My skincare secret (shared by millions)

Everyone knows that SKII skincare is amazing, Cate Blanchett says so, and the key to it's success is an ingredient called Pitera.

Pitera who?

Pitera is the name for a by-product of yeast fermentation and its skin smoothing properties were discovered when visiting a Japanese sake brewery - although the faces of the women working there became wrinkled with age, their hands remained soft and smooth - from being in constant contact with the sake fermentation.

Pitera contains a natural collection of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and organic acids that help restore the skin's natural rhythm by stimulating its renewal process.

Okay, so what does that really mean for my skin? Well, having used it for six months I can can say that skin breakouts have reduced - production of sebum is more balanced - and I've noticed this particularly in my T-Zone.  My skin is more radiant and my complexion is more even - although the freckles won't budge.

SKII Facial Treatment Essence

My skin is already quite dry so the Facial Treatment Essence wasn't quite right for my skin - too much of a good thing? I do still use it from time to time, but only when my skin feels a bit oily.

SKII Cellumination

Alternatively, the SKII Cellumination range was perfect for me and I apply it every evening. The Cellumination range contains another special cocktail known as the Aura Bright Complex - Centella asiatica extract, Nicotinamide W and the concentrated Pitera, to refine the skin texture and even out discolouration.

Nicotinamide helps reduce acne which explains my less frequent breakouts whilst Centella asiatic is healing and rejuvenating.

The ONLY drawback to SKII is the serious dent it will make in your wallet! Although,  used once a day, the regular size jars will last you around 6 months.