Usually I rarely mention my mother and grandmother on my blog. But as today’s topic is on skincare, I know I must.

My mother is 65yo and my grandmother is 85yo, BUT despite their actual age, they have GREAT skin. I don’t think they look ‘their age’ either.

People say they both have ‘good genes’, and while I agree with that, I also think it has a lot to do with their daily routine of looking after their skin well with ‘proper’ skincare products since young!

Now.

I, on the other hand, am not quite like them (so far!) when it comes to skincare.

I sort of keep things simple and practical. I wash my face at least three times a day with some regular facial cleanser and apply some moisturiser on my face before I go to bed.

And though I’m out and about a lot under the sun, I’d usually apply some sunscreen lotion only when I know we’re going to be at the beach for a few hours.

Well.

I know I have no apparent facial skin problems right now, but I do have a strong feeling that I should probably consider caring for my skin better (for its sake some 30-40 years from today!)

The importance of proper skincare somehow just doesn’t quite register in my mind UNTIL I was invited to visit SK-II’s counter at The Centrepoint’s Robinsons and experience for myself the DIFFERENCE when their products were applied on MY skin.

(read: as opposed to just seeing some celebrities like Cate Blanchett posing next to SK-II products in magazines)

And so I went and happily spent some 1.5 hours at the SK-II counter that day (while Wilson went out with the kids)

The friendly (and smooth, porcelain-faced!) staff did some skin checks, explained to me the results and recommended suitable SK-II products to address my specific needs, without changing much of my ‘lifestyle’, ie. preference for day-to-day practical skincare approach!

It was good and insightful, AND I learned more about what my skin is like and how to avoid unnecessary damage to it!

Oh btw, have you heard about this interesting story behind SK-II and its ingredient ‘Pitera®’?

Let me share with you a bit about it.

You see, it all began at a sake brewery in Japan, where scientists noticed the elderly workers had wrinkled faces, but extraordinarily soft and youthful-looking hands.  Their hands were apparently in constant contact with the sake fermentation process.  And so after years of research, scientists managed to isolate the ingredient Pitera®, a naturally-derived liquid from the yeast fermentation process, and have it as part of their skincare products’ ingredients .

AND. You know what?

I learned too that they’re having Christmas promotions right now!

They’re offering a choice of SEVEN unique Christmas sets with discounts between 34% and 41% off the normal price!

For example, take a look at these two sets:

Set 1: SK-II Pitera® Miracle Gift Set

This set includes their most popular product, Facial Treatment Essence (which contains more than 90% of Pitera®)

- Facial Treatment Cleanser 20g
- Skin Signature 15g
- Facial Treatment Essence 30ml
- Facial Treatment Clear Lotion 40ml
- Facial Treatment Mask 1 pc

SK-II special recommended Christmas Price is $99
(worth S$133, ie. 34% discount off)

Set 2: SK-II Pitera® Discover Set

- Facial Treatment Essence 75ml
- Facial Treatment Clear Lotion 150ml
- Facial Treatment Cleanser 20g
- Facial Treatment Cleasing Gel 15g
- Skin Signature 15g

SK-II special recommended Christmas Price is $173
(worth S$237, ie. 37% discount)

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Now, I don’t about you but I LOVE those really nice leather cases!

And other than the fact that these sets are good value for money, they’ll sure make great festive gifts for loved ones too!

Actually, not just as a gift for others, … because after a whole year of hard work, it sure is nice too to pick a set and pamper ourselves once in a while.

*smile*

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[More Info]
There are seven different Christmas sets available! All SK-II Christmas sets above, except for the SK-II Pitera® Inspiration Set, are available at SK-II counters island-wide since mid October 2009. The SK-II Pitera® Inspiration Set is only available at SK-II counters that sell the SK-II LxP range.

Happy shopping!

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