March 29, 2004 – EAGAN, MN – Life Source Basics Skin Renewal Cream, a WGP^® Beta Glucan and aloe vera skin cream designed to keep skin smooth and youthful looking, has undergone a makeover of its own.

Biopolymer Engineering, Inc., the manufacturer of Life Source Basics, recently introduced new packaging for its Skin Renewal Cream. The new 2 oz. cream features a white container and a black lid lined with gold. “Life Source Basics Skin Renewal Cream is a premier product and we believe its new packaging reflects that,” said Matt Steiner, vice president, business development.

Clinical studies have demonstrated that WGP Beta Glucan, the active ingredient in Life Source Basics Skin Renewal Cream, protects against sun damage by activating immune cells in the skin called Langerhans to stimulate new collage growth.¹ Langerhans cells play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the skin and overall healing processes of the skin. These cells help improve skin hydration, increase firmness and elasticity, defend against external threats such as sun and smoke, getting rid of lines and wrinkles, dryness and improving skin color.

Life Source Basics products are marketed though health care professionals and independent nutrition and health food stores. The active ingredient in Life Source Basics products is WGP Beta Glucan, which scientific studies have shown supports healthy immune function.

Biopolymer Engineering, Inc. is a biotechnology company that is pioneering carbohydrate solutions to improve human health. Based in Eagan, Minnesota, the company has more than 40 U.S. patents and patents pending, with additional filings in more than 20 countries that protect its yeast beta glucan products and compounds. Biopolymer Engineering is developing beta glucan applications for pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, functional foods, cosmetics and animal feed and nutrition. Website: www.biopolymer.com.

¹Elmets CA, Vargas A, Oresajo C. Photoprotective effects of sunscreens in cosmetics on sunburn and Langerhans cell photodamage. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 1992: 9: 113-120. ©1992.

For more information, contact:

David Walsh
Biopolymer Engineering, Inc.
651-256-4606
dwalsh@biopolymer.com