The origins of SK-II began in a sake brewery in Japan nearly 40 years ago, where scientists noticed that brewers had aged faces, but soft and youthful hands. Convinced that the secret lay in the fermentation process, scientists screened hundreds of strains of yeast until they discovered a liquid that seemed to defy age—our miracle ingredient, Pitera™.

With a unique combination of micronutrients, Pitera™ contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids and organic acids—all working to enhance skin’s natural rejuvenation process, smooth skin, minimize the appearance of pores and wrinkles, even skin tone, and reveal radiance. Pitera™ is the foundation of our entire product line.