Cosmetic composition comprising at least a film-forming polymer and at least a regulating agent

• US 6,749,837 B1
• Filed: 10/12/2001
• Issued: 06/15/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 11/19/1999
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: L'Oreal SA
• Original Assignee: L'Oreal SA
• Inventors: Samain, Henri, Dupuis, Christine
• Primary Examiner(s): Page, Thurman K.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Lamm, Marina
• Application Number:
  US09/889,505
• Time in Patent Office: 977 Days
• Field of Search: 424/400, 424/401, 424/59, 424/61, 424/47, 424/70.1, 424/70.9, 424/70.11, 424/70.12, 424/70.14, 424/70.21, 424/70.22, 424/70.27, 424/70.31, 424/78.03, 424/DIG.1, 424/DIG.2, 514/945
• US Class Current: 424/47
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/8147 Homopolymers or copolymers of acids; Metal or ammonium salts thereof, e.g. crotonic acid, (meth)acrylic acid; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/87 Polyurethanes
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/894 modified by a polyoxyalkylene group, e.g. cetyl dimethicone copolyol
• CPC Class Codes: A61Q 5/06 Preparations for styling the hair, e.g. by temporary shaping or colouring
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 424/01 Aerosol hair preparation
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 424/02 Resin hair settings

Abstract

The invention concerns a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least a film-forming polymer (A) with particular characteristics and at least an additive (B), the latter being selected such that the film formed on the hair after the cosmetic composition has been applied retains its mechanical properties whatever the hygrometric condition. The invention also concerns a hair care or hair styling method using said composition and its use for the formulation of cosmetic products such as lacquers, sprays or foams, for hair care or hair styling.

Claims

1. A cosmetic composition comprising:

(1) at least one film-forming polymer (A), wherein a film obtained by drying a mixture of said at least one film-forming polymer (A) with ethanol or water, under a humid atmosphere, has a mechanical profile defined by at least;

(i) an elongation at break (ε

_r) of greater than or equal to 160%; and

(ii) a recovery at 300 seconds (R₃₀₀) of greater than or equal to 45%; and

(2) at least one additive (B) chosen from oxyalkylenated silicones chosen from compounds of formula (I);

 

wherein;

R₁, which may be identical or different, is chosen from hydrogen and C₁-C₃₀ linear and branched alkyl radicals,

R₂, which may be identical or different, is chosen from —

(C_xH_2x)—

(OC₂H₄)_a—

(OC₃H₆)_b—

OR₃,

R₃, which may be identical or different, is chosen from hydrogen, linear and branched alkyl radicals containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and linear and branched acyl radicals containing from 2 to 12 carbon atoms,

n ranges from 0 to 1000,

p ranges from 1 to 8,

a ranges from 0 to 50,

b ranges from 0 to 50,

a+b is greater than or equal to 1,

x ranges from 1 to 5, and

the number-average molecular weight is greater than or equal to 15,000.

2. The composition according to claim 1, further comprising a cosmetically acceptable medium.

3. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the number-average molecular weight ranges from about 25,000 to about 75,000.

4. The composition according to claim 1, wherein said at least one film-forming polymer (A) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.05% to about 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

5. The composition according to claim 4, wherein said at least one film-forming polymer (A) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.1% to about 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

6. The composition according to claim 5, wherein said at least one film-forming polymer (A) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.25% to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

7. The composition according to claim 1, wherein said at least one additive (B) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.05% to about 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

8. The composition according to claim 7, wherein said at least one additive (B) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.1% to about 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

9. The composition according to claim 8, wherein said at least one additive (B) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.25% to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

10. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the ratio of the concentration of said at least one film-forming polymer (A) to the concentration of said at least one additive (B) ranges from about 4000:

1 to about 0.002;

1.

11. The composition according to claim 1, further comprising at least one cosmetic additive chosen from thickeners;

anionic, nonionic, cationic and amphoteric surfactants;

fragrances;

preserving agents;

sunscreens;

proteins;

vitamins;

provitamins;

fixing and non-fixing, anionic, nonionic, cationic and amphoteric polymers other than those defined in claim 1;

mineral, plant and synthetic oils;

ceramides;

pseudoceramides; and

any other suitable additive used in cosmetic compositions.

12. An aerosol device containing a cosmetic composition comprising:

(1) at least one film-forming polymer (A) in said aerosol device, wherein a film obtained by drying a mixture of said at least one film-forming polymer (A) with ethanol or water, under a humid atmosphere, has a mechanical profile defined by at least;

(i) an elongation at break (ε

_r) of greater than or equal to 160%; and

(ii) a recovery at 300 seconds (R₃₀₀) of greater than or equal to 45%; and

(2) in said aerosol device at least one additive (B) chosen from;

linear, non-oxyalkylenated, functionalized and unfunctionalized silicones, oxyalkylenated silicones, alkyl ethers of alkylene glycols and of polyalkylene glycols comprising C₁ to C₁₅ alkyl groups, and polyurethanes comprising at least one unit chosen from polyether and polycarbonate units,

said ingredients (1) and (2) being present in said aerosol device.

13. The aerosol device according to claim 12, further comprising a cosmetically acceptable medium.

14. The aerosol device according to claim 12, wherein said at least one additive (B) is chosen from non-oxyalkylenated silicones modified with at least one group chosen from:

carboxylic, alkoxy, sulphonate, thiol, hydroxyl, amino, and hydroxyacylamino groups.

15. The aerosol device according to claim 12, wherein said at least one additive (B) is chosen from unmodified non-oxyalkylenated silicones.

16. The aerosol device according to claim 15, wherein said unmodified non-oxyalkylenated silicones are chosen from polydialkylsiloxane, polyarylsiloxane, and polyalkyl-arylsiloxane.

17. The aerosol device according to claim 12, wherein said at least one additive (B) is chosen from oxyalkylenated silicones chosen from compounds of formula (I):

wherein;

R₁, which may be identical or different, is chosen from hydrogen and C₁-C₃₀ linear and branched alkyl radicals,

R₂, which may be identical or different, is chosen from —

(C_xH_2x)—

(OC₂H₄)_a—

(OC₃H₆)_b—

OR₃,

R₃, which may be identical or different, is chosen from hydrogen, linear and branched alkyl radicals containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and linear and branched acyl radicals containing from 2 to 12 carbon atoms,

n ranges from 0 to 1000,

p ranges from 1 to 8,

a ranges from 0 to 50,

b ranges from 0 to 50,

a+b is greater than or equal to 1,

x ranges from 1 to 5, and

the number-average molecular weight is greater than or equal to 15,000.

18. The aerosol device according to claim 17, wherein the number-average molecular weight ranges from about 25,000 to about 75,000.

19. The aerosol device according to claim 12, wherein said at least one additive (B) is chosen from polyurethanes chosen from:

anionic, cationic, nonionic, and amphoteric polyurethanes.

20. The aerosol device according to claim 12, wherein said at least one additive (B) is chosen from polyurethane-polyethers.

21. The aerosol device according to claim 12, wherein said at least one additive (B) is chosen from:

alkyl ethers of an alkylene glycol and of a polyalkylene glycol chosen from diethylene glycol ethyl ether, diethylene glycol methyl ether, diethylene glycol butyl ether, diethylene glycol hexyl ether, dipropylene glycol butyl ether, tripropylene glycol butyl ether, dipropylene glycol ethyl ether, tripropylene glycol methyl ether and diethylene glycol methyl ether.

22. The aerosol device according to claim 12, wherein said at least one film-forming polymer (A) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.05 to about 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

23. The aerosol device according to claim 22, wherein said at least one film-forming polymer (A) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.1% to about 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

24. The aerosol device according to claim 23, wherein said at least one film-forming polymer (A) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.25% to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

25. The aerosol device according to claim 12, wherein said at least one additive (B) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.05% to about 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

26. The aerosol device according to claim 25, wherein said at least one additive (B) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.1% to about 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

27. The aerosol device according to claim 26, wherein said at least one additive (B) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.25% to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

28. The aerosol device according to claim 12, wherein the ratio of the concentration of said at least one film-forming polymer (A) to the concentration of said at least one additive (B) ranges from about 4000:

1 to about 0.002;

1.

29. The aerosol device according to claim 12, further comprising at least one cosmetic additive chosen from thickeners;

anionic, nonionic, cationic and amphoteric surfactants;

fragrances;

preserving agents;

sunscreens;

proteins;

vitamins;

provitamins;

fixing and non-fixing, anionic, nonionic, cationic and amphoteric polymers other than those defined in claim 12;

mineral, plant and synthetic oils;

ceramides;

pseudoceramides; and

any other suitable additive used in cosmetic compositions.

30. A hair styling product comprising a composition comprising:

(1) at least one film-forming polymer (A) in said hair styling product, wherein a film obtained by drying a mixture of said at least one film-forming polymer (A) with ethanol or water, under a humid atmosphere, has a mechanical profile defined by at least;

(i) an elongation at break (ε

_r) of greater than or equal to 160%; and

(ii) a recovery at 300 seconds (R₃₀₀) of greater than or equal to 45%; and

(2) in said hair styling product at least one additive (B) chosen from;

linear, non-oxyalkylenated, functionalized and unfunctionalized silicones, oxyalkylenated silicones, alkyl ethers of alkylene glycols and of polyalkylene glycols comprising C₁ to C₁₅ alkyl groups, and polyurethanes comprising at least one unit chosen from polyether and polycarbonate units, said ingredients (1) and (2) being present in said hair styling product.

31. The hair styling product according to claim 30, further comprising a cosmetically acceptable medium.

32. The hair styling product according to claim 30, wherein said at least one additive (B) is chosen from non-oxyalkylenated silicones modified with at least one group chosen from:

carboxylic, alkoxy, sulphonate, thiol, hydroxyl, amino, and hydroxyacylamino groups.

33. The hair styling product according to claim 30, wherein said at least one additive (B) is chosen from unmodified non-oxyalkylenated silicones.

34. The hair styling product according to claim 33, wherein said unmodified non-oxyalkylenated silicones are chosen from polydjalkylsiloxane, polyarylsiloxane, and polyalkyl-arylsiloxane.

35. The hair styling product according to claim 30, wherein said at least one additive (B) is chosen from oxyalkylenated silicones chosen from compounds of formula (I):

wherein;

R₁, which may be identical or different, is chosen from hydrogen and C₁-C₃₀ linear and branched alkyl radicals,

R₂, which may be identical or different, is chosen from —

(C_xH_2x)—

(OC₂H₄)_a—

(OC₃H₆)_b—

OR₃,

R₃, which may be identical or different, is chosen from hydrogen, linear and branched alkyl radicals containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and linear and branched acyl radicals containing from 2 to 12 carbon atoms,

n ranges from 0 to 1000,

p ranges from 1 to 8,

a ranges from 0 to 50,

b ranges from 0 to 50,

a+b is greater than or equal to 1,

x ranges from 1 to 5, and

the number-average molecular weight is greater than or equal to 15,000.

36. The hair styling product according to claim 35, wherein the number-average molecular weight ranges from about 25,000 to about 75,000.

37. The hair styling product according to claim 30, wherein said at least one additive (B) is chosen from polyurethanes chosen from:

anionic, cationic, nonionic, and amphoteric polyurethanes.

38. The hair styling product according to claim 30, wherein said at least one additive (B) is chosen from polyurethane-polyethers.

39. The hair styling product according to claim 30, wherein said at least one additive (B) is chosen from:

alkyl ethers of an alkylene glycol and of a polyalkylene glycol chosen from diethylene glycol ethyl ether, diethylene glycol methyl ether, diethylene glycol butyl ether, diethylene glycol hexyl ether, dipropylene glycol butyl ether, tripropylene glycol butyl ether, dipropylene glycol ethyl ether, tripropylene glycol methyl ether and diethylene glycol methyl ether.

40. The hair styling product according to claim 30, wherein said at least one film-forming polymer (A) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.05% to about 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

41. The hair styling product according to claim 30, wherein said at least one film-forming polymer (A) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.1% to about 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

42. The hair styling product according to claim 41, wherein said at least one film-forming polymer (A) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.25% to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

43. The hair styling product according to claim 30, wherein said at least one additive (B) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.05% to about 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

44. The hair styling product according to claim 43, wherein said at least one additive (B) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.1% to about 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

45. The hair styling product according to claim 44, wherein said at least one additive (B) is present at a concentration ranging from about 0.25% to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

46. The hair styling product according to claim 30, wherein the ratio of the concentration of said at least one film-forming polymer (A) to the concentration of said at least one additive (B) ranges from about 4000:

1 to about 0.002;

1.

47. The hair styling product according to claim 30, further comprising at least one cosmetic additive chosen from thickeners;

anionic, nonionic, cationic and amphoteric surfactants;

fragrances;

preserving agents;

sunscreens;

proteins;

vitamins;

provitamins;

fixing and non-fixing, anionic, nonionic, cationic and amphoteric polymers other than those defined in claim 30;

mineral, plant and synthetic oils;

ceramides;

pseudoceramides; and

any other suitable additive used in cosmetic compositions.

48. A process for shaping hair, said process comprising applying, in said process for shaping hair, to said hair a cosmetic composition comprising:

(1) at least one film-forming polymer (A), wherein a film obtained by drying a mixture of said at least one film-forming polymer (A) with ethanol or water, under a humid atmosphere, has a mechanical profile defined by at least;

(i) an elongation at break (ε

_r) of greater than or equal to 160%; and

(ii) a recovery at 300 seconds (R₃₀₀) of greater than or equal to 45%;

(2) at least one additive (B) chosen from;

linear, non-oxyalkylenated, functionalized and unfunctionalized silicones, oxyalkylenated silicones, alkyl ethers of alkylene glycols and of polyalkylene glycols comprising C₁ to C₁₅ alkyl groups, and polyurethanes comprising at least one unit chosen from polyether and polycarbonate units.

49. A process for holding or fixing a hair style, said process comprising applying to hair a cosmetic composition comprising:

(1) at least one film-forming polymer (A), wherein a film obtained by drying a mixture of said at least one film-forming polymer (A) with ethanol or water, under a humid atmosphere, has a mechanical profile defined by at least;

(i) an elongation at break (ε

_r) of greater than or equal to 160%; and

(ii) a recovery at 300 seconds (R₃₀₀) of greater than or equal to 45%; and

(2) at least one additive (B) chosen from;

linear, non-oxyalkylenated, functionalized and unfunctionalized silicones, oxyalkylenated silicones, alkyl ethers of alkylene glycols and of polyalkylene glycols comprising C₁ to C₁₅ alkyl groups, and polyurethanes comprising at least one unit chosen from polyether and polycarbonate units, and further comprising subsequently styling said hair.

50. A hair care product comprising a composition comprising:

(1) at least one film-forming polymer (A) in said hair care product, wherein a film obtained by drying a mixture of said at least one film-forming polymer (A) with ethanol or water, under a humid atmosphere, has a mechanical profile defined by at least;

(i) an elongation at break (ε

_r) of greater than or equal to 160%; and

(ii) a recovery at 300 seconds (R₃₀₀) of greater than or equal to 45%; and

(2) at least one additive (B) chosen from;

linear, non-oxyalkylenated, functionalized and unfunctionalized silicones, oxyalkylenated silicones, alkyl ethers of alkylene glycols and of polyalkylene glycols comprising C₁ to C₁₅ alkyl groups, and polyurethanes comprising at least one unit chosen from polyether and polycarbonate units, said ingredients (1) and (2) being present in said hair care product.

51. A process for preparing a cosmetic composition, said process comprising combining at least one additive (B) and at least one film-forming polymer (A) in a cosmetic composition, wherein a film obtained by drying a mixture of said at least one film-forming polymer (A) with ethanol or water, under a humid or dry atmosphere, has a mechanical profile defined by at least:

(i) an elongation at break (ε

_r) of greater than or equal to 160%; and

(ii) a recovery at 300 seconds (R₃₀₀) of greater than or equal to 45%, and

wherein said at least one additive (B) is chosen from oxyalkylenated silicones chosen from compounds of formula (I);

 

wherein;

R₁, which may be identical or different, is chosen from hydrogen and C₁-C₃₀ linear and branched alkyl radicals,

R₂, which may be identical or different, is chosen from —

(C_xH_2x)—

(OC₂H₄)_a—

(OC₃H₆)_b—

OR₃,

R₃, which may be identical or different, is chosen from hydrogen, linear and branched alkyl radicals containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and linear and branched acyl radicals containing from 2 to 12 carbon atoms,

n ranges from 0 to 1000,

ranges from 1 to 8,

a ranges from 0 to 50,

b ranges from 0 to 50,

a+b is greater than or equal to 1,

x ranges from 1 to 5, and

the number-average molecular weight is greater than or equal to 15,000.

52. A pump-dispenser bottle containing a cosmetic composition comprising:

(1) at least one film-forming polymer (A), wherein a film obtained by drying a mixture of said at least one film-forming polymer (A) with ethanol or water, under a humid atmosphere, has a mechanical profile defined by at least;

(i) an elongation at break (ε

_r) of greater than or equal to 160%; and

(ii) a recovery at 300 seconds (R₃₀₀) of greater than or equal to 45%; and

(2) at least one additive (B) is chosen from;

linear, non-oxyalkylenated, functionalized and unfunctionalized silicones, oxyalkylenated silicones, alkyl ethers of alkylene glycols and of polyalkylene glycols comprising C₁ to C₁₅ alkyl groups, and polyurethanes comprising at least one unit chosen from polyether and polycarbonate units, said ingredients (1) and (2) being present in said pump dispenser bottle.

53. A process for obtaining a film, obtained by drying a mixture of at least one film-forming polymer (A) with ethanol or water, under a humid atmosphere, wherein said film has a mechanical profile defined by at least one of:

(i) an elongation at break (ε

_r) of greater than or equal to 160%; and

(ii) a recovery at 300 seconds (R₃₀₀) of greater than or equal to 45%;

comprising combining said at least one film-forming polymer (A) with at least one additive (B) chosen from;

oxyalkylenated silicones chosen from compounds of formula (I);

 

wherein;

R₁, which may be identical or different, is chosen from hydrogen and C₁-C₃₀ linear and branched alkyl radicals,

R₂, which may be identical or different, is chosen from —

(C_xH_2x)—

(OC₂H₄)_a—

(OC₃H₆)_b—

OR₃,

R₃, which may be identical or different, is chosen from hydrogen, linear and branched alkyl radicals containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and linear and branched acyl radicals containing from 2 to 12 carbon atoms,

n ranges from 0 to 1000,

p ranges from 1 to 8,

a ranges from 0 to 50,

b ranges from 0 to 50,

a+b is greater than or equal to 1,

x ranges from 1 to 5, and

the number-average molecular weight is greater than or equal to 15,000.