Ampholyte terpolymers providing superior conditioning properties in skin and nail care products.

摘要

Ampholyte terpolymer conditioning additives for skin and nail care products are disclosed which improve softening or lubricating (lubricity), moisture retention and attraction (moisturizing), feel, and reduction of irritation. The ampholyte terpolymers may have a weight average molecular weight of from about 10 thousand to 10 million, and comprise (a) from at least 1 to as much as 95 weight percent of a nonionic monomer, (b) from at least 5 to as much as 80 weight percent of a cationic monomer, and (c) from at least 1 to as much as 75 weight percent of an anionic monomer. The ampholyte terpolymers are added to skin and nail care product formulations in amounts ranging from 0.1-10% by weight.