I’ll Have What She’s Having

treatments and sometimes clients even say, “I’ll have what you’re having!” Here’s my answer to those queries and comments.

Dr. Lyn Pascoe Viva Medical Aesthetics

Ispent my childhood days on the beaches of New Zealand. It was gorgeous, but the long sunny days took their toll on my skin. When I started in Medical Aesthetics 20 years ago, my skin was in bad shape! I had sun damage, lines, and hyperpigmentation. Since then, I have used a combination of medicalgrade skin care products and effective treatments to repair and revitalize my skin. I am often asked about I like to mix up my routine but overall there are 3 key ingredients that are important: sunblock with zinc every day, topical retin at night, and potent Vitamin C serum twice daily.

my favourite products and

I start my day with Skin Medica’s AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser which provides gentle exfoliation. Next, I use Alumier’s EverActive C & E + Peptide Serum for antioxidant power. After that, I apply Skin Medica’s Rejuvenative Moisturizer to keep my skin soft and supple. Sunblock containing zinc is essential and it follows the moisturizer. I like Skin Medica’s Daily

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Physical Defense SPF 34 sunblock as it contains zinc as well as a mix of powerful anti-oxidants.

At night, I cleanse again with Skin Medica’s cleanser and then apply Alumier’s Retinol Resurfacing 0.5% Serum. My skin is fair so it only tolerates a 0.5% serum. The 1.0% product can cause dryness on my skin. Next, I use Alumier’s EverActive C & E + Peptide again followed by Skin Medica’s moisturizer.

For treatments, I LOVE Laser Genesis. This is a no downtime, collagen building treatment that plumps your skin and gives it a soft texture. The Hollywood stars love this treatment before their red carpet appearances! I try to do one a month and for best results I like to combine it with a HydraFacial MD for our signature HYDRAGENESIS treatment. Once a year I aim to do a Cutera Laser treatment to clear any browns or reds that have evolved from those damaging sun rays that are hard to avoid.

To give my ageing lashes a plump up and some extra length, I use Latisse eyelash serum. Initially, I applied it daily, but now just 3 times a week will keep my lashes as long and thick as I want.

The sun damage from my youth has diminished dramatically over the last number of years. A simple, effective regime can work wonders for you too. So, if you “want what I’m having”, combine medical-grade skin care products with one or two targeted treatment options and you can obtain the results that I have achieved.

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Balsamic Apple Crumble Recipe courtesy Grant Easterbrook, The Olive Station, 225 Canada Avenue, Downtown Duncan

6 Local Apples ½ Lemon - juiced ¼ cup Sugar 2 tbsp The Olive Station Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Vinegar 2 tbsp The Olive station Maple Balsamic Vinegar 1 tsp Cinnamon ¼ tsp Sea Salt 2 tbsp Corn Starch

¾ cup Brown Sugar ½ cup Whole Wheat Flour ¾ cup Rolled Oats ¼ tsp Sea Salt ½ cup The Olive station Butter Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil ½ cup Pecans, chopped

1. Dice apples and place in a large bowl. 2. Add remaining filling ingredients to the bowl and toss with the apples until well combined. 3. In a separate bowl, combine topping ingredients. The topping should resemble wet sand once mixed well. 4. Pour apple mixture into a small pie or casserole dish. 5. Cover evenly with the topping. 6. Bake at 350ºF for 55-60 minutes, or until the apples are bubbly and the top starts to brown. 7. Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes before serving. 8. Serve with ice cream and an extra drizzle of The Olive Station Cinnamon Pear Balsamic!

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The 11th Annual WildWings Nature & Arts Festival is coming this October This year’s WildWings will be a COVID safe but fun family affair with reduced activities that allow for social distancing

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Many young ones are heading back to classrooms, and some are continuing homeschooling. Either way, children are learning wherever they are, and we want to keep them functioning at their best! And whole family wellness is crucial especially in these times.

Establishing a Fall routine around school, incorporating ongoing hygienic practices, adequate activity, social time, and sleep is important. Parents can remind children (and themselves) about frequent hand-washing, toting around hand sanitizer when out and about, and trying not to touch your nose, sneezing into ones arm, etc. Regular bed times and limiting screen time will aid brain wellness. Getting outside together doesn’t have to end! Great time of year for walks, park time, bike riding, soccer, etc. The fresh air along with exercise is the best thing for the immune system, rejuvenating the lungs, and boosting mind/mood.

Lets bring back eating together around the table! Kids can help out with meal prep, which will help them develop appreciation for healthy food choices and cooking. Eating whole foods, with extra fruits and veggies, quality proteins, healthy fats, while limiting junk and highly processed foods will help everyone in the family not only with their personal goals, but with immunity! Packing healthy lunches may take a but of extra planning, but needed as well. Healthy snacks on the go can include a piece of fruit, cut up veggies and dip (hummus, yogurt), homemade granola or trailmixes, dried fruit, nuts and seeds.

While lifestyle and diet is the foundation for health, supplementation can be ever so game-changing. Consider these daily vitamins for the family, as they will greatly aid in a stable, healthy immune system:

1. Vitamin C- a potent antioxidant, production of white blood cells.

2. Vitamin D- affects key immune cell, regulates and balances.

3. Quercetin- anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral

4. Daily greens powder and multivitamins- helps fill in nutritional gaps, stabilizes, energizes, supports immunity and basic bodily functions.

While you and your family transition into your Fall routine, hoping for you much excellent health and happiness! Don’t forget to support your local health food store, we are here for all your supplement and wellness needs. We are glad to assist you and answer questions.

Be well, be safe, and kind to one another.

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