Introduce yourself!My name is Bembona & I'm a DJ, Multi-Platform Artist, Activist...lover of the arts! Soy Boricua y Panameña & I'm born & bred in Brooklyn, NY!
How do you express yourself creatively?
Definitely in ALL of the artistic ways but, I best express myself creatively through movement for sure! I've always loved to dance & have found it extremely healing, especially in the last couple of years. Not only has it allowed me to express my emotions but, it has also allowed me to learn how to love myself more and it has definitely deepened my connection with my ancestry, music & the way I choose to DJ.
Define Beauty
Wow...Bueno...Beauty to me means confidence, not giving a fuck about fitting into any kind of beauty "standard" and most importantly, being a genuinely kind soul. It also means that you don't necessarily need to feel 100% with yourself, 24/7. Beauty is a never-ending journey & it's okay to accept whatever moment you are currently in.
How would you describe your skin-type?
Still trying to figure that out, haha
My face is pretty "normal" I guess. It's never too dry or too oily. Since I suffer from Eczema, For the rest of my body, I think it can get in a dry & difficult state if I'm not consistently moisturizing.
How do you combat your personal skincare problems?
It's still a work in progress but, I am definitely more aware with what I need more of. Drinking more water, actually getting more sleep & treating my stress is something that I need more of!
What are some of your skincare beauty secrets?
I make my own Homemade Brown Sugar & Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Scrub, with green tea leaves in it or coffee grinds. I use this once a week (if I can actually stick to the routine, haha) to exfoliate my entire body.
Coconut Oil & Shea Butter are my skin care besties! Consumption of LOTS of dark leafy greens for those who suffer from Eczema + anything that can boost the immune system!
2 do’s for skincare?
1. Know your skin! Create a consistent regime that works for you & is based on your particular skin "type" & lifestyle. 2. Water! Water! Sleep! Sleep!
2 don’ts for skincare?
1. DO NOT neglect your skin! No matter how "perfect" you think it might be. Caring for your skin is very important. 2. Stay away from as many "processed" products, ingredients, and/or any stressors (EX. could be that job that you hate or that person who's killin' your energy) that you notice are damaging to your skin!
What motivates you to practice self-care consistently?
Being an Artist-Activist definitely motivates me to practice self-care consistently because I want to be doing this work for a very long time, for the People!
My environment (living in NYC) & what I do for a living (working in nightlife) are are two other (of the many) reasons why I need to practice self-care consistently. It is definitely a work-in-progress because there are many times that I neglect my well-being and there are definitely times where I'm just too lazy to follow up with my skincare/self-care routines.
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Where can we find you?
Website www.djbembona.com
Instagram @djbembona
Twitter @djbembona
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