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Patent Picks—Reducing Friction, Gentle Cleansing and Improving Dry Conditioning in Hair

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Posted: January 4, 2012

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Process for preparation of hair treatment composition comprising composite particles of clay and charged organic molecule
European Patent EP1455740
Publication date: Jan. 4, 2012
Assignee: Unilever PLC and Unilever N.V.

This patent relates to a process for the preparation of hair treatment compositions comprising aqueous dispersions of composite particles and processes for their preparation. Compositions containing particles according to the invention, such as conditioners and shampoos, provide specific feel benefits to hair.

Fragrance compositions and compounds
US Patent 8088725
Publication date: Jan. 3, 2012
Assignee: Givaudan Nederland Services B.V.

A perfume composition including the compound 4-[(1,5-dimethylhexyl)oxy]butanal in both its racemic and enantiomeric forms is disclosed in this patent. According to the inventors, it has been surprisingly discovered that certain fragrance compounds in accordance with the invention show good substantivity to hair and cloth, both wet and dry, and hence have good potential for use in fabric treatment products and hair care products.