A starchy tuber vegetable which can literally race it's roots back to West Africa, the yam has been traditionally used in a lot of rituals and has a lot of symbolism associated with it. While Nigeria is the largest producer and has a lot of varieties, in India it is known as jimikand or suran. Rich in anti aging properties, it is an excellent source of calcium and magnesium and has been used traditionally to keep the body warm and infection free. When consumed as a vegetable it is a source of high nutrition coupled with...

Just the way your eyes are sensitive to radiation and need protection, your skin needs protection too! Yes- Newer trends in skincare globally show that products are being developed with an enhanced layer of blue light blocking ......

Yes Licor can be cool when you blend it with Mulberry and make it into a mask- only that we are not referring to liqor with a 'q' but licorice with a 'c'- a traditional English therapeutic root which is a natural lightening agent and a far safer alternative to chemical hydroquinone which is actively used in most cosmetic skin brightening face masks. A lead player in the field of innovative fusion skin products, #skinnovating to bring together the best of Western technology and Eastern knowledge in skincare, Cosmetofood has brought out a fascinating range of...

  The humble tomato is used for its wholesome tangy flavours in both cooked and uncooked food across all cuisines. Rich in vitamin C, tomatoes lower blood pressure, regulate the heart rate, make bones and teeth stronger, help in muscle building and benefit eyesight. Pure tomato juice and pulp is also a miracle healing and repair agent for damaged skin. Anti-cancerous, it also acts as a natural sunscreen and bleaching agent and protects the skin from damage by free radicals. It needs imagination and common sense to combine all the benefits into a natural organic face...

  Ask yourself the following questions and answer them truthfully- 1. Do you feel happy when you look at your face first thing in the morning as you brush your teeth? 2. How many layers of make-up do you need to remove from your face before you sleep at night? 3. Do you need make up to cover up your actual appearance and increase your self confidence? 4. Do you follow a balanced lifestyle of food, drink, sleep, and exercise or are you out of balance in one or more areas? 5. Are you emotionally honest...

  Just as you ensure that first thing in the morning, you eat the most vital, nutritious and energy giving food for the day, your face and body look for nutrition too. Silently combating the hazards of lifestyle and environmental pollution, worsened by high exposure to smog and radiation especially in cities, the normal wear and tear of our skin is at least three times more than what it was for the previous generation. If you are looking for a product to simultaneously clean, repair and nourish your skin with vital energy and nutrients, look no...

While much is trumped up in the media and our everyday grapevine about the important of what one feeds our body, one’s skin is almost always overlooked ...

My friends were stumped I told them I use Basil & Mint Pore Refining Serum for acne and Roasted Coffee Rejuvenating Massage Cream to moisturize my skin. They were even more surprised because I neither drink and nor am I used to coffee. How can that be? Isn't it sticky? I then produced from my backpack my two current new baes- Cosmetofood's Basil & Mint Pore Refining Serum and Roasted Coffee Rejuvenating Massage Cream. At  22 I am a new entrant millennial to the world of 9-9 jobs, where I have to fend for myself both in the...

Very often, particularly in the easy come easy go times we live, we accumulate many products that keep lying on our shelves. Some we become fond of and use regularly, while others sit there and are used randomly for an unwarranted duration. Here are some things to watch out for and how to know they have reached the no-use zone. They are more than 18 months old. They would probably have some bio chemical decomposition and not advisable to be used on the face. Anyone has used them with wet or dirty hands. They have been...

Toffee for your face? Makes it brighter? And it's non-sticky? Whaaaat? That was precisely my reaction to the Vanilla and Caramel whitening cream that I received as a birthday gift from a friend. She had recently used some products from Cosmetofood, a leading player in natural skin care products, and was absolutely sold on them. First the packaging came as a pleasant surprise.  A clear 200 ml jar with a vaccum sealed lid to minimize  moisture, oxidation  or contaminants , it is a delight to see visually on your dressing table. When I applied it on...