SK II is probably the most debated over, high-end skin care. Questions have been asked what makes it so called "magical" and is it worth all the hype and the steep price. In 2006 SK II was recalled from China market because of the finding of heavy metal in the product that is banned in cosmetics and could cause allergic dermatitis and eczema. Several months later the brand passed the safety exam and relaunched. Let's hope it's only a fluke.
The main effecitive ingredient, Pitera, is a fermentation product of yeast. As yeast is no strangers to skin care, SK II claims that Pitera is extracted from a source other than the common source, beer, and therefore more potent. Unfortunately, these statements have yet to be supported by a third independent party in addition to P&G, the manafacturer of SK II.
That being said, yeast is an excellent source of peptides, proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. These molecules not only enhance the moisture retention of skin they also facilitate the regeneration of essential proteins thus replenish skin cells. Some studies demonstrated that Pitera even has anti-oxidant properties.
Due to the lack of solid research evidence, I view the high price of SK II as brand marketing implication rather than justification. Skin care is science, not magic. If something sounds too good to be true, it is.
Safety alert: Cautious
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