How I prepare my skin for my birthday month (and Valentine’s) — without the post-celebration regret XOXO Lourette
February is my birthday month 🎂
And because my birthday lands early (9 Feb) — right before another big, make-up-heavy, dessert-filled event (hello Valentine’s 💋) — I don’t leave my skin prep to chance.
I want smooth, dewy, confident skin that photographs beautifully and behaves itself afterwards. No rebound breakouts. No barrier tantrums. No “why did I do that to my skin?” moment in March.
My golden rule?
👉 A strong skin barrier going into special occasions means your skin can enjoy the moment — and recover gracefully afterwards.
Let me walk you through exactly how I prep — and how you can simplify this for your own skin.
Step 1: Think months ahead (this is the secret sauce)
Great birthday skin isn’t a last-minute facial — it’s a timeline.
About 3 months before February, I accelerate what my skin already loves most: resurfacing with respect.
My hero treatment:
HALO
HALO is hands-down my favourite way to reset texture, tone and glow — because it works deep and superficial at the same time. Other Options would be BOXI or Profractional.
I usually combine HALO with:
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BBL
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MOXI
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Exosomes (for recovery + collagen signalling)
📍 Areas I treat: Face, neck and chest
Think of this like refreshing the canvas before the art show.
Step 2: Don’t forget the back (February is warm, after all)
February in South Africa = heat, holidays, safari life 🐘
And yes… open-back dresses are non-negotiable.
This is where MOXI on my back comes in.
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Refines texture
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Improves tone
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Keeps skin looking even and healthy in the sun-safe way we love
Back skin deserves main-character energy too.
Step 3: Build glow, gently but consistently
Once my resurfacing is done, I shift into maintenance + radiance mode.
My go-to combo:
HERO+
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At least two sessions, 4 weeks apart
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Face, neck and chest
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Sometimes with a PRXPlus session in between
This phase is all about:
✔ Supporting collagen
✔ Strengthening the barrier
✔ Keeping inflammation low
✔ Letting skin behave through makeup, late nights and indulgence
Step 4: Hands matter (they always give you away)
While my face is glowing, my hands don’t get left behind.
For maintenance and freshness:
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BBL HEROic
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ClearSilk
Hands are treated frequently and gently
Step 5: One week before — subtle, strategic boost
About 7 days before my birthday, I apply Cosmelan 2.
This isn’t aggressive — it’s a final nudge to cellular renewal, brightness and clarity.
And the evening before?
I never skip my Retiflash peel. It’s my skin’s version of a good night’s sleep.
Step 6: Between birthday & Valentine’s — less is more
This is where restraint becomes the real luxury.
Between my birthday and Valentine’s:
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No strong actives
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No unnecessary stimulation
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Lots of moisture
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Plenty of sleep
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Water like it’s my job 💧
This is how skin stays dewy without consequences.
Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t.
Here’s the most important thing I want you to know:
✨ You don’t need to do everything.
✨ Every skin is different — and it changes all the time.
✨ There are always options.
Think of skin prep like hair:
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You wouldn’t bleach the day before a wedding
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You’d prep, treat, tone, and protect — then style effortlessly
At Dermology, we tailor this timeline to your skin, your lifestyle and your calendar — so you can enjoy the celebrations and the months that follow.
Because looking good in photos is great…
But loving your skin afterwards is the real flex. 💚
Ready to plan your own birthday (or big-event) skin prep?
Your Dermology team has you.
