Four SK-II users and celebrities – Fashion influencer, Chiara Ferragni, Japanese actress, Kasumi Arimura, Chinese actress, Nini as well as South Korean’s actress and national boxer Lee Si-young, each travelled to some of the world’s most extreme environments to “put their skin to the test” using SK-II’s hero product, SK-II Facial Treatment Essence.

Facial Treatment EssenceIn a series of short vignettes, named “Face The Wild” and “Face The Camera” respectively, National Geographic Explorer Hannah Reyes films and explores diverse ecosystems with each of the four celebrities in sub-zero temperatures, harsh UV, dryness, sweltering heat and pollution.

The locations are the Anza Borrego Desert in California, Yanbaru jungle in Okinawa, Japan; the active Ijen Volcano in Indonesia; and the Changbai Mountains in North East China, which has below-zero temperatures.

Chiara Ferragni, put her skin to the test through a stressful expedition to explore the ancient topography of the parched and scorching Anza Borrego Desert – one of the most arid places in Western America, fighting dehydration, dizziness and dry heat.
Chiara Ferragni, put her skin to the test through a stressful expedition to explore the ancient topography of the parched and scorching Anza Borrego Desert – one of the most arid places in Western America, fighting dehydration, dizziness and dry heat.
Kasumi Arimura battles harsh UV conditions, sweltering heat and insects on a photo assignment in the oppressively hot and dense Yanbaru jungle in Japan.
Kasumi Arimura battles harsh UV conditions, sweltering heat and insects on a photo assignment in the oppressively hot and dense Yanbaru jungle in Japan.
Nini, endures a challenging trek through a frozen and dry mountain range in Northern China, subjecting her skin to the tortures of biting cold sub-zero conditions.
Nini, endures a challenging trek through a frozen and dry mountain range in Northern China, subjecting her skin to the tortures of biting cold sub-zero conditions.
Lee Siyoung ventures her skin through one of the most stunning locations in the world, the active Ijen Volcano in Indonesia, taking on the strains of harmful sulfuruous fumes.
Lee Siyoung ventures her skin through one of the most stunning locations in the world, the active Ijen Volcano in Indonesia, taking on the strains of harmful sulfuruous fumes.

“I’m actually quite surprised, because my skin looks amazing after being in such dry weather,” said Chiara in the video as she prepares for a photo shoot lensed by fashion photographer, Jesper McIlroy. She continued, “I cannot believe my skin faced the wild and survived.”

“I was worried but the photos look great, so I’m happy,” said Si-young. “My skin defeated the extreme environment of this volcano.”

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence is made up of 90% Pitera, a natural bio-ingredient containing vitamins, amino acids, and minerals. Pieta helps skin retain its natural functions, so your skin stays Crystal Clear all the time. Besides that, it also helps to lock moisture from within over time to overcome dryness, which can be caused by exposure to extreme hot and dry as well as cold and dry conditions.

For more on Face The Wild | Face The Camera Extreme Expeditions, search #FaceTheWild and #FaceTheCamera today or watch the vignettes of each star here.

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