Skin Aqua Super Moisture Barrier UV Gel SPF50+ PA++++ 100g

Skin Aqua Super Moisture Barrier UV Gel 100g SPF50+ PA++++ is a barrier-reinforcing sunscreen gel for dry and sensitive skin that loses moisture rapidly under daily UV exposure and environmental stress. Where the Super Moisture UV Gel focuses on hydration, this Barrier variant adds a moisture-barrier support complex that strengthens the skin's own ability to retain water rather than only adding external humectants — targeting the underlying cause of UV-induced skin dryness.

• SPF50+ PA++++ — maximum UV protection for face and full body daily use
• Barrier-support complex — reinforces the skin's natural moisture retention function alongside UV protection
• Hydration complex — maintains surface moisture during extended wear
• Lightweight gel texture — absorbs without heavy or greasy finish
• No white cast — suitable for all skin tones on face and body
• 100g — generous size suitable for face plus body areas or extended daily use

How it works: Daily UV exposure degrades the skin's ceramide content in the outer stratum corneum — the lipid layer that prevents transepidermal water loss. When ceramide levels drop, skin loses moisture faster and feels persistently tight or dry regardless of how much hydrating skincare is applied on top. The barrier-support ingredients in this formula address this by supplementing the stratum corneum's lipid matrix, improving its structural ability to retain moisture.

Moisture Barrier UV Gel vs Super Moisture UV Gel: The Super Moisture UV Gel uses a triple-HA system for immediate and sustained hydration — the best choice for skin that needs moisture added. This Moisture Barrier UV Gel focuses on stopping moisture loss rather than adding moisture — better for skin that is dry not from lack of hydration applied but from an inability to retain it through the day. If your skin feels fine immediately after applying skincare but dry within 2–3 hours, barrier support is what is needed.

Known in Japan as スキンアクア スーパーモイスチャーバリアUVジェル 100g.