Dermalogica’s FutureCode Booster is built exactly around this challenge. The key actives are chosen not only for what they do, but also for how well they can actually reach the cells they need.
Teprenone is a small, oil-soluble molecule. This is important because oil-soluble ingredients move through the lipid-rich stratum corneum more easily than water-based ingredients. Teprenone supports the skin’s natural repair processes at the cellular level, reducing visible signs of DNA-related damage that builds up over time. Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is water soluble but small enough to penetrate effectively.
It supports the skin barrier, helps even out skin tone and works on multiple problems at once. Acetyl Zingerone is a stabilized form of a ginger-derived antioxidant. Antioxidants (molecules that protect cells from oxidative damage) are most useful when they reach living cells. And the acetyl modification helps this ingredient do just that.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract And Rosa Canina Seed Oil (rosehip oil) provide lipid-based support that works with the skin’s own barrier chemistry rather than against it. Rosehip oil is rich in linoleic acid, a fatty acid that the skin uses to maintain its barrier structure. When a product contains ingredients that the skin recognizes, absorption is usually more efficient. If you’re curious about how high-performance serums fit into a complete routine, our article on lifting and repairing with a high-performing serum is worth a read.
