Composition suitable for keratin fibers

Abstract

The present invention mainly relates to a composition for keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising: (a) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of glyoxylic acid, glyoxylic acid solvates, glyoxylic acid salts, glyoxylic acid esters, glyoxylic acid amides, and mixtures thereof; (b) at least one compound, different from the (a) compound, selected from the group consisting of keto acids, salts thereof, and mixtures thereof; and (c) at least one fatty amine. The present invention can improve straightening keratin fibers such as hair based on heating the keratin fibers with glyoxylic acid or a derivative thereof, by providing longer- lasting reshaping effects.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] TITLE OF INVENTION

[0003] COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR KERATIN FIBERS

[0004] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0005] The present invention mainly relates to a composition which is suitable for reshaping, preferably straightening, keratin fibers such as hair.

[0006] BACKGROUND ART

[0007] Straightening keratin fibers such as hair by heating the keratin fibers with an iron is popular for making unruly keratin fibers manageable and making keratin fibers have less volume and look more desirable. Such a straightening method using a heating iron is convenient for quick styling, but the style lasts only a short period of time, e.g., until the next shampooing. A long-lasting straightening method is required for many consumers.

[0008] On the other hand, conventional permanent straightening methods using a reducing agent and an alkaline agent, as well as an oxidizing agent, with heating, can provide keratin fibers with a long-lasting style, but they have several drawbacks such as a long processing time, damage to the keratin fibers, and malodor.

[0009] WO 2014 / 131469 discloses a process for straightening keratin fibers by heating with an iron, without using reducing and oxidizing agents, wherein glyoxylic acid is used to straighten the keratin fibers.

[0010] US-A-2023 / 742 discloses a semi-permanent hair straightening composition including 15% to 20% by weight of glyoxylic acid and 0.1% to 5% by weight of levulinic acid.

[0011] DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION

[0012] There is still a need to improve the reshaping of keratin fibers based on treating the keratin fibers with glyoxylic acid or a derivative thereof.

[0013] An objective of the present invention is to provide a composition which is useful for reshaping keratin fibers such as hair, based on treating the keratin fibers with glyoxylic acid or a derivative thereof, which can provide the keratin fibers with longer-lasting reshaping effects.

[0014] The above objective of the present invention can be achieved by a composition for keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising:

[0015] (a) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of glyoxylic acid, glyoxylic acid solvates, glyoxylic acid salts, glyoxylic acid esters, glyoxylic acid amides, and mixtures thereof;

[0016] (b) at least one compound, different from the (a) compound, selected from the group consisting of keto acids, salts thereof, and mixtures thereof; and

[0017] (c) at least one fatty amine.

[0018] The amount of the (a) compound(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be less than 15% by weight, preferably less than 14% by weight, and more preferably less than 13% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0019] The (b) compound may be selected from levulinic acid, a salt thereof, and a mixture thereof.

[0020] The amount of the (b) compound(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 10% by weight or less, preferably 8% by weight or less, and more preferably 6% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0021] The (c) fatty amine may be selected from the group consisting of stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine, and a mixture thereof.

[0022] The amount of the (c) fatty amine(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be from 0.01% to 15% by weight, preferably from 0.1% to 10% by weight, and more preferably from 1% to 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0023] The composition according to the present invention may further comprise (d) water.

[0024] The composition according to the present invention may further comprise (e) at least one oil.

[0025] The composition according to the present invention may further comprise (f) at least one fatty alcohol.

[0026] The pH of the composition according to the present invention may be 7 or less, preferably 6 or less, and more preferably 5 or less.

[0027] The composition according to the present invention may not comprise any ammonia or thiol compound, or may comprise less than 1% by weight, preferably less than 0.5% by weight, and more preferably less than 0.1% by weight of ammonia or thiol compound, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0028] The composition according to the present invention may not comprise any reducing agent or oxidizing agent, or may comprise less than 1% by weight, preferably less than 0.5% by weight, and more preferably less than 0.1% by weight of a reducing agent or an oxidizing agent, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0029] The composition according to the present invention may be intended for reshaping, preferably straightening, keratin fibers, such as hair.

[0030] The present invention also relates to a process for reshaping, preferably straightening, keratin fibers such as hair, comprising the steps of:

[0031] (i) applying the composition according to the present invention onto the keratin fibers;

[0032] (ii) optionally rinsing off the keratin fibers with or without drying the keratin fibers after being rinsed off; and

[0033] (iii) reshaping, preferably straightening, the keratin fibers, preferably at a temperature of more than 50°C, more preferably more than 100°C, and even more preferably more than 150°C.

[0034] The present invention also relates to a kit for reshaping, preferably straightening, keratin fibers such as hair, comprising: at least one selected from the group consisting of an iron, a curler, a comb, a dryer, and a combination thereof, preferably at least one heating iron, heating curler, heating comb or heating dryer which is capable of providing the keratin fibers with a temperature of more than 50°C, preferably more than 100°C, and more preferably more than 150°C; and the composition according to the present invention.

[0035] BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0036] After diligent research, the inventors have found that it is possible to provide a composition which is useful for reshaping keratin fibers such as hair, based on treating the keratin fibers with glyoxylic acid or a derivative thereof, and which can provide the keratin fibers with longer-lasting reshaping effects.

[0037] Thus, the present invention mainly relates to a composition for keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising:

[0038] (a) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of glyoxylic acid, glyoxylic acid solvates, glyoxylic acid salts, glyoxylic acid esters, glyoxylic acid amides, and mixtures thereof;

[0039] (b) at least one compound, different from the (a) compound, selected from the group consisting of keto acids, salts thereof, and mixtures thereof; and

[0040] (c) at least one fatty amine.

[0041] The present invention can improve reshaping keratin fibers such as hair, based on treating the keratin fibers with glyoxylic acid or a derivative thereof, by providing longer-lasting reshaping effects.

[0042] The reshaping of keratin fibers, such as hair, here encompasses straightening or curling the keratin fibers. The present invention can provide keratin fibers such as hair with longer-lasting reshaping effects. Thus, the present invention can lengthen or prolong the reshaping effects for keratin fibers provided by using a composition including only glyoxylic acid or a derivative thereof.

[0043] In particular, the present invention can further maintain the straightened or curled shape of keratin fibers, or can prevent or reduce loss of the straightened or curled shape of keratin fibers over time.

[0044] For example, if keratin fibers are originally wavy, the present invention can provide better prevention for the keratin fibers returning to the original wavy shape, after straightening the keratin fibers, in particular after shampooing.

[0045] The present invention can also provide keratin fibers with sufficient immediate reshaping effects. For example, the keratin fibers treated with the present invention to be straight can have less volume or less frizz due to the reduction of curls of the keratin fibers. The reshaping effects provided by the present invention can last a long time, for example, even after shampooing the keratin fibers. Thus, the present invention can also provide the shape of keratin fibers with good resistance to shampooing.

[0046] The present invention can provide keratin fibers with less damage as compared to conventional permanent reshaping processes, because the present invention does not need to use any reducing / oxidizing agents. Therefore, it can be easy to comb the keratin fibers treated by the present invention. Thus, the keratin fibers treated with the present invention can be easy to manage. Also, the keratin fibers treated by the present invention can be stronger than those treated by conventional permanent reshaping processes.

[0047] In addition, the present invention can use no or very little ammonia or thiol compound, and therefore, odor during the use of the present invention can be reduced as compared to the conventional processes which require the use of ammonia or a thiol compound. Also, the present invention can have good usability, for example, short processing time.

[0048] Hereafter, the present invention will be described in a detailed manner.

[0049] [Composition]

[0050] The composition according to the present invention comprises:

[0051] (a) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of glyoxylic acid, glyoxylic acid solvates, glyoxylic acid salts, glyoxylic acid esters, glyoxylic acid amides, and mixtures thereof;

[0052] (b) at least one compound, different from the (a) compound, selected from the group consisting of keto acids, salts thereof, and mixtures thereof; and

[0053] (c) at least one fatty amine.

[0054] It is preferable that the composition according to the present invention be a cosmetic composition, more preferably a cosmetic composition for reshaping keratin fibers, and even more preferably a cosmetic composition for one-step reshaping of keratin fibers. It is particularly preferable that the keratin fibers be hair.

[0055] (Glyoxylic Acid and Derivatives Thereof)

[0056] The composition according to the present invention comprises (a) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of glyoxylic acid, glyoxylic acid solvates, glyoxylic acid salts, glyoxylic acid esters, glyoxylic acid amides, and mixtures thereof.

[0057] A single type of (a) compound may be used, or two or more different types of (a) compounds may be used in combination.

[0058] The (a) compound is selected from the group consisting of glyoxylic acid, glyoxylic acid solvates, glyoxylic acid salts, glyoxylic acid esters, glyoxylic acid amides, and mixtures thereof. In other words, the (a) compound is selected from glyoxylic acid and derivatives thereof.

[0059] As glyoxylic acid solvates, mention may be made of, for example, glyoxylic acid hydrates such as glyoxylic acid monohydrate.

[0060] As glyoxylic acid salts, mention may be made of, for example, alkaline metal salts or alkaline earth metal salts of glyoxylic acid such as sodium or potassium glyoxylate, and magnesium or calcium glyoxylate.

[0061] As glyoxylic acid esters, mention may be made of, for example, alkyl esters of glyoxylic acid such as methyl glyoxylate and ethyl glyoxylate. As glyoxylic acid amides, mention may be made of, for example, N-glyoxyloylcarbocysteine and N-glyoxyloyl keratin amino acids.

[0062] It is preferable to use glyoxylic acid as the (a) compound.

[0063] The amount of the (a) compound(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 0.1% by weight or more, preferably 0.5% by weight or more, and more preferably 1% by weight or more, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0064] The amount of the (a) compound(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be less than 15% by weight, preferably less than 14% by weight, and more preferably less than 13% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0065] Thus, the amount of the (a) compound(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be from 0.1% to less than 15% by weight, preferably from 0.5% to less than 14% by weight, and more preferably from 1% to less than 13% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0066] In one embodiment, the amount of the (a) compound(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 12% by weight or less, preferably 11% by weight or less, and more preferably 10% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0067] Thus, in this embodiment, the amount of the (a) compound(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be from 0.1% to 12% by weight, preferably from 0.5% to 11% by weight, and more preferably from 1 % to 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0068] (Keto Acid)

[0069] The composition according to the present invention comprises (b) at least one compound, different from the (a) compound, selected from keto acids, salts thereof, and mixtures thereof. Two or more (b) compounds may be used in combination. Thus, a single type of (b) compound or a combination of different types of (b) compounds may be used.

[0070] The keto acids may be selected from a-keto acids, p-keto acids, y-keto acids, and mixtures thereof.

[0071] The a-keto acids may be compounds represented by the general formula (I):

[0072] R1-C(=O)-COOH (I) wherein

[0073] R1denotes a linear or branched Ci-Cg alkyl group, optionally substituted with an OH, COOH or a halogen atom such as a chlorine or bromine atom.

[0074] The examples of a-keto acids include pyruvic acid.

[0075] The P-keto acids may be represented by the general formula (II):

[0076] R2-C(=O)-R3-COOH (II) wherein

[0077] R2denotes a linear or branched Ci-Ce alkyl group, optionally substituted with an OH, COOH or a halogen atom such as a chlorine or bromine atom; and

[0078] R3denotes a methylene group, optionally substituted with a halogen atom such as a chlorine or bromine atom.

[0079] The examples of P-keto acids include acetoacetic acid.

[0080] The y-keto acids may be represented by the general formula (III):

[0081] R2-C(=O)-R4-COOH (III) wherein

[0082] R2denotes a linear or branched Ci-Ce alkyl group, optionally substituted with an OH, COOH or a halogen atom such as a chlorine or bromine atom; and

[0083] R4denotes an ethylene group, optionally substituted with a halogen atom such as a chlorine or bromine atom.

[0084] The examples of v-kcto acids include levulinic acid.

[0085] The salts of keto acid may be alkaline metal salts or alkaline earth metal salts of keto acid such as sodium or potassium salts of keto acid, and magnesium or calcium salts of keto acid.

[0086] It is preferable to use, as the (b) compound(s), y-keto acid, and more preferably levulinic acid and / or a salt thereof such as sodium levulinate.

[0087] The amount of the (b) compound(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 0.1% by weight or more, preferably 0.5% by weight or more, and more preferably 1% by weight or more, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0088] The amount of the (b) compound(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 10% by weight or less, preferably 8% by weight or less, and more preferably 6% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0089] Thus, the amount of the (b) compound(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be from 0.1% to 10% by weight, preferably from 0.5% to 8% by weight, and more preferably from 1% to 6% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0090] In one embodiment, the amount of the (b) compound(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 5% by weight or less, preferably 4% by weight or less, and more preferably 3% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0091] Thus, in this embodiment, the amount of the (b) compound(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be from 0.1% to 5% by weight, preferably from 0.5% to 4% by weight, and more preferably from 1% to 3% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0092] In another embodiment, the (b) compound(s) may be present in a lesser amount than the (a) compound(s), in the composition according to the present invention. For example, the weight ratio of the amount of the (a) compound(s) to the amount of the (b) compound(s) included in the composition according to the present invention may range from 1 : 1 to 15 : 1 , preferably from 1 :1 to 10: 1, and more preferably from 1 :1 to 4: 1.

[0093] (Fatty Amine)

[0094] The composition according to the present invention comprises (c) at least one fatty amine. Two or more fatty amines may be used in combination. Thus, a single type of fatty amine or a combination of different types of fatty amines may be used.

[0095] The term “fatty amines” is understood to mean primary, secondary or tertiary fatty amines, which are optionally (poly)oxyalkylenated, or salts thereof. The fatty amines generally comprise at least one C6-C30 hydrocarbon-based chain. Preferably, the fatty amines according to the present invention are not quaternized. Preferably, the fatty amines according to the present invention are not (poly)oxyalkylenated.

[0096] Preferably, the composition according to the present invention comprises (c) at least one fatty amine comprising at least one C6-C30 hydrocarbon-based chain.

[0097] Preferably, the composition according to the present invention comprises (c) at least one fatty amine chosen from tertiary fatty amines.

[0098] More preferentially, the composition according to the present invention comprises one or more tertiary fatty amines chosen from fatty amidoamines.

[0099] The (c) fatty amine that may be used in the context of the present invention may be chosen from fatty amines having the formula (IV) below:

[0100] RN(R’)2 (IV) wherein:

[0101] R represents a monovalent hydrocarbon-based radical containing from 6 to 30 carbon atoms, preferably from 8 to 24 carbon atoms, and in particular a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated and substituted or unsubstituted C6-C30, preferably C8-C24, alkyl radical, preferably a linear or branched C6-C30, better still C8-C24, alkyl radical, or a linear or branched C6-C30, preferably C8-C24, alkenyl radical; and

[0102] R’, which may be identical or different, represent a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated and substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon-based radical containing less than 6 carbon atoms, preferably from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, preferably a methyl radical.

[0103] The (c) fatty amine corresponding to the above formula (IV) may be chosen, for example, from dimethyllauramine, dimethylbehenamine, dimethylcocamine, dimethylmyristamine, dimethylpalmitamine, dimethylstearamine, dimethyltallowamine, dimethylsoyamine, and mixtures thereof.

[0104] The (c) fatty amine that may be used in the context of the present invention may also be chosen from fatty amidoamines, preferably fatty amidoamines having the formula (V) below:

[0105] R-CO-N(H)-R”-N(R’)2(V) wherein: R represents a monovalent hydrocarbon-based radical containing from 5 to 29 carbon atoms, preferably from 7 to 23 carbon atoms, and in particular a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated and substituted or unsubstituted C5-C29, preferably C7-C23, alkyl radical, preferably a linear or branched C5-C29, better still C5-C23, alkyl radical, or a linear or branched C5-C29, preferably C7-C23, alkenyl radical;

[0106] R”, which may be identical or different, represent a divalent hydrocarbon-based radical containing less than 6 carbon atoms, preferably 2 or 3 carbon atoms; and

[0107] R’, which may be identical or different, represent a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated and substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon-based radical containing less than 6 carbon atoms, preferably from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, preferably a methyl radical.

[0108] The (c) fatty amine corresponding to the above formula (V) may be chosen, for example, from oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine sold by the company Inolex Chemical Company under the name Lexamine SI 3, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidoethyl dimethylamine, lauramidopropyl dimethylamine, myristamidopropyl dimethylamine, behenamidopropyl dimethylamine, dilinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine, ricinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, soyamidopropyl dimethylamine, avocadoamidopropyl dimethylamine, cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, minkamidopropyl dimethylamine, oatamidopropyl dimethylamine, sesamidopropyl dimethylamine, tallamidopropyl dimethylamine, olivamidopropyl dimethylamine, palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine, stearamidoethyldiethylamine, brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine, and mixtures thereof.

[0109] Preferably, the (c) fatty amine may be chosen from fatty amidoamines, preferentially from fatty amidoamines of the above formula (V).

[0110] It is preferable that the (c) fatty amine be selected from the group consisting of stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine, and a mixture thereof.

[0111] The chemical structure of stearamidopropyl dimethylamine can be represented by the formula (VI) below: wherein

[0112] R denotes a C17 alkyl group for stearamidopropyl dimethylamine.

[0113] Thus, it is preferable that the composition according to the present invention comprises (c) at least one fatty amine selected from the group consisting of stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine, and a mixture thereof.

[0114] The amount of the (c) fatty amine(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 0.01% by weight or more, preferably 0.1% by weight or more, and more preferably 1% by weight or more, relative to the total weight of the composition. The amount of the (c) fatty amine(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 15% by weight or less, preferably 10% by weight or less, and more preferably 5% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0115] Thus, the amount of the (c) fatty amine(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be from 0.01% to 15% by weight, preferably from 0.1% to 10% by weight, and more preferably from 1% to 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0116] (Water)

[0117] The composition according to the present invention may comprise (d) water.

[0118] Thus, if the composition according to the present invention comprises (d) water, the composition according to the present invention is not anhydrous.

[0119] The amount of the (d) water in the composition according to the present invention may be 20% by weight or more, preferably 30% by weight or more, and more preferably 40% by weight or more relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0120] On the other hand, the amount of the (d) water in the composition according to the present invention may be 95% by weight or less, preferably 90% by weight or less, and more preferably 85% by weight or less relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0121] The amount of the (d) water in the composition according to the present invention may be from 20% to 95% by weight, preferably from 30% to 90% by weight, and more preferably from 40% to 85% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0122] (Oil)

[0123] The composition according to the present invention may comprise (e) at least one oil. Two or more oils may be used in combination. Thus, a single type of oil or a combination of different types of oils may be used.

[0124] Here, “oil” means a fatty compound or substance which is in the form of a liquid or a paste or a solid at room temperature (25°C) under atmospheric pressure (760 mmHg). As the (e) oil(s), those generally used in cosmetics can be used alone or in combination. These oils may be volatile or non-volatile.

[0125] The (e) oil may be a non-polar oil such as a hydrocarbon oil, a silicone oil, or the like; a polar oil such as a plant or animal oil and an ester oil or an ether oil; or a mixture thereof.

[0126] The (e) oil may be selected from the group consisting of oils of plant or animal origin, synthetic oils, silicone oils, and hydrocarbon oils.

[0127] As examples of plant oils, mention may be made of, for example, linseed oil, camellia oil, macadamia nut oil, corn oil, mink oil, olive oil, avocado oil, sasanqua oil, castor oil, safflower oil, jojoba oil ojoba esters, sunflower oil, almond oil, rapeseed oil, sesame oil, soybean oil, peanut oil, and mixtures thereof.

[0128] As examples of synthetic oils, mention may be made of alkane oils such as isododecane and isohexadecane, ester oils, ether oils, and artificial triglycerides.

[0129] The ester oils are preferably liquid esters of saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched Ci- C26 aliphatic monoacids or polyacids and of saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched Ci- C26 aliphatic monoalcohols or polyalcohols, the total number of carbon atoms of the esters being greater than or equal to 10.

[0130] Preferably, for the esters of monoalcohols, at least one from among the alcohol and the acid from which the esters of the present invention are derived is branched.

[0131] Among the monoesters of monoacids and of monoalcohols, mention may be made of ethyl palmitate, ethyl hexyl palmitate, isopropyl palmitate, dicaprylyl carbonate, alkyl myristates such as isopropyl myristate or ethyl myristate, cetyl palmitate, isocetyl stearate, 2-ethylhexyl isononanoate, isononyl isononanoate, isodecyl neopentanoate and isostearyl neopentanoate.

[0132] Esters of C4-C22 dicarboxylic or tricarboxylic acids and of C1-C22 alcohols, and esters of monocarboxylic, dicarboxylic or tricarboxylic acids and of non-sugar C4-C26 dihydroxy, trihydroxy, tetrahydroxy or pentahydroxy alcohols may also be used.

[0133] Mention may especially be made of: diethyl sebacate; isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate; diisopropyl sebacate; bis(2-ethylhexyl) sebacate; diisopropyl adipate; di-n-propyl adipate; dioctyl adipate; bis(2-ethylhexyl) adipate; diisostearyl adipate; bis(2-ethylhexyl) maleate; triisopropyl citrate; triisocetyl citrate; triisostearyl citrate; glyceryl trilactate; glyceryl trioctanoate; trioctyldodecyl citrate; trioleyl citrate; neopentyl glycol diheptanoate; and diethylene glycol diisononanoate.

[0134] As ester oils, one can use sugar esters and diesters of C6-C30 and preferably C12-C22 fatty acids. It is recalled that the term “sugar” means oxygen-bearing hydrocarbon-based compounds containing several alcohol functions, with or without aldehyde or ketone functions, and which comprise at least 4 carbon atoms. These sugars may be monosaccharides, oligosaccharides or polysaccharides.

[0135] Examples of suitable sugars that may be mentioned include sucrose (or saccharose), glucose, galactose, ribose, fucose, maltose, fructose, mannose, arabinose, xylose and lactose, and derivatives thereof, especially alkyl derivatives, such as methyl derivatives, for instance methylglucose.

[0136] The sugar esters of fatty acids may be chosen especially from the group comprising the esters or mixtures of esters of sugars described previously and of linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C6-C30 and preferably C12-C22 fatty acids. If they are unsaturated, these compounds may have one to three conjugated or non-conjugated carbon-carbon double bonds.

[0137] The esters according to this variant may also be selected from monoesters, diesters, triesters, tetraesters and polyesters, and mixtures thereof.

[0138] These esters may be, for example, oleates, laurates, palmitates, myristates, behenates, cocoates, stearates, linoleates, linolenates, caprates and arachidonates, or mixtures thereof such as, especially, oleopalmitate, oleostearate and palmitostearate mixed esters, as well as pentaerythrityl tetraethyl hexanoate. More particularly, use is made of monoesters and diesters and especially sucrose, glucose or methylglucose monooleates or dioleates, stearates, behenates, oleopalmitates, linoleates, linolenates and oleostearates.

[0139] An example that may be mentioned is the product sold under the name Glucate® DO by the company Amerchol, which is a methylglucose dioleate.

[0140] As examples of preferable ester oils, mention may be made of, for example, diisopropyl adipate, dioctyl adipate, 2-ethylhexyl hexanoate, ethyl laurate, cetyl octanoate, octyldodecyl octanoate, isodecyl neopentanoate, myristyl propionate, 2-ethylhexyl 2-ethylhexanoate, 2- ethylhexyl octanoate, 2-ethylhexyl caprylate / caprate, methyl palmitate, ethyl palmitate, isopropyl palmitate, dicaprylyl carbonate, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, isononyl isononanoate, ethylhexyl palmitate, isohexyl laurate, hexyl laurate, isocetyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl myristate, isodecyl oleate, glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate), pentaerythrithyl tetra(2-ethylhexanoate), 2-ethylhexyl succinate, diethyl sebacate, and mixtures thereof.

[0141] As examples of artificial triglycerides, mention may be made of, for example, capryl caprylyl glycerides, glyceryl trimyristate, glyceryl tripalmitate, glyceryl trilinolenate, glyceryl trilaurate, glyceryl tricaprate, glyceryl tricaprylate, glyceryl tri(caprate / caprylate) and glyceryl tri (capr ate / capryl ate / linolenate) .

[0142] As examples of silicone oils, mention may be made of, for example, linear organopolysiloxanes such as dimethylpolysiloxane, methylphenylpolysiloxane, methylhydrogenpolysiloxane, and the like; cyclic organopolysiloxanes such as cyclohexasiloxane, octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane, and the like; and mixtures thereof.

[0143] Preferably, the silicone oils are chosen from liquid polydialkylsiloxanes, especially liquid polydimethylsiloxanes (PDMS) and liquid polyorganosiloxanes comprising at least one aryl group.

[0144] These silicone oils may also be organomodified. The organomodified silicones that can be used in accordance with the present invention are silicone oils as defined above and comprise in their structure one or more organo functional groups attached via a hydrocarbon-based group.

[0145] Organopolysiloxanes are defined in greater detail in Walter Noll’s Chemistry and Technology of Silicones (1968), Academic Press. They may be volatile or non-volatile.

[0146] When they are volatile, the silicones are more particularly chosen from those having a boiling point of between 60°C and 260°C, and even more particularly from:

[0147] (i) cyclic polydialkylsiloxanes comprising from 3 to 7 and preferably 4 to 5 silicon atoms. These are, for example, octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane sold in particular under the name Volatile Silicone® 7207 by Union Carbide or Silbione® 70045 V2 by Rhodia, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane sold under the name Volatile Silicone® 7158 by Union Carbide, Silbione® 70045 V5 by Rhodia, and dodecamethylcyclopentasiloxane sold under the name Silsoft 1217 by Momentive Performance Materials, and mixtures thereof. Mention may also be made of cyclocopolymers of the type such as dimethylsiloxane / methylalkylsiloxane, such as Silicone Volatile® FZ 3109 sold by the company Union Carbide, of formula:

[0148] Mention may also be made of mixtures of cyclic polydialkylsiloxanes with organosilicon compounds, such as the mixture of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane and tetratrimethylsilylpentaerythritol (50 / 50) and the mixture of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane and oxy-l,l ’-bis(2,2,2’,2’,3,3’- hexatrimethylsilyloxy)neopentane;

[0149] (ii) linear volatile polydialkylsiloxanes containing 2 to 9 silicon atoms and having a viscosity of less than or equal to 5 x 1 O'6m2 / s at 25°C. An example is decamethyltetrasiloxane sold in particular under the name SH 200 by the company Toray Silicone. Silicones belonging to this category are also described in the article published in Cosmetics and Toiletries, Vol. 91, Jan. 76, pp. 27-32, Todd & Byers, Volatile Silicone Fluids for Cosmetics. The viscosity of the silicones is measured at 25°C according to ASTM standard 445 Appendix C.

[0150] Non-volatile polydialkylsiloxanes may also be used. These non-volatile silicones are more particularly chosen from polydialkylsiloxanes, among which mention may be made mainly of polydimethylsiloxanes containing trimethylsilyl end groups.

[0151] Among these polydialkylsiloxanes, mention may be made, in a non-limiting manner, of the following commercial products: the Silbione® oils of the 47 and 70 047 series or the Mirasil® oils sold by Rhodia, for instance the oil 70 047 V 500 000; the oils of the Mirasil® series sold by the company Rhodia; the oils of the 200 series from the company Dow Coming, such as DC200 with a viscosity of 60 000 mm2 / s; the Viscasil® oils from General Electric and certain oils of the SF series (SF 96, SF 18) from General Electric.

[0152] Mention may also be made of polydimethylsiloxanes containing dimethylsilanol end groups known under the name dimethiconol (CTFA), such as the oils of the 48 series from the company Rhodia.

[0153] Among the silicones containing aryl groups are poly diarylsiloxanes, especially polydiphenylsiloxanes and polyalkylarylsiloxanes. Examples that may be mentioned include the products sold under the following names: the Silbione® oils of the 70 641 series from Rhodia; the oils of the Rhodorsil® 70 633 and 763 series from Rhodia; the oil Dow Coming 556 Cosmetic Grade Fluid from Dow Coming; the silicones of the PK series from Bayer, such as the product PK20; certain oils of the SF series from General Electric, such as SF 1023, SF 1154, SF 1250 and SF 1265.

[0154] The organomodified liquid silicones may especially contain polyethyleneoxy and / or polypropyleneoxy groups. Mention may thus be made of the silicone KF-6017 proposed by Shin-Etsu, and the oils Silwet® L722 and L77 from the company Union Carbide.

[0155] Hydrocarbon oils may be chosen from: linear or branched, optionally cyclic, Ce-Ci6 lower alkanes. Examples that may be mentioned include hexane, undecane, dodecane, tridecane and isoparaffins, for instance isohexadecane, isododecane and isodecane; and linear or branched hydrocarbons containing more than 16 carbon atoms, such as liquid paraffins, liquid petroleum jelly, polydecenes and hydrogenated polyisobutenes such as Parleam®, and squalane.

[0156] As preferable examples of hydrocarbon oils, mention may be made of, for example, linear or branched hydrocarbons such as isohexadecane, isododecane, squalane, mineral oil (e.g., liquid paraffin), paraffin, vaseline or petrolatum, naphthalenes, and the like; hydrogenated polyisobutene, isoeicosan, and decene / butene copolymers; and mixtures thereof.

[0157] It is preferable that the (e) oil be chosen from polar oils, more preferably ester oils, and even more preferably monoester oils.

[0158] The amount of the (e) oil(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 1% by weight or more, preferably 3% by weight or more, and more preferably 5% by weight or more relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0159] On the other hand, the amount of the (e) oil(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 40% by weight or less, preferably 30% by weight or less, and more preferably 20% by weight or less relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0160] The amount of (e) oil(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be from 1% to 40% by weight, preferably from 3% to 30% by weight, and more preferably from 5% to 20% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0161] (Fatty Alcohol)

[0162] The composition according to the present invention may comprise (f) at least one fatty alcohol. A single type of fatty alcohol may be used, or two or more different types of fatty alcohols may be used in combination.

[0163] The term “fatty” here means the inclusion of a relatively large number of carbon atoms.

[0164] Thus, alcohols which have 6 or more, preferably 8 or more, and more preferably 10 or more carbon atoms are encompassed within the scope of fatty alcohols. The fatty alcohol may be saturated or unsaturated. The fatty alcohol may be linear or branched. Two or more fatty alcohols may be used in combination.

[0165] The (f) fatty alcohol may have the structure R-OH wherein R is chosen from saturated and unsaturated, linear and branched radicals containing from 8 to 40 carbon atoms, for example from 8 to 30 carbon atoms. In at least one embodiment, R is chosen from C12-C24 alkyl and C12-C24 alkenyl groups. R may be or may not be substituted with at least one hydroxyl group.

[0166] Non-limiting examples of the (f) fatty alcohols that may be mentioned include lauryl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, linoleyl alcohol, undecylenyl alcohol, palmitoleyl alcohol, arachidonyl alcohol, erucyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, and a mixture thereof.

[0167] Examples of suitable fatty alcohols include, but are not limited to, cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, and a mixture thereof.

[0168] The fatty alcohol may represent a mixture of fatty alcohols, which means that several species of fatty alcohols may coexist, in the form of a mixture, in a commercial product.

[0169] According to at least one embodiment, the fatty alcohol used in the composition according to the present invention is chosen from a mixture of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol (cetearyl alcohol).

[0170] It is preferable that the (f) fatty alcohol be selected from the group consisting of cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, and stearyl alcohol.

[0171] The amount of the (f) fatty alcohol(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 0.01% by weight or more, preferably 0.1% by weight or more, and more preferably 1% by weight or more, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0172] On the other hand, the amount of the (f) fatty alcohol(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 20% by weight or less, preferably 5% by weight or less, and more preferably 10% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0173] The amount of the (f) fatty alcohol(s) in the composition according to the present invention may range from 0.01% to 20% by weight, preferably from 0.1% to 15% by weight, and more preferably from 1% to 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0174] (Nonionic Surfactant)

[0175] The composition according to the present invention may comprise (g) at least one nonionic surfactant. A single type of nonionic surfactant may be used, or two or more different types of nonionic surfactants may be used in combination.

[0176] The nonionic surfactants are compounds well known in and of themselves (see, e.g., in this regard, "Handbook of Surfactants" by M. R. Porter, Blackie & Son publishers (Glasgow and London), 1991, pp. 116-178). Thus, they can, for example, be chosen from alcohols, alphadiols, alkylphenols, and esters of fatty acids, these compounds being ethoxylated, propoxylated, or glycerolated and having at least one fatty chain comprising, for example, from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, it being possible for the number of ethylene oxide or propylene oxide groups to range from 2 to 50, and for the number of glycerol groups to range from 1 to 30. Maltose derivatives may also be mentioned. Non-limiting mention may also be made of copolymers of ethylene oxide and / or of propylene oxide; condensates of ethylene oxide and / or of propylene oxide with fatty alcohols; polyethoxylated fatty amides comprising, for example, from 2 to 30 mol of ethylene oxide; polyglycerolated fatty amides comprising, for example, from 1.5 to 5 glycerol groups, such as from 1.5 to 4; ethoxylated fatty acid esters of sorbitan comprising from 2 to 30 mol of ethylene oxide; ethoxylated oils of plant origin; fatty acid esters of sucrose; fatty acid esters of polyethylene glycol; polyethoxylated fatty acid mono or diesters of glycerol (C6-C24)alkylpolyglycosides; N-(C6-C24)alkylglucamine derivatives; amine oxides such as (Cio-Ci4)alkylamine oxides or N-(Cio- Ci4)acylaminopropylmorpholine oxides; silicone surfactants; and mixtures thereof.

[0177] The nonionic surfactants may preferably be chosen from monooxyalkylenated, polyoxyalkylenated, monoglycerolated, or polyglycerolated nonionic surfactants. The oxyalkylene units are more particularly oxyethylene or oxypropylene units, or a combination thereof, and are preferably oxyethylene units.

[0178] Examples of monooxyalkylenated or polyoxyalkylenated nonionic surfactants that may be mentioned include: monooxyalkylenated or polyoxyalkylenated (Cs-C24)alkylphenols, saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, monooxyalkylenated or polyoxyalkylenated Cg- C30 alcohols, saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, monooxyalkylenated or polyoxyalkylenated Cg- C30 amides, esters of saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, C8-C30 acids and of monoalkyleneglycol or polyalkyleneglycols, monooxyalkylenated or polyoxyalkylenated esters of saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, C8-C30 acids, and of sorbitol, saturated or unsaturated, monooxyalkylenated or polyoxyalkylenated plant oils, and condensates of ethylene oxide and / or of propylene oxide, inter alia, alone or as mixtures.

[0179] The surfactants preferably contain a number of moles of ethylene oxide and / or of propylene oxide of between 1 and 100, preferably between 1 and 50, and more preferably between 1 and 20.

[0180] According to one of the embodiments of the present invention, the monooxyalkylenated nonionic surfactants may be chosen from monooxyethylenated fatty alcohol (ether of ethyleneglycol and fatty alcohol), monooxyethylenated fatty ester (ester of ethyleneglycol and fatty acid), and mixtures thereof.

[0181] Examples of monooxyalkylenated fatty esters that may be mentioned include glycol distearate.

[0182] According to one of the embodiments of the present invention, the polyoxyalkylenated nonionic surfactants may be chosen from polyoxyethylenated fatty alcohol (ether of polyethyleneglycol and fatty alcohol), polyoxyethylenated fatty ester (ester of polyethyleneglycol and fatty acid), and mixtures thereof.

[0183] Examples of polyoxyethylenated saturated fatty alcohols (or C8-C30 alcohols) that may be mentioned include adducts of ethylene oxide with lauryl alcohol, especially those containing from 2 to 20 oxyethylene units and more particularly those containing from 2 to 10 oxyethylene units (Laureth-2 to Laureth-20, as the CTFA names); adducts of ethylene oxide with behenyl alcohol, especially those containing from 2 to 20 oxyethylene units (Beheneth-2 to Beheneth-20, as the CTFA names); adducts of ethylene oxide with cetearyl alcohol (mixture of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol), especially those containing from 2 to 20 oxyethylene units (Ceteareth-2 to Ceteareth-20, as the CTFA names); adducts of ethylene oxide with cetyl alcohol, especially those containing from 2 to 20 oxyethylene units (Ceteth-2 to Ceteth-20, as the CTFA names); adducts of ethylene oxide with stearyl alcohol, especially those containing from 2 to 20 oxyethylene units (Steareth-2 to Steareth-20, as the CTFA names); adducts of ethylene oxide with isostearyl alcohol, especially those containing from 2 to 20 oxyethylene units (Isosteareth-2 to Isosteareth-20, as the CTFA names); and mixtures thereof.

[0184] Examples of polyoxyethylenated unsaturated fatty alcohols (or Cs-Cao alcohols) that may be mentioned include adducts of ethylene oxide with oleyl alcohol, especially those containing from 2 to 20 oxyethylene units and more particularly those containing from 2 to 10 oxyethylene units (Oleth-2 to Oleth-20, as the CTFA names); and mixtures thereof.

[0185] It is preferable that the (g) nonionic surfactant be selected from monooxyalkyl enated, polyoxyalkylenated nonionic surfactants, more preferably polyoxyalkylenated nonionic surfactants, and even more preferably polyoxyethylenated fatty alcohols.

[0186] The amount of the (g) nonionic surfactant(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 0.01% by weight or more, preferably 0.1% by weight or more, and more preferably 1 % by weight or more, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0187] On the other hand, the amount of the (g) nonionic surfactant(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 20% by weight or less, preferably 5% by weight or less, and more preferably 10% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0188] The amount of the (g) nonionic surfactant(s) in the composition according to the present invention may range from 0.01% to 20% by weight, preferably from 0.1% to 15% by weight, and more preferably from 1% to 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0189] (PH)

[0190] The composition according to the present invention may have a pH of 7 or less, preferably 6 or less, and more preferably 5 or less, which is measured at 25°C.

[0191] The composition according to the present invention may have a pH of 3 or more, which is measured at 25 °C.

[0192] The composition according to the present invention may have a pH of from 3 to 7, preferably from 3 to 6, and more preferably from 3 to 5, which is measured at 25°C.

[0193] (Alkaline Agent)

[0194] The composition according to the present invention, may comprise at least one alkaline agent. Two or more alkaline agents may be used in combination. Thus, a single type of alkaline agent or a combination of different types of alkaline agents may be used.

[0195] The alkaline agent is different from the (c) fatty amine.

[0196] It is preferable that the composition according to the present invention includes alkaline agent(s), if the (a) compound or the (b) compound can function to reduce the pH of the composition.

[0197] The alkaline agent may be an inorganic alkaline agent. It is preferable that the alkaline agent be non-volatile. It is preferable that the inorganic alkaline agent be selected from the group consisting of alkaline metal hydroxides; alkaline earth metal hydroxides; and alkaline metal phosphates and monohydrogen phosphates such as sodium phosphate or sodium monohydrogen phosphate.

[0198] As examples of the inorganic alkaline metal hydroxides, mention may be made of sodium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide. As examples of the alkaline earth metal hydroxides, mention may be made of calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide. As the inorganic alkaline agent, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide are preferable.

[0199] The alkaline agent may be an organic alkaline agent. It is preferable that the organic alkaline agent be selected from the group consisting of monoamines and diamines.

[0200] As examples of the monoamines, mention may be made of alkanolamines such as mono-, di- and tri-ethanolamine, comprising 1 to 3 hydroxyalkyl (C1-C4) groups. Particularly, alkanolamines may be selected from monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, monoisopropanolamine, diisopropanolamine, N,N-dimethylethanolamine, 2-amino-2-methyl- 1 -propanol, triisopropanolamine, 2-amino-2-methyl- 1,3 -propanediol, 3 -amino- 1,2- propanediol, 3 -dimethylamino- 1 ,2-propanediol, and tris(hydroxymethylamino)methane.

[0201] The diamines may be described by the structure (B) below: wherein W denotes an alkylene such as propylene optionally substituted by a hydroxyl or a C1-C4 alkyl radical, and Ra, Rb, Re and Rd independently denote a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical or a C1-C4 hydroxyalkyl radical, which may be exemplified by 1,3 -propanediamine and derivatives thereof.

[0202] The amount of the alkaline agent(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 0.01% by weight or more, preferably 0.05% by weight or more, and more preferably 0.1% by weight or more, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0203] On the other hand, the amount of the alkaline agent(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 15% by weight or less, preferably 10% by weight or less, and more preferably 5% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0204] Thus, the amount of the alkaline agent(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be from 0.01% to 15% by weight, preferably from 0.05% to 10% by weight, and more preferably from 0.1% to 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0205] (Acid)

[0206] The composition according to the present invention may comprise at least one acid which is different from the (a) compound or the (b) compound. Two or more acids may be used in combination. Thus, a single type of acid or a combination of different types of acids may be used. The acid may be used to adjust the pH of the composition according to the present invention.

[0207] As the acid, mention may be made of any inorganic or organic acids which are commonly used in cosmetic products such as citric acid, lactic acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid or hydrochloric acid (HC1). HC1 is preferable.

[0208] The amount of the acid(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 0.01% by weight or more, preferably 0.05% by weight or more, and more preferably 0.1% by weight or more, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0209] On the other hand, the amount of the acid(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be 15% by weight or less, preferably 10% by weight or less, and more preferably 5% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0210] Thus, the amount of the acid(s) in the composition according to the present invention may be from 0.01% to 15% by weight, preferably from 0.05% to 10% by weight, and more preferably from 0.1% to 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0211] (Other Optional Ingredients)

[0212] The composition according to the present invention may also comprise at least one other optional ingredient, chosen in particular from: anionic and amphoteric surfactants; thickeners; sunscreens; moisturizers; antidandruff agents; antioxidants; antibacterial agents such as benzoic acid; preservatives such as phenoxyethanol; chelating agents; nacreous agents and opacifiers; plasticizers or coalescers; fillers; emulsifiers; polymers, in particular conditioning polymers, such as cationic polymers; fragrances; silanes; crosslinking agents; and surfactants including anionic, cationic, amphoteric and nonionic surfactants. The composition can, of course, comprise several cosmetic ingredients appearing in the above list.

[0213] The composition according to the present invention may include one or several cosmetically acceptable organic solvents, which may be alcohols: in particular monovalent alcohols such as ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, and phenylethyl alcohol; diols such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and caprylyl glycol; other polyols such as glycerol; and ethers such as ethylene glycol monomethyl, monoethyl, and monobutyl ethers, propylene glycol monomethyl, monoethyl, and monobutyl ethers, and butylene glycol monomethyl, monoethyl, and monobutyl ethers.

[0214] Depending on their nature and the purpose of the composition, the above optional ingredient(s) can be present in normal amounts which can be easily determined by those skilled in the art and which can be, for each ingredient, between 0.01% and 80% by weight. Those skilled in the art will take care to choose the ingredients included in the composition, and also the amounts thereof, such that they do not harm the properties of the compositions used for the present invention.

[0215] (Ammonia and Thiol Compound)

[0216] It is preferable that the composition according to the present invention be free of ammonia or thiol compound. The term “free of ammonia or thiol compound” means that the composition according to the present invention does not include a substantial amount of ammonia or thiol compound. Preferably the composition according to the present invention includes 1% by weight or less, more preferably 0.5% by weight or less, and even more preferably 0.1% by weight or less of ammonia or thiol compound, in particular no ammonia or thiol compound.

[0217] Due to the very small amount or the absence of ammonia and / or thiol compound, malodor during the use of the composition according to the present invention can be reduced or prevented.

[0218] The thiol compound here means a compound which has at least one thiol (-SH) group.

[0219] The thiol compound may be a reducing agent. The thiol reducing agent may be chosen from the group consisting of thioglycolic acid and derivatives thereof, in particular esters thereof such as glycerol or glycol monothioglycolate; thiolactic acid and derivatives thereof, in particular esters thereof such as glycerol monothiolactate; 3 -mercaptopropionic acid and derivatives thereof, in particular esters thereof such as glycerol 3 -mercaptopropionate and ethyleneglycol 3-mercaptopropionate; cysteamine and derivatives thereof, in particular C1-C4 acyl derivatives thereof such as N-acetylcysteamine and N-propionylcysteamine; monothioglycerol and derivatives thereof, in particular esters; cysteine and derivatives thereof, in particular esters such as N-acetyl cysteine, N-alkanoylcysteine and cysteine alkyl esters; thioglycerine and derivatives thereof, in particular s-alkyl derivatives; and salts thereof.

[0220] As the above salts, mention may be made of, for example, ammonium salts; primary-, secondary- or tertiary-amine salts; alkaline metal salts; and alkaline earth metal salts. As the primary-, secondary- or tertiary-amine, for example, monoethanolamine, di-isopropanolamine or triethanolamine, respectively, may be mentioned.

[0221] Other examples of the thiol reducing agent include, but are not limited to, sugar N-mercapto alkyl amides such as N-(mercapto-2-ethyl)gluconamide, -mercaptopropionic acid and derivatives thereof; thiomalic acid; pantheteine; N-(mercaptoalkyl)co-hydroxyalkyl amides such as those described in European Patent Application No. 0 354 835 and N-mono- or N,N- dialkylmercapto 4-butyramides such as those described in European Patent Application No. 0 368 763; aminomercapto alkyl amides such as those described in European Patent Application No. 0 432 000 and alkylaminomercaptoalkylamides such as those described in European Patent Application No. 0 514 282; (2 / 3) hydroxy-2 propyl thioglycolate; and the hydroxy-2 methyl- 1 ethyl thioglycolate-based mixture (67 / 33) described in French Patent Application No. 2 679 448.

[0222] (Reducing Agent and Oxidizing Agent)

[0223] The composition according to the present invention may comprise a reducing agent; however, it is preferable that the composition according to the present invention comprises a reduced amount of a reducing agent or an oxidizing agent, preferably free of a reducing agent or an oxidizing agent.

[0224] The term “free of a reducing agent or an oxidizing agent” means that the composition according to the present invention does not include a substantial amount of a reducing agent or an oxidizing agent. Preferably the composition according to the present invention includes 1% by weight or less, more preferably 0.5% by weight or less, and even more preferably 0.1% by weight or less of a reducing agent or an oxidizing agent, in particular no reducing agent or no oxidizing agent. The reducing agent may be a thiol reducing agent or a non-thiol reducing agent. The thiol reducing agent is as described above.

[0225] The non-thiol reducing agent here means a reducing agent with no thiol group. The non- thiol reducing agent may be chosen from the group consisting of sulfites, bisulfites, sulfmates, phosphines, sugars, reductones and hydrides. The non-thiol reducing agent may be selected from ammonium sulfites and bisulfites as well as metal sulfites and bisulfites, more preferably alkali metal or alkali earth metal sulfites and bisulfites, and more preferably sodium sulfites and bisulfites.

[0226] The oxidizing agent may be chosen from hydrogen peroxide, alkali metal bromates, ferricyanides peroxygenated salts, and compounds capable of producing hydrogen peroxide by hydrolysis. For example, the oxidizing agent can be chosen from aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution, urea peroxide, alkali metal bromates and persalts such as perborates and persulphates.

[0227] (Form)

[0228] The compositions used for the present invention may be in any form suitable for topical application, and in particular in the form of an aqueous, alcoholic or aqueous-alcoholic, or oily solution or suspension; a solution or a dispersion of a lotion or serum type; an emulsion, in particular of liquid or semi-liquid consistency, of O / W, W / O or multiple type (if the composition according to the present invention includes at least one oil); a suspension or emulsion of a soft consistency of cream (O / W) or (W / O) type; an aqueous gel; or any other cosmetic form.

[0229] The compositions used for the present invention may be in any galenical forms. For example, the compositions used for the present invention may be in the form of any treatment for hair in general, such as a cream, a lotion, a gel, or the like.

[0230] The composition according to the present invention can be used for treating, preferably reshaping, and more preferably straightening keratin fibers such as hair.

[0231] [Process]

[0232] The present invention also relates to a process for reshaping, preferably straightening, keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising the steps of:

[0233] (i) applying the composition according to the present invention onto the keratin fibers;

[0234] (ii) optionally rinsing off the keratin fibers with or without drying the keratin fibers after being rinsed off; and

[0235] (iii) reshaping, preferably straightening, the keratin fibers, preferably at a temperature of more than 50°C, more preferably more than 100°C, and even more preferably more than 150°C.

[0236] The details of the composition used in the process according to the present invention are explained in the section titled [Composition] above.

[0237] The process according to the present invention is for the purpose of reshaping, preferably straightening, keratin fibers such as hair, more preferably straightening for a long period of time, and even more preferably straightening even after shampooing several times. In this sense, the process according to the present invention can be a semi-permanent reshaping, preferably straightening, process.

[0238] It is preferable that the keratin fibers be cleaned before the step (i). This cleaning step may be performed by, for example, shampooing the keratin fibers, followed by rinsing off the keratin fibers. After rinsing off, the keratin fibers may be dried. It is preferable that the keratin fibers are wet just before the step (i).

[0239] In the step (i), the composition according to the present invention, which is explained above, is applied to keratin fibers such as hair. The application of the composition according to the present invention may be performed by any means, such as a brush or a comb.

[0240] The bath ratio of the applied composition according to the present invention to the keratin fibers may range from 0.1 to 10, more particularly from 0.5 to 5, and preferably between 0.3 and 2. The term "bath ratio" is intended to mean the weight ratio between the total weight of the applied composition and the total weight of the keratin fibers.

[0241] It may be possible that, after the application of the composition according to the present invention, the keratin fibers be left as they are for a certain amount of time; typically from 1 minute to 1 hour, preferably from 2 to 30 minutes, and more preferably from 3 to 10 minutes, if necessary, in order to let the composition penetrate into the keratin fibers.

[0242] After the step (i), the process according to the present invention may comprise the optional step (ii) of rinsing off the keratin fibers with or without drying the keratin fibers after being rinsed off.

[0243] Thus, if the step (ii) is present, the keratin fibers are rinsed off in order to remove the composition according to the present invention from the keratin fibers. The step of rinsing may be performed with water. It is preferable that the keratin fibers be dried after being rinsed off. The drying of the keratin fibers can be performed with a conventional drying means such as a hair dryer.

[0244] On the other hand, if the step (ii) is not present, the keratin fibers can be treated by the step (iii) after the step (i) without being rinsed off.

[0245] In the step (iii), the keratin fibers, which are preferably dry, are subjected to reshaping, preferably straightening, preferably at a temperature of more than 50°C, more preferably more than 100°C, and even more preferably more than 150°C, with a heater, such as a heating iron or a heating curler. This temperature may be less than 250°C, preferably less than 240°C, and more preferably less than 230°C. Thus, this temperature may be more than 50°C and less than 250°C, preferably more than 100°C and less than 240°C, and more preferably more than 150°C and less than 230°C.

[0246] The reshaping may be performed by providing the keratin fibers with any mechanical force such as mechanical tension. The mechanical force can be applied to the keratin fibers by any reshaping means to deform the keratin fibers to an intended shape. For example, the mechanical power may be provided by at least one reshaping means selected from the group consisting of at least one iron, at least one curler, at least one comb, and a combination thereof. Any conventional iron, curler or comb may be used as the reshaping means. A dryer which can blow gas such as air may also be used as a reshaping means.

[0247] The reshaping means may comprise at least one heater. Thus, the reshaping means may be at least one heating iron and / or at least one heating curler and / or at least one heating comb and / or at least one heating dryer which can blow hot gas such as hot air. It may be preferable to use at least one heating iron and / or at least one heating curler.

[0248] As the heating iron, any conventional heating iron can be used. The heating iron can have at least one plate, preferably two plates, which can be heated by, for example, electric heating. The heated plate(s) can be applied onto the keratin fibers and moved along the direction of the keratin fibers to straighten them.

[0249] It is preferable that the heating iron has two plates, and that keratin fibers are sandwiched between the two plates of the heating iron, in which at least one of the plates can be heated, and then the two plates are moved along the direction of the keratin fibers to straighten them.

[0250] It is preferable that the heating iron, in particular a part thereof contacting with keratin fibers, such as a heating plate or heating plates, has a temperature of more than 50°C and less than 250°C, more preferably more than 100°C and less than 240°C, and even more preferably more than 150°C and less than 230°C.

[0251] The step (iii) can be performed by one or more strokes of moving the heating iron along the direction of the keratin fibers. The step (iii) can be controlled by not only the temperature of the heating iron but also the number of strokes of the heating iron.

[0252] The heating time may depend on the temperature of the heating iron but also on the number of strokes of the heating iron. It may be, for example, from 1 second to 10 minutes, and preferably from a few seconds to 5 minutes.

[0253] As the heating curler, any conventional heating curler can be used. If the keratin fibers are rolled around a heating curler, this rolling-up may be performed on the entire length of the keratin fibers or, for example, on half the length of the keratin fibers. Depending on, for example, the desired hairstyle shape and amount of curls, the rolling-up may be performed with more or less thick locks.

[0254] It is preferable that the heating curler, in particular a part thereof contacting with keratin fibers, such as a heating rod and a heating cover, has a temperature of more than 50°C and less than 250°C, more preferably more than 100°C and less than 240°C, and even more preferably more than 150°C and less than 230°C.

[0255] The step (iii) can be performed by maintaining keratin fibers on a heating curler such that mechanical tension is applied on the keratin fibers. The step (iii) can be controlled by not only the temperature of the heating curler but also the strength of the mechanical tension.

[0256] The heating time may depend on the temperature of the heating curler but also on the strength of the mechanical tension. It may be, for example, from 1 second to 10 minutes, and preferably from a few seconds to 5 minutes.

[0257] If necessary, before the step (ii), mechanical tension may be applied to keratin fibers as explained above. [Kit]

[0258] The present invention also relates to a kit for reshaping, preferably straightening, keratin fibers such as hair, comprising: at least one selected from the group consisting of an iron, a curler, a comb, a dryer, and a combination thereof, preferably at least one heating iron, heating curler, heating comb or heating dryer which is capable of providing the keratin fibers with a temperature of more than 50°C, preferably more than 100°C, and more preferably more than 150°C; and the composition according to the present invention.

[0259] Any conventional iron or curler, including any conventional heating iron or heating curler, may be used as the above iron or curler in the kit according to the present invention.

[0260] The heater in the kit is not limited as long as it can heat keratin fibers at a temperature of more than 50°C, preferably more than 100°C, and more preferably more than 150°C. This temperature may be less than 250°C, preferably less than 240°C, and more preferably less than 230°C. Thus, this temperature may be more than 50°C and less than 250°C, preferably more than 100°C and less than 240°C, and more preferably more than 150°C and less than 230°C.

[0261] The iron or curler, as well as the composition, in the kit according to the present invention may be used as explained in the section titled [Process] above.

[0262] The details of the composition used in the kit according to the present invention are explained in the section titled [Composition] above.

[0263] [Use]

[0264] The present invention may relate to a use of (c) at least one fatty amine in a composition for reshaping, preferably straightening, keratin fibers such as hair, preferably with heating, comprising:

[0265] (a) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of glyoxylic acid, glyoxylic acid solvates, glyoxylic acid salts, glyoxylic acid esters, glyoxylic acid amides, and mixtures thereof; and

[0266] (b) at least one compound, different from the (a) compound, selected from the group consisting of keto acids, salts thereof, and mixtures thereof in order to lengthen the reshaping effects for keratin fibers treated by the composition, in particular in order to further maintain the straight shape of the keratin fibers or to prevent or reduce waving of the keratin fibers.

[0267] The heating is not limited as long as it can heat keratin fibers at a temperature of more than 50°C, preferably more than 100°C, and more preferably more than 150°C. This temperature may be less than 250°C, preferably less than 240°C, and more preferably less than 230°C. Thus, this temperature may be more than 50°C and less than 250°C, preferably more than 100°C and less than 240°C, and more preferably more than 150°C and less than 230°C.

[0268] The above composition may further comprise (d) water and / or (e) at least one oil and / or (f) at least one fatty alcohol and / or (g) at least one nonionic surfactant. The above explanations regarding the (a) compound, the (b) compound, and the (c) fatty amine, as well as the (d) water, the (e) oil, the (f) fatty alcohol, and the (g) nonionic surfactant, can apply to those in the above composition used for the use according to the present invention.

[0269] EXAMPLES

[0270] The present invention will be described in a more detailed manner by way of examples. However, these examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

[0271] Examples 1-2 and Comparative Examples 1-2

[0272] [Preparation]

[0273] Each of the compositions according to Examples 1-2 and Comparative Examples 1-2 was prepared by mixing the ingredients shown in Table 1. The numerical values for the amounts of the ingredients are all based on “% by weight” as raw materials.

[0274] Table 1

[0275] AM: Active Material

[0276] (1) sold by the company WEYLCHEM under the name GLYOXO-HIGH PURE 50 (containing 50% active material).

[0277] (2) sold by the company DR STRAETMANS (EVONIK) under the name DERMOSOFT 700 B (containing 60% active material).

[0278] [Evaluations]

[0279] Each of the above compositions was used to straighten a hair swatch, and then the hair swatch was evaluated, in accordance with the following protocols.

[0280] 1) A hair swatch of Chinese black natural, slightly wavy hair, in a length of 27 cm was shampooed with the SLES Shampoo Composition shown in Table 2 below. The hair swatch was rinsed off thoroughly with tap water. Table 2

[0281] 2) Each of the compositions according to Examples 1-2 and Comparative Examples 1-2 was applied in an amount of 0,6 g onto the wet hair swatch.

[0282] 3) The hair swatch was left for 10 minutes at room temperature (25°C).

[0283] 4) The hair swatch was rinsed off thoroughly with tap water.

[0284] 5) The hair swatch was blow-dried with a hair dryer (Nobby NB3100, TESCOM DENKI Co., Ltd, Japan) for about 90 seconds until dried.

[0285] 6) The hair swatch was subjected to straightening by 3 strokes with a hair straightening iron (ADST Premium DS2, Hakko Limited, Japan) at 180°C for 4 seconds / stroke.

[0286] 7) The straightening level of the hair swatch was evaluated visually just after step 6 (for straightening effect at TO) under the following criteria.

[0287] 5 : Very Good

[0288] 4: Good

[0289] 3: Fair

[0290] 2: Poor

[0291] 1 : Very Poor

[0292] The results are shown on the left side of in the row “Straightening Effects (TO / Tlsh)” in Table 1.

[0293] 8) A photograph of the hair swatch was taken just after step 6, and the area (expressed by the number of pixels) of the hair swatch was determined with an open source, public domain software, Image J. The results are shown on the left side of in the row “Area (T0 / Tlsh)” in Table 1.

[0294] 9) The hair swatch was shampooed again with the SLS Shampoo Composition shown in Table 2, rinsed off thoroughly with tap water, and blow-dried with the hair dryer (for about 90 seconds until dried).

[0295] 10) The straightening level and area of the hair swatch were evaluated as above again (Tish). The results are shown on the right side of in the rows “Straightening Effects (T0 / Tlsh)” and “Area (T0 / Tlsh)” in Table 1.

[0296] The evaluation results in Table 1 show that the use of a fatty amine with a combination of glyoxylic acid and levulinic acid can further maintain the straight shape of hair or reduce the increase in the volume of hair, which reflects de-straightening or waving of hair, than the use of only the combination of glyoxylic acid and levulinic acid.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A composition for keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising:(a) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of glyoxylic acid, glyoxylic acid solvates, glyoxylic acid salts, glyoxylic acid esters, glyoxylic acid amides, and mixtures thereof;(b) at least one compound, different from the (a) compound, selected from the group consisting of keto acids, salts thereof, and mixtures thereof; and(c) at least one fatty amine,2. The composition according to Claim 1, wherein the amount of the (a) compound(s) in the composition is less than 15% by weight, preferably less than 14% by weight, and more preferably less than 13% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition,3. The composition according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein the (b) compound is selected from levulinic acid, a salt thereof, and a mixture thereof.

4. The composition according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, wherein the amount of the(b) compound(s) in the composition is 10% by weight or less, preferably 8% by weight or less, and more preferably 6% by weight or less, relative to the total weight of the composition.

5. The composition according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, wherein the (c) fatty amine is selected from the group consisting of stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine, and a mixture thereof.

6. The composition according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, wherein the amount of the(c) fatty amine(s) in the composition is from 0.01% to 15% by weight, preferably from 0.1% to 10% by weight, and more preferably from 1% to 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

7. The composition according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, wherein the composition further comprises (d) water.

8. The composition according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, wherein the composition further comprises (e) at least one oil.

9. The composition according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, wherein the composition further comprises (f) at least one fatty alcohol.

10. The composition according to any one of Claims 1 to 9, wherein the pH of the composition is 7 or less, preferably 6 or less, and more preferably 5 or less.

11. The composition according to any one of Claims 1 to 10, wherein the composition does not comprise any ammonia or thiol compound, or comprises less than 1% by weight, preferably less than 0.5% by weight, and more preferably less than 0.1% by weight of ammonia or thiol compound, relative to the total weight of the composition.

12. The composition according to any one of Claims 1 to 11, wherein the composition does not comprise any reducing agent or oxidizing agent, or comprises less than 1% by weight, preferably less than 0.5% by weight, and more preferably less than 0.1% by weight of a reducing agent or an oxidizing agent, relative to the total weight of the composition.

13. The composition according to any one of Claims 1 to 12, which is intended for reshaping, preferably straightening, keratin fibers, such as hair.

14. A process for reshaping, preferably straightening, keratin fibers such as hair, comprising the steps of:(i) applying the composition according to any one of Claims 1 to 13 onto the keratin fibers;(ii) optionally rinsing off the keratin fibers with or without drying the keratin fibers after being rinsed off; and(iii) reshaping, preferably straightening, the keratin fibers, preferably at a temperature of more than 50°C, more preferably more than 100°C, and even more preferably more than 150°C.

15. A kit for reshaping, preferably straightening, keratin fibers such as hair, comprising: at least one selected from the group consisting of an iron, a curler, a comb, a dryer, and a combination thereof, preferably at least one heating iron, heating curler, heating comb or heating dryer which is capable of providing the keratin fibers with a temperature of more than 50°C, preferably more than 100°C, and more preferably more than 150°C; and the composition according to any one of Claims 1 to 13.

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