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Method of moisturizing and maintaining normal moisture level in hair having a normal moisture content

US4220168A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1978
Grant dateSep 2, 1980
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Expiry dateJun 5, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q5/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of moisturizing and maintaining the normal moisture level in hair initially having a normal moisture content comprising the steps of: (1) shampooing the hair with a moisture stabilizing shampoo; (2) conditioning the hair with a moisture stabilizing conditioner; and (3) thereafter applying a moisture control styling lotion, said shampoo, conditioner and styling lotion each containing from 0.01 to 1.0 weight percent of 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid or a salt thereof, from 0.01 to 5.0 weight percent glycerin and from 0.01 to 5.0 weight percent of protein derived from a collagenous source.

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