LIQUID NON-IONIC SALT-FREE SKIN AND HAIR TREATMENT COMPOSITION THAT CONTAINS LAUROYL N-METHYL GLUCAMIDE

摘要

Compositions and methods for their use in treating human or other mammalian skin and hair. Non-ionic, salt-free non-solidifying formulations of Lauroyl N methyl glucamide and alkyl glycosides are disclosed that impart beneficial barrier properties to skin and hair.

主权项

1. An aqueous composition free of ionic surfactants for use as a shampoo or skin cleanser/hydrating lotion, consisting essentially of an aqueous formulation of Lauroyl N-methyl-glucamide (LMG) at a concentration between 0.5% and 30% by weight and alkyl polyglycoside at a concentration of between 0.5% and 30% by weight, with the weight ratio of the two compounds LMG and alkyl polyglycoside of between 2:1 and 1:3 and which remains liquid at temperatures below 0° C.,
where the alkyl polyglycoside has the formula (II) or Formula (III) below: wherein R1 is a monovalent organic radical having from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms, preferably from 6 to 12 carbon atoms; Z is saccharide residue having 5 or 6 carbon atoms; and b is a number having a value of 12 or less.