Reactive Keratin Protein Formulations and Methods of Using for Revitalizing Hair
AssigneeKeratin Complex Holdings, Inc.
InventorsPeter Coppola, Vito C. Bucario
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Abstract
A formulation is disclosed comprising a reactive keratin derivative. Also described are methods of making the formulation and hair treatment methods and systems that include use of the formulation. The hair treatment methods may be useful, for example, in straightening or revitalizing hair.
Claims23
A formulation useful for revitalizing hair comprising a reactive ionized keratin derivative in an aqueous solution, said reactive ionized keratin derivative comprising the reaction product of ionized keratin with a reactive aldehyde, the ionized keratin having a molecular weight between about 9,000 and 25,000 daltons, the formulation further comprising an amino-functional silicone compound, one or more additional conditioning agents, and an oxidizer.
The formulation of claim 13, wherein the thickening agent is a cationic gum and wherein the formulation has a kinematic viscosity of between about 2000 and 5000 centistokes.
A method for producing a treatment formulation for repairing damaged hair, comprising:
- a) preparing an aqueous mixture comprising keratin protein;
- b) hydrolyzing the keratin in the aqueous mixture create an ionized keratin solution;
- c) reacting the ionized keratin with an effective amount of an aldehyde composition to form an ionized reactive keratin derivative,
- d) adding a thickening agent and an oxidizer to form a first phase;
- e) preparing a second phase comprising an amine-functionalized silicone;
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- f) combining the first phase with the second phase.
A method of treating hair of a subject with a reactive keratin derivative comprising:
- a) washing the hair of the subject;
- b) drying the hair;
- c) applying a formulation to the hair comprising an ionized reactive keratin derivative with a molecular weight range of about 12,000 to 19,000 daltons and comprising a plurality of reactive groups obtained by reaction of an aldehyde with a keratin compound, the formulation further comprising an oxidizing agent, an amino-functional silicone, and one or more additional silicone-based conditioning agents;
- d) elevating the temperature of the formulation on the hair to cause the ionized keratin protein derivative to react with the hair, whereby the reaction repairs damaged regions of the cuticle and increases hair strength.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.