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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2009
Filed:
Mar. 18, 2005
Masayoshi Nojiri, Tokyo, JP;
Minoru Nagai, Tokyo, JP;
Masayoshi Nojiri, Tokyo, JP;
Minoru Nagai, Tokyo, JP;
Kao Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
Provided is a hair cosmetic composition, which contains the following components (A) and (B): (A) a hydroxy-free tricarboxylic acid having from 4 to 20 carbon atoms in total, or salt thereof, and (B) at least one or more organic solvents selected from the group consisting of aromatic alcohols, N-alkylpyrrolidones, alkylene carbonates, polypropylene glycols, lactones and cyclic ketones, wherein the organic solvent has a ClogP of from −2 to 3; and wherein the hair cosmetic composition has a pH of from 2 to 5 at 25° C. when diluted to 20 times the weight with water. Provided also is a hair quality improving method which comprises treating the hair with the hair cosmetic composition. The hair cosmetic composition of the present invention can for example give strength/body, manageability, and set retention property to the hair which is apt to be dry and moistureless owing to the damage by coloring, permanent waving, or repetition of excessive blow drying.