‘Pawisin’? Kianna Dy, Jolina Dela Cruz have tips
For Premier Volleyball League (PVL) star players Kim Kianna Dy and Jolina Dela Cruz, maintaining health and wellness on and off the court is vitally important.
“I like to focus on self-care and making sure my body is fueled well,” Dy said at an event formalizing the partnership between PVL and top health and beauty retailer Watsons Philippines.
Dy, along with Dela Cruz and another PVL standout, Fifi Sharma, serve as ambassadors for the partnership’s campaign.
As an athlete, Dela Cruz acknowledges the need for personal hygiene products while leading an active lifestyle. That’s why she considers Watsons PH as her go-to store.
Dy concurred with her colleague, adding Watsons PH has everything they need for health and beauty products.
Sharma, who plays for the Akari Chargers team, was unable to attend the event. But she sent a video message: “Whether it’s for skin care, self-care, or staying game-ready, Watsons has everything I need to feel confident and at my best.”
Dy and Dela Cruz have not been seen in action with their respective teams, PLDT High Speed Hitters and Farm Fresh Foxies, due to knee injuries. While on the road to recovery, they continue to train and regain their strength.
Basic hygiene
When asked for tips that athletic women who are pawisin (easily get sweaty) can use to keep fresh, Dy told Lifestyle to start with the basic hygiene practices. For instance, she makes it a point to shower after a workout session and go for mindful eating.
“You also have to get the right products to keep your body healthy inside and outside,” she pointed out. “You can feel confident when you feel clean.”
Personally, she doesn’t feel the need for products such as those marketed as antibacterial. At the same time, she understands consumers have different preferences.
“So it’s what suits your skin the most that matters,” Dy said. “What you should do is to test and see what’s good for your body.”
She then mentioned not liking the sticky feeling she gets when body lotion mixes with sweat while she works out or trains. So she avoids putting on that product before going to the gym or the practice venue.
After taking a shower, that’s when she puts on body lotion. “When you work out, you sweat a lot and your skin gets dry. It’s very important to moisturize after working out.”
Her other top beauty products are facial moisturizer, sunscreen, and “a good toner.”
Dela Cruz, on the other hand, underscored the value of having a nutritious and nourishing diet. “For a pawisin girlie, you should eat healthy food. The type of food you eat reflects both inside and outside your body.”
As for the beauty products that she can’t live without, the volleyball player lists facial wash, toner, and sunscreen.
