipophilic linker molecules.

Abstract: A kit for cleansing hair comprising: • a) a dry shampoo, in which the dry shampoo comprises a particulate material, preferably aluminum octenyl succinate starch or rice starch, preferably in the form of an aerosol; and • b) a substrate, preferably a flexible sheet comprising a non-woven material, preferably comprising cellulose fiber or polyester fiber and mixtures thereof, the substrate comprising a surfactant selected from the group consisting of nonionic, anionic, amphoteric and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A kit for cleansing hair comprising: •a) a dry shampoo, in which the dry shampoo comprises a particulate material, preferably aluminium octenyl succinate starch or rice starch, preferably in the form of an aerosol; and •b) a substrate, preferably a flexible sheet comprising a non-woven material, preferably comprising cellulose fibre or polyester fibre and mixtures thereof, the substrate comprising a surfactant selected from the group consisting of nonionic, anionic, amphoteric and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A method of treating hair comprising the step of applying to dry towel dried hair a hair care product comprising a non-surfactant esterified sugar which is non-crystalline at 20° C.

Abstract: A method of treating hair comprising the step of applying to dry towel dried hair a hair care product comprising a non-surfactant esterified sugar which is non-crystalline at 20° C.

Abstract: The invention provides a hair care composition comprising: (i) emulsified particles of an alkyl modified silicone, and (ii) emulsified particles of a non-volatile, non-alkyl modified silicone. The compositions are particularly suitable for use asa conditioner for the treatment of hair (typically after shampooing) and subsequent rinsing. Compositions according to the invention deliver effective conditioning to the hair, without unacceptably high deposition.

Abstract: The invention provides a hair care composition comprising: (i) emulsified particles of an alkyl modified silicone, and (ii) emulsified particles of a non-volatile, non-alkyl modified silicone. The compositions are particularly suitable for use as a conditioner for the treatment of hair (typically after shampooing) and subsequent rinsing. Compositions according to the invention deliver effective conditioning to the hair, without unacceptably high deposition.

Abstract: A composition for personal, home, or laundry treatment comprising a polymer made up of one or more crosslinked rake or comb silicone copolymer segments. A process for making copolymers for use in such compositions involves hydrosilylation in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: Hair treatment compositions comprising a surfactant, a dispersed insoluble benefit agent, and PTFE microparticles. The use of PTFE microparticles as a deposition aid for a dispersed insoluble benefit agent in an aqueous hair treatment composition is also described.

Abstract: Hair treatment compositions comprising a surfactant, PTFE particles, and a cationic polymer The invention also provides for use of a cationic polymer as a deposition aid for PTFE particles dispersed in an aqueous hair treatment composition.

Abstract: Hair treatment compositions comprising a surfactant, a dispersed insoluble benefit agent, and PTFE microparticles. The use of PTFE microparticles as a deposition aid for a dispersed insoluble benefit agent in an aqueous hair treatment composition is also described.

Abstract: Hair treatment compositions comprising a surfactant, PTFE particles, and a cationic polymer. The invention also provides for use of a cationic polymer as a deposition aid for PTFE particles dispersed in an aqueous hair treatment composition.