Facing a challenging moment in his career, Gabriel Medina shares how he turns pressure into strength to overcome obstacles both in and out of the water.
Overcoming challenges has always been part of Gabriel Medina’s journey—the face of Boticário’s latest launch, the men’s fragrance brand Clash.
The surfer, who is used to facing some of the world’s toughest waves, also tackles challenges out of the water with the same determination. In an exclusive interview for our blog, he shares how pressure and difficulties have given him the strength to go further. Check out the full interview below!
Exclusive Interview with Gabriel Medina
Boticário: *“From pressure, strength is born.” Do you believe that facing and overcoming challenges, such as your recent injury, builds your determination and makes you come back even stronger to competitions?
Gabriel Medina: “Everything we go through in life teaches us something, and defeats and difficulties teach us even more. I’ve always embraced that mindset as an athlete and try to carry it into my personal life as well. Every obstacle that appears only motivates me even more to overcome it.”
Boticário: How do you handle pressure in your daily life? Do you consider yourself a resilient person? What advice would you give to our readers for dealing with pressure and life’s challenges?
Gabriel Medina: “I’ve had to deal with pressure from a very young age—it’s something I’m familiar with and it motivates me to keep improving. I love being under pressure because it challenges me and helps me grow. As I said earlier, pressure and difficulties are when we grow and develop the most.”
Boticário: Let’s talk about the sea. Would you say that while it challenges you and pushes you to your limits, it’s also the place where you reconnect with yourself? What does the ocean mean to you?
Gabriel Medina: “The ocean has taught me—and continues to teach me—a lot. It teaches respect, patience, dedication, and the importance of being fully present in what you’re doing. When I’m in the water, I don’t think about anything else but connecting with nature and living in the moment.”
Boticário: Do you consider yourself a self-care enthusiast? Do you believe taking care of yourself is tied to well-being and expressing who you are?
Gabriel Medina: “I enjoy taking care of myself and being in tune with who I am. I believe striving to be the best version of yourself in every aspect of life is what leads to success.”
Boticário: What does your self-care routine look like? What habits and products are essential for you?
Gabriel Medina: “Because of my sport, I’m always exposed to the sun, so skincare is essential for me—I use sunscreen every day. Beyond that, I follow a routine in the morning and before bed consisting of skincare and hair care. I always have my kit at home and when I travel.”
Clash: Striking Freshness from Start to Finish
Just like Gabriel Medina, Clash believes strength is forged under pressure and proudly presents the athlete as the ambassador for this new men’s fragrance line by Boticário.
Get ready to experience the reinvention of freshness: a fougère aquatic fragrance balancing icy, fruity, aromatic, and woody notes. Face any moment with confidence. Let Clash help you embrace pressure and find your strength. Click here to discover everything the new men’s fragrance line by Boticário has to offer.
