abstract |
Disclosed are packaged leave-on cosmetic compositions for direct application to the scalp, comprising 1) a leave-on scalp cosmetic composition that is substantially free of cleansing surfactants and contains by weight of the leave-on scalp cosmetic composition i) from about 40% to about 99% by weight of a volatile liquid having a vapor pressure greater than 23.7mmHg as measured at 25°C , ii) from about 0.005% to about 20% by weight of a skin active agent, and iii) from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a moisturizing material, preferably a liquid humectant, and 2) a package within which the scalp cosmetic composition is contained, wherein the package has a plurality of openings through which the leave-on scalp cosmetic composition is applied directly to the scalp. It has been found that the packaged compositions of the present invention can provide improved scalp moisturization and improved deposition of the skin active agent on the skin, without unduly affecting hair cosmetics. |