{"product_id":"cure-natural-aqua-gel-250g","title":"Cure Natural Aqua Gel 250g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCure Natural Aqua Gel 250g\u003c\/strong\u003e is a non-acid, non-abrasive exfoliating gel for all skin types including sensitive and dry skin — using 91% Activated Hydrogen Water to react selectively with the protein bonds in dead skin cells, causing them to aggregate and \"pill\" visibly on massage without chemical irritation or physical abrasion. It is Japan's bestselling exfoliating product and has maintained continuous sales for over 25 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e91% Activated Hydrogen Water — the primary exfoliation mechanism; reacts with oxidised dead cell proteins without affecting living skin cells or the barrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract — soothes and hydrates the skin throughout the exfoliation process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinkgo Biloba Extract — anti-inflammatory that prevents post-exfoliation redness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosemary Extract — antioxidant that protects freshly exfoliated skin from oxidative stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo acid, no abrasive particles, no enzyme — mechanism is unique and does not share the irritation risks of acid or scrub-based exfoliators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250g pump — approximately 3–4 months of once-weekly use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Activated Hydrogen Water carries hydrogen ions that react with the disulfide bonds holding dead, oxidised protein cells to the skin surface. Living cells have intact cell membranes that prevent the hydrogen from entering — the reaction is selective to dead, oxidised material only. When massaged across the face after a 30–60 second contact time, the reacted dead cells aggregate into visible \"balls\" and are physically removed by the massage motion, leaving only healthy skin surface behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCure Aqua Gel vs acid exfoliants — when to choose which:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cure is the appropriate choice for sensitive, dry, or reactive skin that cannot tolerate AHA\/BHA acids or enzyme exfoliants. The mechanism is gentler and less irritating than any acid-based system. For oily or congested skin with deep blackheads or persistent dullness, AHA\/BHA (such as the Detclear Peeling Jelly) provides deeper pore exfoliation that Cure's surface-only mechanism cannot match. Both are suitable for once-weekly use as part of a regular skincare routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown in Japan as ナチュラル アクアジェル 250ｇ Ｃｕｒｅ.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CURE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47384781029629,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/7556\/8893\/files\/cure-natural-aqua-gel-250g.png?v=1778306061","url":"https:\/\/tokyoshelf.com\/products\/cure-natural-aqua-gel-250g","provider":"Tokyo Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}