Containing more than 90% PITERA™ , our unique yeast-derived formulation improves surface cell turnover renewal and stimulates the skin's natural reproduction of Hyaluronic Acid and Natural Moisturizing Factors via skin barrier hydration, leaving your skin fundamentally healthy and youthful looking.
Our iconic Facial Treatment Essence has been a cult-favorite among celebrities and skincare experts alike for over 40 years.
- Helps reduce the appearance of dark spots from UVA and UVB oxidative damage on the skin surface
- Clinically proven to reduce redness
- Improves the surface cell renewal rate
What is PITERA™ SK-II’s proprietary, natural bio-ingredient derived from fermentation. It improves multiple dimensions of visible skin damage and aging. It is made exclusively in Japan for SK-II.
PITERA™ Origin: In the 1970s, SK-II scientists noticed the hands of elderly Japanese sake brewers looked decades younger than their age.
Realizing the brewers’ hands were immersed in fermented sake “mash” for hours a day, the scientists wondered if something in the fermentation process kept the skin looking younger. Further research into this process led to the discovery of PITERA™, a naturally derived liquid from yeast fermentation.
What’s Makes PITERA™ Unique: PITERA™ contains over 50 micro-nutrients including antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to nourish and improve your skin from multiple dimensions, reducing visible skin damage.
Shake It Out
Pour 2-3 shakes of the lightweight liquid essence formula into palms of hands.
Minute to Moisturize
Press palms together to wet both hands. Gently press over face & neck for 1 minute.
Pat, Pat, and Glow
Continue patting the essence into skin until fully absorbed.
Use in AM and PM
Use 2x daily – after cleansing & toning (before serums or moisturizers).
