Scalp cosmetic compositions and corresponding methods of application to provide scalp moisturization and skin active benefits

A method of treating the scalp, said method comprising:

• a) applying directly to the scalp a cosmetic composition that is substantially free of cleansing surfactants and which contains:
• i) from about 40% to about 99% by weight of a volatile liquid having a vapor pressure greater than 23.7 mmHg as measured at 25° C., and
• ii) from about 0.005% to about 20% by weight of a skin active agent,
• iii) from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a liquid humectant,
• wherein the composition is contained within an applicator having a plurality of openings through which the composition is applied directly to the scalp, and
• b) allowing the applied composition to remain on the scalp for at least about 30 minutes after application.

A method of treating animal skin, said method comprising:

• a) applying directly to the scalp a cosmetic composition that is substantially free of cleansing surfactants and which contains:
• i) from about 40% to about 99% by weight of a volatile liquid having a vapor pressure greater than 23.7 mmHg as measured at 25° C., and
• ii) from about 0.005% to about 20% by weight of a skin active agent,
• iii) from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a liquid humectant,
• wherein the composition is contained within an applicator having a plurality of openings through which the composition is applied directly to the scalp, and
• b) allowing the applied composition to remain on the scalp for at least about 30 minutes after application.

A scalp cosmetic composition comprising:

• a) from about 40% to about 99% by weight of a volatile liquid having a vapor pressure greater than 23.7 mmHg as measured at 25° C., and
• b) from about 0.005% to about 20% by weight of a skin active agent,
• c) from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a liquid humectant,
• wherein the composition is a leave-on composition that is substantially free of cleansing surfactants and wherein the composition is contained within an applicator having a plurality of openings through which the composition is applied directly to the scalp, and provides a Scalp Moisturization value of at least about 2.5.

A scalp cosmetic composition comprising:

• a) from about 40% to about 99% by weight of a volatile liquid having a vapor pressure greater than 23.7 mmHg as measured at 25° C., and
• b) from about 0.005% to about 20% by weight of a skin active agent,
• c) from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a liquid humectant,
• wherein the composition is a leave-on composition that is substantially free of cleansing surfactants and wherein the composition is contained within an applicator having a plurality of openings through which the composition is applied directly to the scalp, and provides an Instant Flake Reduction value of at least about 40%.