Multi-phase high viscosity cosmetic products

A combined hair styling and conditioning product incorporating two separate, distinct and independent phases each of which are stored in contact with each other in a single container for being dispensed simultaneously therefrom in a particular metered ratio, said phases being further defined as comprising

• A. a sculpting phase incorporating
• a. between about 0.1 and 10% by weight of a gel forming matrix comprising at least one selected form the group consisting of carbomer 940, carbomer 934, carbomer 941, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl guar, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer, silica, sodium stearate, and petrolatum, and at least one neutralizing agent comprising at lease one selected from the group consisting of triethanolamine, tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, amino methyl propanol, and sodium hydroxide;
• b. between about 0.1 and 20% by weight of a setting resin comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of polyvinylpyrrolidone vinyl acetate copolymer, sodium polystyrene sulfonate, polyvinylpyrrolidone/dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate copolymer, polymethylvinylether/maleic anhydride copolymer, adipic acid/epoxypropyl diethylenetriamine copolymer, and polyvinylpyrrolidone;
• c. between about 0.001 and 40% by weight of at least one modifying agent comprising one selected from the group consisting of methyl gluceth-20, diethyl phthalate, phenyl trimethicone, soy bean oil, and acetamide MEA;
• d. between about 20 and 95% by weight of at least one solvent or carrier comprising a volatile or non-volatile composition employed to dissolve, disperse and adjust leveling and drying time as well as dry down feel, adhesion and rheological characteristics of the final product and comprising one selected from the group consisting of water, alcohol, isoparaffin, cyclomethicone, and propylene glycol;
• e. between about 0 and 50% by weight of at least one detactifying, glossing or lustering agent comprising water dispersible or insoluble materials functioning as moisture barriers in conjunction with humectants to provide a balance of moisture/nonmoisture feel and interaction;
• and
• B. a glossing/conditioning phase incorporating
• a. between about 0.1 and 10% by weight of a gel forming matrix comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of carbomer 940, carbomer 934, carbomer 941, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl guar, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer, silica, sodium stearate, and petrolatum, and at least one neutralizing agent comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of triethanolamine, tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, amino methyl propanol, and sodium hydroxide;
• b. between about 0.01 and 50% by weight of at least one film forming or modifying agent comprising a water dispersible fatty agent which functions as a film modifier, leveling aid, dispersing aid and a resolubilizer for aiding removal from the hair;
• c. between about 20 and 95% by weight of at least one solvent or carrier comprising a volatile or non-volatile composition employed to dissolve, disperse and adjust leveling and drying time as well as dry down feel, adhesion and rheological characteristics of the final product and comprising one selected from the group consisting of water, alcohol, isoparaffin, cyclomethicone, and propylene glycol;
• and
• d. between about 0.1 and 20% by weight of at least one detactifying, glossing or lustering agent comprising water dispersible or insoluble materials functioning as moisture barriers in conjunction with humectants to provide a balance of moisture/nonmoisture feel and interaction;
• whereby a unique styling and conditioning product is attained wherein two separate and independent phases of a high viscosity cosmetic preparation are capable of being housed in a single container and simultaneously dispensed in a specific, desired metered ratio, upon actuation of the dispensing container.

A combined styling and conditioning product incorporating two separate, distinct, and independent phases each of which are stored in contact with each other in a single container for being simultaneously dispensed therefrom, and comprising

• A. a sculpting phase which consists essentially of
• a. about 1% by eight of Carbomer 940,
• b. about 1% by weight of triethanolamine,
• c. about 14% by weight of polyvinylpyrrolidone vinyl acetate copolymer,
• d. about 0.1% by weight of methyl gluceth-20,
• e. about 30% by weight of alcohol,
• f. about 54% by weight of water, and
• g. trace amounts of Tetradosium EDTA, D&C Yellow No. 10 and FD&C Blue No. 1;
• and
• B. a glossing/conditioning phase consisting essentially of
• a. about 1% by weight of Carbomer 940,
• b. about 1% by weight of triethanolamine,
• c. about 0.1% by weight of Ceteth-20,
• d. about 0.5% by weight of glycerin,
• e. about 0.5% by weight of styrene/acrylate copolymer,
• f. about 95% by weight of water,
• g. about 1% by weight of dimethicone,
• h. about 0.5% by weight of myreth 3-laurate,
• i. about 0.05% by weight of panthenol,
• j. about 0.05% by weight of tetrasodium EDTA,
• k. about 0.5% by weight of a fragrance,
• l. about 0.06% by weight of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, and
• m. trace amounts of extract of irish moss, extract of clover blossom and extract of bay laurel.

A combined shampoo and conditioning product incorporating two separate, distinct, and independent phases each of which are stored in contact with each other in a single container for being simultaneously dispensed therefrom, and comprising

• A. a shampoo or cleansing phase which consists essentially of
• a. about 30% by weight of ammonium lauryl sulfate;
• b. about 6% by weight of cocamidopropyl betaine;
• c. about 2% by weight of lauramide DEA;
• d. about 0.5% by weight of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose;
• e. about 0.1% by weight of one selected from the group consisting of lactic acid and triethanolamine;
• f. about 0.06% by weight of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone,
• g. trace amounts of D&C Yellow No. 10;
• h. water forming the balance;
• and
• B. a conditioning phase consisting essentially of
• a. about 3% by weight of glyceryl monostearate;
• b. about 1% by weight of sodium steareth sulfate;
• c. about 0.5% by weight of hydroxypropylmethyl-cellulose;
• d. about 3% by weight of cetyl alcohol;
• e. about 3% by weight of stearalkonium chloride;
• f. about 0.2% by weight of polyquaternium 10;
• g. about 0.1% by weight of one selected from the group consisting of lactic acid and triethanolamine;
• h. about 0.6% by weight of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone;
• and
• i. water forming the balance.