Abstract: Rinse-off, water-in-oil-in-water multiple emulsion compositions are disclosed. The multiple emulsion compositions comprise an external aqueous phase optionally incorporating an emulsifier and/or a second topically-active compound. The internal phase comprises a primary water-in-oil emulsion, wherein the primary emulsion comprises a first topically-active compound, a surfactant phase, an oil phase, and water.

Abstract: Water-in-oil-in-water multiple emulsion compositions are disclosed. The multiple emulsion compositions comprise an external aqueous phase optionally incorporating a surfactant system capable of forming liquid crystals as an emulsifier. The internal phase comprises a primary water-in-oil emulsion, wherein the primary emulsion comprises a first topically-active compound, a surfactant phase, an oil phase, and water.

Abstract: Rinse-off, water-in-oil-in-water multiple emulsion compositions are disclosed. The multiple emulsion compositions comprise an external aqueous phase optionally incorporating an emulsifier and/or a second topically-active compound. The internal phase comprises a primary water-in-oil emulsion, wherein the primary emulsion comprises a first topically-active compound, a surfactant phase, an oil phase, and water.

Abstract: A hair shampoo composition comprising a cleansing surfactant; a water-insoluble hair treating compound, like a hair conditioner or an antidandruff agent; a suspending agent comprising an amine including at least one long carbon chain and a suitable acid; and a suitable carrier, and a method of treating hair are disclosed. The shampoo compositions effectively suspend the water-insoluble hair-treating compound, effectively cleanse the hair and effectively deliver the water-insoluble hair-treating compound to the hair or scalp.

Abstract: An opacifier comprising an amine including at least one carbon chain of at least 16 carbon atoms or a fancy amidoamine having an alkyl group including at least about thirteen carbon atoms, and a suitable acid is disclosed. The opacifier is a salt of the long-chain amine and effectively opacifies, or pearlizes, water-based compositions, such as hair treating compositions, like shampoos, conditioners, conditioning shampoos and antidandruff shampoos; and skin treating compositions, like conditioners, moisturizers and topical medicaments.

Abstract: A hair shampoo composition comprising a cleansing surfactant; a water-insoluble hair treating compound, like a hair conditioner or an antidandruff agent; a suspending agent comprising an amine including at least one long carbon chain and a suitable acid; and a suitable carrier, and a method of treating hair are disclosed. The shampoo compositions effectively suspend the water-insoluble hair-treating compound, effectively cleanse the hair and effectively deliver the water-insoluble hair-treating compound to the hair or scalp.

Abstract: An opacifier comprising an amine including at least one carbon chain of at least 16 carbon atoms or a fatty amidoamine having an alkyl group including at least about thirteen carbon atoms, and a suitable acid is disclosed. The opacifier is a salt of the long-chain amine and effectively opacifies, or pearlizes, water-based compositions, such as hair treating compositions, like shampoos, conditioners, conditioning shampoos and antidandruff shampoos; and skin treating compositions, like conditioners, moisturizers and topical medicaments.

Abstract: A method of conditioning the hair and imparting semi-permanent hair set retention properties comprising treating the hair with a composition comprising a protein having a sufficient amount of an amino acid having a disulfide linkage, such as a keratin-based protein that includes the amino acid cystine. The method and composition are essentially pH independent and provide unexpectedly durable, semi-permanent hair set retention properties, and hair conditioning properties, after application to human hair.

Abstract: A single formula, mild, alkaline permanent wave conditioning composition provides a strong, long lasting curl like an alkaline permanent wave composition but leaves the hair soft like an acid permanent wave composition while minimizing further damage to already damaged hair. The composition contains a water-soluble alkali salt of thioglycolic acid, such as ammonium thioglycolate in an amount of about 2% to about 22% by weight; a water-soluble alkaline dithiodiglycolate, such as diammonium dithiodiglycolate in an amount of about 0.1% to about 18% by weight; a hair softening and/or moisturizing agent, such as glycerine in an amount of about 0.1% to about 20% by weight; and sufficient additional alkali, if necessary, to bring the pH of the composition to about 7.5 to 8.7. This composition is easy to use and apply without damaging the hair while providing a strong, tight curl and leaving the hair unexpectedly soft. The composition can be lotion or water wrapped and can be used with or without heat.

Abstract: An aqueous hair treatment composition for restoring the proper moisture level in initially moisture deficient hair and maintaining the proper moisture level in hair initially having a normal moisture content comprising from about 0.01 to about 1 weight percent of sodium-2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate, from about 0.05 to about 5 weight percent of glycerin, and from about 0.05 to about 5.0 weight percent of protein derived from a collagenous source.

Abstract: A method of moisturizing and maintaining the normal moisture level in hair initially having a normal moisture content comprising the steps of: (1) shampooing the hair with a moisture stabilizing shampoo; (2) conditioning the hair with a moisture stabilizing conditioner; and (3) thereafter applying a moisture control styling lotion, said shampoo, conditioner and styling lotion each containing from 0.01 to 1.0 weight percent of 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid or a salt thereof, from 0.01 to 5.0 weight percent glycerin and from 0.01 to 5.0 weight percent of protein derived from a collagenous source.

Abstract: A method of restoring the normal moisture level in hair initially having a slight to moderate moisture deficiency comprising the steps of: (1) shampooing the hair with a moisture stabilizing shampoo; (2) conditioning the shampooed hair with a moisture stabilizing conditioner; (3) thereafter applying a moisture control styling lotion; (4) at least once a month applying a deep heat treatment conditioner to said freshly shampooed hair; and (5) at least once a month applying a moisture gain intensive conditioner for at least 15 minutes to said hair; each of said shampoos, conditioners and lotions comprising from about 0.01 to about 1.0 weight percent of sodium-2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate, from about 0.1 to about 5.0 weight percent of glycerin and from about 0.01 to about 5.0 weight percent of protein derived from a collagenous source.

Abstract: A method of restoring the normal moisture level to hair initially having a severe moisture deficiency comprising the steps of: (1) shampooing the hair with a moisture stabilizing shampoo; (2) at least once a week, applying a moisture gain intensive conditioner to freshly shampooed hair; (3) at least once a week, applying a moisture gain deep heat treatment to said freshly shampooed hair; (4) conditioning the shampooed hair with a moisture stabilizing composition when said deep heat treatment or said moisture gain intensive treatment is not used; and (5) thereafter applying a moisture control styling lotion; each of said shampoos, conditioners and lotions comprising from about 0.01 to about 1.0 weight percent of sodium-2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylate, from about 0.05 to about 5.0 weight percent of glycerin and from about 0.05 to about 5.0 weight percent of glycerin and from about 0.05 to about 5.0 weight percent of protein derived from a collagenous source.