Written by Victoria Shelton, Skin Expert
The Lunar New Year falls on February 17th, and is widely celebrated across many Asian cultures. The Lunar New Year is the perfect time for a fresh start: a time for change, abundance and clearing out the old to make room for new, both physically and mentally.
In 2026, we transition from the year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse. The Snake is associated with transformation, of shedding old habits and identities that no longer serve us, while the Horse represents freedom, energy and forward momentum. If 2025 felt like a year in which you were stuck in a reflective and sometimes difficult internal feedback loop, the Horse is here to propel us to action, taking all the lessons we learned during the difficult times to push ourselves into uncharted, happier territory.
New Year, New Skin: What the Year of the Snake Can Teach Us About Exfoliation
The snake is best known for its ability to slough off dead skin, and this is a very useful tool for us as well. Beautiful, healthy skin requires clearing away old, dead skin cells to reveal the bright, smooth skin underneath. If you feel like your skin could use a reset, here are a few of our favorite exfoliants!
Benefits of Regular Exfoliation:
- Promotes cell turnover to remove dead skin cells and promote a fresher complexion
- Improves absorption of topical skincare
- Helps to unclog pores and prevent congestion
- Improves texture for silky, smooth skin
Danucera Exfoligold
A non-abrasive facial scrub that gently exfoliates while still respecting the skin barrier. Infused with pomegranate protein for cellular renewal, coconut water for radiance and exfoliating rice wax beads, skin is left impossibly smooth and glowing.
Danucera Exfolibuff Body Scrub
The perfect pre-shower ritual! This decadent body scrub combines physical and enzymatic exfoliation with the nourishing benefits of hyaluronic acid and jojoba esters for touchably soft and silky skin.
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Biologique Recherche Crème aux Acides de Fruits
A potent blend of AHA, BHA and PHA work together to remove dead skin cells, smooth texture and restore a luminous glow. This treatment can be repeated throughout the year to maintain the results.
Danucera Exfoligold
A non-abrasive facial scrub that gently exfoliates while still respecting the skin barrier. Infused with pomegranate protein for cellular renewal, coconut water for radiance and exfoliating rice wax beads, skin is left impossibly smooth and glowing.
Danucera Exfolibuff Body Scrub
The perfect pre-shower ritual! This decadent body scrub combines physical and enzymatic exfoliation with the nourishing benefits of hyaluronic acid and jojoba esters for touchably soft and silky skin.
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Biologique Recherche Crème aux Acides de Fruits
A potent blend of AHA, BHA and PHA work together to remove dead skin cells, smooth texture and restore a luminous glow. This treatment can be repeated throughout the year to maintain the results.
Auspicious Beginnings: Good Luck Rituals
Beyond perennial beauty rituals, the Lunar New Year comes with many traditions that are believed to bring good luck and success. How can you attract some of that luck your way?
Wear Red
Bold colors are always in fashion. New, red clothes are believed to bring good fortune and a long, healthy life
Deep Clean the House
Do all your cleaning ahead of time as it is believed that cleaning on the actual New Year will sweep the good luck away
Eat Lucky Foods
Lots of delicious foods are believed to bring good luck, including fish, noodles, oranges and dumplings
Wear Red
Bold colors are always in fashion. New, red clothes are believed to bring good fortune and a long, healthy life
Deep Clean the House
Do all your cleaning ahead of time as it is believed that cleaning on the actual New Year will sweep the good luck away
Eat Lucky Foods
Lots of delicious foods are believed to bring good luck, including fish, noodles, oranges and dumplings
But the best part of the Lunar New Year is the second chance it brings. If you set intentions for yourself on January 1st, and you feel that you’ve lost momentum or have not made the progress you wanted to, this is the perfect time to reassess and try again. The pressure to be perfect each January can be overwhelming, but in mid-February you’ve learned more about your goals and can better align yourself with what you are looking to accomplish.
On February 17th, we welcome the Year of the Horse. It encourages us to gallop forward with confidence, to take bold risks and to chase our dreams, no matter how challenging they seem. We take the lessons learned from the Year of the Snake to heart and build upon that foundation for a better future. This is the reminder that we all need: you can always try again, and there are many roads that lead to success.