Dascha Polanco on the Importance of Self-Care
Self-care helps her channel that confidence. Specifically, things like getting her nails done, getting her hair done, and drawing a bubble bath work for her. That's why her partnership with Olay Body for its Exfoliating Body Wash Collection was such a great fit. "The Exfoliating Body Wash With Sugar and Cocoa Butter ($8) — that was it for me," Polanco said. "I love some sugar and I love some cocoa butter. Skin, smelling good . . . all that in a nutshell is confidence."
And, of course, it helps that the brand's mission resonates so well with her, too. "I enjoy working with brands that uplift our communities — it's all about self-care, self-love, and empowering women," she said.
In addition to those external rituals, Polanco also values positive self-talk to tell herself to be "bold" and "fearless." It's something she does every day in the mirror. "I like to really have a conversation with myself and say, 'You can do this. You can stand in your light, you can go for it. Do it, keep going. Don't stop,'" Polanco said.