| abstract |
Disclosed is a cosmetic agent for temporarily shaping keratin fibres (e.g. human hair, fur) comprising; (a) at least one wax having a melting point above 37 °C in a total amount of 1 to 30 wt.%; (b) at least one emulsifier in a total amount of 0.5 to 20 wt.%; (c) at least one cellulose ether in a total amount of 0.01 to 3 wt.%; (d) hexetidine in a total amount of 0.01 to 0.5 wt.%; (e) water in a total amount of 5 to 90 wt.%. Most preferably, the cellulose ether is hydroxyethyl cellulose. Preferably, the wax is one of; a plant-based wax, petrolatum, beeswax. Most preferably the emulsifier is a non-ionic emulsifier. Preferably the composition further contains phenoxyethanol and/or at least one nourishing component. Preferably, the cosmetic agent is formed as a hair wax, paste, lotion or clay. Also claimed is the use of hexetidine in a cosmetic agent for temporarily reshaping keratin fibres. |