SHAMPOO COMPOSITION WITH ALKYL GLUCOSIDE

DE602021054554T2Active Publication Date: 2026-05-20PROCTER & GAMBLE CO
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PROCTER & GAMBLE CO
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2021-05-12
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2026-05-20

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Technical Problem

Existing shampoo compositions using anionic surfactants like sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate cause poor hair and skin dryness and poor consumer acceptance, while non-ionic surfactants like decyl glucoside struggle to deliver desired lather and viscosity for effective cleaning.

Method used

A shampoo composition comprising 7-20% decyl glucoside, 0.25-1% alkyl glucoside with C12 or greater chain length, 0.4-2% non-ionic and anionic gums, and minimal surfactants, achieving a viscosity of 2-20 Pa.s for improved lather and ease of use.

Benefits of technology

The composition provides consumer-desired lather, hair conditioning feel, and stable viscosity, ensuring effective cleaning without dryness or poor acceptance, while being free of anionic surfactants.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present disclosure relates to mild shampoo compositions comprising decyl glycoside and a gum, which deliver consumer desired lather for cleaning and adequate viscosity for ease of use.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Human hair becomes soiled due to contact with the surrounding environment and from sebum secreted by the scalp. Soiled hair has a dirty feel and exhibits an unattractive appearance. Application and washing of the soiled hair with a shampoo composition can restore hair to a clean and attractive appearance by removing oil and other soils from the hair. Known shampoo compositions typically remove oil and soil from hair with anionic surfactants. Shampoos including anionic surfactants, such as sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate, however, may exhibit a number of undesirable characteristics such as poor quality of hair feel, as well as hair and skin dryness after washing. Shampoos including anionic surfactants also face poor consumer acceptance. Non-ionic surfactants are known for mildness on skin but are also known to be difficult to produce desired lather properties.

[0003] WO 2012 / 011892 A1 refers to a cleansing composition comprising surfactants including decyl glucoside and coco glucoside, wherein the decyl glucoside is present in an amount by weight that is 1.5 to 2.5 times the weight of coco glucoside.

[0004] EP 2 545 903 A1 is related to a composition for external use on skin that can be spread evently on the skin, does not produce a liquid residue as a result of temperature change, and can suppress a feeling of sliminess of xanthan gum.

[0005] "Shampooing au Phytolait d'abricot" Formula n°102-MP06-M13-AA03 includes decyl glucoside and xanthan gum. The formula can be retrieved from: http: / / web.archive.org / web / 20050219040350 / www.albanmuller.com / francais / catalogue / formules / formul10.asp

[0006] It is desirable to have a shampoo composition that cleans without the use of anionic surfactants and also has good in use physical properties while delivering the desired hair benefits. Surprisingly it has been found that a shampoo composition comprising a nonionic surfactant decyl glucoside, and a gum selected from non-ionic and anionic gums delivers consumer desired lather for cleaning and viscosity for the ease of use.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] A shampoo composition comprising from 7 wt.% to 20 wt.% of decyl glucoside; from 0.25 wt.% to 1 wt.% alkyl glucoside having an average alkyl chain length of C12 or greater, wherein the composition is free of lauryl glucoside and coco glucoside; less than 1 wt.% surfactant, wherein the surfactant is selected from sodium alkyl sulfate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium lauroamphoacetate, cetyltrimethylammonium chloride, behenyltrimethylammonium chloride and the mixture thereof; from 0.4 wt.% to 2.0 wt.% of a gum, wherein the gum is selected from non-ionic and anionic gums consisting of xanthan gum, sclerotium gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, tragacanth gum, acacia gum, agar gum, algin gum, gellan gum, carob gum, karaya gum, biosaccharide gum, calcium carrageenan, potassium carrageenan, sodium carrageenan, potassium alginate, ammonium alginate, calcium alginate and any combination thereof, wherein the shampoo composition comprises from 0 wt.% to 0.1 wt.% of cationic polymers; wherein the shampoo composition has a viscosity from 2 Pa.s (2000 cps) to 20 Pa.s (20,000 cps) as measured by measured by a Cone / Plate Controlled Stress Brookfield Rheometer R / S Plus from Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Stoughton, MA, wherein a cone used a Spindle C-75-1 having a diameter of 75 mm and 1° angle, wherein the viscosity is determined using a steady state flow experiment at constant shear rate of 2 s -1< and at temperature of 26.5°C, and wherein a sample size is 2.5 ml and a total measurement reading time is 3 minutes.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] While the specification concludes with claims which particularly point out and distinctly claim the invention, it is believed the present disclosure will be better understood from the following description.Definitions

[0009] In all embodiments of the present disclosure, all percentages are by weight of the total composition, unless specifically stated otherwise. All ratios are weight ratios, unless specifically stated otherwise. All ranges are inclusive and combinable. The number of significant digits conveys neither a limitation on the indicated amounts nor on the accuracy of the measurements. All numerical amounts are understood to be modified by the word "about" unless otherwise specifically indicated. Unless otherwise indicated, all measurements are understood to be made at 25 °C and at ambient conditions, where "ambient conditions" means conditions under one atmosphere of pressure and at 50% relative humidity. All such weights as they pertain to listed ingredients are based on the active level and do not include carriers or by-products that may be included in commercially available materials, unless otherwise specified.

[0010] As used herein, "molecular weight" or "Molecular weight" refers to the weight average molecular weight unless otherwise stated. Molecular weight is measured using industry standard method, gel permeation chromatography ("GPC").

[0011] The term "charge density," as used herein, refers to the ratio of the number of positive charges on a polymer to the molecular weight of said polymer.

[0012] The term "comprising," as used herein, means that other steps and other ingredients which do not affect the end result can be added. This term encompasses the terms "consisting of" and "consisting essentially of." The compositions and methods / processes of the present disclosure can comprise, consist of, and consist essentially of the elements and limitations of the invention described herein, as well as any of the additional or optional ingredients, components, steps, or limitations described herein.

[0013] The term "polymer," as used herein, includes materials whether made by polymerization of one type of monomer or made by two (i.e., copolymers) or more types of monomers.

[0014] The term "suitable for application to human hair," as used herein, means that the personal care compositions or components thereof, are acceptable for use in contact with human hair and the scalp and skin without undue toxicity, incompatibility, instability, allergic response, and the like.

[0015] The term "water soluble," as used herein, means that the material is soluble in water. The material can be soluble at 25 °C at a concentration of 0.1% by weight of the water solvent, at 1% by weight of the water solvent, at 5% by weight of the water solvent, and at 15% or more by weight of the water solvent.

[0016] The terms "sulfate free" and "substantially free of sulfates" means essentially free of sulfate-containing compounds except as otherwise incidentally incorporated as minor components. The term "sulfated surfactants" means surfactants which contain a sulfate group. The term "substantially free of sulfated surfactants" means essentially free of surfactants containing a sulfate group except as otherwise incidentally incorporated as minor components.Shampoo Composition

[0017] The shampoo composition as described herein provides consumer desired lather, hair conditioning feel, and the shampoo composition is stable and has a viscosity which delivers a good in use experience. The shampoo composition comprises a nonionic surfactant, such as from 7 wt.% to 20 wt.% of decyl glucoside, and a non-ionic and anionic gum selected from the group consisting of xanthan gum, sclerotium gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, tragacanth gum, acacia gum, agar gum, algin gum, gellan gum, carob gum, karaya gum, biosaccharide gum, calcium carrageenan, potassium carrageenan, sodium carrageenan, potassium alginate, ammonium alginate, calcium alginate and any combination thereof. This product remains phase stable and has good viscosity and continues to provide desired lather for cleaning, quick rinse and clean hair feel.

[0018] The shampoo composition comprises low amounts of alkyl glucoside with average alkyl chain length higher than C12 selected from the group consisting of glucoside, hexadecyl glucoside, octadecyl glucoside, arachidyl glucoside, cetyl glucoside, cetearyl glucoside, isostearyl glucoside, and combinations thereof. As used herein low amounts means comprises from , 0.25 wt.% to 1 wt.%, from 0.25 wt.% to 0.8 wt.%, from 0.5 wt.% to 0.8 wt.%, from 0.5 wt.% to 1.0 wt.%, from 0.25 wt.% to 0.50 wt.% of alkyl glucoside with average alkyl chain length higher than C12 selected from myristyl glucoside, hexadecyl glucoside, octadecyl glucoside, arachidyl glucoside, cetyl glucoside, cetearyl glucoside, isostearyl glucoside and mixtures thereof. The composition is free of lauryl glucoside and coco glucoside The shampoo composition is substantially free of ionic surfactant, including sodium alkyl sulfate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium lauroamphoacetate, cetyltrimethylammonium chloride, behenyltrimethylammonium chloride and mixtures thereof. The shampoo composition substantially free of ionic surfactant means comprises less than 1 wt.%, from 0 wt.% to 1 wt.%, from 0 wt.% to 0.5 wt.%, from 0.1 wt.% to 0.2 wt.%, and alternatively from 0 wt.% to 0.3 wt.%.

[0019] The shampoo composition is substantially free of a cationic polymer. The shampoo composition substantially free of cationic polymer means 0 wt.% to 0.1 wt.%, from 0 wt.% to 0.05 wt.%, from 0.5 wt.% to 0.01 wt.% of a cationic polymer, including but not limited to cationic guar.Non-Ionic Surfactant

[0020] The shampoo composition comprises from 7 wt.% to 20 wt.% of a non-ionic surfactant. The non-ionic surfactant can be a polyglucoside selected from the group consisting of decyl glucoside, caprylyl glucoside, caprylyl / capryl glucoside, undecyl glucoside, octyl glucoside, and mixtures thereof. The non-ionic surfactant can be decyl glucoside having an average alkyl chain length of C10. The shampoo composition can comprise from 7 wt.% to 20 wt.%, of the non-ionic surfactant.

[0021] The non-ionic surfactant can be an alkyl polyglucoside having the structure, in which "R" is an alkyl or alkenyl group having 8 to 20 carbons, and "m" is degree of polymerization of from 1 to 5. Alternatively, the R is from 8 to 16 carbons, and alternatively wherein the R is from 8 to 12 carbons.

[0022] The non-ionic surfactant can be a decyl glucoside having the structure: in which "R" is an alkyl or alkenyl group having 10 carbons, and "m" degree of polymerization is 1.Gum

[0023] The shampoo composition comprises from 0.4 wt.% to 2.0 wt.% gum, alternatively from 0.4 wt.% to 1.5 wt.%, from 0.4 wt.% to 1.0 wt.%, and / or from 1.0 wt.% to. 1.2 wt.%, or any combination thereof. The gum is a non-ionic and anionic gums selected from the group consisting of xanthan gum, sclerotium gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, tragacanth gum, acacia gum, agar gum, algin gum, gellan gum, carob gum, karaya gum, biosaccharide gum, calcium carrageenan, potassium carrageenan, sodium carrageenan, potassium alginate, ammonium alginate, calcium alginate and any combination thereofLiquid Carrier for the Shampoo Composition

[0024] The shampoo composition also includes a liquid carrier. Inclusion of an appropriate quantity of a liquid carrier can facilitate the formation of a shampoo composition having an appropriate viscosity and rheology. A shampoo composition can include, by weight of the composition, 60% to 95% of a liquid carrier, 65% to 92%, 70% to 90% of a liquid carrier, and 75% to 90% of a liquid carrier.

[0025] A liquid carrier can be water or can be a miscible mixture of water and organic solvent. A liquid carrier can be water with minimal or no significant concentrations of organic solvent, except as otherwise incidentally incorporated into the composition as minor ingredients of other essential or optional components. Suitable organic solvents can include water solutions of lower alkyl alcohols and polyhydric alcohols. Useful lower alkyl alcohols include monohydric alcohols having 1 to 6 carbons, such as ethanol and isopropanol. Exemplary polyhydric alcohols include propylene glycol, hexylene glycol, glycerin, and propane diol.Optional Components

[0026] As can be appreciated, shampoo compositions described herein can include a variety of optional components to tailor the properties and characteristics of the composition. As can be appreciated, suitable optional components are well known and can generally include any components which are physically and chemically compatible with the essential components of the shampoo compositions described herein. Optional components should not otherwise unduly impair product stability, aesthetics, or performance. Individual concentrations of optional components can generally range from 0.001% to 10%, by weight of a shampoo composition.

[0027] Suitable optional components which can be included in a shampoo composition can include natural ingredients such as, tea extracts, and natural antioxidants such as grape seed extracts, natural hair conditioning oils, such as safflower oil, jojoba oil, argon oil, and combinations thereof.

[0028] Suitable optional components which can be included in a shampoo composition can include, deposition aids, conditioning agents (including hydrocarbon oils, fatty esters, silicones), anti-dandruff agents, suspending agents, viscosity modifiers, dyes, nonvolatile solvents or diluents (water soluble and insoluble), pearlescent aids, foam boosters, pediculocides, pH adjusting agents, perfumes, preservatives, chelants, proteins, skin active agents, sunscreens, UV absorbers, and vitamins.Silicone Emulsions

[0029] The hair care composition can comprise from 0% to 10%, from 0.1% to 8%, from 0.1% to 5%, from 0.1% to 4%, from 0.1% to 3%, from 0.1% to 2%, from 0.1% to 1.5%, and / or from 0.1% to 1.2%, by weight, of one of more silicone polymers. The silicone polymer can be added into the hair care composition as an aqueous pre-emulsion. The silicone pre-emulsion can comprise one or more silicone polymers and an emulsifying system. The silicone polymer content in the silicone pre-emulsion can be from 10%, by weight, to 70%, by weight, or 15%, by weight, to 60%, by weight, or from 18%, by weight, to 50% by weight.

[0030] The silicone emulsion can have an average particle size of less than 500 nm, alternatively 300 nm, alternatively less than 200 nm, and alternatively less than 100 nm. The silicone emulsion can have an average particle size of from 5 nm to 500 nm, from 10- nm to 400 nm, and / or from 20 nm to 300 nm. The silicone emulsion can be in the form of a nano-emulsion.

[0031] The particle size of the one or more silicones may be measured by dynamic light scattering (DLS). A Malvern Zetasizer Nano ZEN3600 system using He-Ne laser 633nm may be used for the measurement at 25°C.

[0032] The autocorrelation function may be analyzed using the Zetasizer Software provided by Malvern Instruments, which determines the effective hydrodynamic radius, using the Stokes-Einstein equation: D = k B T 6 πηR wherein k B is the Boltzmann Constant, T is the absolute temperature, η is the viscosity of the medium, D is the mean diffusion coefficient of the scattering species, and R is the hydrodynamic radius of particles.

[0033] Particle size (i.e. hydrodynamic radius) may be obtained by correlating the observed speckle pattern that arises due to Brownian motion and solving the Stokes-Einstein equation, which relates the particle size to the measured diffusion constant, as is known in the art.

[0034] For each sample, 3 measurements may be made and Z-average values may be reported as the particle size.

[0035] The one or more silicones may be in the form of a nanoemulsion. The nanoemulsion may comprise any silicone suitable for application to the skin and / or hair.

[0036] The one or more silicones may include in their molecular structure polar functional groups such as Si-OH (present in dimethiconols), primary amines, secondary amines, tertiary amines, and quaternary ammonium salts. The one or more silicones may be selected from the group consisting of aminosilicones, pendant quaternary ammonium silicones, terminal quaternary ammonium silicones, amino polyalkylene oxide silicones, quaternary ammonium polyalkylene oxide silicones, and amino morpholino silicones.

[0037] The one or more silicones may comprise: (a) at least one aminosilicone corresponding to formula (V):         R' a G 3-a -Si(OSiG 2 ) n -(OSiG b R' 2-b ) m -O-SiG 3-a -R' a      (I) in which: G is chosen from a hydrogen atom, a phenyl group, OH group, and C 1 -C 8 alkyl groups, for example methyl, a is an integer ranging from 0 to 3, and in one embodiment a is 0, b is chosen from 0 and 1, and in one embodiment b is 1, m and n are numbers such that the sum (n+m) can range for example from 1 to 2 000, such as for example from 50 to 150, wherein n can be for example chosen from numbers ranging from 0 to 1 999, such as for example from 49 to 149, and wherein m can be chosen from numbers ranging for example from 1 to 2 000, such as for example from 1 to 10; R' is a monovalent group of formula -C q H 2q L in which q is a number from 2 to 8 and L is an optionally quaternized amine group chosen from the groups:         -NR"-CH 2 -CH 2 -N'(R 1< ) 2 ,         -N(R") 2 ,         -N +< (R") 3 A -< ,         -N +< H(R") 2 A -< ,         -N +< H 2 (R")A -< , and         -N(R")-CH 2 -CH 2 -N +< R"H 2 A -< , in which R" can be chosen from a hydrogen atom, phenyl groups, benzyl groups, and saturated monovalent hydrocarbon-based groups, such as for example an alkyl group comprising from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and A -< is chosen from halide ions such as, for example, fluoride, chloride, bromide and iodide.

[0038] The one or more silicones may include those corresponding to formula (1) wherein a = 0, G=methyl, m and n are numbers such that the sum (n+m) can range for example from 1 to 2 000, such as for example from 50 to 150, wherein n can be for example chosen from numbers ranging from 0 to 1 999, such as for example from 49 to 149, and wherein m can be chosen from numbers ranging for example from 1 to 2 000, such as for example from 1 to 10; and L is -N(CH 3 ) 2 or - NH 2 , alternatively -NH 2 .

[0039] Additional said at least one aminosilicone of the invention include: (b) pendant quaternary ammonium silicones of formula (VII): in which: R 5 is chosen from monovalent hydrocarbon-based groups comprising from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, such as C 1 -C 18 alkyl groups and C 2 -C 18 alkenyl groups, for example methyl; R 6 is chosen from divalent hydrocarbon-based groups, such as divalent C 1 -C 18 alkylene groups and divalent C 1 -C 18 alkylenoxy groups, for example C 1 -C 8 alkylenoxy groups, wherein said R 6 is bonded to the Si by way of an SiC bond; Q -< is an anion that can be for example chosen from halide ions, such as chloride, and organic acid salts (such as acetate); r is an average statistical value ranging from 2 to 20, such as from 2 to 8; s is an average statistical value ranging from 20 to 200, such as from 20 to 50.

[0040] Such aminosilicones are described more particularly in U.S. Pat. No. 4,185,087.

[0041] A silicone which falls within this class is the silicone sold by the company Union Carbide under the name "Ucar Silicone ALE 56".

[0042] Further examples of said at least one aminosilicone include: c) quaternary ammonium silicones of formula (VIIb): which: groups R 7 , which may be identical or different, are each chosen from monovalent hydrocarbon-based groups comprising from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, such as C 1 -C 18 alkyl groups, for example methyl, C 2 -C 18 alkenyl groups, and rings comprising 5 or 6 carbon atoms; R 6 is chosen from divalent hydrocarbon-based groups, such as divalent C 1 -C 18 alkylene groups and divalent C 1 -C 18 alkylenoxy, for example C 1 -C 8 , group connected to the Si by an SiC bond; R 8 , which may be identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom, a monovalent hydrocarbon-based group comprising from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and in particular a C 1 -C 18 alkyl group, a C 2 -C 18 alkenyl group or a group -R 6 -NHCOR 7 ; X -< is an anion such as a halide ion, in particular chloride, or an organic acid salt (acetate, etc.); r represents an average statistical value from 2 to 200 and in particular from 5 to 100.

[0043] Such silicones are described, for example, in application EP-A-0 530 974.

[0044] Silicones falling within this class are the silicones sold by the company Evonik under the names Abil Quat 3270, Abil Quat 3272, Abil Quat 3474 and Abil ME 45.

[0045] Further examples of said at least one aminosilicone include: d) quaternary ammonium and polyalkylene oxide silicones wherein the quaternary nitrogen groups are located in the polysiloxane backbone, at the termini, or both.

[0046] Such silicones are described in PCT Publication No. WO 2002 / 010257.

[0047] Silicones falling within this class are the silicones sold by the company Momentive under the names Silsoft Q.

[0048] (e) Aminofunctional silicones having morpholino groups of formula (V): in which A denotes a structural unit (I), (II), or (III) bound via -O- or an oligomeric or polymeric residue, bound via -O-, containing structural units of formulas (I), (II), or (III), or half of a connecting oxygen atom to a structural unit (III), or denotes -OH, * denotes a bond to one of the structural units (I), (II), or (III), or denotes a terminal group B (Si-bound) or D (O-bound), B denotes an -OH, -O-Si(CH 3 ) 3 , -O-Si(CH 3 ) 2 OH, -O-Si(CH 3 ) 2 OCH 3 group, D denotes an -H, -Si(CH 3 ) 3 , -Si(CH 3 ) 2 OH, -Si(CH 3 ) 2 OCH 3 group, a, b, and c denote integers between 0 and 1000, with the provision that a+b+c>0, m, n, and o denote integers between 1 and 1000.

[0049] Aminofunctional silicones of this kind bear the INCI name: Amodimethicone / Morpholinomethyl Silsesquioxane Copolymer. A particularly suitable amodimethicone is the product having the commercial name Wacker Belsil ®< ADM 8301E.

[0050] Examples of such silicones are available from the following suppliers: offered by the company Dow Corning: Fluids: 2-8566, AP 6087, AP 6088, DC 8040 Fluid, fluid 8822A DC, DC 8803 & 8813 polymer, 7-6030, AP-8104, AP 8201;Emulsions: CE-8170 AF Micro Emulsion, 2-8177, 2-8194 Microemulsion, 9224 Emulsion, DC 1872 Emulsion, 939, 949, 959, DC 5-7113 Quat Microemulsion, DC 5-7070 Emulsion, DC CE-8810, CE 8401 Emulsion, CE 1619, Dow Corning Toray SS-3551, Dow Corning Toray SS-3552; offered by the company Wacker: Wacker Belsil ADM 652, ADM 656, 1100, 1600, 1650 (fluids) ADM 6060 (linear amodimethicone) emulsion; ADM 6057 E (branched amodimethicone) emulsion; ADM 8020 VP (micro emulsion); SLM 28040 (micro emulsion); DM5500 emulsion; offered by the Company Momentive: Silsoft 331, SF1708, SME 253 & 254 (emulsion), SM2125 (emulsion), SM 2658 (emulsion), Silsoft Q (emulsion) offered by the company Shin-Etsu: KF-889, KF-867S, KF-8004, X-52-2265 (emulsion); offered by the Company Siltech Silicones: Siltech E-2145, E-Siltech 2145-35; offered by the company Evonik Industries: Abil T Quat 60th

[0051] Some non-limiting examples of aminosilicones include the compounds having the following INCI names: Silicone Quatemium-1, Silicone Quaternium-2, Silicone Quaternium-3, Silicone Quaternium-4, Silicone Quaternium-5, Silicone Quaternium-6, Silicone Quaternium-7, Silicone Quaternium-8, Silicone Quaternium-9, Silicone Quaternium-10, Silicone Quaternium-11, Silicone Quaternium-12, Silicone Quaternium-15, Silicone Quaternium-16, Silicone Quaternium-17, Silicone Quaternium-18, Silicone Quaternium-20, Silicone Quaternium-21, Silicone Quaternium-22, Quaternium-80, as well as Silicone Quaternium-2 Panthenol Succinate and Silicone Quaternium-16 / Glycidyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer.

[0052] The aminosilicones can be supplied in the form of a nanoemulsion and include MEM 9049, MEM 8177, MEM 0959, MEM 8194, SME 253, and Silsoft Q.

[0053] The one or more silicones may include dimethicones, and / or dimethiconols. The dimethiconols are hydroxyl terminated dimethylsilicones represented by the general chemical formulas and wherein R is an alkyl group (preferably R is methyl or ethyl, more preferably methyl) and x is an integer up to 500, chosen to achieve the desired molecular weight. Commercial dimethiconols typically are sold as mixtures with dimethicone or cyclomethicone (e.g., Dow Coming ®< 1401, 1402, and 1403 fluids).

[0054] According to another aspect of the silicone emulsion, the emulsion further includes an anionic surfactant that participates in providing high internal phase viscosity emulsions having particle sizes in the range from 30 nm to 10 microns. The anionic surfactant is selected from organic sulfonic acids. Most common sulfonic acids used in the present process are alkylaryl sulfonic acid; alkylaryl polyoxyethylene sulphonic acid; alkyl sulfonic acid; and alkyl polyoxyethylene sulfonic acid. General formulas of the sulfonic acids are as shown below: R16C6H4SO3H (I) R16C6H4O(C2H4O)mSO3H (II) R16SO3H (III) R16O(C2H4O)mSO3H (IV) Where R16, which may differ, is a monovalent hydrocarbon radical having at least 6 carbon atoms. Non-limiting examples of R16 include hexyl, octyl, decyl, dodecyl, cetyl, stearyl, myristyl, and oleyl. 'm' is an integer from 1 to 25. Exemplary anionic surfactants include but are not limited to octylbenzene sulfonic acid; dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid; cetylbenzene sulfonic acid; alpha-octyl sulfonic acid; alpha-dodecyl sulfonic acid; alpha-cetyl sulfonic acid; polyoxyethylene octylbenzene sulfonic acid; polyoxyethylene dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid; polyoxyethylene cetylbenzene sulfonic acid; polyoxyethylene octyl sulfonic acid; polyoxyethylene dodecyl sulfonic acid; and polyoxyethylene cetyl sulfonic acid. Generally, 1 to 15% anionic surfactant is used in the emulsion process. For example, 3-10% anionic surfactant can be used to obtain an optimum result. The silicone emulsion may further include an additional emulsifier together with the anionic surfactant, which along with the controlled temperature of emulsification and polymerization, facilitates making the emulsion in a simple and faster 5 way. Non-ionic emulsifiers having a hydrophilic lipophilic balance (HLB) value of 10 to 19 are suitable and include polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether, polyoxyalkylene alkylphenyl ethers and polyoxyalkylene sorbitan esters. Some useful emulsifiers having an HLB value of 10 to 19 include, but are not limited to, polyethylene glycol octyl ether; polyethylene glycol lauryl ether; polyethylene glycol tridecyl ether; polyethylene glycol cetyl ether; polyethylene glycol stearyl ether; polyethylene glycol nonylphenyl ether; polyethylene glycol dodecylphenyl ether; polyethylene glycol cetylphenyl ether; polyethylene glycol stearylphenyl ether; polyethylene glycol sorbitan mono stearate; and polyethylene glycol sorbitan mono oleate.Non-Silicone Conditioning Agents

[0055] The conditioning agent of the hair care compositions described herein may also comprise at least one organic conditioning agents, either alone or in combination with other conditioning agents, such as the silicones described above. Non-limiting examples of organic conditioning agents are described below.a. Hydrocarbon Oils

[0056] Suitable organic conditioning agents for use as conditioning agents in hair care compositions include, but are not limited to, hydrocarbon oils having at least 10 carbon atoms, such as cyclic hydrocarbons, straight chain aliphatic hydrocarbons (saturated or unsaturated), and branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbons (saturated or unsaturated), including polymers and mixtures thereof. Straight chain hydrocarbon oils can be from C 12 to C 19 . Branched chain hydrocarbon oils, including hydrocarbon polymers, typically will contain more than 19 carbon atoms.b. Polyolefins

[0057] Organic conditioning oils for use in the hair care compositions described herein also include liquid polyolefins, including liquid poly-α-olefins and / or hydrogenated liquid poly-α-olefins. Polyolefins for use herein are prepared by polymerization of C 4 to C 14 olefinic monomers, alternatively from C 6 to C 12 .c. Fatty Esters

[0058] Other suitable organic conditioning agents for use as a conditioning agent in the hair care compositions described herein include fatty esters having at least 10 carbon atoms. These fatty esters include esters with hydrocarbyl chains derived from fatty acids or alcohols. The hydrocarbyl radicals of the fatty esters hereof may include or have covalently bonded thereto other compatible functionalities, such as amides and alkoxy moieties (e.g., ethoxy or ether linkages, etc.). Other oligomeric or polymeric esters, prepared from unsaturated glyceryl esters can also be used as conditioning materials.d. Fluorinated Conditioning Compounds

[0059] Fluorinated compounds suitable for delivering conditioning to hair as organic conditioning agents include perfluoropolyethers, perfluorinated olefins, fluorine based specialty polymers that may be in a fluid or elastomer form similar to the silicone fluids previously described, and perfluorinated dimethicones.e. Fatty Alcohols

[0060] Other suitable organic conditioning oils for use in the hair care compositions described herein include, but are not limited to, fatty alcohols having at least 10 carbon atoms, 10 to 22 carbon atoms, and alternatively from 12 to 16 carbon atoms.f. Alkyl Glucosides and Alkyl Glucoside Derivatives

[0061] Suitable organic conditioning oils for use in the hair care compositions described herein include, but are not limited to, alkyl glucosides and alkyl glucoside derivatives. Specific non-limiting examples of suitable alkyl glucosides and alkyl glucoside derivatives include Glucam E-10, Glucam E-20, Glucam P-10, and Glucquat 125 commercially available from Amerchol.g. Polyethylene Glycols

[0062] Additional compounds useful herein as conditioning agents include polyethylene glycols and polypropylene glycols having a molecular weight of up to 2,000,000 such as those with CTFA names PEG-200, PEG-400, PEG-600, PEG-1000, PEG-2M, PEG-7M, PEG-14M, PEG-45M and mixtures thereof.2. Emulsifiers

[0063] A variety of anionic and nonionic emulsifiers can be used in the hair care compositions. The anionic and nonionic emulsifiers can be either monomeric or polymeric in nature. Monomeric examples include, by way of illustrating and not limitation, alkyl ethoxylates, alkyl sulfates, soaps, and fatty esters and their derivatives. Polymeric examples include, by way of illustrating and not limitation, polyacrylates , polyethylene glycols, and block copolymers and their derivatives. Naturally occurring emulsifiers such as lanolins, lecithin and lignin and their derivatives are also non-limiting examples of useful emulsifiers.Anti-Dandruff Actives

[0064] A shampoo composition can also contain an anti-dandruff agent. Suitable anti-dandruff agents can include pyridinethione salts, azoles, selenium sulfide, particulate sulfur, and mixtures thereof. Such anti-dandruff particulate should be physically and chemically compatible with the essential components of the composition, and should not otherwise unduly impair product stability, aesthetics or performance. A shampoo composition can include a cationic polymer to enhance deposition of an anti-dandruff active.a. Pyridinethione salts

[0065] An anti-dandruff agent can be a pyridinethione particulate such as a 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinethione salt. The concentration of pyridinethione anti-dandruff particulates can range from 0.1% to 4%, 0.1% to 3%, and from 0.3% to 2% by weight of the composition. Suitable pyridinethione salts include those formed from heavy metals such as zinc, tin, cadmium, magnesium, aluminum and zirconium, particularly suitable is the zinc salt of 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinethione (known as "zinc pyridinethione" or "ZPT"), 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinethione salts in platelet particle form, wherein the particles have an average size of up to 20 µ, up to 5 µ, up to 2.5 µ. Salts formed from other cations, such as sodium, can also be suitable. Pyridinethione anti-dandruff agents are further described in U.S. Patent No. 2,809,971; U.S. Patent No. 3,236,733; U.S. Patent No. 3,753,196; U.S. Patent No. 3,761,418; U.S. Patent No. 4,345,080; U.S. Patent No. 4,323,683; U.S. Patent No. 4,379,753; and U.S. Patent No. 4,470,982. It is contemplated that when ZPT is used as the anti-dandruff particulate, that the growth or re-growth of hair may be stimulated or regulated, or both, or that hair loss may be reduced or inhibited, or that hair may appear thicker or fuller.b. Other Anti-Microbial Actives

[0066] In addition to the anti-dandruff active selected from polyvalent metal salts of pyrithione, a shampoo composition can further include one or more anti-fungal or anti-microbial actives in addition to the metal pyrithione salt actives. Suitable anti-microbial actives include coal tar, sulfur, whitfield's ointment, castellani's paint, aluminum chloride, gentian violet, octopirox (piroctone olamine), ciclopirox olamine, undecylenic acid and it's metal salts, potassium permanganate, selenium sulphide, sodium thiosulfate, propylene glycol, oil of bitter orange, urea preparations, griseofulvin, 8-hydroxyquinoline ciloquinol, thiobendazole, thiocarbamates, haloprogin, polyenes, hydroxypyridone, morpholine, benzylamine, allylamines (such as terbinafine), tea tree oil, clove leaf oil, coriander, palmarosa, berberine, thyme red, cinnamon oil, cinnamic aldehyde, citronellic acid, hinokitol, ichthyol pale, Sensiva SC-50, Elestab HP-100, azelaic acid, lyticase, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC), isothiazalinones such as octyl isothiazalinone and azoles, and combinations thereof. Suitable anti-microbials can include itraconazole, ketoconazole, selenium sulphide and coal tar.c. Soluble anti-dandruff agent

[0067] A suitable anti-microbial agent can be one material or a mixture selected from the groups consisting of: azoles, such as climbazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, econazole, and elubiol; hydroxy pyridones, such as piroctone olamine, ciclopirox, rilopirox, and MEA-Hydroxyoctyloxypyridinone; kerolytic agents, such as salicylic acid and other hydroxy acids; strobilurins such as azoxystrobin and metal chelators such as 1,10-phenanthroline. Examples of azole anti-microbials can include imidazoles such as benzimidazole, benzothiazole, bifonazole, butaconazole nitrate, climbazole, clotrimazole, croconazole, eberconazole, econazole, elubiol, fenticonazole, fluconazole, flutimazole, isoconazole, ketoconazole, lanoconazole, metronidazole, miconazole, neticonazole, omoconazole, oxiconazole nitrate, sertaconazole, sulconazole nitrate, tioconazole, thiazole, and triazoles such as terconazole and itraconazole, and combinations thereof. When present in a shampoo composition, the soluble anti-microbial active can be included in an amount from 0.01% to 5%, from 0.5% to 6%, from 0.1% to 3%, from 0.1% to 9%, from 0.1% to 1.5%, from 0.1% to 2%, and more from 0.3% to 2%, by weight of the composition.d. Selenium Sulfide

[0068] Selenium sulfide is a particulate anti-dandruff agent suitable for use as an anti-microbial composition when included at concentrations of 0.1% to 4%, by weight of the composition, from 0.3% to 2.5% by weight, and from 0.5% to 1.5% by weight. Selenium sulfide is generally regarded as a compound having one mole of selenium and two moles of sulfur, although it may also be a cyclic structure that conforms to the general formula Se x S y , wherein x + y = 8. Average particle diameters for the selenium sulfide are typically less than 15µm, as measured by forward laser light scattering device (e.g. Malvern 3600 instrument), less than 10 µm. Selenium sulfide compounds are described, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 2,694,668; U.S. Patent No. 3,152,046; U.S. Patent No. 4,089,945; and U.S. Patent No. 4,885,107.e. Sulfur

[0069] Sulfur can also be used as a particulate anti-microbial / anti-dandruff agent. Effective concentrations of the particulate sulfur are typically from 1% to 4%, by weight of the composition, alternatively from 2% to 4%.f. Keratolytic Agents

[0070] Keratolytic agents such as salicylic acid can also be included in a shampoo composition described herein.g. Other

[0071] Additional anti-microbial actives can include extracts of melaleuca (tea tree), wintergreen (such as gaultheria procumbens leaf) and charcoal. As can be appreciated, shampoo compositions can also include combinations of anti-microbial actives. Suitable combinations can include octopirox and zinc pyrithione combinations, pine tar and sulfur combinations, salicylic acid and zinc pyrithione combinations, octopirox and climbazole combinations, and salicylic acid and octopirox combinations, and mixtures thereof.Humectant

[0072] A shampoo composition can also include a humectant to lower the rate of water evaporation. Suitable humectants can include polyhydric alcohols, water soluble alkoxylated nonionic polymers, and mixtures thereof. The humectants, when included, can be used at levels by weight of the composition of from 0.1% to 20%, and from 0.5% to 5%.

[0073] Suitable polyhydric alcohols can include glycerin, sorbitol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, ethoxylated glucose, 1, 2-hexane diol, hexanetriol, dipropylene glycol, erythritol, trehalose, diglycerin, xylitol, maltitol, maltose, glucose, fructose, sodium chondroitin sulfate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium adenosine phosphate, sodium lactate, pyrrolidone carbonate, glucosamine, cyclodextrin, and mixtures thereof.

[0074] Suitable water soluble alkoxylated nonionic polymers can include polyethylene glycols and polypropylene glycols having a molecular weight of up to 1000 such as those with CTFA names PEG-200, PEG-400, PEG-600, PEG-1000, and mixtures thereof.Other Optional Components

[0075] As can be appreciated, a shampoo composition can include still further optional components. For example, amino acids can be included. Suitable amino acids can include water soluble vitamins such as vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, C, pantothenic acid, pantothenyl ethyl ether, panthenol, biotin, and their derivatives, water soluble amino acids such as asparagine, alanin, indole, glutamic acid and their salts, water insoluble vitamins such as vitamin A, D, E, and their derivatives, water insoluble amino acids such as tyrosine, tryptamine, and their salts.

[0076] A shampoo composition can include pigment materials such as inorganic, nitroso, monoazo, disazo, carotenoid, triphenyl methane, triaryl methane, xanthene, quinoline, oxazine, azine, anthraquinone, indigoid, thionindigoid, quinacridone, phthalocianine, botanical, natural colors, including: water soluble components such as those having C. I. Names. The compositions can also include antimicrobial agents which are useful as cosmetic biocides and antidandruff agents including: water soluble components such as piroctone olamine, water insoluble components such as 3,4,4'- trichlorocarbanilide (trichlosan), triclocarban and zinc pyrithione.

[0077] One or more stabilizers and preservatives can be included. For example, one or more of trihydroxystearin, ethylene glycol distearate, citric acid, sodium citrate dihydrate, a preservative such as kathon, sodium chloride, sodium benzoate, and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid ("EDTA") can be included to improve the lifespan of a shampoo composition.

[0078] Chelants can also be included to scavenge metal and reduce hair damage caused by exposure to UV radiation. Examples of suitable chelants can include histidine and N,N' ethylenediamine disuccinic acid ("EDDS").Method of Use

[0079] The shampoo compositions described herein can be used in a conventional manner for cleansing and conditioning of hair or skin. Generally, a method of treating hair or skin can include applying the shampoo composition to the hair or skin. For example, an effective amount of the shampoo composition can be applied to the hair or skin, which has been wetted with water, and then the composition can be rinsed off. Effective amounts can generally range from 1 g to 50 g, and from 1 g to 20 g. Application to the hair typically includes working the composition through the hair such that most or all of the hair is contacted with the composition.

[0080] A method for treating the hair or skin can include the steps of: (a) wetting the hair or skin with water; (b) applying an effective amount of the shampoo composition to the hair or skin, and (c) rinsing the applied areas of skin or hair with water. These steps can be repeated as many times as desired to achieve the desired cleansing and conditioning benefit.

[0081] A shampoo composition as described herein can be used to treat damaged hair. Damaged hair can include hair permed hair, oxidatively colored hair, and mechanically damaged hair.

[0082] The shampoo compositions can be used as liquids, solids, semi-solids, flakes, gels, in a pressurized container with a propellant added, or used in a pump spray form. The viscosity of the product may be selected to accommodate the form desired.TEST METHODSA. Cone / Plate Viscosity Measurement

[0083] The viscosities of the examples are measured by a Cone / Plate Controlled Stress Brookfield Rheometer R / S Plus, by Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Stoughton, MA. The cone used (Spindle C-75-1) has a diameter of 75 mm and 1° angle. The viscosity is determined using a steady state flow experiment at constant shear rate of 2 s -1< and at temperature of 26.5 °C. The sample size is 2.5 ml and the total measurement reading time is 3 minutes.B. pH Method

[0084] First, calibrate the Mettler Toledo Seven Compact pH meter. Do this by turning on the pH meter and waiting for 30 seconds. Then take the electrode out of the storage solution, rinse the electrode with distilled water, and carefully wipe the electrode with a scientific cleaning wipe, such as a Kimwipe ®< . Submerse the electrode in the pH 4 buffer and press the calibrate button. Wait until the pH icon stops flashing and press the calibrate button a second time. Rinse the electrode with distilled water and carefully wipe the electrode with a scientific cleaning wipe. Then submerse the electrode into the pH 7 buffer and press the calibrate button a second time. Wait until the pH icon stops flashing and press the calibrate button a third time. Rinse the electrode with distilled water and carefully wipe the electrode with a scientific cleaning wipe. Then submerse the electrode into the pH 10 buffer and press the calibrate button a third time. Wait until the pH icon stops flashing and press the measure button. Rinse the electrode with distilled water and carefully wipe with a scientific cleaning wipe.

[0085] Submerse the electrode into the testing sample and press the read button. Wait until the pH icon stops flashing and record the value.C. Appearance Method

[0086] Following batch completion, first transfer batch to storage container. Second, sample batch in a glass vial. Third, visually inspect the sample. If the background can be seen distinctly record the appearance as transparent. If the background can be seen but distorted or hazy, record as semitransparent. If the background cannot be seen record as opaque.D. Phase Stability Method

[0087] Following batch completion, first transfer batch to storage container. Second, sample batch in a glass vial. Third, visually inspect the sample. If sample is homogeneous record as one phase. If sample has two or more distinct phases record as phase separated including number of phases present. Distinct phases are visually different (changes in hazy, color, texture). These distinct phases either settle to the bottom, on top or are suspended.E. Hair Switch Evaluation

[0088] This method describes how to evaluate finished product on hair switches. First, wet hair for 15 seconds. Second, apply shampoo to hair switch; 0.1g of shampoo per gram of hair. Then assess different attributes of shampoo performance on the hair throughout wash. Move hands up and down hair switch for 30 seconds. During these 30 seconds the following are assessed. 1.) Speed to Lather- Assessment of how quickly lather is generated (Scale: 0=Slow to 10=Fast) 2.) Lather Amount - Visual assessment of how much lather is generated (Scale: 0=Low to 10=High)

[0089] Next, run water over switch to begin rinsing. Rinse for 30 seconds. During the rinse assess the Rinse Feel / Rinse Count Drag. As soon as wetting begins, stroke the hair from top to bottom with non-dominant hand between the thumb and two fingers with medium pressure. Count the number of strokes until drag / skip is felt in the middle portion of the hair switch consistently for 2 consecutive strokes. This number of strokes is recorded as the Rinse Count Drag. The strokes should be at a rate of 1 stroke per second to a total of 20 strokes (Scale: 1=quick rinse / clean feel to 20=slow rinse / dirty feel).

[0090] After the 30 second rinse stroke the hair from top to bottom with non-dominant hand between the thumb and two fingers with medium pressure to remove access water. Repeat stroke of hair switch and assess the clean feel of the hair. This is recorded as the Post Rinse - Clean Feel (Scale: 0=Low / Dirty to 10 = High / Clean).F. Puff Lather Method

[0091] First, start water to allow it to reach desired temperature 37.5-38 C. Next, fluff the puff and wet it under the water. Apply the shampoo in a circular motion over top of the puff. Then move puff with lathered product overtop of a beaker. Next squeeze puff in a half turn forward direction 10 times. Repeat with squeeze and half turn in a backward direction 10 times. Lastly, squeeze puff to get all remaining lather out. Measure the amount of lather generated in the beaker.G. Cylinder Lather Method - Lather Volume

[0092] Obtain 100 ml of Water in a 1,000 ml graduated cylinder. Then add 0.5g of shampoo. The graduated cylinder is on a rotating apparatus. Rotate the cylinder for 25 complete revolutions at a rate of 10 revolutions per 18 seconds to create a lather and stop in a level, vertical position. A timer is set to allow 15 seconds for drainage. After 15 seconds, the lather volume is measured by recording the lather height to the nearest 10 ml mark (including any water that has drained to the bottom on top of which the lather is floating).H. Kruss Lather Method

[0093] KRUSS Dynamic Foam Analyzer is used to evaluate lather. Add shampoo and water into device 1(shampoo) : 9 (water) dilution. Air going through the chamber generates lather. The speed to lather, lather volume, and bubble size are recorded.NON-LIMITING EXAMPLES

[0094] The shampoo compositions illustrated in the following Examples illustrate specific embodiments of the shampoo compositions described herein but are not intended to be limiting thereof. Other modifications can be undertaken by the skilled artisan without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention. These exemplified embodiments of the shampoo composition provide suitable cleaning benefits to hair without the use of a harsh sulfate-based surfactant.

[0095] The shampoo compositions illustrated in the following Examples are prepared by conventional formulation and mixing methods, an example of which is set forth below. All exemplified amounts are listed as weight percent's and exclude minor materials such as diluents, preservatives, color solutions, imagery ingredients, botanicals, and so forth, unless otherwise specified. All percentages are based on weight unless otherwise specified. Table 1: Examples of Shampoo CompositionsExamples 1-4 are not within the scope of the inventionEx.1Ex. 2Ex.3Ex.4Phase StabilityOne phaseOne phaseOne phaseOne phaseAppearancetransparenttransparenttransparenttransparentpH5.325.125.115.50Viscosity (cps)3925779029714472Decyl Glucoside 1< 12Decyl Glucoside 2< 121212Xanthan Gum 7< 0.600.800.60Sclerotium Gum 8< 0.75Cameilla Sinensis 4< 0.005Sodium Benzoate 5< 0.600.600.600.60Citric Acid 6< 0.400.400.400.40Fragrance0.50.650.650.5WaterQ.S.Q.S.Q.S.Q.S. Table 2: Comparative Examples of Shampoo Compositions Comparative Example Table:Comp.Ex 1Comp. Ex 2Comp. Ex 3Comp. Ex 4Phase StabilityOne phaseOne phaseOne phaseOne phaseAppearancetransparenttransparentsemitransparentsemitransparentpH5.085.025.305.40Viscosity (cps)2591541633994Decyl Glucoside 1< 127.8Decyl Glucoside 2< 12Coco Glucoside 3< 124.2Xanthan Gum 7< 0.200.600.60Sclerotium Gum 8< Polyquaternium 7 9< 1.00Sodium Benzoate 5< 0.600.600.600.60Citric Acid 6< 0.400.400.400.40Fragrance0.650.65WaterQ.S.Q.S.Q.S.Q.S. Suppliers for Examples in Table 1 to Table 2

[0096] 1. Decyl Glucoside, Plantacare 2000 available from BASF ®< 2. Decyl Glucoside, Plantaren 2000 available from BASF ®< 3. Coco Glucoside, Plantacare 818 available from BASF ®< 4. Camellia Sinensis, Natpure Xtra Green Tea OP30 available from Sensient ®< 5. Sodium Benzoate, available from Kalama ®< 6. Citric Acid, available from Archer Daniels Midland ®< 7. Xanthan Gum, Keltrol LAX-T available from CP Kelco ®< 8. Sclerotium Gum, Amigum ER available from Alban Muller ®< 9. Polyquaternium 7, Merquat available by Lubrizol ®< Table 3: Lather Properties Ex. 4Comp. Ex 3Comp. Ex 4Hair Switch Evaluation 5.34.75.3Speed to LatherHair Switch Evaluation 6.25.75.7Lather amountHair Switch Evaluation 3.34.34.3Rinse Feel - Rinse Count DragHair Switch Evaluation 9.08.38.3Post Rinse - Clean FeelPuff Lather Generation 150010001200Lather Amount (ml)

[0097] As can be seen in the data for the Examples and Comparative Examples, the Comparative Examples #3 -4 contain Coco Glucoside. Although they are able to meet viscosity target, they do not provide the desired lather properties for the consumer. It is consumer desired that a Shampoo have a fast speed to lather, consumer preferred on the Speed to Lather attribute is > 5. The amount of lather from a shampoo is also important for consumer delight, consumer preferred on Hair Switch Evaluation Lather Amount is > 6 and Puff Lather Generation > 1300 ml. Rinsing attributes also impact consumer delight. The feel during rinse, rinse time, and post rinse feel signal the clean benefit to the consumer. The consumer preferred Rinse Feel - Rinse Count Drag <4 and Post Rinse Clean Feel > 8.5.

[0098] . All parts, percentages, and ratios herein are by weight unless otherwise specified. Some components may come from suppliers as dilute solutions. The levels given reflect the weight percent of the active material, unless otherwise specified. A level of perfume and / or preservatives may also be included in the following examples.

[0099] The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values recited. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as "40 mm" is intended to mean "about 40 mm."

Claims

1. A shampoo composition comprising: a) from 7 wt.% to 20 wt.% of decyl glucoside; b) from 0.25 wt.% to 1 wt.% alkyl glucoside with an average alkyl chain of C12 and greater, wherein the composition is free of lauryl glucoside and coco glucoside; c) less than 1 wt.% surfactant, wherein the surfactant is selected from sodium alkyl sulfate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium lauroamphoacetate, cetyltrimethylammonium chloride, behenyltrimethylammonium chloride and the mixture thereof; d) from 0.4 wt.% to 2.0 wt.% of a gum, wherein the gum is selected from non-ionic and anionic gums consisting of xanthan gum, sclerotium gum, guar gum, locust bean gum, tragacanth gum, acacia gum, agar gum, algin gum, gellan gum, carob gum, karaya gum, biosaccharide gum, calcium carrageenan, potassium carrageenan, sodium carrageenan, potassium alginate, ammonium alginate, calcium alginate and any combination thereof; d) wherein the shampoo composition comprises from 0 wt.% to 0.1 wt.% of cationic polymers; wherein the shampoo composition has a viscosity from 2 Pa.s (2000 cps) to 20 Pa.s (20,000 cps) as measured by measured by a Cone / Plate Controlled Stress Brookfield Rheometer R / S Plus from Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Stoughton, MA, wherein a cone used a Spindle C-75-1 having a diameter of 75 mm and 1° angle, wherein the viscosity is determined using a steady state flow experiment at constant shear rate of 2 s-1 and at temperature of 26.5°C, and wherein a sample size is 2.5 ml and a total measurement reading time is 3 minutes.

2. The shampoo composition according to claim 1, wherein the shampoo composition comprises from 0.25 wt.% to 0.8 wt.% of alkyl glucoside with an average alkyl chain of C12 and greater.

3. The shampoo composition according to any preceding claims, wherein the shampoo composition comprises from 0.5 wt.% to 1.0 wt.% of alkyl glucoside with an average alkyl chain of C12 and greater.

4. The shampoo composition according to any preceding claims, wherein the decyl glucoside has the structure : in which "R" is an alkyl or alkenyl group having 10 carbons, and "m" degree of polymerization is 1.

5. The shampoo composition according to any preceding claims, wherein the gum is xanthan gum.

6. The shampoo composition according to any one of the preceding claims 1-5, wherein the gum is sclerotium gum.

7. The shampoo composition according to any preceding claims, wherein the viscosity is from 3 Pa.s (3000 cps) to 20 Pa.s (20,000cps).

8. The shampoo composition according to any preceding claims, wherein the viscosity is from 4 Pa.s (4000 cps) to 15 Pa.s (15,000 cps).

9. The shampoo composition according to any preceding claims, wherein the composition further comprises a material, wherein the material is selected from the group consisting of tea extracts, grape seed extracts, safflower oil, jojoba oil, argon oil, and combinations thereof.

10. The shampoo composition of Claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises an anti-microbial agent, wherein the anti-microbial agent is selected from the groups consisting of: climbazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, econazole, elubiol, hydroxy pyridones, piroctone olamine, ciclopirox, rilopirox, MEA-Hydroxyoctyloxypyridinon, kerolytic agents, salicylic acid, hydroxy acids, strobilurins, azoxystrobin, metal chelators, 1,10-phenanthroline, and combinations thereof.