Introduction

Sustained, targeted research by the DSM Materials Science centre and DSM Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients led to the creation of a novel hyper-branched polymer, Polyquaternium-110 (INCI). This hair care polymer has demonstrated outstanding volume boost combined with excellent care benefits. Moreover, it can be added easily to existing shampoo formulations.

A structural transformation during hair drying enables the dual benefits. The mechanism of deposition of the polymer, via coacervate formation, gives rise to lamellar structures that provide lubricant effects for excellent wet combing. On drying these lamellar structures transform into hexagonal structures which provide the volume boost many consumers desire.

The claimed benefits have been substantiated by instrumental tests and confirmed by hairdresser assessments.