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Fashion & BeautyTALKING BEAUTY & WELLNESS WITHMichele HedgeBY ELLEN MALONE, BEAUTY EXPERTMore onthe blog!@ WWW.LIVINGMichele Hedge is a qualified nutritionist and finalist for the Australian Traditional Medicine Society as Practitioner of the Year 2016. We sat down with her to talk all things beauty and wellness.E: You are in the business of helping people look and feel their best- what’s the key to that?M: I love to get my glam on, like many women, but for me, it’s really about looking after yourself from the inside, because when you feel better, you look better. I find when someone is in a great head space and really looking after themselves physically- that’s when we look our best, and that’s what my work is all about. For years I was travelling with little babies. There wasn’t a lot of time for beauty, so that’s when health and self-care is so important- so that your real hair, your real skin, looks as good as possible and, of course, that you actually are well.E: So, party season is upon us, what’s our best strategy to make it through and still feel good afterwards? M: My top tip is to eat before yougo- especially quality protein like some crackers with nut butter. It makes it so much easier to resist if there is something in your stomach- and it also means the alcohol won’t be on an empty tummy!E: Speaking of which...alcohol. I love a glass of sparkly. Is it going to wreak havoc on my skin?M: (laughs) I love a glass of some- thing too, of course what we have to take into account is the sugar content in alcohol. There is evidence linking sugar to causing wrinkles by a process called AGEs so it’s in our best interests to keep the sugars low.E: That is the worst news I have ever heard. Please tell me I can still have a glass of champers.M: Ok so the highest sugar con- tent is champagne or cocktails with sugary mixers, then red wine, then white wine E: ( interjects) ‘Ok, that’s getting more encourag- ing’ M: (continues) then the best is actually white spirits, with soda water and maybe a tiny bit of juice to keep the sugar down.E: What else is our skin’s enemy?M: Processed food and high carbo- hydrate content would be my pick.E: What’s your beauty routine?M: I’m a big believer in a good quality cleanser and exfoliator.It’s important to get your skin clean properly so your moisturiser can work. I also use a good eye cream- I smile a lot and it’s taken me a long time to accept my smile lines, I figure they may as well be moisturised!E: Desert island makeup products?1) a beautiful lotion with shimmer to show off the glow2) even without other makeup I always wear a lip of some sort- it could be bright or nude.3) a good quality oil to tame my hair and combat frizz- I guess I could probably use it on the face as well as a hydrator!E: Best beauty advice you’ve ever received?M: When I was little, I remember being in the bathroom with my grandmother. She told me to look in the mirror. She said ‘ Smile, because when you smile, people will see your beauty’.You can check out Michele’s work at www.ahealthyview.comMICHELE’S TOP BEAUTY TIPS:HYDRATE.LOCALGUIDE. COM.AUIt’s just so good for you, and it helps you function better. Try mineral water with a slice of lime or lemon, the vitamin Cin citrus fruit is amazing for collagen production.EAT QUALITY PROTEIN.It’s the building block for your skin. I encourage my clients to eat protein with every meal - it keeps you fuller for longer!GOOD FATS.E.g. avocado or salmon. It’s the key to glowing skin and helps you feel satiated.