Compositions and methods for treating hair and skin using aqueous delivery systems

Abstract

Compositions containing at least one organic phospholipid capable of forming bilayers in aqueous solution; and at least one amphoteric surfactant and at least one nonionic surfactant, each present in an amount by weight equal to or greater than the amount of the phospholipid; where the phospholipid and surfactants are present in a combined amount sufficient to allow at least one water-insoluble ingredient selected from waxes and unneutralized and partially neutralized water-insoluble polymers, resins, and latexes to be incorporated into an aqueous solution. A delivery system containing the composition and methods for styling hair and for treating keratinous substances are also disclosed.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A composition comprising: 
 at least one organic phospholipid capable of forming bilayers in aqueous solution;    at least one amphoteric surfactant present in an amount by weight equal to or greater than the amount of said at least one phospholipid; and    at least one nonionic surfactant present in an amount by weight equal to or greater than the amount of said at least one phospholipid;    wherein said at least one phospholipid, said at least one amphoteric surfactant, and said at least one nonionic surfactant are present in a combined amount sufficient to allow at least one water-insoluble ingredient selected from waxes and unneutralized and partially neutralized water-insoluble polymers, resins, and latexes to be incorporated into an aqueous solution.    
     
     
         2 . A composition according to    claim 1   , wherein said composition further comprises at least one anionic surfactant.  
     
     
         3 . A composition according to    claim 1   , wherein said composition further comprises water.  
     
     
         4 . A composition according to    claim 1   , wherein said at least one amphoteric surfactant is present in an amount by weight greater than the amount of said at least one phospholipid.  
     
     
         5 . A composition according to    claim 1   , wherein said at least one nonionic surfactant is present in an amount by weight greater than the amount of said at least one phospholipid.  
     
     
         6 . A composition according to    claim 1   , wherein said at least one organic phospholipid capable of forming bilayers in aqueous solution is a lecithin.  
     
     
         7 . A composition according to    claim 1   , wherein said water-insoluble polymers, resins, and latexes contain at least one carboxyl moiety.  
     
     
         8 . A composition according to    claim 1   , wherein said at least one amphoteric surfactant is selected from betaines, sultaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl amphodiacetates, alkyl amphodipropionates, imidazolines, and salts thereof.  
     
     
         9 . A composition according to    claim 8   , wherein said at least one amphoteric surfactant is cocamphodipropionate or cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine.  
     
     
         10 . A composition according to    claim 1   , wherein said at least one nonionic surfactant is formed from at least a C 8  to C 24  fatty alcohol, a C 8  to C 24  fatty acid, or a C 8  to C 24  glyceride.  
     
     
         11 . A composition according to    claim 1   , wherein said at least one nonionic surfactant has an HLB of at least 10.  
     
     
         12 . A composition according to    claim 1   , wherein said at least one organic phospholipid, said at least one amphoteric surfactant, and said at least one nonionic surfactant are present in a ratio of about 1:3:2 and above by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.  
     
     
         13 . A composition according to    claim 12   , wherein said at least one organic phospholipid, said at least one amphoteric surfactant, and said at least one nonionic surfactant are present in a ratio of about 1:5:2 to about 1:10:3 by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.  
     
     
         14 . A method for styling hair comprising: 
 preparing an aqueous solution comprising: 
 at least one organic phospholipid capable of forming bilayers in aqueous solution;  
 at least one amphoteric surfactant present in an amount by weight equal to or greater than the amount of said at least one phospholipid;  
 at least one nonionic surfactant present in an amount by weight equal to or greater than the amount of said at least one phospholipid; and  
 at least one water-insoluble ingredient selected from waxes and unneutralized and partially neutralized water-insoluble polymers, resins, and latexes,  
   wherein said at least one organic phospholipid, said at least one amphoteric surfactant, and said at least one nonionic surfactant are present in a combined amount sufficient to allow said at least one water-insoluble ingredient to be incorporated into said aqueous solution;    applying said aqueous solution to said hair to improve styling and hold;    styling said hair wherein said hair maintains properties of flexibility, shine, and washability.    
     
     
         15 . A method according to    claim 14   , wherein said aqueous solution is in the form of a mousse, cream, gel, aerosol or non-aerosol spray, or lotion.  
     
     
         16 . A delivery system for water-insoluble ingredients comprising: 
 at least one organic phospholipid capable of forming bilayers in aqueous solution;    at least one amphoteric surfactant present in an amount by weight equal to or greater than the amount of said at least one phospholipid;    at least one nonionic surfactant present in an amount by weight equal to or greater than the amount of said at least one phospholipid;    at least one water-insoluble ingredient selected from waxes and unneutralized and partially neutralized water-insoluble polymers, resins, and latexes; and    an aqueous phase,    wherein said at least one organic phospholipid, said at least one amphoteric surfactant, and said at least one nonionic surfactant are present in a combined amount sufficient to allow said at least one water-insoluble ingredient to be incorporated into said system.    
     
     
         17 . A delivery system according to    claim 16   , wherein said aqueous phase further comprises additional ingredients selected from anionic surfactants, organic salts, inorganic salts, proteins, hair dyes, water-soluble polymers, amino acids, quaternary ammonium compounds, complex and simple carbohydrates, preservatives, and fragrances.  
     
     
         18 . A delivery system according to    claim 16   , wherein said water-insoluble polymers, resins, and latexes contain at least one carboxyl moiety.  
     
     
         19 . A delivery system according to    claim 16   , wherein said at least one organic phospholipid capable of forming bilayers in aqueous solution is a lecithin.  
     
     
         20 . A delivery system according to    claim 16   , wherein said at least one amphoteric surfactant is selected from betaines, sultaines, hydroxysultaines, alkyl amphodiacetates, alkyl amphodipropionates, imidazolines, and salts thereof.  
     
     
         21 . A delivery system according to    claim 20   , wherein said at least one amphoteric surfactant is cocamphodipropionate or cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine.  
     
     
         22 . A delivery system according to    claim 16   , wherein said at least one nonionic surfactant is formed from a C 8  to C 24  fatty alcohol, a C 8  to C 24  fatty acid, or a C 8  to C 24  glyceride.  
     
     
         23 . A delivery system according to    claim 16   , wherein said at least one organic phospholipid is present in an amount of greater than 0 to about 5% by weight relative to the total weight of said delivery system.  
     
     
         24 . A delivery system according to    claim 16   , wherein said at least one amphoteric surfactant is present in an amount of greater than 0 to about 15% by weight relative to the total weight of said delivery system.  
     
     
         25 . A delivery system according to    claim 16   , wherein said at least one nonionic surfactant is present in an amount of greater than 0 to about 20% by weight relative to the total weight of said delivery system.  
     
     
         26 . A delivery system according to    claim 16   , wherein said at least one water-insoluble ingredient is present in an amount of from about 1 to about 15% on a dry basis relative to the total weight of said delivery system.  
     
     
         27 . A delivery system according to    claim 16   , wherein said at least one organic phospholipid, said at least one amphoteric surfactant, and said at least one nonionic surfactant are present in a ratio of about 1:3:2 and above by weight relative to the total weight of the combination of said at least one organic phospholipid, said at least one amphoteric surfactant, and said at least one nonionic surfactant.  
     
     
         28 . A delivery system according to    claim 27   , wherein said at least one organic phospholipid, said at least one amphoteric surfactant, and said at least one nonionic surfactant are present in a ratio of from about 1:5:2 to about 1:10:3 by weight relative to the total weight of the combination of said at least one organic phospholipid, said at least one amphoteric surfactant, and said at least one nonionic surfactant.  
     
     
         29 . A delivery system according to    claim 16   , wherein said system is in the form of a shampoo, a conditioner, a deep treatment for hair, a body wash, a bath gel, a bath oil, a hair dyeing composition, a permanent wave formulation, a make-up composition, a skin cream, or a lotion.  
     
     
         30 . A method for treating at least one keratinous substance comprising: 
 preparing an aqueous solution comprising: 
 at least one organic phospholipid capable of forming bilayers in aqueous solution;  
 at least one amphoteric surfactant present in an amount by weight equal to or greater than the amount of said at least one phospholipid;  
 at least one nonionic surfactant present in an amount by weight equal to or greater than the amount of said at least one phospholipid; and  
 at least one water-insoluble ingredient selected from waxes and unneutralized and partially neutralized water-insoluble polymers, resins, and latexes,  
   wherein said at least one organic phospholipid, said at least one amphoteric surfactant, and said at least one nonionic surfactant are present in a combined amount sufficient to allow said at least water-insoluble ingredient to be incorporated into said aqueous solution; and    applying said aqueous solution to said at least one keratinous substance.    
     
     
         31 . A method according to    claim 30   , wherein said at least one keratinous substance is hair or skin.  
     
     
         32 . A method according to    claim 30   , wherein said at least one keratinous substance is skin and said treating is selected from conditioning, moisturizing, or protecting from chemical treatment or skin irritation.