The Miracle of Radiant Skin at a Sake Brewery SK-I's Secret! It was first discovered at a sake brewery in Japan when scientists noticed that elderly workers had soft, youthful hands, contrasting with their wrinkled faces. This was due to the constant hand-to-hand mixing of fermented sake. Scientists spent years researching and isolating Pitera™M, a naturally occurring ingredient from the yeast fermentation process. Since then, SK-II products containing Pitera™ have become a staple in the beauty regimens of celebrities and beauties across Asia and around the world. Today, women around the world unknowingly enjoy the precious experience experienced by elderly Japanese women.
The Miracle of Radiant Skin: Discovering the Secret to Radiant Skin Over half a century later, the accidental discovery of a sake brewery worker's soft, beautiful hands inspired research into the yeast fermentation process. Years of research were devoted to isolating Pitera™, a naturally occurring ingredient from the yeast fermentation process.
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