U.S. patent application number 10/829954 was filed with the patent office on 2012-03-29 for hair cosmetic product.
This patent application is currently assigned to Kao Corporation. Invention is credited to Hiroyuki FUJINUMA, Tomohito KOSHIKA, Takashi MATSUO, Masahiko OGAWA, Kazuhiro OKADA.
Application Number | 20120076745 10/829954 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 32959725 |
Filed Date | 2012-03-29 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120076745 |
Kind Code |
A2 |
FUJINUMA; Hiroyuki ; et
al. |
March 29, 2012 |
HAIR COSMETIC PRODUCT
Abstract
A hair cosmetic product has a two agent type hair cosmetic which
comprises a first agent containing an alkali agent and a second
agent containing hydrogen peroxide, wherein at least one of the
first and second agents contains a surfactant; and a foamer vessel
which discharges a mixed liquid comprising the first and second
agents in the form of foam. Another hair cosmetic product has a two
agent type hair cosmetic which contains a first agent that includes
an alkali agent and a second agent that includes hydrogen peroxide,
and which is used after mixing the first and second agents
immediately prior to use, and a foamer vessel from which a mixed
liquid of the first and second agents is discharged in the form of
foam. A surfactant is contained in the mixed liquid at an amount of
0.1 to 10 wt %, and the viscosity of the mixed liquid at 25.degree.
C. is 1 to 300 mPas.
Inventors: |
FUJINUMA; Hiroyuki; (Tokyo,
JP) ; MATSUO; Takashi; (Tokyo, JP) ; OGAWA;
Masahiko; (Tokyo, JP) ; KOSHIKA; Tomohito;
(Tokyo, JP) ; OKADA; Kazuhiro; (Tokyo,
JP) |
Assignee: |
Kao Corporation
14-10 Nihonbashi Kayabacho 1-chome, Chuo-ku
Tokyo
JP
103-8210
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Prior
Publication: |
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Document Identifier |
Publication Date |
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US 20040213752 A1 |
October 28, 2004 |
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Family ID: |
32959725 |
Appl. No.: |
10/829954 |
Filed: |
April 23, 2004 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
424/70.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A61Q 5/10 20130101; A61K
8/046 20130101; A61K 8/22 20130101; A61K 8/442 20130101; A61K 8/345
20130101; A61K 8/415 20130101; A61K 2800/882 20130101; A61K 8/411
20130101; A61K 8/347 20130101; A61K 2800/88 20130101; A61K 8/19
20130101; A61Q 5/08 20130101; A61K 8/463 20130101; A61K 2800/4324
20130101; A61K 8/342 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
424/070.1 |
International
Class: |
A61K 7/06 20060101
A61K007/06 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Apr 25, 2003 |
JP |
2003-122808 |
Claims
1. A hair cosmetic product comprising: a two agent type hair
cosmetic which comprises a first agent containing an alkali agent
and a second agent containing hydrogen peroxide, wherein at least
one of the first and second agents contains a surfactant; and a
foamer vessel which discharges a mixed liquid comprising the first
and second agents in the form of foam.
2. The hair cosmetic product according to claim 1, wherein the
first agent further comprises an oxidation dye or direct dye.
3. A hair treatment method, comprising the steps of: discharging a
mixed liquid of the first and second agents of the hair cosmetic
product according to claim 1 in the form of foam from a foamer
vessel; applying the discharged mixed liquid to the hair; allowing
the applied mixed liquid to stand for 3 to 60 minutes; and then
rinsing the mixed liquid away.
4. A hair cosmetic product comprising: a two agent type hair
cosmetic which comprises a first agent containing an alkali agent
and a second agent containing hydrogen peroxide, wherein the first
and second agents are mixed immediately prior to use; and a foamer
vessel which discharges a mixed liquid comprising the first and
second agents in the form of foam; wherein the mixed liquid further
comprises a surfactant at an amount of 0.1 to 10 wt %, by weight of
the mixed liquid, and wherein the viscosity of the mixed liquid at
25.degree. C. is 1 to 300 mPas.
5. The hair cosmetic product according to claim 4, wherein the
first agent further comprises an oxidation dye or direct dye.
6. The hair cosmetic product according to claim 4, wherein the
mixed liquid further comprises a nonvolatile hydrophilic solvent at
an amount of 0.1 to 30 wt %, by weight of the mixed liquid.
7. The hair cosmetic product according to claim 6, wherein the
nonvolatile hydrophilic solvent is at least one solvent selected
from the group of polyols and lower alkyl ethers thereof, and
mixtures thereof.
8. The hair cosmetic product according to claim 4, wherein the
mixed liquid further comprises a higher alcohol at an amount of 0.1
to 3 wt %, by weight of the mixed liquid.
9. The hair cosmetic product according to claim 4, wherein the
mixed liquid further comprises a cationic polymer at an amount of
0.1 to 3 wt %, by weight of the mixed liquid.
10. A hair treatment method, comprising the steps of: discharging a
mixed liquid of the first and second agents of the hair cosmetic
product according to claim 4 in the form of foam from a foamer
vessel; applying the discharged mixed liquid to the hair; allowing
the applied mixed liquid to stand for 3 to 60 minutes; and then
rinsing the mixed liquid away.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a hair bleach or hair dye
cosmetic product in the form of foam.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Conventionally, liquid or cream form agents have been widely
used as hair cosmetics such as hair bleaches and hair dyes, but it
is difficult to apply these types of hair cosmetics uniformly to
the hair. In particular, special skills such as "blocking" or a
"two mirror technique" are required to apply the cosmetic to the
root of the hair or to the back of the head, and a lot of time is
also required to do this.
[0003] As a countermeasure for such problems, it has been proposed
to simplify the hair dyeing operations by discharging agents in the
form of foam. For example, such agents include aerosol type hair
dyes in which two agents constituting a two agent type hair dye are
discharged in foam form from a discharge vessel of the type in
which two aerosol cans are connected (see Japanese Patent
Application Laid-Open No. 10-287534) and non-aerosol type agents in
which a single agent type hair bleach is discharged from a foamer
vessel such as a pump foamer or the like as a foam (see Japanese
Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-227347).
[0004] However, in the case of agents using a discharge vessel of
the type in which two aerosol cans are connected, the first and
second agents are each independently discharged from the aerosol
cans; accordingly, irregular mixing of the agents tends to occur,
so that there may be instances of irregular bleaching (in other
words, discoloration) or non-uniform dyeing. Furthermore, since
pressure-resistant vessels and caps made of metal are used in the
case of aerosol type discharge vessels, these parts are oxidized
and corroded by hydrogen peroxide contained in hair bleaches or
hair dyes, and there is a danger that the internal pressure inside
such pressure-resistant vessels may rise to an excessive pressure
and result in the decomposition of this hydrogen peroxide.
[0005] On the other hand, in the case of products in which a foamer
vessel is filled with a single agent type hair bleach, this hair
bleach is applied to the hair without activating hydrogen peroxide,
so that the effect obtained in a single application is
insufficient. Accordingly, in order to achieve a sufficiently clear
bleaching, this hair bleach must be allowed to stand for a
considerable period of time following application (e.g., applied in
the morning and rinsed away in the evening or the like), and
several applications must be repeated, so that the use of such hair
bleaches is complicated. As a result, problems also arise in terms
of stickiness of the hair while, for example, the hair bleach is
allowed to stand.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The present invention provides a hair cosmetic product
containing:
[0007] a two agent type hair cosmetic which has a first agent
containing an alkali agent and a second agent containing hydrogen
peroxide, wherein at least one of the first and second agents
contains a surfactant; and
[0008] a foamer vessel which discharges a mixed liquid comprising
the first and second agents in the form of foam. The present
invention provides also a hair cosmetic product containing:
[0009] a two agent type hair cosmetic which has a first agent
containing an alkali agent and a second agent containing hydrogen
peroxide, and wherein the first and second agents are mixed
immediately prior to use; and
[0010] a foamer vessel which discharges a mixed liquid containing
the first and second agents in the form of foam,
[0011] wherein the mixed liquid contains a surfactant at an amount
of 0.1 to 10 wt %, by weight of the mixed liquid, and the viscosity
of the mixed liquid at 25.degree. C. is 1 to 300 mPas. Furthermore,
the present invention provides a hair treatment method in which a
mixed liquid of the first and second agents of the abovementioned
hair cosmetic product is applied to the hair by being discharged
from a foamer vessel, allowed to stand for 3 to 60 minutes, and
then rinsed away.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0012] The present invention will be described in detail below.
[0013] The present invention has advantages such as to prevent
irregular bleaching or non-uniform dyeing in a hair cosmetic
product, and also allow a sufficient bleaching power or dyeing
power to be obtained, by discharging a hair bleach or hair dye in
foam form from a non-aerosol type foamer vessel.
[0014] In particular, the preferred embodiments of the present
invention provides an aspect in which the first agent contains no
dye, this hair cosmetic product being used for hair bleaching, and
a second aspect in which the first agent contains an oxidation dye
or direct dye, this hair cosmetic product being used for hair
dyeing.
[0015] If this hair cosmetic product is used, since the first agent
contains an alkali agent, the product is superior in terms of hair
bleaching power or dyeing power, and a specified hair bleaching
effect or dyeing effect can be obtained in a short period of
time.
[0016] Furthermore, since the first and second agents are
discharged after being pre-mixed using a foamer vessel, there is
uniform mixing of the first and second agents. Moreover, the mixed
liquid that is discharged in the form of foam by gas-liquid mixing
using the foamer vessel can easily reach the roots of the hair;
however, there is no accumulation of liquid or the like in this
area, and the liquid spreads throughout the hair in an
appropriately thin layer. Accordingly, unlike a case of using
conventional liquid or cream form hair cosmetic products, roots of
the hair will not be extremely bright, and also there will be no
irregular bleaching or non-uniform dyeing due to unevenness in the
amount of mixed liquid that is applied. Accordingly, any difference
in color between areas of new growth and areas already dyed can be
eliminated, so that a natural finish is obtained, by applying the
mixed liquid that is discharged in foam form in the present
invention in the vicinity of areas of new growth such as part line,
hairline or the like. Furthermore, since the mixed liquid can be
applied to the hair as an appropriately thin layer, damage to the
hair can be reduced.
[0017] Furthermore, in the preferred embodiments of the present
invention, since a non-aerosol type vessel can be used as the
foamer vessel, the problems of corrosion of the vessel and a rise
in internal pressure are also substantially eliminated.
[0018] The hair cosmetic product of the present invention contains
a two agent type hair cosmetic which has a first agent containing
an alkali agent and a second agent containing hydrogen peroxide,
wherein at least one of the first and second agents contains a
surfactant; and a foamer vessel which discharges a mixed liquid
comprising the first and second agents in the form of foam.
[0019] The hair cosmetic product of the present invention also
contains a two agent type hair cosmetic which has a first agent
that contains an alkali agent, and a second agent that contains
hydrogen peroxide, and which uses the first and second agents after
mixing these agents immediately prior to use, and a foamer vessel
which discharges a mixed liquid containing the first and second
agents in the form of foam. This hair cosmetic product contains a
surfactant at an amount of 0.1 to 10 wt % by weight of the mixed
liquid, and the viscosity of the mixed liquid at 25.degree. C. is 1
to 300 mPas.
[0020] Here, for example, ammonia, alkanolamines such as
monoethanolamine or the like, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide
or the like can be used as the alkali agent contained in the first
agent. Furthermore, ammonium salts such as ammonium
hydrogencarbonate, ammonium chloride or the like, or carbonates
such as potassium carbonate, sodium hydrogencarbonate or the like,
can be added as buffering agents.
[0021] The concentration of the alkali agent is appropriately set
so that the pH in the mixed liquid of the first and second agents
is preferably 8 to 11, more preferably 9 to 11.
[0022] Meanwhile, the second agent contains hydrogen peroxide. The
concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the second agent is
preferably 1 to 9 wt %, and is more preferably 3 to 6 wt %. In the
mixed liquid of the first and second agents, this concentration is
preferably 1 to 6 wt %, and is more preferably 2 to 5 wt %.
Furthermore, in order to suppress decomposition of the hydrogen
peroxide, the pH of the second agent is preferably pH 2 to 6, and
is more preferably pH 2.5 to 4.
[0023] The mixed liquid of the first and second agents contains
water as an essential component in a preferred amount constituting
the balance of the liquid.
[0024] The abovementioned surfactant is contained in the first
agent or second agent so that a foam is easily formed by the mixing
of air and the hair cosmetic in the foam discharge means of the
foamer vessel, and so that this foam is stabilized. Furthermore, in
cases where the first agent contains an oxidation dye or direct
dye, the surfactant also acts as a solubilizing agent for such
dyes. Universally known surfactants can be used as this surfactant.
For example, anionic surfactants such as alkylsulfates,
polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfates or the like, cationic
surfactants such as alkyltrimethylammonium chlorides,
dialkyldimethylammonium chlorides or the like, amphoteric
surfactants such as fatty acid amide propylbetaines,
alkyldimethylamine oxides, alkylcarboxymethylhydroxyethylimiazolium
betaines, betaine alkyldimethylaminoacetates, sulfobetaine or the
like, or nonionic surfactants such as polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers,
alkylpolyglycosides, alkylalkanolamides or the like, can be used
singly or in mixtures.
[0025] In regard to surfactants that are contained mainly in the
first agent in order to solubilize oxidation dyes or direct dyes,
since the first agent usually contains ammonia or a carbonate, and
has a high ionic strength, it is preferable to use nonionic
surfactants. In particular, alkylpolyglycosides or polyoxyethylene
alkyl ethers are more preferable for use. Alkylpolyglycosides in
which the number of carbon atoms in the alkyl group is 10 to 14,
and the average degree of glycoside condensation is 1 to 2, may be
cited as examples of preferable alkylpolyglycosides. Furthermore,
polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers in which the number of carbon atoms in
the alkyl group is 10 to 14, and the degree of polymerization of
the polyoxyethylene is 10 to 30, may be cited as examples of more
preferable polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers.
[0026] Furthermore, in order to realize good foaming that allow
easy application to the hair, it is preferable to use an anionic
surfactant as the surfactant. Preferred anionic surfactants include
polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfates, and preferably sodium
polyoxyethylene lauryl ether sulfates. Furthermore, the combined
use of amphoteric surfactants such as fatty acid amide
propylbetaines, sulfobetaine or the like with such anionic
surfactants is more preferable. Such anionic surfactants or
amphoteric surfactants are contained in the first agent or second
agent; however, in view of the fact that the first agent usually
contains ammonia or a carbonate, and has a high ionic strength, it
is preferable that such surfactants be contained in the second
agent.
[0027] In order to obtain good foaming that allows easy application
to the hair, and in order to obtain good foam stability, the
surfactant content in the mixed liquid of the first and second
agents is 0.1 to 10 wt %. Furthermore, a preferred content in the
aspect of the present invention used for hair bleaching is 0.1 to 3
wt %; in this case, a content of 0.5 to 2.5 wt % is more
preferable, and a content of 1 to 2 wt % is even more preferable.
Furthermore, in the aspect of the present invention used for hair
dyeing, since solubilizing the oxidation dye or direct dye may be
necessary, a preferable content is 1 to 5 wt %, and a content of 2
to 4 wt % is more preferable.
[0028] In cases where no dye is contained in the hair cosmetic, the
hair cosmetic product of the present invention can be used for hair
bleaching; this hair cosmetic product can be used for hair dyeing
by including an oxidation dye or direct dye. In cases where the
hair cosmetic product is used for hair dyeing, the first agent
contains an oxidation dye or direct dye. Examples of such oxidation
dyes include dye precursors such as paraphenylenediamine,
para-aminophenol, toluene-2,5-diamine,
N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)paraphenylenediamine,
2-(2-hydroxyethyl)paraphenylenediamine, 4-amino-3-methylphenol,
6-amino-3-methylphenol, ortho-aminophenol,
1-hydroxyethyl-4,5-diaminopyrazole and the like, and couplers such
as resorcine, 2-methylresorcine, meta-aminophenol,
para-amino-ortho-cresol, 5-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-2-methylphenol,
meta-phenylenediamine, 2,4-diaminophenoxyethanol, 1-naphthol and
the like. Examples of direct dyes include
para-nitro-ortho-phenylenediamine,
para-nitro-meta-phenylenediamine, basic yellow 87, basic orange 31,
basic red 12, basic red 51, basic blue 99, acid orange 7 and the
like.
[0029] Furthermore, in the present invention, it is preferable that
the first or second agent, and more preferably the second agent,
contain a nonvolatile hydrophilic solvent in a relatively large
amount. As a result, the irritation of the scalp caused by the
concentration of irritating components such as hydrogen peroxide or
the like due to the evaporation of moisture from the hair cosmetic
while the cosmetic is being allowed to stand after the two agent
type hair cosmetic has been applied to the hair can be alleviated.
It is preferable that a solvent that has no defoaming action be
used as such a nonvolatile hydrophilic solvent. Examples of such
solvents include polyols and lower alkyl ethers of the same.
Polyols with 2 to 6 carbon atoms are preferable. Examples of such
polyols include glycerol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol,
1,3-butanediol, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, isoprene
glycol, sorbitol and the like. Examples of lower alkyl ethers of
polyols include mono-lower alkyl ethers and poly-lower alkyl ethers
(e.g., di-lower alkyl ethers) of the abovementioned polyols. In
particular, monomethyl ethers or monoethyl ethers of polyols are
preferable, and ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol
monoethyl ether, diethylene glycol monomethyl ether and diethylene
glycol monoethyl ether are more preferable.
[0030] From the standpoint of reducing scalp irritation and
obtaining good foam quality, it is preferable that the content of
the nonvolatile hydrophilic solvent be set at 0.1 to 30 wt % in the
mixed liquid of the first and second agents. A content of 5 to 30
wt % is more preferable, a content of 10 to 30 wt % is even more
preferable, and a content of 12 to 25 wt % is even more
preferable.
[0031] Furthermore, in the present invention, it is preferable that
the first or second agent contains a higher alcohol. Foam retention
is improved by such a higher alcohol, and this is effective in
preventing the dripping of liquid while the two agent type cosmetic
is being allowed to stand following application to the hair.
Compounds with 10 to 24 carbon atoms are preferable as higher
alcohols; examples of such higher alcohols include lauryl alcohol,
cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, isostearyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol
and the like. Two or more of these alcohols can be used in
combination.
[0032] From the standpoint of controlling liquid dripping and
improving the foam quality, it is preferable that the content of
the abovementioned higher alcohol be set at 0.1 to 3 wt % by weight
of the mixed liquid of the first and second agent; a content of 0.2
to 2 wt % is more preferable, and a content of 0.3 to 1.5 wt % is
even more preferable.
[0033] Furthermore, in the present invention, it is preferable that
the first or second agent contains a cationic polymer. A
conditioning effect can be imparted to the hair by such a cationic
polymer. In cases where a cationic polymer is added, it is
preferable to cause this polymer to form a complex with an anionic
surfactant in order to improve the tactile sensation during
rinsing. However, from the standpoint of storage stability, it is
preferable that this polymer be added to the first agent separately
from the second agent, which contains an anionic surfactant. The
cationic polymer is preferably contained in the mixed liquid of the
first and second agents at an amount of 0.1 to 3 wt %, and more
preferably at an amount of 0.1 to 1 wt %.
[0034] Here, the term "cationic polymer" refers to a polymer which
has cationic groups or groups that can be ionized into cationic
groups. This term includes amphoteric polymers that are cationic on
the whole. Specifically, examples of cationic polymers include
polymers in aqueous solution that contain amino groups or ammonium
groups in the side chains of the polymer chains, or that contain
diallyl quaternary ammonium salts as constituent units, e.g.,
cationized cellulose derivatives, cationic starches, cationized
guar gum derivatives, polymers or copolymers of diallyl quaternary
ammonium salts, quaternized polyvinylpyrrolidone derivatives and
the like. Among these compounds, polymers that include diallyl
quaternary ammonium salts as constituent units, quaternized
polyvinylpyrrolidone derivatives and cationized cellulose
derivatives are preferable from the standpoints of softness and
smoothness of tactile sensation during rinsing and shampooing,
ability to pass the fingers through, ease of arrangement during
drying, moisture retention and storage stability; from these
standpoints, polymers or copolymers of diallyl quaternary ammonium
salts and cationized cellulose derivatives are preferable, and
polymers or copolymers of diallyl quaternary ammonium salts are
more preferable.
[0035] The skeletons indicated by the following general formula (1)
or (2) are preferable as the skeletons of such polymers of diallyl
quaternary ammonium salts. ##STR1##
[0036] In formulae (1) and (2), R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same
or different, and indicate hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups with 1 to
18 carbon atoms, aryl groups (phenyl groups or the like),
hydroxyalkyl groups, amidoalkyl groups, cyanoalkyl groups,
alkoxyalkyl groups or carboalkoxyalkyl groups. R.sup.3 and R.sup.4
may be the same or different, and indicate hydrogen atoms, alkyl
groups with 1 to 3 carbon atoms or phenyl groups. X.sup.- indicates
an anion (chloride ion, bromide ion, iodide ion, sulfuric acid
anion, sulfonic acid anion, methylsulfuric acid anion, phosphoric
acid anion, nitric acid anion or the like).
[0037] Examples of monomers that may constitute a copolymer with
diallyl quaternary ammonium salts include acrylic acid, methacrylic
acid or salts or acrylamides of these acids. In particular, acrylic
acid, methacrylic acid or salts of these acids are preferable.
Copolymers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or salts of these
acids with diallyl quaternary ammonium salts have a high
constituent ratio of diallyl quaternary ammonium salts, and are
cationic polymers overall.
[0038] Concrete examples of polymers or copolymers of diallyl
quaternary ammonium salts include dimethyldiallylammonium chloride
polymers (Polyquaternium-6, e.g., Mercoat 100; ONDEO Nalco Co.),
dimethyldiallylammonium chloride/acrylic acid copolymers
(Polyquaternum-22, e.g., Mercoat 280 and 295; ONDEO Nalco Co.),
dimethyldiallylammonium chloride/acrylamide copolymers
(Polyquaternium-7, e.g., Mercoat 550; ONDEO Nalco Co.) and the
like. In particular, Mercoat 280 and 295 are preferred.
[0039] Compounds expressed by the following general formula (3) are
preferable as quaternized polyvinylpyrrolidone derivatives.
##STR2##
[0040] In formula (3), R.sup.5 indicates a hydrogen atom or an
alkyl group with 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8
may be the same or different, and indicate hydrogen atoms, alkyl
groups with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, hydroxyalkyl groups, amidoalkyl
groups, alkoxyalkyl groups or carboalkoxyalkyl groups, Y indicates
an oxygen atom or an imino group, r indicates an integer of 1 to
10, the total of s and t indicates a number from 20 to 8,000, and
X.sup.- has the same meaning as described above.
[0041] It is preferable that the molecular weight of the
quaternized polyvinylpyrrolidone derivatives used in the present
invention be 10,000 to 2,000,000, and a molecular weight of 50,000
to 1,500,000 is more preferable. Examples of commercially marketed
products include Gafcoat 734, 755 and 755N (ISP Japan Co.).
[0042] For example, compounds expressed by the following general
formula (4) are preferable as cationized cellulose derivatives.
##STR3##
[0043] In formula (4), A indicates the residue of an anhydroglucose
unit, f indicates an integer from 50 to 20,000, and each R.sup.9
indicates a substituent group expressed by the following general
formula (5). ##STR4##
[0044] In formula (5), R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 indicate alkylene
groups with 2 or 3 carbon atoms, g indicates an integer from 0 to
10, h indicates an integer from 0 to 3, i indicates an integer from
0 to 10, R.sup.12 indicates an alkylene group or a hydroxyalkylene
group with 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and R.sup.13, R.sup.14 and R.sup.15
may be the same or different, and indicate alkyl groups, aryl
groups or aralkyl groups with up to 10 carbon atoms; furthermore,
these groups may form a hetero-ring containing a nitrogen atom in
the formula. X.sup.- has the same meaning as described above.
[0045] It is preferable that the degree of cation substitution of
such cationized cellulose derivatives, i.e., the mean value of h
per anhydroglucose unit, be 0.01 to 1, and a value of 0.02 to 0.5
is more preferable. Furthermore, the total of g+i is 1 to 3. In
cases where the degree of cation substitution is less than 0.01,
this degree of substitution is insufficient. On the other hand,
although this value may exceed 1, from the standpoint of the
reaction yield, it is preferable that this value be 1 or less. It
is preferable that the molecular weight of cationized cellulose
derivatives used here be 100,000 to 3,000,000. Examples of
commercially marketed products include Leogard G and GP (Lion Co.),
Polymer JR-125, JR-400, JR-30M, LR-400 and LR-30M (Union Carbide
Co.) and the like. Examples of other cationized cellulose
derivatives that can be used include hydroxyethylcellulose
dimethyldiallylammonium chloride; examples of commercially marketed
products of this type include Celcoat H-100 and L-200 (National
Starch and Chemical Co.).
[0046] If necessary, furthermore, the first or second agent may
contain fragrances, ultraviolet absorbing agents, metal blocking
agents such as edetic acid or the like, microbicidal agents,
preservatives such as methyl para-oxybenzoate or the like,
stabilizing agents such as phenacetin,
1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphonic acid or the like, volatile or
hydrophobic solvents such as ethanol, benzyl alcohol or the like,
water-soluble macromolecular compounds such as
hydroxyethylcellulose or the like, silicones such as
dimethylpolysiloxane, polyether-modified silicone, amodimethicone
or the like, moisture-retaining agents or the like.
[0047] Furthermore, the first and second agent are prepared so that
the viscosity of the mixed liquid of these agents (taken as the
value obtained following rotation for 1 minute at 30 rpm using a
No. 1 rotor in a B type rotary viscometer at 25.degree. C.; if the
viscosity exceeds 160 mPas, taken as the value similarly obtained
following rotation for 1 minute at 12 rpm) is preferably 50 mPas or
less, more preferably 10 mPas or less. If the viscosity is adjusted
to a value in this range, a foam volume (i.e., gas-liquid mixture
ratio) that allows easy application can be realized regardless of
the temperature; accordingly, such a viscosity is preferable.
Furthermore, the first and second agent are prepared so that the
viscosity of the mixed liquid of these agents is 1 to 300 mPas at
25.degree. C., preferably 10 to 200 mPas, and more preferably 30 to
120 mPas. If the viscosity is adjusted to a value in this range, a
foam volume that allows easy application can be realized regardless
of the temperature and drops of the mixed liquid can be prevented
from falling down between when applying the mixed liquid to the
hair and when allowing the applied mixed liquid to stand on the
hair; accordingly, such a viscosity is effective. Here, from the
standpoints of good affinity of the agents for the hair and ease of
application, it is preferable that the gas-liquid mixture ratio be
7 to 40 mL/g, and a ratio of 15 to 30 mL/g is more preferable.
Furthermore, the gas-liquid mixture ratio referred to here is a
value which can be measured as follows.
[0048] First, the gas-liquid mixture ratio is determined by
measuring the weight and volume of the foam that is discharged at
25.degree. C. For example 100 g of a mixed liquid is placed in the
bottle of a squeeze foamer vessel (manufactured by Yamato Seikan
K.K., volume: 150 mL, mesh coarseness (openings): 200 mesh in the
mixing compartment (200 measures per inch (25.4 mm)), 255 mesh at
the tip end). 20 g of foam is discharged into a 100-mL graduated
cylinder from the point in time at which the residue reaches 80 g,
and the volume of foam is measured 1 minute following the initial
discharge. The gas-liquid mixture ratio (mL/g) is obtained by
dividing this volume (mL) of the discharged foam by a weight of 20
g.
[0049] Furthermore, adjustment of the viscosity of the mixed liquid
to a value in the abovementioned range is preferable, since this
facilitates squeezing when the foam is discharged by a squeeze
foamer or the like. A water-soluble solvent such as ethanol or the
like may be added, or the contents and types of the surfactant,
polyol and higher alcohol may be appropriately adjusted, in order
to adjust the viscosity of the mixed liquid of the first and second
agent to a value in the abovementioned range.
[0050] Furthermore, it is preferable that the first and second
agents have a liquid form; however, as long as these agents form a
solution in which the viscosity of the mixed liquid of the first
and second agents is 1 to 300 mPas at 25.degree. C., the first
agent or second agent may have the form of a powder, granules,
paste or the like.
[0051] In addition, a persulfate such as ammonium persulfate or the
like may be contained in the mixed liquid in order to heighten the
hair bleaching effect.
[0052] In the present invention, the foamer vessel is a non-aerosol
type vessel which is used to mix the mixed liquid of the first and
second agents with air and to discharge this mixture in the form of
foam without using a propellant. As a result of the use of such a
foamer vessel, scattering of the discharged agents can also be
prevented. In particular, as compared with an aerosol type vessel,
such a non-aerosol type vessel can be manufactured at a lower cost,
and does not require any high-pressure gas as a propellant, whereby
hair cosmetic products using such a non-aerosol type vessel can be
handled more safely in the distribution step.
[0053] Universally known pump foamer vessels, squeeze foamer
vessels, electric foam generators, cumulative pressure type foamer
vessels or the like that have foam discharge means can be used as
the abovementioned foamer vessel. Concrete examples of such vessels
include the pump foamer E3 type and F2 type (manufactured by Yamato
Seikan K.K.), squeeze foamer (manufactured by Yamato Seikan K.K.),
electric foam generator (manufactured by Matushita Denko), air
spray foamer (manufactured by Air Spray International Co.) and the
like described in Shokuhin to Yoki [Food Products and Containers]
(Vol. 35, No. 10, pp. 588-593 (1994); Vol. 35, No. 11, pp. 624-627
(1994); Vol. 36, No. 3, pp. 154-158 (1995)).
[0054] In such a foamer vessel, it is preferable that the portions
that contact the contents (inside walls of the vessel, inside walls
of the foam discharge means and the like) be constructed from
materials that are not corroded by alkali agents or hydrogen
peroxide, and that allow oxygen generated by the decomposition of
hydrogen peroxide to pass through.
[0055] In regard to the product configuration of the hair cosmetic
product of the present invention containing the abovementioned
first agent, second agent and foamer vessel, this configuration may
be devised so that containers that are separate from the foamer
vessel are respectively filled with the first agent or second
agent, and both agents are transferred into the foamer vessel at
the time of use; on the other hand, this product configuration may
also be devised so that the foamer vessel is filled with one agent,
a separate container is filled with the other agent, and this other
agent is transferred into the foamer vessel at the time of use. In
this case, it is preferable that the second agent be placed in a
container that has gas permeability in order to prevent a rise in
the internal pressure of the container caused by oxygen generated
by the decomposition of the hydrogen peroxide. On the other hand,
in the case of the first agent, it is necessary to use a container
resistant to oxygen permeation in order to prevent oxidation of the
oxidation dye and volatilization of the ammonia. Accordingly, it is
preferable that the second agent be placed in a foamer vessel
constructed from a material with oxygen permeability (e.g.,
polyethylene).
[0056] Furthermore, in regard to the method of use of the hair
cosmetic product of the present invention, the foam form agents
discharged from the foamer vessel following the mixing of the first
and second agents inside this vessel may be applied directly to the
hair, or may be applied to the hair using the hands or an implement
such as a brush or the like. The applied preparation is allowed to
stand for approximately 3 to 60 minutes, preferably approximately 5
to 45 minutes, following application, and is then rinsed away.
Preferably subsequently, following appropriate shampooing or
rinsing, rinsing is performed with water, and the hair is then
dried.
[0057] The following examples further describe and demonstrate
embodiments of the present invention. The examples are given solely
for the purpose of illustration and are not to be construed as
limitations of the present invention.
EXAMPLES
Examples 1A Through 1C
Cosmetic Products Used for Hair Bleaching
[0058] A first agent and second agent were prepared using the
compositions shown in Table 1, and the first agent and second agent
thus obtained were placed in (A) a squeeze foamer (manufactured by
Yamato Seikan K.K.), (B) a pump foamer (F2 type, manufactured by
Yamato Seikan K.K.) or (C) an electric foam generator (Awawash,
manufactured by Matsushita Denko), and mixed at a mixture ratio
(weight ratio) of 1:1.5, after which the mixed liquid was
discharged. 80 g of the discharged foam was applied to the hair as
a whole; hair bleaching was accomplished by allowing this foam to
stand for 30 minutes, and then rinsing the foam away. In this case,
foaming, foam duration, irritation of the scalp, irregular hair
bleaching, coating properties (ease of coating, affinity for the
hair) and scattering of the agents were respectively evaluated
using the criteria shown below. The results obtained are shown in
Table 2. TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Concentration in first First agent
agent (wt %) Strong aqueous ammonia (28%) 8.0 Ammonium
hydrogencarbonate 14.0 Methyl para-oxybenzoate 0.1 Fragrance 0.5
Water balance Concentration in second Second agent agent (wt %)
Sodium polyoxyethylene (2.5) 1.9 lauryl ether sulfate Lauric acid
amide propylbetaine 0.05 Laurylhydroxysulfobetaine 0.05 Lauric acid
0.04 Phosphoric acid (75%) Amount required to adjust second agent
to pH 3.8 Glycerol 30.0 Hydrogen peroxide (35%) 16.3 Water balance
Surfactant concentration following mixing: 1.22 wt % Viscosity: 15
mPa s
Evaluation Criteria for Foaming "Superior": Extremely uniform fine
foam "Good": Uniform fine foam "Normal": Non-uniform coarse foam
"Poor": Foam not formed; moisture admixed. Evaluation Criteria for
Foam Duration "Superior": Extremely long duration; foam lasted
while being allowed to stand. "Good": Sufficient duration; foam
lasted for some time following application. "Normal": Foam showed
sufficient duration so that there was no problem in application;
however, foam quickly disappeared following application. "Poor":
Foam disappeared immediately following discharge, and liquid
dripping occurred during application. Evaluation Criteria for
Irritation of Scalp "Superior": No feeling of irritation "Good":
Almost no feeling of irritation "Normal": Irritation felt, but not
at a level that could not be endured. "Poor": Severe irritation
felt. Evaluation Criteria for Irregular Hair Bleaching "Superior":
Extremely uniform hair bleaching possible without any irregular
hair bleaching. "Good": Uniform hair bleaching possible with hardly
any irregular hair bleaching. "Normal": Slight irregularity in hair
bleaching "Poor": Major irregularity in hair bleaching Evaluation
Criteria for Coating Properties (Ease of Application, Affinity for
Hair) "Superior": Agents firmly penetrated to roots merely by
pressing the foam on the hair. "Good": Agents could easily be
caused to penetrate to roots by kneading with hands. "Normal":
Cases occurred in which penetration of the agents was difficult
depending on location, as in the roots on the back portion of the
head where the quantity of hair was large.
[0059] "Poor": Poor penetration; failure to coat roots and the
like. TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 C: A: B: Electric foam Squeeze foamer
Pump foamer generator Foaming Good Superior Superior Foam duration
Good Superior Superior Irritation of Good Good Good scalp Irregular
hair Superior Superior Superior bleaching Coating Good Superior
Superior properties Scattering of none none none agents
[0060] It is seen from the results in Table 2 that there was no
scattering of the agents, hair bleaching was possible without
irregularity, and scalp irritation was not a problem, when any of
the foamer vessels A, B and C were used.
[0061] Furthermore, in the case of hair that showed conspicuous
differences in color (brightness) between black hair in areas of
new growth and bleached hair from which color was removed (as time
elapsed following the final hair bleaching), this difference was
eliminated, so that a natural finish could be obtained, regardless
of the foamer vessel that was used.
Example 2
Hair Cosmetic Product Used for Hair Dyeing
[0062] A first agent and second agent were prepared using the
compositions shown in Table 3; the first and second agents thus
obtained were placed in a squeeze foamer A and mixed at a mixture
ratio (weight ratio) of 1:1.5, and these agents were then
discharged in the form of foam. 80 g of the discharged foam was
applied to the hair as a whole; hair dyeing was accomplished by
allowing this foam to stand for 30 minutes, and then rinsing the
foam away. As a result, there was no scattering of the agents, hair
dyeing was accomplished without irregularity, and scalp irritation
was not a problem.
[0063] Furthermore, differences in color between black hair in
areas of new growth and the color of the hair in already dyed areas
were eliminated, so that a natural finish could be obtained.
TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 Concentration in first First agent agent (wt
%) Strong aqueous ammonia (28%) 8.0 Ammonium hydrogencarbonate 14.0
Methyl para-oxybenzoate 0.1 Fragrance 0.5 Ascorbic acid 0.3
Anhydrous sodium sulfite 0.4 Toluene-2,5-diamine 0.5 Resorcine 0.4
Water balance Concentration in second Second agent agent (wt %)
Sodium polyoxyethylene (2.5) 1.9 lauryl ether sulfate Lauric acid
amide propylbetaine 0.05 Laurylhydroxysulfobetaine 0.05 Lauric acid
0.04 Phosphoric acid Amount required to adjust second agent to pH
3.8 Glycerol 30.0 Hydrogen peroxide (35%) 16.3 Water balance
Concentration of surfactant following mixing: 1.22 wt % Viscosity:
15 mPa s
Examples 3 and 4
Hair Cosmetic Products Used for Hair Dyeing
[0064] A first agent and second agent were prepared using the
compositions shown in Tables 4 and 5; the first and second agents
thus obtained were placed in a squeeze foamer A and mixed at a
mixture ratio (weight ratio) of 1:1.5, and these agents were then
discharged in the form of foam. The overall hair was dyed in the
same manner as in Example 2 using 80 g of the discharged foam. As a
result, there was no scattering of the agents, hair dyeing was
accomplished without irregularity, and scalp irritation was not a
problem.
[0065] Furthermore, differences in color between black hair in
areas of new growth and the color of the hair in already dyed areas
were eliminated, so that a natural finish could be obtained.
TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 4 Concentration in first First agent agent (wt
%) Strong aqueous ammonia (28%) 8.0 Ammonium hydrogencarbonate 14.0
Methyl para-oxybenzoate 0.1 Fragrance 0.5 Ascorbic acid 0.3
Anhydrous sodium sulfite 0.4 Toluene-2,5-diamine 0.5 Resorcine 0.4
Sodium polyoxyethylene (2.5) 1.9 lauryl ether sulfate Lauric acid
amide propylbetaine 0.05 Laurylhydroxysulfobetaine 0.05 Lauric acid
0.04 Water balance Concentration in second Second agent agent (wt
%) Phosphoric acid Amount required to adjust second agent to pH 3.8
Glycerol 30.0 Hydrogen peroxide (35%) 16.3 Water balance
Concentration of surfactant following mixing: 0.82 wt % Viscosity:
15 mPa s
[0066] TABLE-US-00005 TABLE 5 Concentration in first First agent
agent (wt %) Para-aminophenol 0.8 Meta-aminophenol 0.2
Toluene-2,5-diamine 0.5 Resorcine 0.6 Strong aqueous ammonia (28%)
8.5 Ammonium hydrogencarbonate 8.0 Decylpoly (1.4) glycoside 3.2
Polyoxyethylene (23) lauryl 2.0 ether Propylene glycol 4.0
Dimethyldiallylammonium chlo- 0.4 ride acrylic acid copolymer
Methyl para-oxybenzoate 0.1 Tetrasodium edetate dihydrate 0.1
Fragrance 0.5 Ascorbic acid 0.3 Anhydrous sodium sulfite 0.4 Water
balance Concentration in Second agent second agent (wt %) Sodium
polyoxyethylene (2.5) 1.9 lauryl ether sulfate Lauric acid amide
propylbetaine 0.05 Laurylhydroxysulfobetaine 0. 05 Lauric acid 0.04
Cetyl alcohol 1.5 1-Hydroxyethane-1,1-diphos- 0.04 phonic acid
Phosphoric acid (75%) Amount required to adjust second agent to pH
3.8 Sodium hydroxide solution 0.01 (48%) Glycerol 20.0 Hydrogen
peroxide (35%) 16.3 Water balance Concentration of surfactant
following mixing: 3.30 wt % Viscosity: 80 mPa s
[0067] The present invention provides a hair cosmetic product in
which a two agent type hair bleach or two agent type hair dye is
discharged in the form of foam from a non-aerosol type foamer
vessel. The foam of this two agent type hair bleach or two agent
type hair dye that is discharged from this hair cosmetic product
has a foam quality that for example shows good affinity with the
hair, and has a sufficient hair bleaching power or hair dyeing
power without causing irritation of the scalp or scattering of the
agents. Accordingly, the preferred hair cosmetic product of the
present invention makes it possible to realize a uniform hair
bleaching finish or hair dyeing finish with little
irregularity.
[0068] The entire disclosure of the specification, claims and
summary of the Japanese Patent Application No. 2003-122808, filed
on Apr. 25, 2004, is hereby incorporated by reference in its
entirety.
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