A composition for dyeing and / or lightening keratin fibers and methods thereof

A composition using cationic surfactants, hydrocarbons, and dyes/alkaline agents addresses the need for sustainable hair dyeing and lightening products, achieving effective hair conditioning and color while preserving hair health.

WO2026139984A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-07-02LOREAL SA +1

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WO · WO
Patent Type
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Current Assignee / Owner
LOREAL SA
Filing Date
2025-12-18
Publication Date
2026-07-02

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Technical Problem

There is a need for hair dye and lightening products that use sustainable, eco-friendly ingredients to maintain hair integrity and provide conditioning, softening, and manageability without causing damage.

Method used

A composition comprising cationic surfactants from ester quats, hydrocarbons, and dyes/alkaline agents, optionally with oxidizing agents, applied to keratin fibers to achieve dyeing and lightening while enhancing hair conditioning and softness.

Benefits of technology

The composition provides long-lasting hair color, improved conditioning, and manageability with enhanced softness and suppleness, maintaining hair health in an environmentally friendly manner.

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Abstract

The present disclosure provides a composition comprising a. at least one cationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof; b. at least one hydrocarbon; and c. at least one dye and / or alkaline agent. The present disclosure further provides a method of dyeing and / or lightening keratin fibers, preferably hair, a multicompartment device, and use thereof.
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A COMPOSITION FOR DYEING AND / OR LIGHTENING KERATIN FIBERS AND METHODS THEREOFFIELD OF INVENTION

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of personal care products, particularly to a composition for dyeing and / or lightening keratin fibers, in particular hair and methods thereof.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

[0002] There is a growing trend in the use of personal care products, as more people become conscious of hair cosmetics that are both safe and aesthetically appealing. This is especially important for hair dye users, who are mindful of choosing sustainable products. Keratin fibers such as hair are susceptible to chemicals, and prolonged exposure to formulations based on harsh chemicals weakens the hair, causing it to become dry. Such dry and damaged hair also becomes tangled and lacks softness.

[0003] As a result, the prevailing trend is moving towards more eco-friendly formulations for dyeing and / or lightening keratin strands. These products frequently use natural ingredients that are kinder to the hair, preserving its health and integrity while achieving the desired color or lightening effects. These hair dye products minimize petrochemical content and provide environmental advantages.

[0004] Thus, there is always a need for a composition for dyeing and / or lightening keratin fibers that can provide sustainable hair coloring together with improved hair conditioning, ease of detangling, and softening of the hair.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] In an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a composition comprising: a. at least one cationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof; b. at least one hydrocarbon; and c. at least one dye and / or alkaline agent.

[0006] In another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of dyeing and / or lightening keratin fibers, in particular hair, the method comprising applying to said fibers the composition as disclosed herein.

[0007] In yet another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of dyeing and / or lightening keratin fibers, preferably hair, the composition is obtained from the mixing of at least two compositions: a. a composition comprising: i. at least one cationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof; ii. at least one hydrocarbon; iii. at least one alkaline agent; and iv. at least one dye, preferably chosen from oxidative dyes; and b. an oxidizing composition comprising one or more chemical oxidizing agents, preferably hydrogen peroxide.

[0008] In one another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a multicompartment device comprising: a. a first compartment comprising a first composition comprising: i. at least one cationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof; ii. at least one hydrocarbon; iii. at least one dye and / or alkaline agent; and b. a second compartment comprising a second composition comprising one or more chemical oxidizing agent.

[0009] In yet another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a use of the composition as disclosed herein for dyeing and / or lightening keratin fibers.

[0010] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present subject matter will be better understood with reference to the following description and appended claims. This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Those skilled in the art will be aware that the present disclosure is subject to variations and modifications other than those specifically described. It is to be understood that the present disclosure includes all such variations and modifications. The disclosure also includes all such steps, features, compositions, and compounds referred to or indicated in this specification, individually or collectively, and any and all combinations of any or more of such steps or features. Definitions

[0012] For convenience, before further description of the present disclosure, certain terms employed in the specification, and examples are delineated here. These definitions should be read in light of the remainder of the disclosure and understood as by a person of skill in the art. The terms used herein have the meanings recognized and known to those of skill in the art, however, for convenience and completeness, particular terms and their meanings are set forth below.

[0013] The articles “a”, “an” and “the” are used to refer to one or to more than one (i.e., to at least one) of the grammatical object of the article.

[0014] The terms “comprise” and “comprising” are used in the inclusive, open sense, meaning that additional elements may be included. It is not intended to be construed as “consists of only”.

[0015] The term "at least one" is used to mean one or more and thus includes individual components as well as mixtures / combinations.

[0016] Throughout this specification, unless the context requires otherwise the word “comprise”, and variations such as “comprises” and “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element or step or group of elements or steps but not the exclusion of any other element or step or group of element or steps.

[0017] The term “including” is used to mean “including but not limited to”, “including” and “including but not limited to” are used interchangeably.

[0018] The term “INCI” is an abbreviation of International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients, which is a system of names provided by the International Nomenclature Committee of the Personal Care Products Council to identify cosmetic or personal care ingredients.

[0019] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of the ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the disclosure, the preferred methods and materials are now described.

[0020] The present disclosure is not to be limited in scope by the specific embodiments described herein, which are intended for the purposes ofexemplification only. Functionally equivalent products, compositions, and methods are clearly within the scope of the disclosure, as described herein.

[0021] As discussed in the background, there is a growing interest in hair dyeing and / or lightening products within the hair grooming industry. Hair is highly sensitive to various chemicals, making it challenging to dye without compromising its natural properties. Consequently, consumers are looking for products with natural ingredients that offer hair dyeing and / or lightening while maintaining hair integrity and providing a conditioning effect. Accordingly, the present invention provides a composition comprising at least one cationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof, at least one hydrocarbon, and at least one dye and / or alkaline agent to achieve good performance benefits such as long -lasting hair colouring, enhanced conditioning, softness, and manageability. The composition is compatible for dyeing and / or lightening in both dry and wet conditions. Additionally, the present invention also provides a method of dyeing and / or lightening keratin fibers, particularly hair, by applying the composition to these fibers. Moreover, the present invention also provides a method of dyeing and / or lightening keratin fibers, preferably comprising mixing the said composition with an oxidizing composition to obtain a mixture and applying the mixture on said fibers. The present disclosure also provides a multicompartment device comprising a first compartment comprising the composition as disclosed herein, and a second compartment comprising an oxidizing composition.

[0022] The composition exhibits elevated hair colouring while nourishing and softening the hair in an eco-friendly manner. The components in the composition function synergistically, providing a supple, superior and disciplined effect along with dyeing and / or lightening of the keratin fibers.

[0023] Embodiments herein provide a composition for dyeing and / or lightening keratin fibers, in particular hair.

[0024] According to an embodiment, the present invention provides a composition comprising: a. at least one cationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof; b. at least one hydrocarbon; and c. at least one dye and / or alkaline agent.

[0025] The composition of the present invention may comprise at least one vegetable oil, at least one fatty alcohol, at least one non-ionic surfactant, at least one sequestrant, at least one polyol, or mixtures thereof.

[0026] The composition, according to embodiments herein, further comprises at least one oxidizing agent.

[0027] The composition, according to embodiments herein, does not comprise any chemical oxidizing agent.

[0028] The composition is effective, providing improved hair conditioning and / or colouring of hairs. It also gives softening, and smoothing effect along with wet and dry detangling The composition also provides nourishment, control, discipline, agility, and suppleness in the hair.

[0029] The composition of the present invention may be in the form of liquid, semisolid, lotion, cream or foam.Cationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereo f

[0030] The composition according to the invention comprises at least one cationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof.

[0031] The composition according to the invention comprises one or more cationic surfactant(s) preferably chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof.

[0032] The term “ester quats” refers to one or more esterified quaternary ammonium compounds, particularly refers to quaternary ammonium compounds having at least one long fatty acid chain, preferably Ci6 - Cis fatty acid chains with at least one ester linkage, preferably having at least two long fatty acid chain, preferably Ci6 - Cis fatty acid chains with at least two ester linkages.

[0033] The composition according to the invention comprises at least one cationic surfactant thereof is selected from a compound of the following formula (A):<wherein,Ri and R2 independent of each other represent a hydrocarbon group of C7-C40, linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, -R3 and R4, independent of each other, are selected from a) C1-C4 alkyl groups, (b) Ci-C4hydroxyalkyl groups, and (c) C1-C4 dihydroxyalkyl groups, -A and A' independent of each other, represent a Ci-Ce alkyl group; and -X" represents an anion.

[0034] Preferably, Ri and R2 are linear.

[0035] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, Ri and R2 are saturated.

[0036] According to another embodiment of the invention, Ri and R2 are unsaturated.

[0037] Preferably, Ri and R2 independently of each other, represent a hydrocarbon group in C7-C30, more preferentially in C9-C2ihydrocarbon group, even more preferentially in C11-C17 hydrocarbon group.

[0038] Preferably, A and A' independently of each other represent a C1-C4 alkyl group, more preferably a C1-C2 alkyl group, even more preferably a C2 alkyl group. Preferably, A and A' are identical.

[0039] Preferably R3 represents a C1-C4 alkyl group, more preferably a C1-C2 alkyl group, better still R3 represents a methyl group.

[0040] Preferably, R4 is selected from a) C1-C4 alkyl groups, more preferably Ci-C2 alkyl groups, better still a methyl group; b) C1-C4 hydroxyalkyl groups, more preferably C2-C3 hydroxyalkyl groups, better still the CH2CH2OH group.

[0041] The anion X- preferably represents a) a halide, in particular a chloride, bromide or iodide, b) a C1-C4 alkyl sulfate, c) a C1-C4 alkyl sulfonate, d) a C1-C4 alkylaryl sulfonate, e) a phosphate, f) a nitrate, g) a tosylate, h) an anion derivedfrom an organic acid such as acetate or lactate, j) any other anion compatible with the ester-functional ammonium.

[0042] More preferably, the anion X- represents a) a halide or b) a C1-C4 alkyl sulfate. Even more preferably, the anion X- represents a chloride ion or a methosulfate group.

[0043] Preferably, the cationic surfactant(s) chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof of the formula (A) are such that:• Ri and R2, independently of each other, represent a C7-C30 hydrocarbon group, more preferably a C9-C21 hydrocarbon group, even more preferably a C11-C17 hydrocarbon group; preferably linear, saturated or unsaturated.• A and A', independently of each other, represent a C1-C4 alkyl group, more preferably a C1-C2 alkyl group, even more preferably a C2 alkyl group; preferably A and A' are identical;• R3 represents a C1-C4 alkyl group, more preferably a C1-C2 alkyl group, better still R3 represents a methyl group;• R4 represents a C1-C4 hydroxyalkyl group, more preferably a C2-C3 hydroxyalkyl group; or a C1-C4 alkyl group, more preferably a C1-C2 alkyl group, better still a methyl group;• X- represents a) a halide, preferably chloride, bromide or iodide, b) a Ci- C4 alkyl sulfate, c) a C1-C4 alkyl sulfonate, d) a C1-C4 alkylaryl sulfonate, e) a phosphate, f) a nitrate, g) a tosylate, h) an anion derived from an organic acid such as acetate or lactate; more preferably anion X- represents a) a halide or b) a C1-C4 alkyl sulfate; even more preferably, anion X- represents a chloride ion or a methosulfate group.

[0044] More preferably, the cationic surfactant(s) of formula (A) is / are such that • Ri and R2, independently of each other, represent a C9-C21 hydrocarbon group, which is linear and saturated.• R3 and R4, independently of each other, are selected from C1-C2 alkyl groups and C2-C3 hydroxyalkyl groups.• A and A’, independently of each other, represent a C1-C2 alkyl group; preferably A and A’ are identical; and• X- represents an anion selected from halides and C1-C4 alkyl sulfate groups.

[0045] Preferably, the cationic surfactant(s) chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof of formula (A) is(are) selected from dicocoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate, dipalmitoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate, di stearoyl ethyl dimonium chloride, dioleoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate, dioleoylethyl dimonium chloride, dipalmitoylethyl dimonium chloride, di stearoyl ethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate, and mixtures thereof, more preferably from dicocoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate, dipalmitoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate, di stearoyl ethyl dimonium chloride, dioleoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate, and their mixtures, even more preferentially among distearoylethyl dimonium chloride.

[0046] Better still, the composition according to the invention comprises at least one cationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof of Formula (A) in the form of a salt, namely a chloride of di stearoylethyl dimonium.

[0047] Preferably, the total content of cationic surfactant(s) chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof with Formula (A) is in the range from 0.01% to 20% by weight, preferably from 0.05% to 10% by weight, more preferably from 0.08% to 5% by weight, better still from 0.1% to 2% relative to weight of the composition.

[0048] Particularly, the total content of cationic surfactant(s) chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof with Formula (A) preferably selected from dicocoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate, dipalmitoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate, di stearoyl ethyl dimonium chloride, dioleoylethyl hydroxy ethylmonium methosulfate, and mixtures thereof, and more preferably di stearoylethyl diammonium chloride, is in the range from 0.01% to 20% by weight, preferably from 0.05% to 10% by weight, and even more preferentially from 0.08% to 5% by weight, better still from 0.1% to 2% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.Hydrocarbon

[0049] The composition according to the invention comprises at least one hydrocarbon.

[0050] The term “hydrocarbon” refers to an organic compound that is insoluble in water at 25°C and at atmospheric pressure (1.013xl05Pa) (solubility of less than 5% by weight, preferably less than 1% by weight, even more preferentially less than 0.1% by weight). They bear in their structure at least one hydrocarbon -based chain including at least 6 carbon atoms and comprise only C and H atoms in their structure, in addition they are generally soluble in organic solvents under the same temperature and pressure conditions, for instance chloroform, dichloromethane, carbon tetrachloride, ethanol, benzene, toluene, tetrahydrofuran (THF), liquid petroleum jelly or decamethylcyclopentasiloxane.

[0051] The hydrocarbon that may be used in the present invention are neither (poly)oxyalkylenated nor (poly)glycerolated.

[0052] The hydrocarbons that may be used include non-silicone oils of animal origin.

[0053] The term “non-silicone oil” refers to a hydrocarbon not containing any Si-O bonds and the term “silicone oil” refers to a hydrocarbon containing at least one Si-0 bond.

[0054] The hydrocarbons that are useful according to the invention are liquid fatty compounds (or oils). The term “liquid fatty compound” means a fatty compound with a melting point of less than or equal to 25°C at atmospheric pressure (1.013xl05Pa).

[0055] For the purposes of the present invention, the melting point corresponds to the temperature of the most endothermic peak observed on thermal analysis (differential scanning calorimetry or DSC) as described in the standard ISO 11357-3; 1999. The melting point may be measured using a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), for example the calorimeter sold under the name MDSC 2920 by the company TA Instruments. In the present patent application, all the melting points are determined at atmospheric pressure (1.013xl05Pa).

[0056] More particularly, the hydrocarbon preferably is chosen from liquid hydrocarbons comprising more than 6 carbon atoms.

[0057] The liquid hydrocarbons including more than 6 carbon atoms may be chosen from Ce to Ci6 liquid hydrocarbons, which may be linear, branched, optionally cyclic, and preferably saturated. Mention may be made of hexane, cyclohexane, undecane, dodecane, isododecane, tridecane or isoparaffins, such as isohexadecane or isodecane, and mixtures thereof.

[0058] The liquid hydrocarbons comprising more than 6 carbon atoms may also be chosen from linear or branched liquid hydrocarbons of more than 16 carbon atoms, which are of mineral or synthetic origin, and are chosen from liquid paraffins or liquid petroleum jelly (INCI name: mineral oil or par ffinum liquidum), polydecenes, hydrogenated polyisobutene such as Parleam®, and mixtures thereof.

[0059] The liquid hydrocarbons comprising more than 6 carbon atoms may also be chosen from mixtures of alkanes containing from 8 to 28 carbon atoms, more particularly from 15 to 28 carbon atoms; mention may be made of mixtures having, for example, the following INCI names: C15-19 Alkane, C18-C21 Alkane, C21-C28 Alkane, preferably C15-19 Alkane, for instance the products Gemseal 40, Gemseal 60 and Gemseal 120 sold by Total, Emogreen L19 sold by SEPPIC and Emogreen L15 sold by SEPPIC, more particularly Emogreen L19 sold by SEPPIC.

[0060] A hydrocarbon-based oil of animal origin that may be mentioned is perhydrosqualene.

[0061] The total content of the hydrocarbon preferably ranges from 0.01% to 20% by weight, more preferentially from 0.05% to 10% by weight and better still from 0.1% to 5% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.

[0062] In one particular embodiment, the composition according to the invention comprises one or more hydrocarbon, preferably selected from liquid hydrocarbons comprising more than 6 carbon atoms and total content of the hydrocarbon preferably ranging from 0.01% to 20% by weight, more preferentially from 0.05% to 10% by weight and better still from 0.1% to 5% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.

[0063] According to one preferred embodiment, the composition according to the invention comprises one or more hydrocarbon, preferably chosen from mixtures of alkanes containing from 8 to 28 carbon atoms, more particularly from 15 to 28 carbon atoms, and better still chosen from C15-19 Alkane (INCI name), and total content of the hydrocarbon preferably ranging from 0.01% to 20% by weight, more preferentially from 0.05% to 10% by weight and better still from 0.1% to 5% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the hydrocarbon preferably is selected from liquid hydrocarbons comprising more than 6 carbon atoms, preferably from mixtures of alkanes containing from 8 to 28 carbon atoms, more particularly from 15 to 28 carbon atoms, and better still chosen from C15-19 Alkane (INCI name); and is in an amount preferably ranging from 0.01% to 20% by weight, more preferentially from 0.05% to 10% by weight and better still from 0.1% to 5% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.

[0065] The composition, according to the invention, may comprise at least one dye.

[0066] The composition, according to the invention, preferably comprises one or more dyes. The dyes are chosen from oxidative dyes, direct dyes or mixtures thereof.

[0067] These direct dyes may be synthetic or natural.

[0068] The term “direct dye” means coloured species. These are dyes that will spread superficially on the fiber.

[0069] These synthetic direct dyes are, for example, chosen from the dyes conventionally used for direct dyeing, and among which mention may be made of all the aromatic and / or non-aromatic dyes that are commonly used, such as nitrobenzene, azo, hydrazono, nitro(hetero)aryl, tri(hetero)arylmethane, (poly)methine, carbonyl, azine, porphyrin, metalloporphyrin, quinone and in particular anthraquinone, indoamine and phthalocyanine direct dyes, and mixtures thereof.

[0070] Among the nitrobenzene direct dyes, mention may be made of: 1,4-diamino- 2 -nitrobenzene, 1 -amino-2-nitro-4-P-hydroxy ethylaminobenzene, 1 -amino-2-nitro-4-bis(P-hydroxyethyl)aminobenzene, l,4-bis(P-hydroxyethylamino)-2-nitrobenzene, 1 -P-hydroxyethylamino-2-nitro-4-bis(P-hydroxyethylamino)benzene, 1 -P-hydroxyethylamino-2-nitro-4-aminobenzene, 1 -P-hydroxyethylamino-2-nitro-4-(ethyl)(P-hydroxyethyl)aminobenzene, 1-amino- 3-methyl-4-P-hydroxyethylamino-6-nitrobenzene, l-amino-2-nitro-4-P-hydroxyethylamino-5-chlorobenzene, l,2-diamino-4-nitrobenzene, l-amino-2-P-hydroxyethylamino-5-nitrobenzene, l,2-bis(P-hydroxyethylamino)-4-nitrobenzene, 1 -amino-2-tris(hydroxymethyl)methylamino-5-nitrobenzene, 1 -hydroxy-2-amino-5-nitrobenzene, 1 -hydroxy -2-amino-4-nitrobenzene, 1 -hydroxy -3 -nitro-4-aminobenzene, 1 -hydroxy-2-amino-4,6-dinitrobenzene, 1-P-hydroxyethyloxy-2-P-hydroxyethylamino-5-nitrobenzene, 1 -meth oxy -2-P-hydroxyethylamino-5-nitrobenzene, l-P-hydroxyethyloxy-3-methylamino-4-nitrobenzene, 1 -P,y-dihydroxypropyloxy-3-methylamino-4-nitrobenzene, 1 -P-hydroxyethylamino-4-P,y-dihydroxypropyloxy-2-nitrobenzene, 1-P,y-dihydroxypropylamino-4-trifluoromethyl-2-nitrobenzene, 1 -P-hydroxyethylamino-4-trifluoromethyl-2-nitrobenzene, l-P-hydroxyethylamino-3-methyl-2-nitrobenzene, 1 -P-aminoethylamino-5-methoxy-2-nitrobenzene, 1 -hydroxy-2-chloro-6-ethylamino-4-nitrobenzene, 1 -hydroxy -2-chloro-6-amino-4-nitrobenzene, 1 -hydroxy-6-bis(P-hydroxyethyl)amino-3-nitrobenzene, 1 -P-hydroxyethylamino-2-nitrobenzene, l-hydroxy-4-P-hydroxyethylamino-3-nitrobenzene.

[0071] Among the azo direct dyes, mention may be made of: Basic Red 51, Basic Orange 31, Disperse Red 17, Acid Yellow 9, Acid Black 1, Basic Red 22, Basic Red 76, Basic Yellow 57, Acid Yellow 36, Acid Orange 7, Acid Red 33, Acid Red 35, Acid Yellow 23, Acid Orange 24, Disperse Black 9, Basic Brown 16, Basic Brown 17.

[0072] Among the hydrazono direct dyes, mention may be made of: Basic Yellow 87.

[0073] Among the nitroaryl direct dyes, mention may be made of: HC Blue 2, HC Yellow 2, HC Red 3, 4-hydroxypropylamino-3 -nitrophenol, N, 7V’-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-nitrophenylenediamine.

[0074] Among the triarylmethane direct dyes, mention may be made of: Basic Violet 1, Basic Violet 2, Basic Violet 3, Basic Violet 4, Basic Violet 14, Basic Blue 1, Basic Blue 7, Basic Blue 26, Basic Green 1, Basic Blue 77 (also known as HC Blue 15), Acid Blue 1 ; Acid Blue 3 ; Acid Blue 7, Acid Blue 9; Acid Violet 49; Acid Green 3; Acid Green 5; Acid Green 50.

[0075] Among the quinone direct dyes, mention may be made of: Disperse Red 15, Solvent Violet 13, Acid Violet 43, Disperse Violet 1, Disperse Violet 4, Disperse Blue 1, Disperse Violet 8, Disperse Blue 3, Disperse Red 11, Acid Blue 62, Disperse Blue 7, Basic Blue 22, Disperse Violet 15, Basic Blue 99, and also the following compounds: l-N-methylmorpholiniumpropylamino-4-hydroxyanthraquinone, 1 -aminopropylamino-4-m ethylaminoanthraquinone, 1 -aminopropylaminoanthraquinone, 5-P-hydroxy ethyl- 1 ,4-diaminoanthraquinone, 2-aminoethylaminoanthraquinone, 1 ,4-bis(P,y-dihydroxypropylamino)anthraquinone, Acid Blue 25, Acid Blue 43, Acid Blue 78, Acid Blue 129, Acid Blue 138, Acid Blue 140, Acid Blue 251, Acid Green 25, Acid Green 41, Acid Violet 42, Mordant Red 3, Acid Black 48, HC Blue 16.

[0076] Among the azine direct dyes, mention may be made of: Basic Blue 17, Basic Red 2.

[0077] Among the indoamine direct dyes, mention may be made of: 2-P-hydroxyethlyamino-5-[bis(P-4’-hydroxyethyl)amino]anilino-l,4-benzoquinone, 2-P-hydroxyethylamino-5-(2’-methoxy-4’-amino)anilino-l,4-benzoquinone, 3-N-(2’-chloro-4’-hydroxy)phenylacetylamino-6-methoxy-l,4-benzoquinoneimine, 3-N-(3’ -chi oro-4 ’-methylamino)phenylureido-6-m ethyl- 1,4-benzoquinoneimine, 3-[4’-N-(ethylcarbamylmethyl)amino]phenylureido-6-methyl-l,4-benzoquinoneimine.

[0078] The natural direct dyes are chosen, for example, from lawsone, juglone, indigo, leuco indigo, indirubin, isatin, hennotannic acid, alizarin, carthamine, morin, purpurin, carminic acid, kermesic acid, laccaic acid, purpurogallin,protocatechaldehyde, curcumin, spinulosin, apigenidin, orceins, carotenoids, betanin, chlorophylls, chlorophyllines, monascus, polyphenols or ortho-diphenols.

[0079] Among the ortho-diphenols that are useful according to the invention, mention may be made of: catechin, quercetin, brazilin, haematein, haematoxylin, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, gallic acid, L-DOPA, cyanidin, (-)-epicatechin, (-)-epigallocatechin, (-)-epigallocatechin 3 -gallate (EGCG), isoquercetin, pomiferin, esculetin, 6,7-dihydroxy-3-(3-hydroxy-2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)coumarin, santalin A and B, mangiferin, butein, maritimetin, sulfuretin, robtein, betanidin, pericampylinone A, theaflavin, proanthocyanidin A2, proanthocyanidin B2, proanthocyanidin Cl, procyanidins DP 4-8, tannic acid, purpurogallin, 5,6-dihydroxy-2-m ethyl- 1,4-naphthoquinone, alizarin, wedelolactone and natural extracts containing same.

[0080] When the composition comprises at least one direct dye, they are preferably present in a total content ranging from 0.001% to 20% by weight, preferably from 0.005% to 15% by weight, more preferentially from 0.01% to 10% by weight, better still from 0.01% to 7%, and even better still from 0.01% to 5% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.

[0081] Preferably, the composition according to the invention comprises one or more dyes chosen from oxidative dyes.

[0082] The oxidative dyes may be chosen from one or more oxidation bases, optionally in combination with one or more couplers. The oxidative dye(s) comprise one or more oxidation bases.

[0083] Preferably, the composition according to the invention comprises one or more oxidation bases.

[0084] The oxidation bases may be present in the form of salts, solvates and / or solvates of salts.

[0085] The addition salts of the oxidation bases present in the composition according to the invention are chosen notably from the addition salts with an acid, such as the hydrochlorides, hydrobromides, sulfates, citrates, succinates, tartrates, lactates, tosylates, benzenesulfonates, methanesulfonates, phosphates and acetates,and the addition salts with a base such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, aqueous ammonia, amines or alkanolamines.

[0086] Moreover, the solvates of the oxidation bases more particularly represent the hydrates of said oxidation bases and / or the combination of said oxidation bases with a linear or branched Ci to C4 alcohol such as methanol, ethanol, isopropanol or n-propanol. Preferably, the solvates are hydrates.

[0087] By way of example, the oxidation bases are chosen from paraphenylenediamines, bis(phenyl)alkylenediamines, para-aminophenols, orthoaminophenols, heterocyclic bases and the corresponding addition salts, solvates and / or solvates of the salts.

[0088] Among the para-phenylenediamines that may be mentioned are, for example, para-phenylenediamine, para-toluenediamine, 2-chloro-para-phenylenediamine, 2, 3-dimethyl -para-phenylenediamine, 2,6-dimethyl-para-phenylenediamine, 2,6-diethyl-para-phenylenediamine, 2,5-dimethyl-para-phenylenediamine, N,N-dimethyl-para-phenylenediamine, N,N-diethyl-para-phenylenediamine, N,N-dipropyl-para-phenylenediamine, 4-amino-N,N-diethyl-3-methylaniline, N,N-bis(P-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine, 4-N,N-bis(P-hydroxyethyl)amino-2-methylaniline, 4-N,N-bis(P-hydroxyethyl)amino-2-chloroaniline, 2-P-hydroxy ethyl -para-phenylenediamine, 2-methoxymethyl-para-phenylenediamine, 2-fluoro-para-phenylenediamine, 2-isopropyl-para-phenylenediamine, N-(P-hydroxypropyl)-para-phenylenediamine, 2-(y-hydroxypropyl)-para-phenylenediamine, 2-hydroxymethyl-para-phenylenediamine, N,N-dimethyl-3-methyl-para-phenylenediamine, N-ethyl-N-(P-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine, N-(P,y-dihydroxypropyl)-para-phenylenediamine, N-(4’-aminophenyl)-para-phenylenediamine, N-phenyl-para-phenylenediamine, 2-P-hydroxyethyloxy-para-phenylenediamine, 2-P-acetylaminoethyloxy -para-phenylenediamine, N-(P-methoxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine, 4-aminophenylpyrrolidine, 2-thienyl-para-phenylenediamine, 2-P-hydroxyethylamino-5-aminotoluene and 3 -hydroxy- 1 -(4’-aminophenyl)pyrrolidine, and the addition salts, solvates and / or solvates of salts thereof.

[0089] Among the para-phenylenediamines mentioned above, particular preference is given to para-phenylenediamine, para-toluenediamine, 2-isopropyl-para-phenylenediamine, 2-P-hydroxyethyl-para-phenylenediamine, 2-(y-hydroxypropyl)-para-phenylenediamine, 2-methoxymethyl-para-phenylenediamine, 2-P-hydroxyethyloxy-para-phenylenediamine, 2,6-dimethyl-para-phenylenediamine, 2,6-diethyl-para-phenylenediamine, 2,3-dimethyl-para-phenylenediamine, N,N-bis(P-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine, 2-chloro-para-phenylenediamine and 2-P-acetylaminoethyloxy-para-phenylenediamine, and the corresponding addition salts, solvates and / or solvates of salts thereof.

[0090] Among the bis(phenyl)alkylenediamines that may be mentioned, for example, are N,N’ -bis(P-hydroxyethyl)-N,N’ -bi s(4’ -aminophenyl)- 1,3-diaminopropanol, N,N’-bis(P-hydroxyethyl)-N,N’-bis(4’-aminophenyl)ethylenediamine, N,N’-bis(4-aminophenyl)tetramethylenediamine, N,N’ -bis(P-hydroxyethyl)-N,N’ -bis(4-aminophenyl)tetramethylenediamine, N,N’ -bis(4-methylaminophenyl)tetramethylenediamine, N,N’-bis(ethyl)-N,N’-bis(4’-amino-3’-methylphenyl)ethylenediamine and l,8-bis(2,5-diaminophenoxy)-3,6-dioxaoctane, and the corresponding addition salts, the solvates and / or the solvates of the salts.

[0091] Among the para-aminophenols that are mentioned are, for example, paraaminophenol, 4-amino-3 -methylphenol, 4-amino-3 -fluorophenol, 4-amino-3-chlorophenol, 4-amino-3 -hydroxymethylphenol, 4-amino-2-methylphenol, 4-amino-2-hydroxymethylphenol, 4-amino-2-methoxymethylphenol, 4-amino-2-aminomethylphenol, 4-amino-2-(P-hydroxyethylaminomethyl)phenol and 4-amino-2-fluorophenol, and the addition salts, the solvates and / or the solvates of the salts.

[0092] Among the ortho-aminophenols that may be mentioned, for example, are 2-aminophenol, 2-amino-5-methylphenol, 2-amino-6-methylphenol and 5-acetamido-2-aminophenol, and the corresponding addition salts, the solvates and the solvates of the salts.

[0093] Among the heterocyclic bases that may be mentioned, for example, are pyridine, pyrimidine and pyrazole derivatives.

[0094] Among the pyridine derivatives that may be mentioned are the compounds described, for example, in patents GB 1 026978 and GB 1 153 196, for example 2,5-diaminopyridine, 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)amino-3-aminopyridine and 3,4-diaminopyridine, and the corresponding addition salts, the solvates and the solvates of the salts.

[0095] Other pyridine oxidation bases that are useful in the present invention are the 3-aminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyridine oxidation bases or the corresponding addition salts described, for example, in patent application FR 2801 308. Examples that may be mentioned include pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrid-3-ylamine, 2-acetylaminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrid-3-ylamine, 2-(morpholin-4-yl)pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrid-3-ylamine, 3-aminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid, 2-methoxypyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrid-3-ylamine, (3-aminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrid-7-yl)methanol, 2-(3-aminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrid-5-yl)ethanol, 2-(3-aminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrid-7-yl)ethanol, (3-aminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrid-2-yl)methanol, 3,6-diaminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyridine, 3,4-diaminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyridine, pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyridine-3,7-diamine, 7-(morpholin-4-yl)pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrid-3-ylamine, pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyridine-3,5-diamine, 5-(morpholin-4-yl)pyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrid-3-ylamine, 2-[(3-aminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrid-5-yl)(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol, 2-[(3-aminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyrid-7-yl)(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol, 3-aminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyridin-5-ol, 3-aminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyridin-4-ol, 3-aminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyridin-6-ol, 3-aminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyridin-7-ol, 2-P-hydroxyethoxy-3-aminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyridine and 2-(4-dimethylpiperazinium-l-yl)-3-aminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyridine, and the corresponding addition salts, the solvates and the solvates of the salts.

[0096] More particularly, the oxidation bases that are useful in the present invention are chosen from 3-aminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyridines and preferably substituted on carbon atom 2 with:a) a (di)(Ci-C6)(alkyl)amino group, said alkyl group possibly being substituted with at least one hydroxyl, amino or imidazolium group;b) an optionally cationic 5- to 7-membered heterocycloalkyl group containing from 1 to 3 heteroatoms, optionally substituted with one or more (Ci-Ce)alkyl groups, such as a di(Ci-C4)alkylpiperazinium group; orc) a (Ci-Ce)alkoxy group optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups, such as a P-hydroxyalkoxy group, and the corresponding addition salts, the solvates and the solvates of the salts.

[0097] Among the pyrimidine derivatives that may be mentioned are the compounds described, for example, in patents DE 2359399; JP 88-169571; JP OS-63124; EP 0770375 or patent application WO 96 / 15765, such as 2, 4,5,6-tetraaminopyrimidine, 4-hydroxy-2,5,6-triaminopyrimidine, 2-hydroxy-4,5,6-triaminopyrimidine, 2,4-dihydroxy-5,6-diaminopyrimidine, 2,5,6-triaminopyrimidine and the addition salts thereof, the solvates and the solvates of the salts thereof, and the tautomeric forms thereof, when a tautomeric equilibrium exists.

[0098] Among the pyrazole derivatives that may be mentioned are the compounds described in patents DE 3843892 and DE 4133957 and patent applications WO 94 / 08969, WO 94 / 08970, FR-A-2 733 749 and DE 195 43 988, for instance 4,5-diamino-l-methylpyrazole, 4,5-diamino-l-(P-hydroxyethyl)pyrazole, 3,4-diaminopyrazole, 4,5-diamino-l-(4’-chlorobenzyl)pyrazole, 4,5-diamino-l,3-dimethylpyrazole, 4,5-diamino-3-methyl-l-phenylpyrazole, 4,5-diamino-l-methyl-3-phenylpyrazole, 4-amino-l,3-dimethyl-5-hydrazinopyrazole, 1-benzyl-4,5-diamino-3-methylpyrazole, 4, 5 -diamino-3 -tert-butyl- 1-methylpyrazole, 4,5-diamino-l-tert-butyl-3-methylpyrazole, 4,5-diamino-l-(P-hydroxyethyl)-3-methylpyrazole, 4,5-diamino-l-ethyl-3-methylpyrazole, 4,5-diamino-l-ethyl-3-(4’-methoxyphenyl)pyrazole, 4,5-diamino-l-ethyl-3-hydroxymethylpyrazole, 4,5-diamino-3-hydroxymethyl-l-methylpyrazole, 4,5-diamino-3-hydroxymethyl-l-isopropylpyrazole, 4,5-diamino-3-methyl-l-isopropylpyrazole, 4-amino-5-(2’-aminoethyl)amino-l,3-dimethylpyrazole, 3,4,5-triaminopyrazole, l-methyl-3,4,5-triaminopyrazole, 3,5-diamino-l-methyl-4-methylaminopyrazole and 3,5-diamino-4-(P-hydroxyethyl)amino- 1-methylpyrazole, and the corresponding addition salts,the solvates and / or solvates of the salts. Use may also be made of 4, 5 -di amino- 1-(P-methoxyethyl)pyrazole.

[0099] 4,5-Diaminopyrazole will preferably be used and even more preferentially 4,5-diamino-l-(P-hydroxyethyl)pyrazole and / or a corresponding salt, a solvate and / or a solvate of a salt.

[0100] The pyrazole derivatives that may also be mentioned comprise diamino- N,N-dihydropyrazolopyrazolones and in particular those described in patent application FR-A-2 886 136, such as the following compounds and the corresponding addition salts: 2,3-diamino-6,7-dihydro-lH,5H-pyrazolo[l,2-a]pyrazol-l-one, 2-amino-3-ethylamino-6,7-dihydro-lH,5H-pyrazolo[l,2-a]pyrazol-l-one, 2-amino-3 -i sopropylamino-6, 7 -dihydro- 1 H, 5H-py razolof 1 ,2-a]pyrazol-l-one, 2-amino-3-(pyrrolidin-l-yl)-6,7-dihydro-lH,5H-pyrazolo[l,2-a]pyrazol-l-one, 4,5-diamino-l,2-dimethyl-l,2-dihydropyrazol-3-one, 4,5-diamino- 1,2-di ethyl- l,2-dihydropyrazol-3 -one, 4,5-diamino-l,2-bis(2-hydroxy ethyl)- l,2-dihydropyrazol-3 -one, 2-amino-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino-6,7-dihydro-lH,5H-pyrazolo[l,2-a]pyrazol-l-one, 2-amino-3-dimethylamino-6,7-dihydro-lH,5H-pyrazolo[l,2-a]pyrazol-l-one, 2,3-diamino-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-lH,6H-pyridazino[ 1 ,2-a]pyrazol- 1 -one, 4-amino- 1 ,2-diethyl-5-(pyrrolidin- 1 -yl)-l,2-dihydropyrazol-3-one, 4-amino-5-(3-dimethylaminopyrrolidin-l-yl)-l,2-di ethyl- l,2-dihydropyrazol-3 -one and 2,3-diamino-6-hydroxy-6,7-dihydro-lH,5H-pyrazolo[l,2-a]pyrazol-l-one, the salts thereof, the solvates thereof and the solvates of the salts thereof.

[0101] Use will preferably be made of 2,3-diamino-6,7-dihydro-lH,5H-pyrazolo[l,2-a]pyrazol-l-one and / or a corresponding salt, solvate and / or solvate of a salt.

[0102] Use will preferably be made, as heterocyclic bases, of 4,5-diamino-l-(P-hydroxyethyl)pyrazole and / or 2,3-diamino-6,7-dihydro-lH,5H-pyrazolo[l,2-a]pyrazol-l-one and / or 2-P-hydroxyethoxy-3-aminopyrazolo[l,5-a]pyridine and / or a corresponding salt, solvate and / or solvate of a salt.

[0103] Preferably, the oxidation base(s) are chosen from para-phenylenediamines, bis(phenyl)alkylenediamines, para-aminophenols, ortho-aminophenols,heterocyclic bases, and the corresponding addition salts, the solvates thereof and the solvates of the salts thereof, and mixtures thereof; more preferentially from para-phenylenediamine, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-p-phenylenediamine, 2-methoxymethyl-para-phenylenediamine, 2-P-hydroxyethyl-para-phenylenediamine, 2-y-hydroxypropyl-para-phenylenediamine, and the addition salts thereof, the solvates thereof and / or the solvates of the salts thereof, and mixtures thereof, much more preferentially para-phenylenediamine and N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-p-phenylenediamine sulfate.

[0104] When the composition comprises at least one oxidation base, the oxidation base(s) is(are) preferably present in a total content ranging from 0.001% to 20% by weight, preferably from 0.005% to 15% by weight, more preferentially from 0.01% to 10% by weight, better still from 0.01% to 7%, even better still from 0.01% to 5% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.

[0105] According to a preferred embodiment, when the composition comprises at least one oxidation base chosen from para-phenylenediamine, 2-methoxymethyl-para-phenylenediamine, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-p-phenylenediamine, 2-P-hydroxyethyl-para-phenylenediamine, 2-y-hydroxypropyl-para-phenylenediamine, addition salts thereof, solvates thereof and / or solvates of the salts thereof and mixtures thereof, said base(s) are present in a total content ranging from 0.001% to 20% by weight, preferably from 0.005% to 15% by weight, more preferentially from 0.01% to 10% by weight, better still from 0.01% to 7%, even better still from 0.01% to 5% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.

[0106] The oxidative dye(s) may also be chosen from one or more couplers, which may be chosen from the couplers conventionally used for the dyeing of keratin fibers.

[0107] Preferably, the composition according to the invention comprises one or more couplers.

[0108] Among the couplers that are useful according to the invention, mention may be made in particular of meta-phenylenediamines, meta-aminophenols, metadiphenols, naphthalene-based couplers and heterocyclic couplers, and also the corresponding addition salts, the solvates and solvates of the salts thereof.

[0109] Mention may be made, for example, of 6-hydroxybenzomorpholine, hydroxy ethyl-3 -4-methylenedioxyaniline, 2-amino-5-ethylphenol, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 1,3 -dihydroxy -2 -methylbenzene, 4-chloro-l,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2, 4-diamino-l-(P-hydroxy ethyloxy )benzene, 2-amino-4-(P-hydroxy ethylamino)- 1 -methoxybenzene, 1 ,3 -diaminobenzene, 1 ,3 -bis(2,4-diaminophenoxy)propane, 3 -ureidoaniline, 3 -ureido- 1 -dimethylaminobenzene, sesamol, a-naphthol, 2-methyl-l -naphthol, 6-hydroxyindole, 4-hydroxyindole, 4-hydroxy-N-methylindole, 2-amino-3 -hydroxypyridine, 3,5-diamino-2,6-dimethoxypyridine, 2,6-bis(P-hydroxyethylamino)toluene, 6-hydroxyindoline, 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methylpyridine, l-H-3-methylpyrazol-5-one, l-phenyl-3-methylpyrazol-5-one, 2,6-dimethylpyrazolo[l,5-b][l,2,4]triazole, 2,6-dimethyl[3,2-c][l,2,4]triazole and 6-methylpyrazolo[l,5-a]benzimidazole, 2-methyl-5-aminophenol, 5-N-(P-hydroxyethyl)amino-2-methylphenol, 3-aminophenol and 3-amino-2-chloro-6-methylphenol, the corresponding addition salts, the solvates and the solvates of the salts thereof, and the corresponding mixtures.

[0110] Preferably, the coupler(s) are chosen from: meta-phenylenediamines, the addition salts thereof, the solvates thereof and / or the solvates of the salts thereof, meta-aminophenol, the addition salts thereof, the solvates thereof and / or the solvates of the salts thereof, meta-diphenols, the addition salts thereof, the solvates thereof and / or the solvates of the salts thereof, and mixtures thereof.

[0111] In general, the addition salts of the couplers that may be used in the context of the invention are chosen in particular from addition salts with an acid, such as hydrochlorides, hydrobromides, sulfates, citrates, succinates, tartrates, lactates, tosylates, benzenesulfonates, phosphates and acetates, and the addition salts with a base such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, aqueous ammonia, amines or alkanolamines.

[0112] Moreover, the solvates more particularly represent the hydrates of these couplers and / or the combination of these couplers with a linear or branched Ci to C4 alcohol such as methanol, ethanol, isopropanol or n-propanol.

[0113] When the composition comprises one or more oxidation couplers, the total content of the coupler(s) present in the composition according to the invention ranges from 0.001% to 20% by weight, more preferentially from 0.005% to 15% by weight, better still from 0.01% to 10% by weight, even better still from 0.01% to 7% by weight, and even better still from 0.01% to 5% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.

[0114] When they are present, the total content of the couplers chosen from metaphenylenediamines, meta-aminophenol, meta-diphenols and also the addition salts thereof, the solvates thereof and / or the solvates of the salts thereof, preferably ranges from 0.001% to 20% by weight, more preferentially from 0.005% to 15% by weight, better still from 0.01% to 10% by weight, even better still from 0.01% to 7% by weight, and even better still from 0.01% to 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0115] Preferably, the total content of the dyes preferably ranges from 0.001% to 20% by weight, more preferentially from 0.005% to 15% by weight, better still from 0.01% to 10% by weight, even better still from 0.01% to 7% by weight, and even better still from 0.01% to 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0116] When they are present, the total content of the oxidative dyes preferably ranges from 0.001% to 20% by weight, more preferentially from 0.005% to 15% by weight, better still from 0.01% to 10% by weight, even better still from 0.01% to 7% by weight, and even better still from 0.01% to 5% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.

[0117] In an embodiment, the composition comprises at least one dye preferably at least one oxidative dye, wherein the total content of the oxidative dye ranges from 0.001% to 20% by weight, more preferentially from 0.005% to 15% by weight, better still from 0.01% to 10% by weight, even better still from 0.01% to 7% by weight, and even better still from 0.01% to 5% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.

[0118] In an embodiment, the composition comprises at least one dye selected from direct dyes, oxidative dyes or mixtures thereof, wherein the total content of the dyesranges from 0.001% to 20% by weight, more preferentially from 0.005% to 15% by weight, better still from 0.01% to 10% by weight, even better still from 0.01% to 7% by weight, and even better still from 0.01% to 5% by weight, relative to weight of the compositionAlkaline agent

[0119] The composition according to the invention may comprise at least an alkaline agent.

[0120] The composition according to the invention preferably comprises one or more alkaline agents.

[0121] For the purposes of the present invention, the terms “alkaline agent” and “basifying agent” are used interchangeably.

[0122] The mineral alkaline agent(s) are preferably chosen from ammonium hydroxide, alkali metal carbonates or bicarbonates such as sodium (hydrogen)carbonate and potassium (hydrogen)carbonate, alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal phosphates such as sodium phosphates or potassium phosphates, sodium or potassium hydroxides, alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal silicates or metasilicates such as sodium metasilicate, and mixtures thereof.

[0123] The organic alkaline agent(s) are preferably chosen from alkanolamines, amino acids, organic amines other than alkanolamines, oxyethylenated and / or oxypropylenated ethylenediamines, 1,3-diaminopropane, spermine, spermidine and mixtures thereof.

[0124] The term “alkanolamine” means an organic amine comprising a primary, secondary or tertiary amine function, and one or more linear or branched Ci-Cs alkyl groups bearing one or more hydroxyl radicals.

[0125] Organic amines are chosen from alkanolamines such as monoalkanolamines, dialkanolamines or trialkanolamines comprising one to three identical or different C1-C4 hydroxyalkyl radicals are in particular suitable for performing the invention.

[0126] In particular, the alkanolamine(s) are chosen from monoethanolamine (MEA), 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, tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane and mixtures thereof.

[0127] Advantageously, the amino acids are basic amino acids comprising an additional amine function. Such basic amino acids are preferably chosen from histidine, lysine, arginine, ornithine and citrulline.

[0128] The organic amine may also be chosen from organic amines of heterocyclic type. Besides histidine that has already been mentioned in the amino acids, mention may in particular be made of pyridine, piperidine, imidazole, triazole, tetrazole and benzimidazole. The organic amine may also be chosen from amino acid dipeptides. As amino acid dipeptides that may be used in the present invention, mention may notably be made of carnosine, anserine and balenine. The organic amine may also be chosen from compounds including a guanidine function. As amines of this type other than arginine that may be used in the present invention, mention may notably be made of creatine, creatinine, 1,1 -dimethylguanidine, 1,1 -diethylguanidine, glycocyamine, metformin, agmatine, n-amidoalanine, 3-guanidinopropionic acid, 4-guanidinobutyric acid and 2-([amino(imino)methyl]amino)ethane-l-sulfonic acid.

[0129] Hybrid compounds that may be used in particular include guanidine carbonate or monoethanolamine hydrochloride.

[0130] The alkaline agent(s) that is / are useful according to the invention is / are preferably chosen from alkanolamines such as monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine; ammonium hydroxide, carbonates or bicarbonates such as sodium (hydrogen) carbonate and potassium (hydrogen) carbonate, alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal silicates or metasilicates such as sodium metasilicate and mixtures thereof, more preferentially from alkanolamines and ammonium hydroxide, better still from alkanolamines, even better still monoethanolamine.

[0131] According to a particular embodiment, the composition according to the invention is free of aqueous ammonia.

[0132] When present, the total content of the alkaline agent(s), preferably ranges from 0.1% to 20% by weight, more preferentially from 0.3% to 15% by weight,better still from 0.5% to 10% by weight, or even from 1% to 9% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.

[0133] According to a particular embodiment, the total content of alkanolamine, preferably of monoethanolamine, preferably ranges from 0.1% to 20% by weight, more preferentially from 0.3% to 15% by weight, better still from 0.5% to 10% by weight, or even from 1% to 9% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.

[0134] According to one embodiment, the pH of the composition according to the invention is between 8 and 13, preferably between 8.5 and 11.

[0135] The pH of the composition may be adjusted to the desired value by means of acidic or alkaline agent(s) commonly used in the dyeing and / or lightening of keratin fibers, such as those described herein above, or alternatively using buffer systems known to those skilled in the art.Vegetable oil

[0136] The composition according to the invention may comprise one or more vegetable oils different from hydrocarbons previously described.

[0137] Preferably, the composition to the invention comprises at least one vegetable oil different from hydrocarbons as described.

[0138] For the purposes of the invention, the term “vegetable oil” refers to a fatty substance derived from plant sources that is liquid at a temperature of 30°C and at atmospheric pressure (760 mmHg). The viscosity at 25°C is preferably less than 1200 cps and better still less than 500 cps (defined, for example, from the Newtonian plateau determined using an ARG2 rheometer from TA Instruments equipped with a spindle with cone-plate geometry 60 mm in diameter and with an angle of 2 degrees over a shear stress range of from 0.1 Pa to 100 Pa).

[0139] The term “fatty substance” refers to an organic compound that is insoluble in water at ordinary temperature (30°C) and at atmospheric pressure (760 mmHg) (solubility of less than 5% by weight, preferably less than 1% by weight and even more preferentially less than 0.1% by weight). They generally have in their structure at least one hydrocarbon-based chain including at least 6 carbon atoms. In addition, the fatty substances are generally soluble in organic solvents under the sametemperature and pressure conditions, for instance chloroform, dichloromethane, carbon tetrachloride, ethanol, benzene, toluene, tetrahydrofuran (THF), liquid petroleum jelly or decamethylcyclopentasiloxane.

[0140] More particularly, the vegetable oils that are useful according to the invention are chosen from triglyceride oils of plant origin; fatty acid and / or fatty alcohol esters other than triglycerides and mixtures thereof.

[0141] Preferably, the vegetable oils that are useful according to the invention are not (poly)oxyalkylenated or (poly)glycerolated ethers.

[0142] Preferably, the vegetable oils that are useful according to the invention are not fatty acids in salified form giving water-soluble soaps.

[0143] It is recalled that, for the purposes of the invention, esters and acids more particularly bear at least one linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon-based group comprising 6 to 30 carbon atoms, which is optionally substituted, in particular with one or more hydroxyl groups (in particular 1 to 4). If they are unsaturated, these compounds may comprise one to three conjugated or unconjugated carbon-carbon double bonds.

[0144] Among the triglycerides of plant origin, mention may be made of liquid fatty acid triglycerides including from 6 to 30 carbon atoms, for example, jojoba oil, babassu oil, sunflower oil, olive oil, sweet almond oil, coconut oil, Brazil nut oil, marula oil, com oil, argan oil, soybean oil, marrow oil, grapeseed oil, linseed oil, sesame oil, hazelnut oil, apricot oil, macadamia oil, arara oil, coriander oil, castor oil, avocado oil, shea butter oil, rapeseed oil, borage oil, evening primrose oil, pomegranate oil, mango oil, palm oil, cottonseed oil, caprylic / capric acid triglycerides or mixture thereof for instance those sold by the company Stearinerie Dubois or those sold under the names Miglyol® 810, 812 and 818 by the company Dynamit Nobel, jojoba oil and shea butter oil. More preferably, the triglycerides of plant origin is(are) chosen from jojoba oil, babassu oil, sunflower oil, olive oil, sweet almond oil, coconut oil, Brazil nut oil, marula oil, corn oil, argan oil, soybean oil, marrow oil, grapeseed oil, linseed oil, sesame oil, hazelnut oil, apricot oil, macadamia oil, arara oil, coriander oil, castor oil, avocado oil, shea butter oil, rapeseed oil, borage oil, evening primrose oil, pomegranate oil, mango oil, palm oil,cottonseed oil, or mixtures thereof, and more preferably chosen from olive oil, rapeseed oil, avocado oil, sweet almond oil, or mixtures thereof.

[0145] As regards the fatty acids and / or of fatty alcohol esters other than the triglycerides mentioned above, mention may be made notably of esters of saturated or unsaturated, linear C3-C29 or branched C4-C30 aliphatic monoacids or polyacids and of saturated or unsaturated, linear C3-C29 or branched C4-C30 aliphatic monoalcohols or polyalcohols, the total carbon number of the esters being greater than or equal to 6 and more advantageously greater than or equal to 10. Esters of a fatty acid and / or of a fatty alcohol, for instance Purcellin oil (stearyl octanoate), isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, butyl stearate, hexyl laurate, diisopropyl adipate, isononyl isononanoate, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate, 2-hexyldecyl laurate, 2-octyldecyl palmitate or 2-octyldodecyl myristate or lactate, may be used.

[0146] Preferably of the invention, the vegetable oil is preferably chosen from triglyceride oils of plant origin; fatty acid and / or fatty alcohol esters other than triglycerides and mixtures thereof, more preferably jojoba oil, babassu oil, sunflower oil, olive oil, sweet almond oil, coconut oil, Brazil nut oil, marula oil, com oil, argan oil, soybean oil, marrow oil, grapeseed oil, linseed oil, sesame oil, hazelnut oil, apricot oil, macadamia oil, arara oil, coriander oil, castor oil, avocado oil, shea butter oil, rapeseed oil, borage oil, evening primrose oil, pomegranate oil, mango oil, palm oil, cottonseed oil, or mixtures thereof, and more preferably chosen from olive oil, rapeseed oil, avocado oil, sweet almond oil, or mixtures thereof.

[0147] More particularly, the oils of plant origin are chosen from sweet almond oil, olive oil, avocado oil, rapeseed oil, or mixture thereof.

[0148] The sweet almond oil having the INCI name Primus amygdalus dulcis oil, will be preferably used.

[0149] The olive oil, having the INCI name Olea europaea fruit oil will be preferably used.

[0150] The avocado oil having the INCI name Persea gratissima oil, will be preferably used.

[0151] The rapeseed oil having the INCI name Brassica campestris seed oil will be preferably used.

[0152] For the purpose of the present disclosure, the vegetable oil(s) used in the composition is(are) obtained from France.

[0153] According to an embodiment, the total amount of vegetable oil(s) ranges from 0.1% to 20% by weight, more particularly from 0.2% to 15% by weight, preferentially from 0.5% to 10% by weight, better still from 1% to 5% by weight relative to weight of the composition.

[0154] According to a particular embodiment, the total amount of vegetable oil(s) preferably chosen from triglyceride oils of plant origin; fatty acid and / or fatty alcohol esters other than triglycerides and mixtures thereof, more preferably from jojoba oil, babassu oil, sunflower oil, olive oil, sweet almond oil, coconut oil, Brazil nut oil, marula oil, corn oil, argan oil, soybean oil, marrow oil, grapeseed oil, linseed oil, sesame oil, hazelnut oil, apricot oil, macadamia oil, arara oil, coriander oil, castor oil, avocado oil, shea butter oil, rapeseed oil, borage oil, evening primrose oil, pomegranate oil, mango oil, palm oil, cottonseed oil, or mixtures thereof, and more preferably chosen from olive oil, rapeseed oil, avocado oil, sweet almond oil, or mixtures thereof, ranges from 0.1% to 20% by weight, more particularly from 0.2% to 15% by weight, preferentially from 0.5% to 10% by weight, and better still from 1% to 5% by weight relative to total weight of the composition.Fatty alcohol

[0155] The composition according to the invention may also comprise at least one fatty alcohol.

[0156] The composition according to the invention preferably comprises one or more fatty alcohols preferably chosen from C8-C40 fatty alcohols.

[0157] For the purposes of the present invention, the term “fatty alcohol” means a long-chain aliphatic alcohol comprising from 6 to 40 carbon atoms, preferably from 8 to 30 carbon atoms, and comprising at least one hydroxyl group OH.

[0158] For the purposes of the present invention, the fatty alcohols are neither oxyalkylenated nor glycerolated.

[0159] Preferably, the fatty alcohols according to the invention are neither (poly)oxyalkylenated or (poly)glycerolated and are different from non-ionic surfactants.

[0160] The fatty alcohols according to the invention may be saturated or unsaturated, and linear or branched, and include from 8 to 40 carbon atoms.

[0161] More preferentially, the fatty alcohols according to the invention are chosen from compounds having the structure R-OH with R denoting a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl group, preferably saturated alkyl group optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups, comprising from 8 to 40, better still from 10 to 30, or even from 12 to 24 and even better still from 14 to 22 carbon atoms.

[0162] The fatty alcohols may be chosen from liquid fatty alcohols and solid fatty alcohols, and mixtures thereof.

[0163] For the purposes of the present invention, the term “solid fatty alcohol” means a fatty alcohol with a melting point of greater than 25°C, preferably greater than or equal to 28°C, more preferentially greater than or equal to 30°C at atmospheric pressure (1.013xl05Pa).

[0164] The solid fatty alcohols may be chosen from saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched solid fatty alcohols, preferably saturated alkyl group, optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups, including from 8 to 40 carbon atoms.

[0165] The solid fatty alcohols that may be used according to the invention are preferably chosen from compounds having the structure R-OH with R denoting a saturated linear alkyl group, optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups, comprising from 8 to 40, better still from 10 to 30, or even from 12 to 24 and even better still from 14 to 22 carbon atoms.

[0166] The solid fatty alcohols that may be used may be chosen, alone or as a mixture, from:- lauryl alcohol (or 1 -dodecanol);- myristyl alcohol (or 1 -tetradecanol);- cetyl alcohol (or 1 -hexadecanol);- stearyl alcohol (or 1 -octadecanol);- arachidyl alcohol (or 1-eicosanol);- behenyl alcohol (or 1 -docosanol);- lignoceryl alcohol (or 1 -tetracos anol);- ceryl alcohol (or 1-hexacosanol);- montanyl alcohol (or 1-octacosanol);- myricyl alcohol (or 1-triacontanol).

[0167] Among the mixtures of solid fatty alcohols, use will preferably be made of cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and / or mixtures thereof such as cetearyl alcohol.

[0168] For the purposes of the present invention, the term “liquid fatty alcohol” means a fatty alcohol with a melting point of less than or equal to 25°C, preferably less than or equal to 20°C at atmospheric pressure (1.013xl05Pa).

[0169] The liquid fatty alcohols that may be used according to the invention are preferably chosen from compounds having the structure R-OH with R denoting a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, preferably saturated alkyl group, optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups, comprising from 8 to 40, better still from 10 to 30, or even from 12 to 24 and even better still from 14 to 22 carbon atoms.

[0170] The liquid fatty alcohols are chosen from compounds having the structure R-OH with R denoting an unsaturated and / or branched. The unsaturated, alkyl group optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups, comprising from 12 to 24 carbon atoms.

[0171] The liquid fatty alcohols that may be used may be chosen, alone or as a mixture, from oleyl alcohol, linoleyl alcohol, linolenyl alcohol, isocetyl alcohol, isostearyl alcohol, 2-octyl-l -dodecanol, 2-butyloctanol, 2-hexyl-l -decanol, 2-decyl-1 -tetradecanol and 2-tetradecyl-l-cetanol, and mixtures thereof

[0172] Preferably, the fatty alcohol(s) are chosen from fatty alcohols comprising 14 to 40 carbon atoms, more preferentially 14 to 22 carbon atoms, better still cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof.

[0173] According to an embodiment, the composition according to the invention comprises one or more solid fatty alcohols and one or more liquid fatty alcohols,preferably one or more solid fatty alcohols comprising 14 to 40 carbon atoms, more preferentially 14 to 22 carbon atoms and one or more liquid fatty alcohols comprising 14 to 40 carbon atoms, more preferentially 14 to 22 carbon atoms.

[0174] According to a preferred embodiment, the composition according to the invention comprises one or more solid fatty alcohols comprising from 14 to 22 carbon atoms.

[0175] According to another preferred embodiment, the composition according to the invention comprises one or more solid fatty alcohols chosen from compounds having the structure R-OH with R denoting a linear saturated alkyl group, optionally substituted with one or more hydroxy groups, comprising from 14 to 22 carbon atoms, and more preferentially from cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof.

[0176] Advantageously, the fatty alcohol(s) are present in a total content ranging from 1% to 35% by weight, preferably from 5% to 30% by weight, more preferentially from 8% to 25% by weight, and better still from 10% to 20% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.

[0177] According to a particular embodiment, advantageously, the solid fatty alcohol(s) preferably comprising 14 to 40 carbon atoms, more preferentially 14 to 22 carbon atoms, better still cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof, are present in a total content ranging from 1% to 35% by weight, preferably from 5% to 30% by weight, more preferentially from 8% to 25% by weight and better still from 10% to 20% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.Non-ionic surfactant

[0178] The composition according to the invention may also comprise at least one non-ionic surfactant.

[0179] The composition according to the invention preferably comprises one or more non-ionic surfactant.

[0180] The non-ionic surfactants that may be used in the composition of the present invention are in particular described, for example, in the Handbook ofSurfactants by M.R. Porter, published by Blackie & Son (Glasgow and London), 1991, pages 116-178.

[0181] Examples of non-ionic surfactants that may be mentioned include the following compounds, alone or as a mixture:- oxyalkylenated (Cs-C24)alkylphenols;- saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, oxyalkylenated or glycerolated Cs-C40 alcohols, preferably comprising one or two fatty chains;- saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, oxyalkylenated Cs to C30 fatty acid amides;- esters of saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, Cs to C30 acids and of polyethylene glycols;- esters of saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, Cs to C30 acids and of sorbitol which are preferably oxyethylenated;- esters of a fatty acid, notably a C8-C24, and preferably a C16-C22 fatty acid and of (poly)oxyalkylenated, in particular oxyethylenated and / or oxypropylenated, glycerol ethers;- esters of fatty acids and of sucrose;- C8-C30 fatty acid esters of sorbitan,-alkyl polyglycosides, preferably (Cs-C3o)alkyl(poly)glucosides, (Cs-C3o)alkenyl(poly)glucosides, which are optionally oxyalkylenated (0 to 10 oxyalkylene units) and comprising from 1 to 15 glucose units, (Cs-C3o)alkyl(poly)glucoside esters;- saturated or unsaturated oxyethylenated plant oils;- condensates of ethylene oxide and / or of propylene oxide;- 7V-(Cs-C3o)alkylglucamine and 7V-(C8-C3o)acylmethylglucamine derivatives; - amine oxides.

[0182] They are notably chosen from alcohols, a-diols and (Ci-C2o)alkylphenols, these compounds being ethoxylated, propoxylated or glycerolated and bearing at least one fatty chain comprising, for example, from 8 to 24 carbon atoms, preferably from 8 to 18 carbon atoms, the number of ethylene oxide or propyleneoxide groups possibly ranging notably from 1 to 200, and the number of glycerol groups possibly ranging notably from 1 to 30.

[0183] Mention may also be made of condensates of ethylene oxide and of propylene oxide with fatty alcohols, ethoxylated fatty amides preferably containing from 1 to 30 ethylene oxide units, polyglycerolated fatty amides comprising on average from 1 to 5, and in particular from 1.5 to 4, glycerol groups, ethoxylated fatty acid esters of sorbitan containing from 1 to 30 ethylene oxide units, fatty acid esters of sucrose, fatty acid esters of polyethylene glycol, (C6-C24 alkyl)polyglycosides, oxyethylenated plant oils, N-(Ce-C24 alkyl)glucamine derivatives, amine oxides such as (C10-C14 alkyl)amine oxides or N-(Cio-Ci4 acyl)aminopropylmorpholine oxides.

[0184] The C8-C30, preferably C12-C22, fatty acid esters (especially monoesters, diesters and triesters) of sorbitan may be chosen from:sorbitan caprylate; sorbitan cocoate; sorbitan isostearate; sorbitan laurate; sorbitan oleate; sorbitan palmitate; sorbitan stearate; sorbitan diisostearate; sorbitan dioleate; sorbitan distearate; sorbitan sesquicaprylate; sorbitan sesquiisostearate; sorbitan sesquioleate; sorbitan sesquistearate; sorbitan triisostearate; sorbitan trioleate; sorbitan tristearate.

[0185] The polyoxyethylenated C8-C30 (preferably C12-C18) fatty acid esters (especially monoesters, diesters and triesters) of sorbitan especially containing from 2 to 20 mol of ethylene oxide may be chosen from polyoxyethylenated esters of C12-C18 fatty acids, in particular lauric, myristic, cetylic or stearic acid, and of sorbitan especially containing from 2 to 30 mol of ethylene oxide, such as: polyoxyethylenated sorbitan monolaurate (4 EO) (POLYSORBATE-21), polyoxyethylenated sorbitan monolaurate (20 EO) (POLYSORBATE-20), polyoxyethylenated sorbitan monopalmitate (20 EO) (POLYSORBATE-40), polyoxyethylenated sorbitan monostearate (20 EO) (POLYSORBATE-60), polyoxyethylenated sorbitan monostearate (4 EO) (POLYSORBATE-61), polyoxyethylenated sorbitan monooleate (20 EO) (POLYSORBATE-80), polyoxyethylenated sorbitan monooleate (5 EO) (POLYSORBATE-81), polyoxyethylenated sorbitan tristearate (20 EO) (POLYSORBATE-65),polyoxyethylenated sorbitan trioleate (20 EO) (POLYSORBATE-85).

[0186] The polyoxyethylenated Cs-Cso (preferably Ci2-Cis) fatty acid esters (especially monoesters, diesters, triesters and tetraesters) of sorbitan, especially containing from 2 to 20 mol of ethylene oxide, may be chosen from polyoxyethylenated esters, especially containing from 2 to 20 mol of ethylene oxide of C12-C18 fatty acids, in particular lauric, myristic, cetylic or stearic acid, and of sorbitan, such as: - the ester polyoxyethylenated with 20 EO of sorbitan and of cocoic acid (PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate);- the polyoxyethylenated esters (especially containing from 2 to 20 EO) of sorbitan and of isostearic acid (such as PEG-2 Sorbitan Isostearate; PEG-5 Sorbitan Isostearate; PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate such as the product sold under the name Nikkol TI 10 V by the company Nikkol),- the polyoxyethylenated esters (especially containing from 2 to 20 EO) of sorbitan and of lauric acid (such as PEG-10 Sorbitan Laurate),- the polyoxyethylenated esters (especially containing from 2 to 20 EO) of sorbitan and of oleic acid containing 10 oxy ethylene groups (such as PEG-6 Sorbitan Oleate; PEG-20 sorbitan oleate),- the polyoxyethylenated esters (especially containing from 3 to 20 EO) of sorbitan and of stearic acid (such as PEG-3 Sorbitan Stearate; PEG-4 Sorbitan Stearate; PEG-6 Sorbitan Stearate).

[0187] The non-ionic surfactants of alkyl polyglycoside type which can be used according to the invention are chosen from the compounds of the following general formula (C):RiO-(R2O)t-(G)v(C)in which:- Ri represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical including 6 to 24 carbon atoms and notably 8 to 18 carbon atoms, or an alkylphenyl radical of which the linear or branched alkyl radical includes 6 to 24 carbon atoms and notably 8 to 18 carbon atoms,- R2 represents an alkylene radical including 2 to 4 carbon atoms,- G represents a sugar unit comprising 5 to 6 carbon atoms,- 1 denotes a value ranging from 0 to 10 and preferably from 0 to 4,- v denotes a value ranging from 1 to 15 and preferably from 1 to 4.

[0188] The non-ionic surfactants of alkyl (poly)glycoside type compounds of the formula described above in which:- Ri denotes a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical including from 8 to 18 carbon atoms,- R2 represents an alkylene radical including 2 to 4 carbon atoms,- 1 denotes a value ranging from 0 to 3 and preferably equal to 0,- G denotes glucose, fructose or galactose, preferably glucose;- it being possible for the degree of polymerization, i.e. the value of v, to range from 1 to 15 and preferably from 1 to 4; the mean degree of polymerization more particularly being between 1 and 2, and better still from 1.1 to 1.5 on average.

[0189] The glucoside bonds between the sugar units are generally of 1-6 or 1-4 type and preferably of 1-4 type.

[0190] The alkyl (poly)glycoside is an alkyl (poly)glucoside.

[0191] The non-ionic surfactants are chosen from: (C6-C24 alkyl) polyglycosides, such as coco glucoside, caprylyl / capryl glucoside, lauryl glucoside, decyl glucoside and cetearyl glucoside, and mixtures thereof.

[0192] The composition comprises one or more non-ionic surfactants chosen from (C6-C24 alkyl) (poly)glycosides, alone or as a mixture, and more particularly (Cs-Ci8 alkyl) (poly)gly cosides.

[0193] Among the commercial products, mention may be made of the products sold by COGNIS under the names PLANTAREN® (600 CS / U, 1200 and 2000) or PLANTACARE® (818, 1200 et 2000); the products sold by SEPPIC under the names ORAMIX CG 110 and ORAMIX® NS 10; the products sold by BASF under the name LUTENSOL GD 70, the products sold by CHEM Y under the name AGIO LK, the products sold by EVONIK GOLDSCHMIDT under the trade names TEGO CARE CG 90 or TEGO CARE CG 90 MB, the products sold by SEPPIC under the trade names Montanov® 68, Montanov® 68 MB, Montanov®14 or Montanov® 202, or the products sold by BASF under the name Emulgade® PL 68 / 50.

[0194] Preferably, the composition according to the present invention comprises one or more polyoxyalkylenated fatty alcohols.

[0195] For the purposes of the invention, fatty alcohol means an alcohol comprising 8 to 30 carbon atoms, preferably 10 to 28 carbon atoms and even more preferably 12 to 24 carbon atoms.

[0196] Polyoxyalkylenated fatty alcohols preferably have a number of alkylene oxide units, particularly C2-4, better still C2-3, greater than or equal to 2, better ranging from 2 to 100, more preferably ranging from 2 to 50, better from 2 to 20, better still from 2 to 10.

[0197] The polyoxyalkylenated fatty alcohols are chosen from oxy ethyl enated fatty alcohols, the fatty chain of the fatty alcohol of which is C8-C30, preferably C10-C28, more preferably C12-C24, saturated or not, linear or branched and comprising at least 2 oxyethylene groups, such as for example - addition products of ethylene oxide with lauryl alcohol, in particular those comprising from 2 to 100 oxy ethylene groups and more particularly those comprising from 4 to 50 oxyethylene groups (Laureth-4 in CTFA name);- addition products of ethylene oxide with behenyl alcohol, in particular those comprising from 4 to 100 oxy ethylene groups and more particularly those comprising from 6 to 30 oxyethylene groups (Beheneth-6 to Beheneth-30 in CTFA names);- addition products of ethylene oxide with cetearyl alcohol (mixture of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol), in particular those containing 4 to 100 oxy ethylene groups (Ceteareth-4 to Ceteareth-100 in CTFA names);- addition products of ethylene oxide with cetyl alcohol, in particular those comprising from 4 to 100 oxy ethylene groups and more particularly those comprising from 4 to 45 oxyethylene groups (Ceteth-4 to Ceteth-45 in CTFA names);- addition products of ethylene oxide with stearyl alcohol, in particular those containing 4 to 100 oxy ethylene groups (Steareth-4 to Steareth-100 in CTFA names);- addition products of ethylene oxide with isostearyl alcohol, in particular those containing from 4 to 50 oxyethylene groups (Isosteareth-4 to Isosteareth-50 in CTFA names);- addition products of ethylene oxide with decyl alcohol, in particular that containing 4 with oxyethylene groups (Deceth-4 in the CTFA name);- addition products of ethylene oxide with oleyl alcohol, in particular those comprising from 4 to 150 oxy ethylene groups and more particularly those comprising from 4 to 106 oxy ethylene groups (Oleth-4 to Oleth-106 in CTFA names);- adducts of ethylene oxide with isocetyl alcohol containing 4 to 30 oxyethylene groups (for example Isoceteh-4, Isoceteh-10, Isoceteth-15, Isoceteth-20, Isoceteh-25) and their mixtures.

[0198] More preferably, the polyoxyalkylenated alcohol or fatty alcohols are chosen from the addition products of ethylene oxide with cetearyl alcohol (mixture of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol), in particular those comprising from 2 to 100 oxy ethylene groups, preferably from 2 with 30 oxy ethylene groups, and mixtures thereof, preferably ceterath-25.

[0199] The non-ionic surfactant(s) is / are preferably chosen from ethoxylated Cs-C24 fatty alcohols comprising from 1 to 200 ethylene oxide groups, ethoxylated C8-C30 fatty acid esters of sorbitan having from 1 to 30 ethylene oxide units, (Ce-C24 alkyl)polyglycosides, and mixtures thereof, more preferably from ethoxylated C8-C24 fatty alcohols comprising from 1 to 200 ethylene oxide groups, better still from addition products of ethylene oxide with cetearyl alcohol comprising from 1 to 200, preferably 1 to 100, more preferably 2 to 30 ethylene oxide groups.

[0200] When the composition comprises one or more non-ionic surfactants, with preference, the total content of surfactant(s) in the composition preferably ranges from 0.01% to 15% by weight, more preferentially from 0.1% to 10% by weight,better still from 0.5% to 8% by weight, even better still from 1% to 6% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.

[0201] The total content of polyoxyalkylenated fatty alcohol(s), preferably comprising 2 to 30 oxyalkylene groups, can range preferably from 0.01% to 15% by weight, more preferably 0.1% to 10% by weight, much more preferably from 0.5% to 8% by weight, better from 1% to 6% by weight relative to weight of the composition.

[0202] According to an embodiment, the non-ionic surfactant in the composition preferably chosen from ethoxylated C8-C24 fatty alcohols comprising from 1 to 200 ethylene oxide groups, ethoxylated Cx-Cso fatty acid esters of sorbitan having from 1 to 30 ethylene oxide units, (C6-C24 alkyl)poly glycosides, and mixtures thereof, more preferably from ethoxylated C8-C24 fatty alcohols comprising from 1 to 200 ethylene oxide groups, better still from addition products of ethylene oxide with cetearyl alcohol comprising from 1 to 200, preferably 1 to 100, more preferably 2 to 30 ethylene oxide groups, is present preferably in an amount ranging from 0.01% to 15% by weight, more preferably 0.1% to 10% by weight, much more preferably from 0.5% to 8% by weight, and better from 1% to 6% by weight, relative to total weight of the composition.Sequestra nt

[0203] The composition according to the invention may comprise at least one sequestrant (or chelating agent).

[0204] The composition according to the invention preferably comprises one or more sequestrants (or chelating agents).

[0205] The definition of a “sequestrant” or “chelating agent” is well known to those skilled in the art and refers to a compound or a mixture of compounds that are capable of forming a chelate with a metal ion. A chelate is an inorganic complex in which a compound (the sequestrant or chelating agent) is coordinated to a metal ion, i.e. it forms one or more bonds with the metal ion (formation of a ring including the metal ion).

[0206] A sequestrant generally comprises at least two electron-donating atoms which enable the formation of bonds with the metal ion.

[0207] Within the context of the present invention, the sequestrant may be chosen from carboxylic acids, preferably aminocarboxylic acids, phosphonic acids, preferably aminopho sphonic acids, polyphosphoric acids, preferably linear polyphosphoric acids, salts thereof, and derivatives thereof.

[0208] The salts are in particular alkali metal, alkaline-earth metal, ammonium and substituted ammonium salts.

[0209] The following compounds may be mentioned as examples of sequestrants based on carboxylic acids: diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA), ethylenediamine disuccinic acid (EDDS) and trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate such as Octaquest E30 from Octel, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and salts thereof such as disodium EDTA, tetrasodium EDTA, ethylenediamine -N,N’ -diglutaric acid (EDDG), glycinamide-N,N’ -disuccinic acid (GADS), 2-hydroxypropylenediamine-N,N’ -disuccinic acid (HPDDS), ethylenediamine-N,N’-bis(ortho-hydroxyphenylacetic acid) (EDDHA), N,N’-bis(2-hydroxybenzyl)ethylenediamine-N,N’ -diacetic acid (HBED), nitrilotriacetic acid (NT A), methylglycinediacetic acid (MGDA), N-2-hydroxyethyl-N,N-diacetic acid and glyceryliminodiacetic acid (as described in EP-A-317 542 and EP-A-399 133), iminodiacetic acid-N-2-hydroxypropylsulfonic acid and aspartic acid-N-carboxymethyl-N-2-hydroxypropyl-3- sulfonic acid (as described in EP-A-516 102), beta-alanine-N,N’ -diacetic acid, aspartic acid -N,N’ -diacetic acid, and aspartic acid-N-monoacetic acid (described in EP-A-509 382), chelating agents based on iminodisuccinic acid (IDSA) (as described in EP-A-509382), ethanoldiglycine acid, phophonobutane tricarboxylic acid such as the compound sold by Bayer under the reference Bayhibit AM, N,N-dicarboxymethylglutamic acid and salts thereof such as tetrasodium glutamate diacetate (GLDA) such as Dissolvine GL38 or 45S from Akzo Nobel.

[0210] The following compounds may be mentioned as examples of sequestrants based on mono- or polyphosphonic acid: diethylenetriaminepenta(methylene phosphonic acid) (DTPMP), ethane- l-hydroxy-l,l,2-triphosphonic acid (E1HTP),ethane-2-hydroxy-l,l,2-triphosphonic acid (E2HTP), ethane- 1 -hydroxy- 1,1-triphosphonic acid (EHDP), ethane- 1,1, 2 -tripho sphonic acid (ETP), ethylenediaminetetramethylene phosphonic acid (EDTMP), hydroxy ethane- 1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP, or etidronic acid), and salts such as disodium etidronate, tetrasodium etidronate.

[0211] The following compounds may be mentioned as examples of sequestrants based on polyphosphoric acid: sodium tripolyphosphate (STP), tetrasodium diphosphate, hexametaphosphoric acid, sodium metaphosphate, and phytic acid.

[0212] According to one embodiment, the sequestrant(s) that are useful according to the invention are phosphorus-based sequestrants, i.e. sequestrants which comprise one or more phosphorus atoms, preferably at least two phosphorus atoms.

[0213] The phosphorus-based sequestrant(s) used in the composition according to the invention are preferably chosen from:-inorganic phosphorus-based derivatives preferably chosen from alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal, preferably alkali metal, phosphates and pyrophosphates, such as sodium pyrophosphate, potassium pyrophosphate, sodium pyrophosphate decahydrate; and alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal, preferably alkali metal, polyphosphates, such as sodium hexametaphosphate, sodium polyphosphate, sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium trimetaphosphate; which are optionally hydrated, and mixtures thereof;-organic phosphorus-based derivatives, such as organic (poly)phosphates and (poly)phosphonates, such as etidronic acid and / or alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal salts thereof, for instance tetrasodium etidronate, disodium etidronate, and mixtures thereof.

[0214] The phosphorus-based sequestrants are chosen from linear or cyclic compounds comprising at least two phosphorus atoms bonded together covalently via at least one linker L comprising at least one oxygen atom and / or at least one carbon atom.

[0215] The phosphorus-based sequestrants may be chosen from inorganic phosphorus-based derivatives, preferably comprising at least two phosphorus atoms.The phosphorus -based sequestrants are chosen from alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal pyrophosphates, better still from alkali metal pyrophosphates.

[0216] The phosphorus-based sequestrants may be chosen from organic phosphorus-based derivatives, preferably comprising at least two phosphorus atoms. The phosphorus-based sequestrants are chosen from etidronic acid (also known as l-hydroxyethane-l,l-diphosphonic acid) and / or alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal, preferably alkali metal, salts thereof, for instance tetrasodium etidronate and disodium etidronate.

[0217] The phosphorus-based sequestrant(s) are chosen from alkali metal pyrophosphates, etidronic acid and / or alkali metal salts thereof, and a mixture of these compounds.

[0218] The phosphorus-based sequestrant(s) are chosen from tetrasodium etidronate, disodium etidronate, etidronic acid, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, and a mixture of these compounds.

[0219] According to the present invention, the sequestrants are preferably chosen from diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTP A) and salts thereof, diethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and salts thereof, ethylenediaminedisuccinic acid (EDDS) and salts thereof, etidronic acid and salts thereof, N, N-dicarboxymethylglutamic acid and salts thereof (GLDA), and mixtures thereof.

[0220] More preferentially, the sequestrants are chosen from N,N-dicarboxymethylglutamic acid and salts thereof (GLDA), and mixtures thereof.

[0221] Among the salts of these compounds, the alkali metal salts and notably the sodium or potassium salts are preferred.

[0222] When present, the total content of the sequestrant preferably ranges from 0.001% to 15% by weight, more preferentially from 0.005% to 10% by weight, better still from 0.01% to 8% by weight, even better still from 0.05% to 5% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.Polyols

[0223] The composition according to the invention may comprise at least one polyol.

[0224] The composition according to the invention preferably comprises one or more polyols.

[0225] For the purposes of the present invention, the term “polyol” means an organic compound constituted of a hydrocarbon-based chain optionally interrupted with one or more oxygen atoms and bearing at least two free hydroxyl groups (-OH) borne by different carbon atoms, this compound possibly being cyclic or acyclic, linear or branched, and saturated or unsaturated.

[0226] Preferably, the polyols are different from the fatty alcohols as defined above. The polyols are namely different from non-ionic surfactants.

[0227] More particularly, the polyols comprise from 2 to 30 hydroxyl groups, more preferentially from 2 to 10 hydroxyl groups, even more preferentially from 2 to 3 hydroxyl groups.

[0228] The polyols are preferably chosen from diglycerol, glycerol, propylene glycol, propane-1, 3-diol, 1,3-butylene glycol, pentane- 1,2-diol, octane- 1,2-diol, dipropylene glycol, hexylene glycol, ethylene glycol, polyethylene glycols, sorbitol, sugars, such as glucose, or mixtures thereof, more preferably glycerol.

[0229] Preferably, the composition comprises one or more polyols chosen from di glycerol, glycerol, propylene glycol, propane- 1,3 -diol, 1,3-butylene glycol, pentane- 1,2-diol, octane- 1,2-diol, dipropylene glycol, hexylene glycol, ethylene glycol, polyethylene glycols, sorbitol, sugars, such as glucose, and mixtures thereof, preferably glycerol (glycerin).

[0230] When present, the total content of the polyols ranges from 1% to 20% by weight, preferentially from 3% to 10% by weight, and more preferentially 2% to 8% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.

[0231] The composition according to the invention may comprises at least one oxidizing agent. An oxidizing agent is a substance in a redox chemical reaction that accepts an electron from a reducing agent.

[0232] The term "oxidizing agent" means a chemical oxidizing agent other than atmospheric oxygen.

[0233] For the purposes of the present invention, the term "oxidizing agent" means an oxidizing agent other than atmospheric oxygen. The term “oxidizing agent” also refers to “chemical oxidizing agent”.

[0234] The oxidizing agent is preferably selected from hydrogen peroxide, urea peroxide, alkali metal bromates or ferricyanides, peroxygenated salts, for instance, persulfates, perborates, peracids, and precursors thereof, and percarbonates of alkali metals or of alkaline-earth metals such as sodium, potassium, or magnesium.

[0235] The oxidizing agent, according to the invention, preferably is selected from hydrogen peroxide, urea peroxide, alkali metal bromates, persalts such as perborates and persulfates, peracids, or combinations thereof, preferably selected from hydrogen peroxide, persalts, or combinations thereof, and more preferably hydrogen peroxide.

[0236] More particularly, the oxidizing agent is hydrogen peroxide.

[0237] When present, the oxidizing agent is in an amount ranging from 0.1% to 40% by weight, preferably from 1% to 30% by weight, and more preferably from 2% to 20% by weight, relative to total weight of the composition.Additives

[0238] The composition, according to embodiments herein, may also include one or more additives, particularly cosmetic additives, which may be notably chosen from a preservative, pH adjuster, fragrance, neutralizer, antioxidants, pigments, reducing agents, thickeners, softeners, moisturizers, or combinations thereof.

[0239] Needless to say, a person skilled in the art will take care to select this or these optional additional compounds such that the advantageous properties intrinsically associated with the composition according to the invention are not, or are not substantially, adversely affected by the envisaged addition(s).

[0240] The additives may generally be present in an amount, for each of them, of between 0% and 20% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.

[0241] The additives may generally be present in an amount, for each of them, of between 0% and 20% by weight, preferably 0.01% to 10% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.Water

[0242] The composition according to the invention may comprise water.

[0243] Preferably, the composition according to the invention comprises water in an amount ranging from 5% to 80% by weight, preferably 10% to 75% by weight and more preferably 20% to 70% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.Methods

[0244] Embodiments herein provide a method of dyeing and / or lightening keratin fibers, in particular hair. The method comprises applying the composition as disclosed herein to said fibers.

[0245] The method, according to the present invention comprises applying to said fibers the composition obtained by mixing at least one composition according to the present invention, and at least one chemical oxidizing agent, at time of use. The method, according to the present invention, in some embodiments includes applying the mixture to wet or dry keratin fibers.

[0246] The mixture is usually left in place on the fibers for a time generally ranging from 1 minute to 1 hour and preferably from 5 minutes to 45 minutes.

[0247] The temperature according to the present invention is conventionally between 20 and 80°C, preferably between 20 and 60°C.

[0248] The method, according to the present invention, may be repeated several times so as to obtain the desired benefits.

[0249] On the conclusion of the method(s), the keratin fibers are advantageously optionally rinsed with water. They may optionally be washed with shampoo, followed by rinsing with water, before being dried or left to dry.

[0250] Embodiments herein provide a method of dyeing and / or lightening keratin fibers, preferably hair. The method, according to the present invention comprises mixing of at least two compositions: a. a composition comprising: i. at least onecationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof; ii. at least one hydrocarbon; iii. at least one alkaline agent; and iv. at least one dye, preferably chosen from oxidative dyes; and b. an oxidizing composition comprising one or more chemical oxidizing agents, preferably hydrogen peroxide.

[0251] The method, according to the present invention, in some embodiments, includes applying the mixture of at least two compositions to wet or dry keratin fibers.

[0252] The method, according to the present invention, in some embodiments includes applying the mixture of at least two compositions to wet or dry keratin fibers, at time of use.

[0253] On the conclusion of the method, the keratin fibers are advantageously rinsed with water. They may optionally be washed with shampoo, followed by rinsing with water, before being dried or left to dry.Device

[0254] Embodiments herein provide a multicompartment device comprising a. a first compartment comprising a first composition comprising: i. at least one cationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof; ii. at least one hydrocarbon; and iii. at least one dye and / or alkaline agent and b. a second compartment comprising a second composition an oxidizing composition comprising one or more chemical oxidizing agent.

[0255] The multicompartment device of the present invention is a user-friendly device and facilitates ease of mixing the compositions. The mixing of the compositions of the first compartment and second compartment provides a highly effective, improved and stable hair dyeing. Moreover, the texture of the mixture according to embodiments herein is suitable for use with minimum water. The mixture of both compositions according to embodiments herein is mild, and gentle for the hairs.

[0256] The device according to the invention optionally accompanied by suitable application means, which may be identical or different, such as fine brushes, coarse brushes or sponges.

[0257] The device mentioned above may also be equipped with a means for dispensing the desired mixture on the hair, for instance as described in patent FR 2 586913.Use

[0258] Embodiments herein provide the use of the composition according to the present invention.

[0259] The composition, according to the invention, may be used for dyeing and / or lightening the keratin fibers, particularly hair.

[0260] The composition may be used on natural hair and / or artificial hair, including hair extensions.

[0261] The composition may be used at different temperatures, including conventionally at room temperature (between 25°C to 30°C) and 80°C and preferably between room temperature and 60°C.

[0262] Although the subject matter has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain examples and implementations thereof, it is understood that other implementations are possible and included within the scope of the present invention.Examples

[0263] The disclosure will now be illustrated with working examples, which is intended to illustrate the working of disclosure and not intended to take restrictively to imply any limitations on the scope of the present disclosure. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood to one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. Although methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice of the disclosed methods and compositions, the exemplary methods, and materials are described herein. It is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to particular methods, and experimental conditions described, as such methods and conditions may apply.

[0264] In the following examples, unless indicated otherwise, the percentages are indicated by weight, relative to weight of the composition. The percentages are weight percentages by active ingredient, or active material.Example 1Composition

[0265] Composition Cl (according to the present invention) was prepared using cationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof viz. 0.16% (w / w) of distearoylethyl dimonium chloride, hydrocarbon viz. 1.00% (w / w) of Cl 5- 19 alkane, oxidative dyes viz. 0.21% (w / w) of N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-p-phenylenediamine sulfate, 1.67% (w / w) of resorcinol, 0.12% (w / w) of metaaminophenol, and 1.53% (w / w) of para-phenylenediamine, alkaline agent viz.6.14% (w / w) of ethanolamine, vegetable oils viz. 0.10% (w / w) of Pr n s amygdalas dulcis (sweet almond) oil, 0.10% (w / w) of Olea europaea fruit (olive) oil, 0.10% (w / w) of Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, and 1.00% (w / w) of Brassica campestris seed (rapeseed) oil, fatty alcohol viz. 12.89% (w / w) cetearyl alcohol, non-ionic surfactant viz. 3.20% of ceteareth-25, sequestrant viz. 0.24 % (w / w) of tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, polyol viz. 5.00% (w / w) glycerin, additives viz.0.25% (w / w) of ascorbic acid, 0.50% (w / w) of fragrance, 0.50% (w / w) of sodium metabisulfite, and quantity sufficient of water as mentioned in the Table 1 below.Table 1Example 2Performance aspects measurements

[0266] Composition Cl as prepared in Example 1 was evaluated for various performance aspects, such as detangling, tactile smoothness, discipline, coated feel, and suppleness.

[0267] Protocol: Consumer sensory evaluation was carried out by expert teams on all color and conditioning parameters at different stages of usage of composition against existing commercial product. Prepared composition Cl was mixed with oxidizing composition and applied on hairs followed by rinsing. All conditioning parameters and color were checked in wet / dry and dry stages respectively.

[0268] Particularly, four women volunteers having mid-length, 80-100% grey hair observed and assessed the performance aspects of the composition. The volunteers were instructed to wash their hair with shampoo before applying the composition. A mixture of the composition Cl and an oxidizing composition comprising 6% by weight of hydrogen peroxide in weight ratio of 1 : 1 was prepared. The volunteers were instructed to apply the mixture to their hair and leave it on for 30 minutes, followed by rinsing with plain water. The evaluation was conducted after blow-drying.

[0269] Results: All four volunteers observed that the mixture had a medium-thick consistency with a rich, beige, creamy, white, shiny texture and had a pleasant fragrance.

[0270] All four volunteers reported that it was easy to apply the mixture.

[0271] All four volunteers confirmed that the ease of rinsing was quick and satisfactory.

[0272] All four volunteers reported that applying the mixture to wet hair resulted in improved smoothness and a uniform coating. When applied to dry hair, it led to enhanced alignment, smoothness, and an even coating.

[0273] With respect to after-effects on wet hair, detangling, smoothness, coated feel, and suppleness were observed satisfactory. Similarly, dry hair showed enhanced detangling, smoothness, coated feel, and suppleness.

[0274] Thus, the composition Cl, according to the present disclosure, comprising an optimal combination of cationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof, hydrocarbon, dye and / or alkaline agent along with other components, provided an elevated smooth texture, aligned hair strands, amplified shine, enhanced suppleness, minimized hair damage, and long-lasting coloring to the hair. The present composition worked equally well in both dry and wet hair conditions.

[0275] Accordingly, it was observed that the use of specific ingredients within desired weight ranges, as disclosed in various embodiments herein, facilitated in attaining desired performance benefits and improved consumer experience.ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0276] The present disclosure provides a composition comprising at least one cationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof, at least one hydrocarbon, and at least one dye and / or alkaline agent. Additionally, the composition may include at least one vegetable oil, at least one fatty alcohol, at least one non-ionic surfactant, at least one sequestrant, at least one polyol, additives, or mixtures thereof. The composition delivers remarkable hair dyeing and / or lightening benefits along with sustainability. It also provides long-lasting coloring increased shine, enhanced suppleness, silkiness, softer, smoother texture, withminimized hair damage and decreased tangling effects. Furthermore, it offers deep dyeing, conditioning, and manageability in eco-friendly manner. Moreover, it facilitates hair dyeing and / or lightening, provides dry and wet detangling and easy combing under both dry and wet conditions.

Claims

I / We Claim:

1. A composition comprising:a. at least one cationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof;b. at least one hydrocarbon; andc. at least one dye and / or alkaline agent.

2. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the at least one cationic surfactant is selected from a compound of Formula (A)<wherein,Ri and R2, independent of each other, represent a C7-C40 hydrocarbon group, which is linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated;R3 and R4, independent of each other, are selected from a) C1-C4 alkyl groups, b) C1-C4 hydroxyalkyl groups, and c) C1-C4 dihydroxyalkyl group; A and A', independent of each other, represent a Ci-Ce alkyl group;X" represents an anion; andwherein the at least one cationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof, preferably is(are) in a total amount ranging from 0.01% to 20% by weight, preferably 0.05% to 10% by weight, and more preferably 0.08% to 5% by weight, better still 0.1% to 2% by weight relative to weight of the composition.

3. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the at least one hydrocarbon preferably is selected from liquid hydrocarbons comprising more than 6 carbon atoms, preferably from mixtures of alkanes containing from 8 to 28 carbon atoms, more particularly from 15 to 28 carbon atoms, and better still chosen from C15-19 Alkane (INCI name); and wherein the at least one hydrocarbonis(are) preferably in a total amount ranging from 0.01% to 20% by weight, preferably 0.05% to 10% by weight, and more preferably 0.1% to 5% by weight, relative to weight of the composition.

4. The composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the composition comprises at least one dye, preferably selected from oxidative dyes, direct dyes or mixtures thereof, and more preferably from oxidative dyes and mixtures thereof.

5. The composition according to claim 4, wherein the oxidative dye, comprises at least one oxidation base and / or at least one oxidation coupler:the oxidation base being preferably selected from a group consisting of paraphenylenediamines, bis(phenyl)alkylenediamines, para-aminophenols, ortho-aminophenols, heterocyclic bases, and their addition salts; and the oxidation coupler being preferably selected from a group consisting of meta-phenylenediamines, meta-aminophenol, meta-diphenols, naphthalene-based couplers, heterocyclic couplers, and their addition salts.

6. The composition according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising at least one alkaline agent, preferably chosen from alkanolamines such as monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine; aqueous ammonia, carbonates or bicarbonates such as sodium (hydrogen) carbonate and potassium (hydrogen) carbonate, alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal silicates or metasilicates such as sodium metasilicate, and mixtures thereof, more preferentially from alkanolamines and aqueous ammonia, better still from alkanolamines, even better still monoethanolamine.

7. The composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the composition comprises at least one vegetable oil; preferably selected from triglyceride oils of plant origin, fatty acid and / or fatty alcohol esters other than triglycerides and mixtures thereof, more preferably from jojoba oil, babassu oil, sunflower oil, olive oil, sweet almond oil, coconut oil, Brazil nut oil, marula oil, com oil, argan oil, soybean oil, marrow oil, grapeseed oil, linseed oil, sesame oil, hazelnut oil, apricot oil, macadamia oil, arara oil, coriander oil, castor oil, avocado oil, shea butter oil, rapeseed oil, borage oil, evening primrose oil,pomegranate oil, mango oil, palm oil, cottonseed oil, or mixtures thereof, and more preferably chosen from olive oil, rapeseed oil, avocado oil, sweet almond oil, or mixtures thereof.

8. The composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the composition comprises at least one fatty alcohol; preferably chosen from compounds having the structure R-OH with R denoting a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, preferably saturated alkyl group optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups, comprising from 8 to 40, better still from 10 to 30, or even from 12 to 24, even better still from 14 to 22 carbon atoms, and more preferentially from cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof.

9. The composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the composition comprises at least one non-ionic surfactant; preferably selected from ethoxylated C8-C24 fatty alcohols comprising from 1 to 200 ethylene oxide groups, ethoxylated Cx-Cso fatty acid esters of sorbitan having from 1 to 30 ethylene oxide units, (C6-C24 alkyl)polyglycosides, and mixtures thereof, more preferably from ethoxylated C8-C24 fatty alcohols comprising from 1 to 200 ethylene oxide groups, better still from addition products of ethylene oxide with cetearyl alcohol comprising from 1 to 200, preferably 1 to 100, more preferably 2 to 30 ethylene oxide groups.

10. The composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the composition comprises at least one sequestrant; preferably selected from diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTP A) and salts thereof, diethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and salts thereof, ethylenediaminedisuccinic acid (EDDS) and salts thereof, etidronic acid and salts thereof, N,N-dicarboxymethylglutamic acid (GLDA) and salts thereof, or combinations thereof, more preferably selected from N,N- dicarboxymethylglutamic acid (GLDA) and salts thereof.

11. The composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the composition comprises at least one polyol; preferably selected from diglycerol, glycerol, propylene glycol, propane- 1,3 -diol, 1,3-butylene glycol, pentane-1,2-diol, octane- 1,2 -diol, dipropylene glycol, hexylene glycol, ethylene glycol, polyethylene glycols, sorbitol, sugars such as glucose, or mixtures thereof, more preferably glycerol.

12. The composition according to any one of the preceding claims, not comprising any chemical oxidizing agent.

13. The composition according to claims 1 to 11, wherein the composition comprises at least one oxidizing agent, preferably selected from hydrogen peroxide, urea peroxide, alkali metal bromates, persalts such as perborates and persulfates, peracids, or combinations thereof, preferably selected from hydrogen peroxide, persalts, or combinations thereof, and more preferably hydrogen peroxide.

14. A method of dyeing and / or lightening keratin fibers, in particular hair, the method comprising applying to said fibers the composition as claimed in any one of the preceding claims.

15. A method of dyeing and / or lightening keratin fibers, preferably hair, the method comprising applying to said fibers the composition according to any one of the preceding claims, is obtained by mixing at least two compositions:a. a composition comprising:i. at least one cationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof;ii. at least one hydrocarboniii. at least one alkaline agent; andiv. at least one dye, preferably chosen from oxidative dyes; and b. an oxidizing composition comprising one or more chemical oxidizing agent, preferably hydrogen peroxide.

16. A multicompartment device comprising:a. a first compartment comprising a first composition comprising: i. at least one cationic surfactant chosen from ester quats and mixtures thereof;ii. at least one hydrocarbon;iii. at least one dye and / or alkaline agent; andb. a second compartment comprising a second composition comprising one or more chemical oxidizing agent.

17. Use of the composition according to any one of the preceding claims for dyeing and / or lightening keratin fibers.