Buena, NJ – March 23, 2006 – IGI, Inc. announces positive results from a clinical study evaluating their patented 10% Pure C Serum.
The 12 week clinical study was conducted by an independent testing lab. The subjects topically applied the 10% Pure C Serum around the eye area to evaluate its potential for reducing the appearance of fine lines. This patented formulation utilizes l-ascorbic acid, the pure form of Vitamin C.
Vitamin C is largely known for its antioxidant properties and has also been found to:
The 10% Pure C Serum has proven to be chemically and physically stable; the product remains clear while it maintains its level of 10% l-ascorbic acid for 2 years. Results from the use of 10% Pure C Serum were as follows:
Additional benefits acknowledged by subjects using the 10% Pure C Serum were:
10% Pure C Serum is part of a new, 10 product skin care line that will be marketed under the name MIAJ, which is set to launch in the second quarter 2006, the products will be made available through specialty stores and an online store at www.miaj.com.
IGI is a company committed to growth by applying proprietary technologies to achieve cost-effective solutions for varied customer needs. IGI offers the patented Novasome® lipid vesicle encapsulation technology which contributes value-added qualities to cosmetics, skin care products, dermatological formulations and other consumer products, providing improved dermal absorption, low potential for irritations, controlled and sustained release as well as improved stability. IGI has licensed Novasome® lipid vesicle encapsulation technology to leading global dermatological and skin care companies including Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Inc., Estee Lauder Companies, Chattem Inc., Genesis Pharmaceutical, Inc. and Apollo Pharmaceutical, Inc., and recently sub-licensed the rights to obtain FDA approval for and market IGI's PTH (1-34) compound using Novasome® lipid vesicle encapsulation technology for psoriasis, which is slated for Phase II clinical trials, to Manhattan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. IGI is also exploring the licensing of the topical PTH (7-34) compound for the prevention/treatment of chemotherapy induced-alopecia in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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IGI, Inc.
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