The Best Foods for Glowing Skin

While topical creams and beauty treatments are important for maintaining smooth, glowing skin, beauty also comes from within. From wholesome fruits to nutrient-packed snacks, we’ve rounded up an easy guide to eating the best foods for your skin.

Eat lots of blueberries—this low-profile berry is packed with antioxidants to protect you from premature aging. Add a cup to your yogurt or cereal in the morning. 

Keep your skin moisturized with wild salmon. Salmon is a good source for omega-3 fatty acids, which will keep your skin hydrated. Try it grilled, baked or mixed in a salad.

Incorporate lots of green in to your diet. Spinach is a good source of vitamins B, C and E, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids. It will keep your eyes healthy and your nails strong. 

Snack on walnuts. Enjoy smooth skin, healthy hair and strong bones thanks to the daily dose of nutrients you get from eating a handful of nuts a day.

Did you know kiwis help prevent wrinkles? The fruzzy fruit helps keep skin firm and are great for healthy bones and teeth.

Keep a stash of dark chocolate in your pantry. Dark chocolate helps keep skin hydrated and protectsyour skin from sun damage. Make sure you buy chocolate that has at least 60 percent cacao.

Another anti-aging food favorite is sweet potatoes. This superfood has beta-carotene, an antioxidant that fights aging. 

A cup of strawberries has up to 130 percent of DV of vitamin C, an antioxidant that boosts collagen production to help keep skin smooth and firm.

The Best Lip Scrubs & Balms for Winter

Don't let your lips suffer from severely cold and dry weather conditions! From yummy lip scrubs to soothing lip balms, we've rounded up our favorite products for every pout.

Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment—Splurge on this staple lip conditioner. It will instantly soothe chapped lips but leave a nice, clean fresh scent. 

Lush Mint Julips Lip Scrub—This sweet-tasting mint-chocolate lip scrub is packed with fresh peppermint and sweet castor sugar that will wipe away dead skin and refresh any pout. 

Aquaphor Lip Repair: On a budget? Try this drugstore staple that you’ll only need to apply once before you go to bed. You’ll wake up with smooth, lush lips, promise!

The Body Shop Shea Lip Butter: This $6 lip butter will totally get you some bang for your buck. We suggest applying this right after a relaxing lip scrub treatment to lock in moisture. 

DIY Lip Scrub: If you prefer an all-natural approach to beauty, you can make your own lip scrub with kitchen favorites! Mix some brown sugar with a few drops of almond oil extract. Apply and rub your lips together for 30 seconds (and yes, this is totally edible)!

How to Wear Pantone's Color of the Year: Radiant Orchid

Recently Pantone announced the 2014 color of the year as radiant orchid. This magical, fascinating purple hue is beyond gorgeous. From pretty orchid shadows to sweet orchid scents, here are five ways you can wear the hottest color of the year. 

On your nails: Butter London Nail Lacquer in Molly Coddled, $15.

On your lips: Sephora + Pantone Universe Radiant Rush Matte Lipstick, $18.

On your eyes: Yves Saint Laurent Pure Chromatics Wet & Dry Eyeshadows, $55.

On your neck, wrists & elbows: Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum Spray, $110.

On your cheeks: Benefit Cosmetics Lollitint, $30.

7 Fitness Tips for 2014

It starts with a resolution, but no goal is complete without a little help along the way. From healthy eating habits to measuring your success, here are seven fitness tips for a new and improved version of you for 2014!

• Start by setting realistic fitness goals. Start small and don’t overdo it. It could be as simple as walking a couple laps around your neighborhood every day.  

• If you’re a beginner, start working out three times a week. Incorporate 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise (walking or jogging), 30 minutes of strength training (free weights or machines), and 10 minutes of stretching. 

• If you don’t like going to the gym, that shouldn’t stop you from working out at home. Purchase a few staple items like a stability ball, a mat, a few dumbbells, and resistance bands. You can still do squats, lunges, bicep curls, dips, crunches, pull-ups and push-ups. 

• Consistency is key. The best way to get in shape (and stay in shape) is to be consistent. And speaking of consistent, have you been using your Facial-Flex system? For two minutes, twice a day, improve on lifting, toning and firming your face, chin and neck thanks to this non-invasive product.   
• Get a workout buddy. Find a friend or family member who also wants to get in shape and exercise together. You can encourage each other along the way and hold each other accountable. 

• Follow the 80/20 rule. A fitness routine should coincide with healthy eating habits. In other words, eat healthy meals 80 percent of the time and indulge 20 percent. Consume healthy carbohydrates (whole wheat bread and pasta), fruits, veggies, and lean proteins (chicken, turkey, fish). Enjoy five to six small meals per day in addition to strength training and cardio workouts for an effective weight loss strategy.

• Keep track of your fitness routine. Measuring yourself is a great way to keep track of your progress. Make sure you take your measurements before you start your exercise program, and then about once every month. Write it down so you can reflect on how far you’ve come!