Toiletry formulations comprising low molecular weight carrageenan
AssigneeFMC Corporation
InventorHenry J. Witt
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Abstract
Toiletry formulations including low molecular carrageenan extractives which are present in amounts effective to provide for substantivity to hair and skin keratin and provide for conditioning of hair and skin as a result of the water-binding capacity of such extractives.
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A toiletry formulation for application to body skin which comprises a sulfated seaweed polysaccharide extractive of low molecular weight in combination with a conventional toiletry preparation selected from the group consisting of shampoos, shampoo after-treatment mediums, hair grooming aids, cleansing agents, emollient agents, healing agents and bath products, said extractive being characterized in that the water viscosity thereof in a 1.5%, by weight, water solution at 75 .degree. C. is not greater than about 5 mPa.s., said extractive being present in an amount effective to have substantivity with the skin keratin and to provide for conditioning of such skin by its moisture-binding capacity.
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