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Abstract

Compositions for providing hair and skin care benefits, such as smoothing, anti-static control, color protection, frizz control and moisturization are disclosed. The compositions maintain clarity, show no separation upon standing, and remain flowable liquids at room temperature. The compositions comprise a silicone or hydrocarbon component having a viscosity of from about 2,500 to about 600,000 cSt at 25° C. (such as dimethicone gum or hydrogenated polydecene), together with a carrier fluid having a viscosity less than about 100 cSt at 25° C. and a flash point greater than about 85° C. (such as caprylyl methicone, isodecyl neopentanoate, or hydrogenated polyisobutene (250)). Hair care compositions, such as shampoos and conditioners containing those combinations, as well as the method of conditioning hair utilizing those compositions is also disclosed. The compositions can be applied directly to the hair (i.e., “neat”) or via a conventional hair treatment composition, such as a shampoo or a conditioner. Skin care compositions and methods are also disclosed.

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