Hair cleansing composition

The hair wash composition with specific surfactants and polymers addresses the issue of providing smooth foam and soft, moisturized hair by combining anionic, amphoteric surfactants, cationic polymers, and vegetable oils, achieving effective cleansing and post-rinse hair condition.

JP7798336B2Active Publication Date: 2026-01-14TAKARA BELMONT CO LTD
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JP2021202032
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JP · JP
Patent Type
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Filing Date
2021-12-13
Publication Date
2026-01-14
Estimated Expiration
2041-12-13

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Technical Problem

Conventional hair wash compositions fail to provide both smooth foam quality and soft, moisturized hair after rinsing, especially for damaged hair.

Method used

A hair wash composition comprising anionic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant, cationic polymer, highly polymerized polyethylene glycol, and vegetable oils or derivatives, which work together to create a pleasant, smooth lather and leave hair feeling soft and moisturized.

Benefits of technology

The composition effectively cleans damaged hair with a pleasant, smooth foam and leaves it feeling soft and moisturized after rinsing.

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Abstract

To provide a hair cleanser composition which can wash hair with a comfortable and smooth foam even to the damaged hair and gives softness and an excellent moisturizing feeling to the hair during rinsing.SOLUTION: There is provided a hair cleanser composition which comprises the following components (A) to (E). The component (A) is an anionic surfactant. The component (B) is an amphoteric surfactant. The component (C) is a cationic polymer. The component (D) is a highly polymerized polyethylene glycol. The component (E) is at least one selected from the group consisting of vegetable oils and fats and vegetable oils and fats derivatives.SELECTED DRAWING: None
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a hair cleansing composition, and more particularly to a hair cleansing composition that is particularly suitable for use as a shampoo. [Background technology]

[0002] Hair is routinely damaged by chemical treatments such as hair coloring and perming, and physical treatments using heat such as hair irons and hair dryers. Hair damage leads to deterioration of hair texture, such as overall shine, softness, and manageability. Examples of hair damage include peeling of the cuticle on the surface of the hair, denaturation of proteins inside the hair, and hollowing out of the hair. Hollowing out of the hair interior is caused, for example, by the loss of lipids inside the hair.

[0003] Even if a hair wash composition foams sufficiently during washing, damaged hair can become tangled or stiff. As a result, the hair can be further damaged when using the hair wash composition, and the operator may feel uncomfortable. Furthermore, damaged hair cannot retain the amount of moisture it should retain, and the hair can become stiff and difficult to run fingers through during rinsing. This can also cause the operator to feel uncomfortable.

[0004] To address the above-mentioned problems, hair wash compositions containing specific compounds have been proposed. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that the use of a hair wash composition that combines a specific amphoteric surfactant, polyoxyethylene coconut oil fatty acid glyceryl, and a cationic polymer can impart smoothness and softness to hair during washing.

[0005] Patent Document 2 describes that by using a hair wash composition that combines highly polymerized polyethylene glycol, a specific cationic polymer, and an anionic surfactant and / or an amphoteric surfactant, it is possible to impart good foaming during use and smoothness during rinsing.

[0006] Patent Document 3 describes that the use of a hair wash composition that combines a cationic surfactant, a long-chain aliphatic alcohol, an amphoteric surfactant, and a specific nonionic surfactant can produce foam quickly, prevent dryness of hair after drying, and impart smoothness to the hair.

[0007] Patent Document 4 describes that the feel and foam quality during rinsing can be improved by using a hair cleansing composition that combines a specific cationic / ampholytic polymer and a polyether-modified silicone. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 5902929 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-6744 [Patent Document 3] Patent No. 5550876 [Patent Document 4] Patent No. 6869525 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] Hair wash compositions are required not only to remove dirt from hair but also to produce smooth foam that does not tangle or stiffen damaged hair when used. In addition, hair wash compositions are also required to leave hair feeling soft and moisturized after rinsing. Conventional hair wash compositions are not sufficient to achieve both smooth foam quality after use and softness and moisturized after rinsing.

[0010] The present invention aims to provide a hair wash composition that can wash even damaged hair with a pleasant, smooth lather and leaves the hair feeling soft and moisturized after rinsing. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] The present invention provides The present invention provides a hair wash composition containing the following components (A) to (E): (A) Anionic surfactant (B) Amphoteric surfactant (C) Cationic polymer (D) Highly polymerized polyethylene glycol (E) at least one selected from the group consisting of vegetable oils and vegetable oil derivatives; [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a hair wash composition that can wash even damaged hair with a pleasant, smooth foam and leaves hair feeling soft and moisturized after rinsing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described, but the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0014] Ingredient (A) Component (A) is an anionic surfactant. In the hair wash composition, component (A) can contribute to cleansing properties. In addition, component (A) can contribute to the foaming and foam volume of the hair wash composition during washing. Therefore, by including component (A), the hair can be washed while the foam of the hair wash composition envelops the hair and scalp.

[0015] Examples of component (A) are amino acid-based surfactants, taurine-based surfactants, and carboxylic acid-based surfactants. Preferred examples of component (A) are amino acid-based surfactants and taurine-based surfactants.

[0016] Examples of amino acid surfactants are glutamic acid surfactants, alanine surfactants, aspartic acid surfactants, and glycine surfactants.Examples of alanine surfactants are N-lauroyl-N-hydroxyethyl-β-alanine sodium (lauroylhydroxyethyl-β-alanine Na), N-lauroyl-N-hydroxyethyl-β-alanine triethanolamine, N-cocoyl-N-hydroxyethyl-β-alanine triethanolamine, N-lauroyl-N-hydroxypropyl-β-alanine triethanolamine, N-cocoyl-N-hydroxyethyl-L-alanine triethanolamine, N-palm kernel acyl-N-hydroxypropyl-L-alanine sodium, coconut oil fatty acid methylalanine sodium, lauroylmethyl-β-alanine sodium, N-lauroyl-N-methyl-β-alanine triethanolamine, and myristoylmethyl-β-alanine sodium.

[0017] Examples of taurine surfactants include cocoyl taurine salt, cocoyl methyl taurine salt, cocoyl methyl taurine taurine salt, and caproyl methyl taurine salt, and a preferred example is cocoyl methyl taurine salt. Examples of each salt include sodium salt and potassium salt. Each salt may be a sodium salt.

[0018] Examples of carboxylic acid surfactants include alkyl ether carboxylates, such as sodium laureth-4 carboxylate, sodium laureth-5 carboxylate, sodium laureth-6 carboxylate, sodium laureth-13 carboxylate, sodium C12-13 pareth-8 carboxylate, and sodium C12-15 pareth-8 carboxylate, with sodium laureth-4 carboxylate being preferred.

[0019] As component (A), only one type selected from these compounds may be used, or two or more types may be used in combination.

[0020] The content of component (A) relative to the total mass of the hair wash composition is, for example, 0.1% by mass to 50% by mass, and may be 0.5% by mass or more, 1% by mass or more, 3% by mass or more, 5% by mass or more, 7% by mass or more, or even 8% by mass or more, and may be 45% by mass or less, 40% by mass or less, 35% by mass or less, 30% by mass or less, 25% by mass or less, 20% by mass or less, 18% by mass or less, 15% by mass or less, or even 12% by mass or less.

[0021] ·Component (B) Component (B) is an amphoteric surfactant. In the hair cleansing composition, component (B) can function as an auxiliary agent for enhancing the foaming ability of the hair cleansing composition. In addition, component (B) can improve the foam viscosity and contribute to the formation of dense foam.

[0022] Examples of component (B) are betaine surfactants, sultaine (sulfobetaine) surfactants, hydroxysultaine surfactants, and imidazoline surfactants. Examples of betaine surfactants are alkyl betaines, alkyl amino betaines, and alkyl amide betaines. Examples of sultaine surfactants are alkyl sultaines. Examples of hydroxysultaine surfactants are alkyl hydroxysultaines. More specific examples of component (B) are alkyl acetate betaines, fatty acid amido alkyl acetate betaines, alkyl sulfobetaines, fatty acid amido alkyl sulfobetaines, alkyl amine oxides, fatty acid amido alkyl amine oxides, and imidazoline betaines.

[0023] More specific examples of component (B) are lauryl betaine, coco betaine, stearyl betaine, oleyl betaine, cocohexadecyl dimethyl betaine, cocodimethyl carboxymethyl betaine, lauryl dimethyl carboxymethyl betaine, cetyl dimethyl carboxymethyl betaine, lauryl amidopropyl betaine, cocoamidopropyl betaine, myristamidopropyl betaine, cocodimethyl sulfopropyl betaine, stearyl dimethyl sulfopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl betaine, lauryl dimethyl sulfoethyl betaine, lauryl hydroxysultaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, and lauramidopropyl hydroxysultaine.

[0024] As component (B), only one selected from these compounds may be used, or two or more may be used in combination. Component (B) is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of cocamidopropyl betaine, myristamidopropyl betaine, and lauryl hydroxysultaine.

[0025] The content of component (B) relative to the total mass of the hair wash composition is, for example, 0.1% by mass to 25% by mass. The content may be 0.5% by mass or more, 1% by mass or more, 2% by mass or more, 3% by mass or more, 4% by mass or more, or even 4.5% by mass or more, and may be 22% by mass or less, 20% by mass or less, 18% by mass or less, 15% by mass or less, 12% by mass or less, 10% by mass or less, 8% by mass or less, 7% by mass or less, or even 6% by mass or less.

[0026] ·Component (C) Component (C) is a cationic polymer. The inclusion of component (C) not only allows for the production of a hair wash composition with smooth foam quality, but also contributes to the softness and moisturized feel of hair upon rinsing. Furthermore, component (C), particularly in cooperation with component (D) described below, can also contribute to the smooth foam quality of the hair wash composition.

[0027] Component (C) is, for example, a cationic polymer containing structural units derived from a monomer having a quaternary ammonium group. Examples of monomers having a quaternary ammonium group include dimethyldiallylammonium chloride, (meth)acrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium chloride, (meth)acryloylethylbetaine, and (meth)acryloylethyltrimethylammonium chloride. Component (C) may contain structural units derived from at least one monomer selected from these. Component (C) may contain only structural units derived from at least one monomer selected from these. Alternatively, component (C) may be a cationic polymer containing structural units derived from at least one monomer selected from these and structural units derived from at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of (meth)acrylamide, (meth)acrylic acid, methyl (meth)acrylate, and methoxypolyethylene glycol (meth)acrylate. Note that (meth)acrylamide refers to acrylamide and / or methacrylamide. The (meth) in other compounds has the same meaning.

[0028] Another example of component (C) is cationic cellulose, which is a polymer of a quaternary ammonium salt obtained by adding glycidyltrimethylammonium chloride to hydroxyethyl cellulose.

[0029] Specific examples of component (C) include copolymers of dimethyldiallylammonium chloride and acrylamide (Polyquaternium-7), copolymers of dimethyldiallylammonium chloride and acrylic acid (Polyquaternium-22), copolymers of methacryloylaminopropyltrimethylammonium chloride, acrylic acid, and methyl acrylate (Polyquaternium-47), copolymers of methacryloylethylbetaine, methacryloylethyltrimethylammonium chloride, and methoxypolyethylene glycol methacrylate (Polyquaternium-49), polymethacryloylethylbetaine (Polyquaternium-50), and O-[2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl]hydroxyethylcellulose chloride (Polyquaternium-10). Component (C) may be used alone or in combination of two or more of these compounds. Component (C) is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of polyquaternium-7, polyquaternium-22, polyquaternium-47, polyquaternium-49, and polyquaternium-50. A particularly preferred example of component (C) is polyquaternium-22.

[0030] The content of component (C) relative to the total mass of the hair wash composition is, for example, 0.1 to 10% by mass, and may be 0.2% by mass or more, 0.3% by mass or more, 0.4% by mass or more, or even 0.45% by mass or more, and may be 8% by mass or less, 7% by mass or less, 5% by mass or less, 3% by mass or less, 2% by mass or less, or even 1% by mass or less.

[0031] Component (C) may contain component (C-1) and component (C-2). Component (C-1) is at least one selected from the group consisting of polyquaternium-7, polyquaternium-22, polyquaternium-47, polyquaternium-49, and polyquaternium-50. Component (C-2) is polyquaternium-10. That is, component (C) may contain polyquaternium-10 and at least one selected from the group consisting of polyquaternium-7, polyquaternium-22, polyquaternium-47, polyquaternium-49, and polyquaternium-50. This allows the hair wash composition to have better foam quality and leave hair feeling softer and more moisturized during rinsing.

[0032] The content of component (C-1) relative to the total mass of the hair wash composition is, for example, 0.1% to 10% by mass. The content of component (C-1) may be 0.2% by mass or more, 0.3% by mass or more, 0.4% by mass or more, or even 0.45% by mass or more, and may be 8% by mass or less, 7% by mass or less, 5% by mass or less, 3% by mass or less, 2% by mass or less, 1% by mass or less, 0.7% by mass or less, or even 0.6% by mass or less. The content of component (C-2) relative to the total mass of the hair wash composition is, for example, 0.1% by mass to 10% by mass. The content of component (C-2) may be 0.2% by mass or more, 0.3% by mass or more, or even 0.35% by mass or more, and may be 8% by mass or less, 7% by mass or less, 5% by mass or less, 3% by mass or less, 2% by mass or less, 1% by mass or less, 0.7% by mass or less, 0.5% by mass or less, or even 0.45% by mass or less.

[0033] In the hair wash composition, the ratio (C-1) / (C-2) of the content of component (C-1) to the content of component (C-2) is, for example, 0.60 to 1.50. The ratio (C-1) / (C-2) may be 0.65 or more, 0.70 or more, 0.75 or more, 0.80 or more, or even 0.90 or more, and may be 1.45 or less, 1.40 or less, or even 1.30 or less.

[0034] ·Component (D) Component (D) is a highly polymerized polyethylene glycol. By including component (D), a hair wash composition having smooth foam quality can be obtained.

[0035] The average degree of polymerization of the polyethylene oxide constituting the highly polymerized polyethylene glycol is, for example, 2,000 or more and 200,000 or less. The average degree of polymerization may be 5,000 or more, 7,000 or more, 9,000 or more, 10,000 or more, 20,000 or more, or even 30,000 or more, or may be 180,000 or less, 160,000 or less, 120,000 or less, 100,000 or less, 50,000 or less, or even 20,000 or less.

[0036] The weight-average molecular weight of the highly polymerized polyethylene glycol may be, for example, 80,000 or more and 7,000,000 or less, 200,000 or more and 5,000,000 or less, or 1,000,000 or more and 5,000,000 or less, or alternatively, 80,000 or more and less than 2,000,000.

[0037] Examples of highly polymerized polyethylene glycols are PEG-2M (average degree of polymerization 2,000, weight average molecular weight approximately 88,000), PEG-5M (average degree of polymerization 5,000, weight average molecular weight approximately 220,000), PEG-7M (average degree of polymerization 7,000, weight average molecular weight approximately 310,000), and PEG-9M. (average degree of polymerization 9,000, weight average molecular weight approximately 400,000), PEG-14M (average degree of polymerization 14,000, weight average molecular weight approximately 620,000), PEG-20M (average degree of polymerization 20,000, weight average molecular weight approximately 880,000), PEG-23M (average degree of polymerization 23,000, weight average molecular weight PEG-25M (average degree of polymerization 25,000, weight-average molecular weight approximately 1,000,000), PEG-25M (average degree of polymerization 25,000, weight-average molecular weight approximately 1,100,000), PEG-45M (average degree of polymerization 45,000, weight-average molecular weight approximately 2,000,000), PEG-65M (average degree of polymerization 65,000, weight-average molecular weight approximately 2,900,000), PEG-90M (average degree of polymerization 90,000, weight-average molecular weight approximately 4,000,000), PEG-115M (average degree of polymerization 115,000, weight-average molecular weight approximately 5,000,000), and PEG-160M ​​(average degree of polymerization 160,000, weight-average molecular weight approximately 7,000,000).

[0038] As component (D), only one type selected from these compounds may be used, or two or more types may be used in combination.

[0039] The content of component (D) relative to the total mass of the hair wash composition is, for example, 0.01 to 2% by mass. When component (D) contains a highly polymerized polyethylene glycol having a weight-average molecular weight of 2,000,000 or more, the content of component (D) relative to the total mass of the hair wash composition may be 0.02% by mass or more, 0.03% by mass or more, 0.05% by mass or more, 0.07% by mass or more, 0.08% by mass or more, or even 0.1% by mass or more, and may be 0.6% by mass or less, 0.5% by mass or less, 0.4% by mass or less, 0.3% by mass or less, or even 0.2% by mass or less. When component (D) contains a highly polymerized polyethylene glycol having a weight-average molecular weight of less than 2,000,000, the content of component (D) relative to the total mass of the hair wash composition may be 0.02 mass% or more, 0.03 mass% or more, 0.05 mass% or more, 0.07 mass% or more, 0.08 mass% or more, 0.1 mass% or more, 0.2 mass% or more, 0.3 mass% or more, or even 0.4 mass% or more, and may be 1.8 mass% or less, 1.5 mass% or less, 1.2 mass% or less, or even 1.0 mass% or less.

[0040] ·Component (E) Component (E) is at least one selected from the group consisting of vegetable oils and vegetable oil derivatives. Component (E) may be at least one selected from the group consisting of vegetable oils and vegetable oil derivatives. In the hair wash composition, component (E) can contribute to softness and moisturizing of hair during rinsing.

[0041] Examples of vegetable oils and fats include coconut oil, palm kernel oil, cocoa butter, palm oil, shea butter, mango seed oil, macadamia seed oil, jojoba oil, hazelnut seed oil, castor oil, camellia seed oil, meadowfoam oil, tea seed oil, olive fruit oil, camellia oil, camellia seed oil, peanut oil, avocado oil, rice bran oil, apricot kernel oil, almond oil, cottonseed oil, sesame oil, rapeseed oil, rice germ oil, wheat germ oil, corn oil, safflower oil, sunflower seed oil, soybean oil, grape seed oil, evening primrose oil, rose canina fruit oil, and linseed oil.

[0042] An example of a vegetable oil derivative is an ester of a fatty acid derived from vegetable oil and glycerin.

[0043] A preferred example of component (E) is a polyglycerol fatty acid ester, which is formed by esterifying a hydroxyl group of polyglycerol with a fatty acid derived from vegetable oil.

[0044] The average degree of polymerization of the polyglycerol constituting the polyglycerol fatty acid ester is, for example, 3-20, and preferably 3-10.

[0045] The fatty acids constituting the polyglycerol fatty acid ester are, for example, saturated or unsaturated fatty acids having a straight or branched chain and having 8 to 20 carbon atoms. Specific examples of fatty acids include caprylic acid, capric acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, isostearic acid, arachidic acid, palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, elaidic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, coconut oil fatty acid, palm oil fatty acid, palm kernel oil fatty acid, soybean oil fatty acid, sunflower oil fatty acid, grape seed oil fatty acid, and apricot kernel oil fatty acid.

[0046] Component (E) may be not only a monoester but also a diester, triester, or the like having multiple ester bonds.

[0047] Specific examples of component (E) include decaglyceryl monolaurate (polyglyceryl-10 laurate), decaglyceryl monostearate, decaglyceryl monooleate, decaglyceryl monomyristate, apricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-3 esters, apricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-4 esters, apricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-5 esters, apricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, argan oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, almond oil polyglyceryl-4 esters, almond oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, almond oil fatty acid polyglyceryl- 4, olive oil polyglyceryl-3 esters, olive oil polyglyceryl-4 esters, olive oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, rice bran oil polyglyceryl-3 esters, sesame oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, palm oil polyglyceryl-3 esters, palm oil polyglyceryl-4 esters, palm oil polyglyceryl-5 esters, palm oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, castor oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, sunflower seed oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, coconut oil fatty acid polyglyceryl-3, and coconut oil fatty acid polyglyceryl-4. Component (E) may be used alone or in combination of two or more selected from these compounds.

[0048] Component (E) is preferably polyglyceryl-10 laurate or apricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, and more preferably apricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-6 esters. Polyglyceryl-10 laurate is an ester of lauric acid and polyglyceryl-10. Apricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-6 esters is an ester of apricot kernel oil-derived fatty acid and polyglycerin. Apricot kernel oil polyglyceryl-6 esters is obtained by transesterification of apricot kernel oil-derived fatty acid and polyglycerin-6. That is, component (E) may be an ester of apricot kernel oil-derived fatty acid and polyglycerin.

[0049] The content of component (E) relative to the total mass of the hair wash composition is, for example, 0.1 to 5% by mass. The content may be 0.2% by mass or more, 0.3% by mass or more, 0.4% by mass or more, or even 0.45% by mass or more, and may be 4% by mass or less, 3% by mass or less, 3.5% by mass or less, 2% by mass or less, 1.5% by mass or less, 1% by mass or less, 0.8% by mass or less, 0.7% by mass or less, or even 0.6% by mass or less.

[0050] In the hair wash composition, the content of component (A) may be equal to or greater than the content of component (B). That is, in the hair wash composition, the ratio A / B of the content of component (A) to the content of component (B) may be equal to or greater than 1. The ratio A / B may be 1.2 or greater, 1.5 or greater, or even 1.8 or greater, and may be 10 or less, 12 or less, 10 or less, 8 or less, 5 or less, 4 or less, 3.5 or less, or even 3 or less.

[0051] Other ingredients The hair cleanser composition may contain any component other than the above-mentioned components. The optional component may be a component contained in a known hair cleanser composition.

[0052] Optional components may be appropriately blended, such as cationic surfactants, anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, esters, higher fatty acids, fluorine compounds, silicones, polyhydric alcohols, cationic polymers, hydrolyzed peptides, vitamins, plant extracts, moisturizers, UV absorbers, antioxidants, preservatives, amino acids, fragrances, essential oils, pigments, water, pH stabilizers, chelating agents, solvents, anti-inflammatory agents, and gelling agents.

[0053] The formulation of the hair wash composition is not limited to a particular formulation, and any known formulation may be used. Preferred formulations are gel, solution, cream, or emulsion. [Example]

[0054] The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to examples, but the present invention is not limited to the following examples.

[0055] (Preparation of Hair Wash Composition) Hair wash compositions according to Examples and Comparative Examples were prepared according to the compositions shown in Tables 1 to 4. The symbols (A) to (E) in the "Component Name" column in the tables correspond to component (A), component (B), component (C), component (D), and component (E), respectively. All units in the tables are in mass%. The symbol "-" in the "Component" column in each table means that the component is not contained. Furthermore, "DPG" in the "Component" column in each table means dipropylene glycol. In each table, "A / B" represents the ratio of the content of component (A) to the content of component (B). "(C-1) / (C-2)" represents the ratio of the content of component (C-1) to the content of component (C-2).

[0056] (Creating damaged hair bundles) Black human hair (YK-1B#10'') manufactured by Eucalyptus Japan Co., Ltd. was bleached using a bleaching agent (Edol Bleach manufactured by Takara Belmont Co., Ltd.) and then washed with water. The black human hair was then washed with a 10% by mass aqueous solution of sodium laureth sulfate and then dried. This process was repeated three times to produce a damaged hair bundle.

[0057] (Evaluation of hair bundle texture) Damaged hair strands were thoroughly pre-washed with hot water and washed using the hair wash compositions of the Examples and Comparative Examples. The feeling of being able to lather the hair comfortably without it getting caught on the fingers was evaluated as "smooth lather quality." The hair strands were then rinsed with water. The softness of the hair and the moist feel of the hair upon rinsing were evaluated as "softness upon rinsing" and "moisturized feeling upon rinsing," respectively. These sensory evaluations were conducted by 10 expert evaluators. For each evaluation item, "very good" was rated as 5, "good" as 4, "average" as 3, "not very good" as 2, and "poor" as 1. For each evaluation item, an average score of 4.0 or higher by the 10 expert evaluators was evaluated as "◎," a score of 3.0 or higher but less than 4.0 as "○," a score of 2.0 or higher but less than 3.0 as "△," and a score of less than 2.0 as "×." The results are shown in Tables 1 to 4.

[0058] [Table 1]

[0059] [Table 2]

[0060] [Table 3]

[0061] [Table 4]

[0062] In each example, a hair wash composition having a smooth foam quality was obtained. In addition, in each example, the hair was left with excellent softness and moisturized feeling after rinsing. That is, in each example, even damaged hair was washed with a pleasant, smooth foam, and the hair was left with excellent softness and moisturized feeling after rinsing.

Claims

1. A hair cleansing composition comprising the following components (A) to (E): (A) Anionic surfactant (B) Amphoteric surfactant (C) Cationic polymer (D) Polyethylene glycol having an average degree of polymerization of 2,000 or more and 200,000 or less (E) Ester of fatty acid derived from apricot kernel oil and polyglycerol

2. 2. The hair wash composition according to claim 1, wherein the component (C) is at least one selected from the group consisting of polyquaternium-7, polyquaternium-22, polyquaternium-47, polyquaternium-49, and polyquaternium-50.

3. 3. The hair wash composition according to claim 1, wherein the component (C) is polyquaternium-22.

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