[0091] The oils which are used as the initial carrier are preferably soybean oil and olive oil. When used as a mixture, the soybean oil should be present in a predominant amount as, for example, about 90% by weight. However, the soybean oil can vary from about 60% to 100% by weight of the two oils. It is also possible to add other natural oils to the combination of soybean and olive oil, if desired, to act as a liquid carrier.
[0092] The waxes which are used as the final carrier or base for the composition are again preferably insect wax, such as beeswax, or a vegetable wax. It is also possible to use non-natural waxes or otherwise synthetic waxes, such as paraffin wax.
[0093] In order to form a gel composition, the gelling agent may be Irish moss or seaweed which are both natural gels. However, it is possible to use a synthetic gelling agent, such as carboxymethyl cellose or hydroxy methyl cellose.
[0094] One of the important aspects of the present invention, which is not necessarily apparent from a consideration of the various components, is the fact that they are generally compatible with one another. In this respect, there does not appear to be any deleterious interaction which would cause a reduction in the efficacy of any one component. In other words, one of the preferred hair straightening agents is cooperative with a scalp conditioner, for example, without reducing the effectiveness of either.
[0095] Although it is not known at present, if there is any synergism between the components in the composition, it is believed that some synergism does exist, in that the composition has actually been tested and has been found to perform very beneficial results, and even results superior to those which might have been anticipated. In addition, and probably one of the more important aspects, is that this hair treatment composition is made essentially with all natural ingredients, and preferably, all herbal ingredients. Heretofore, no such composition of this type has existed.
EXAMPLES
[0096] The invention is further illustrated by, but not limited to, the following example:
Example 1
[0097] Approximately 83 ounces of soybean oil was mixed with approximately 8 ounces of olive oil to create an initial liquid carrier. The two oils were completely miscible with one another. Separately from the preparation of the oils, approximately 0.13 ounces of citronella was mixed with approximately 2.56 ounces of white willow and approximately.13 ounces of bergamot, as well as 13 ounces of vitamin E. In addition, approximately 0.512 ounces of alkanet was mixed with the other ingredients.
[0098] The mixture of active ingredients was then introduced into the mixture of soybean oil and olive oil and allowed to sit for approximately seventy-two hours at room temperature. Thereafter, the mixture of oils was decanted and preserved and the remaining dry ingredients were then discarded.
[0099] The oil mixture was then introduced into a vessel containing beeswax which was then heated causing a melting of the beeswax. The oils within a few minutes dissolved within the beeswax after heating to a temperature of about 200° F. The wax was then allowed to cool with the oils completely entrained therein.
[0100] In the preparation of the final composition with the wax base, approximately 8 ounces of wax was used to hold the oils and the other active ingredients.
[0101] Testing of the composition found that the composition did tend to stimulate hair growth and did remove incidents of dandruff. It was also found that the composition freed the scalp from any microbial growth, such as fungal growth, for a substantial period of time.
[0102] Thus, there has been illustrated and described a unique and novel hair and scalp treatment composition and which thereby fulfills all of the objects and advantages which have been sought. It should be understood that many changes, modifications, variations and other uses and applications which will become apparent to those skilled in the art after considering the specification and the accompanying drawings. Therefore, any and all such changes, modifications, variations and other uses and applications which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention are deemed to be covered by the invention.