Galactomyces ferment filtrate was first discovered by a group of scientists visiting a sake brewery, where they noticed that the hands of the aged sake brewers looked significantly younger than their faces. The scientists narrowed it down to a strain of yeast called galactomyces, and created a fermented substance out of it which they trademarked “Pitera”. Hence, the famous SK-II line of skincare products was born.
In addition to its anti-aging effects (as evidenced by the hands of those sake brewers), studies have shown galactomyces ferment filtrate to have a number of benefits including the following:
- Protects skin from environmental irritants and pollutants
- Brightens skin
- Reduces sebum production
- Reduces pore size
Products with Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
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- Elizavecca 24K Gold Waterdew Snail Mask Pack: Available from Amazon
- SK-II Facial Treatment Essence: Available from Nordstrom, Sephora, and Amazon
- Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence Rose Edition: Hard to find, but available from Ebay
- COSRX Galactomyces 95 Whitening Power Essence: Available from Amazon
- Manyo Factory Galactomyces Niacin Special Treatment Essence: Available from Amazon
Sources:
Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology: http://www.e-ajbc.org/journal/view.php?number=697
CosDNA: http://cosdna.com/eng/supplier/product_b3082606.html
MatTek Corporation: https://www.mattek.com/reference-library/effects-of-galactomyces-ferment-filtrate-on-epidermal-barrier-marker-caspase-14-in-human-skin-cells/
SK-II: http://www.sk-ii.com.sg/en/the-miracle-of-pitera.aspx
