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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 25, 2001
Filed:
Sep. 27, 1999
Charles Reich, Highland Park, NJ (US);
Elizabeth Paradi, Evanston, IL (US);
Janine Chupa, Somerset, NJ (US);
Cheryl L. Kozubal, Somerset, NJ (US);
Dean Terng-Tzong Su, Princeton Junction, NJ (US);
Colgate Palmolive Company, NY, NY (US);
Abstract
This invention relates to an improved formulation hair volumizers which comprise: (a) from 0.01-15 percent by weight (based on the total weight of the composition) of a selected liquid MQ resin having an M:Q ratio of 0.5-1.5 and a medium viscosity in the range of 1.0×10,-1×10,centipoise; and (b) from 85-99.99 percent by weight (based on the total weight of the composition) of a hair care carrier (also called a vehicle). The compositions of this invention provide hair with increased volume without significant stiffness or stickiness and may be made in the form of a shampoo, conditioner, combination shampoo/conditioner, sprays, liquid rinses, gels or mousses.