PARAMOUNT AIRWAYS BEAUTY TIPS

Basic Make-up

Your appearance in public demands a standard of excellence at all times and

more so when in uniform. A smart, wellgroomed countenance is essential; hair
should be well cut neat and flattering, make up should subtly enhance and
complement your skin, and jewellery worn must be smart and conservative.

Basic Beauty Tips:

➢ Before applying any make-up, work in a moisturiser and allow 10 min for it
to be absorbed.

➢ Choose a foundation that matches your skin tone and dot in on the areas of
the skin, which needs the most. Blend it on the rest of the face with a
damp sponge.

➢ Always use the blusher in the finishing stages. Choose the right color for
your skin tone and always brush it on the apple of each cheek.

➢ For a longer lasting lipstick, always outline the lip before applying lip color,
then blot with a tissue and reapply powder between layers. For best result
always stick to your natural lip line.

The smooth skin workout:

➢ There is nothing like a good jog to buff up your skin.

➢ Exercise jumpstarts the body's natural cleansing process.
➢ The increase in body temperature and circulation helps perspiration carry
sebum from pores to the skin's surface, where it evaporates.
➢ Result : A clear complexion.
➢ Help your skin help itself by washing your face post workout.

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FOUNDATIONS

The wet usage ensures uniform coverage, while dry application keeps shine in
control.
Apply with a damp sponge to get a smooth finish. Loose powder is much better
than pressed.

GET CHEEKY

Opt for a very natural peach or pale pink inspired by babies cheeks to give you
the prettiest flush. Availabile in powder, matte, iridescent and glossy finishes,
they can be applied on the cheekbones. Concentrate on the apples of the cheeks
and keep smiling.

LIP SERVICE

Young women should avoid the penciled lip look. Instead, go for lip stains using
fingers or a lip brush. Apply gloss to lips, concentrating at the centre, than at the
corners, to avoid looking a fright. Shade lips along the natural lip line. Use
lipsticks that keep lips moisturised and have staying power. Use a lip balm and
stick to crème or matte lipsticks. Blend color well to avoid flaking and no frosted
lipsticks, please! The greasier the lipstick the more it bleeds.

UNDER COVER

To hide dark under eye circles, use concealer, preferably a shade lighter than the
color of the foundation. Blend carefully with a wet sponge over laugh lines. Keep
a compact in your purse to touch up when needed.

EYES RIGHT

➢ Stay clear of shimmery, frost eye shadows. Matte or glossy eye shadows
are preferred. Use black or brown eye pencils or lines, smudging them to

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give a soft look.

➢ Apply highlighters to the brows for a stunning effect. Mascara with proteins
and ceramides provides eyelashes with much needed nourishment.

➢ A black kohl pencil as eyeliner drastically alters the whole face – It brings
out your eyes, cheekbones and eyebrows.

Facts about eye – make:

➢ Make it a point not to wear eye-make all the time. Always use good quality
products.

➢ However tired you are at the end of the day, ensure that you don't sleep
with your eye-make on. Pour a good quality eye-make up remover on
damp cotton to wipe away the make-up.

➢ If you are a contact lens wearer, first put on the lens and then apply eye-
make. Similarly at night, remove the lens first and then the make.

THE DEODORANT

Sweat doesn't smell until the waste minerals in it mix with the harmful bacteria
on the skin's surface. The deodrant kills the bacteria and neutralises the odour.
Look for a product that's heat/responsive and keeps reacting to your body
temperature.

PERFUMES

Do not use heavy perfumes for flying. Go for softer fragrances and eau de
toilettes.

BRUSHES STROKES

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Brushes for a non professional.

➢ Get your self five. A soft pointed lip brush, a medium size, domed blusher
brush, which doubles as a powder brush, a flat, straight brush to sweep
shadow over the lid, a square tipped, stiff brush for blending, applying brow
color and lining, and a small grooming brush for brows and lashes.

➢ Avoid brushes that come with compact.

➢ Synthetic brushes are very soft while natural brushes are stiffer and hold
powder better. Synthetic ones are good to paint on liquid makeup, such as
concealer or foundation, and natural ones help blend in eyeshadow and
blusher.

SUNSCREEN : Absorbs the sun's damaging rays from within the skin.

SUNBLOCK: Acts as a physical barrier to the sun by reflecting its rays.

LOOKING GOOD

➢ Shop for greens – Studies have shown that a diet rich in carrots, leafy
greens, spinach, corn and fruits like apricots and peaches is good for the
eyes.

➢ Avoid direct sunlight – When outdoors wear a pair of sunglasses. Too much
blue light can increase the formation of harmful molecules, which damage
the retina.

➢ Avoid aspirin – Careless use of aspirin and the other anti-inflammatory

drugs like ibuprofen can cause tiny leaks in the blood vessels, leading to
macular degeneration.

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➢ Exercise – It improves the flow of blood along with valuable nutrients and
oxygen to your eyes.

➢ Stay away from smoke.

TRAVELLING LIGHT

Instead of carrying a bottle of shampoo and a second od conditioner use a two-in-

one brand – just for travelling. Carry a smaller bottle of shampoo-conditioner on
a short trip. Minimise make-up carry only eye-liner, eyeshadow duo, and one or
two tubes of lipstick. If you must have some foundation, use the powdered form
in a small compact with a mirror. Instead of carrying a razor along, why not have
your legs waxed right before your trip. Most haircuts are good for four to six
weeks.

TRICKS OF THE TRADE

➢ Apply a layer of moisturiser and eye cream before any makeup.

➢ Use a powder puff instead of a brush to apply loose powder. It blends more
easily into the skin.
➢ Prepare the lip with lip balm before applying lipstick; it makes the skin
smoother and helps the color to go on more evenly.
➢ To blend eyeshadow and tone down make-up that's been applied too
generously use translucent powder.

AROMATIC OILS AND THEIR USES

Hairloss : Juniper, lavender and rosemary

Dandruff : Cedarwood, cyprus and juniper
Rheumatic oils : Camphor, eucalyptus and rosemary. Also, sandalwood and
lavender since these help relieve stress.

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Stress : Geranium, marjorum, orange, sandalwood and lavender.

Sinus : Basil, eucalyptus, peppermint and camphor.
Insomnia : Lavender
Pigmentation : Orange, neroli, petitgram and lemongrass, alongwith sandalwood
and lavender for stress relief, since pigmentation is largely caused by stress.

SCENTS AND SENSIBILITY

Never take essential oils internally without the supervision of an aromatherapist.

Never apply oils directly on the skin, as they are too strong. The only exceptions
are tea tree and lavender. Apart from tea tree and lavender, dilute all other in
carrier oils. Such as sweet almond, jojoba or grape seed. Add two or three drops
of your chosen oil to five ml (1 tsp) carrier oil or base.

If you suffer from epilepsy, skin allergies or are pregnant consult a trained
aromatherapist before you start shopping for aromatherapy oils.

HOME MADE BEAUTY AIDS

A GLOWING COMPLEXION

There are dozens of age-old home made beauty preparations used all over the
country. They are quite inexpensive and sometimes far more effective than the
more sophisticated creams and lotion. Here is a comprehensive collection of
recipes for skin care using leaves, grains, fresh and dry fruits and vegetables.

USE A CARROT PACK for reviving the skin. Grate a carrot or two finely and add a
bit of milk to it. If desired, an egg – yolk can also be beaten into the mixture.
Apply on the skin and wash off when dry.

FOR SALLOW SKINS, a mixture of fresh milk cream and grated cucumber is very
beneficial. Apply on the face and leave on till dry; then wash off with cold water.
This has a very cooling effect on the skin.

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USE A MELON JUICE on the face to soften the skin and act as a moisturiser.

TO KEEP THE SKIN OILY and glowing in winter, rub fresh orange rind on the face,
feet and arms. Rub with the outside of the rind – the orange zest containing the
oils.

DRY SOME ORANGE AND LEMON PEEL thoroughly in the sun. Grind it to a
powder and store it in an air – tight jar. Use this powder with a little milk to
make a very effective face pack. Mixed with gram flour (besan) and water, it
can be used instead of soap on the whole body to soften the skin.

A CASTOR OIL MASSAGE is supposed to pep up the complexion. After massaging

gently, rub an ice cube wrapped in muslin of the face. Wash off with warm water
to remove the oil.

TO KEEP THE BODY SOFT and smooth in winter, mix equal parts of olive oil,
mustard oil and til oil and massage it all over the body an hour before your bath.
This oil is very good for the skin and leaves it smooth and free from blemishes.

FOR SOFTENING and improving the skin, a dal mask is very effective. Grind any
dal into a fine paste with a pinch of turmeric (haldi). Mix a few drops of lemon
juice and a tablespoon of milk and leave on the skin till almost dry. Rub
vigorously, then wash it off.

TO SOFTEN AND REFINE the skin, apply some oatmeal mixed with curds on the
face. Leave it on for twenty minutes before washing off with warm water. For
oily complexions it is better to use buttermilk instead of curds.

FOR A SUPPLR SKIN, mix whole wheat flour (atta) with fresh milk. Apply on the
skin, rubbing it gently and firmly all over the arms, face and neck till all the paste
falls off in little rolls, leaving the skin soft and smooth. A pinch of turmeric (haldi)
can also be added to make it more effective.

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A PIECE OF CUCUMBER rubbed on the skin is a good astringent. Let it dry for a
few minutes, then wash it off with cold water.

TOMATO JUICE, both taken internally and used externally, is very good for the
complexion. It cleans the complexion and closes the pores if you let it dry on
your face before washing it off.

FOR ENLARGED PORES, use a tablespoon of tomato juice mixed with a few drops
of lemon juice. Let it dry for half an hour, then wash it off.

AN EGG PACK does wonders for the skin. First beat up the white of the egg and
apply it on the face. When it dries, beat up the yolk and apply that over the
white. When that dries and the skin feels taut, wash it off with warm water. This
mask closes the pores and greatly refreshes the face.

IF YOU ARE VERY TANNED, bleach the skin by using a mixture of carbonate of
soda and lime juice or curds. First cream your face, then apply the above. Wash
off after a few minutes.

FOR A FAIRER COMPLEXION, mix the juice of a lemon with powdered barley and
some milk to make into a thick paste. Apply this on the face, neck, arms and
hands and leave on for fifteen minutes or so before washing off.

FOR AN EFFECTIVE WHITENING CREAM mix sandalwood paste with a pinch of

turmeric powder and a few drops of lemon juice and apply on the face for 15 – 20
minutes before washing off. Mixed with rose water, it makes a very soothing
summer paste for sensitive skins.

FOR ROUGH, UNSIGHTLY HANDS, mix some olive oil with a teaspoon of table salt
and massage well into the hands and if necessary, the feet. Rinse off with warm
water after a while. This treatment is very strengthning for nails as well.

FOR FRESHENING THE SKIN and clearing blemishes, apply water melon juice on
the face and leave it on for 10 – 15 minutes. Wash it off with warm water.

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A GOOD FACE TONIC is made by boiling margosa (neem) leaves and water, and
using the liquid to wash the face and hands. A concentrated solution of this is
also effective in lessening smallpox marks.

REMEDIES FOR SKIN BLEMISHES

TO TREAT PIMPLES try this treatment, twice a day. Grind some margosa(neem)
leaves and mix with a pinch of turmeric powder, a little milk and gram flour
(besan) to form a thick paste. Apply thickly on the face. Wash off with warm
water after 15 minutes.

TO GET RID OF PIMPLES, avoid rich fatty food and fried food. Take plenty of
water, fresh juices, lots of greens and fruits. Sweets, chocolates, puddings and
spicy food must be avoided and tea and coffee kept to a minimum. Drink a glass
of hot water with the juice of half a lemon squeezed into it, first thing in the
morning. This will tone up the system and help get rid of impurities in the blood.

TO DISCOURAGE PIMPLES, and make the skin clearer, rub mint juice on the face.
Grind a handful of fresh mint leaves and strain. After washing the face with soap
and water, apply mint juice and let it dry. Wash it off the next morning.

IF YOU ARE PRONE to pimples in summer, keep washing your face with soap and
ice cold water, several times a day. Also apply a paste made of fuller's earth
(multani matti) or sandalwood and rose water every other day to cool and clear
the skin.

IF YOU TEND TO GET PIMPLES, make it a habit to drink the water of a fresh
coconut every day, and wash your face with whatever is left. This helps to clear
the skin.

GRIND SOME CUMMIN SEEDS (JEERA) and mix with water to make a paste.
Apply this on the face. Wash off after few minutes when nearly dry. Repeat this
treatment every other day to discourage pimples.

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TO REMOVE WRINKLES, add half a teaspoon of carrot juice to one tablespoon of

honey. Apply all over the face and neck and leave for about twenty minutes
keeping the face absolutely still and the eye closed. Remove with cottol wool
dipped in warm water to which a pinch of soda bicarbonate has been added. Do
this several times a week.

ANOTHER SIMPLE REMEDY for removing wrinkles: mix 60 gms of rose water with
two ounces of glycerine and keep it in a clean bottle. Shake it thoroughly, then
apply over the face and neck with cotton wool. Apply carefully around the eyes.
Wash it off after 10 – 15 minutes. Do this regularly everyday to get rid of
wrinkles.

OLDER WOMEN with dry skin problems, specially around the neck, should apply
the juice on one lemon mixed with a teaspoon of warmed honey all over the neck,
throat and hands before a bath. Wash it off after 15 minutes. Do this daily for at
least a month.

FOR REMOVING SCARS AND BLEMISHES, add some orange juice to double the
quantity of fresh milk and rub the mixture of the face. Wash it off after 15
minutes. Do this daily for at least a month.

FOR REMOVING SCARS AND BLEMISHES, add some orange juice to double the
quantity of fresh milk and rub the mixture on the face. Wash it off after 15
minutes. Do this daily for at least a month.

TO REMOVE SMALL POX AND CHICKEN POX SCARS, try this very effective home
remedy immediately after recovery. Blanch two almonds, grind them into a paste
with two tablespoon of milk. Add one tablespoon each of carrot and orange juice
to the mixture. Apply on the face, neck and other affected areas. Leave for a full
hour before washing off. If done regularly, this will lighten the marks.

TO GET RID OF FRECKLES, try this lotion. Grate a radish and extract two
tablespoon of juice. Mix with an equal quantity of buttermilk and apply over the

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face. Wash off with warm water after an hour. Use this daily till the freckles
disappear.

DARK SKIN on the back of the neck can be lightened by rubbing it every day with
the leftover skin of a lemon. Turn it inside out and scrub the back of the neck
thoroughly before your bath. At night apply some cold cream mixed with few
drops of lemon juice. If your skin is very dry, put a teaspoon of fresh milk cream
into the lemon peel before scrubbing the neck with it.

TO GET RID OF BLACK HEADS, steam your face several times a week over a pan
of boiling water to which the juice of a lemon has been added. Before
steaming,rub a little butter on the black heads to soften them. After steaming
rub the face vigorously with a rough face towel and wash with soap and cold
water. After a couple of weeks of this treatment, the blackheads will soften and
can then be gently squeezed out. First cover the finger tips with cotton wool so
that marks are not left on the skin. After removing the blackheads, dab with
antiseptic. Never try and remove them without first steaming the face as this can
injure the skin and cause scars.

FOR LOOSENING BLACKHEADS, try this home-made pore cleansing paste. Mix
one tablespoon of dried, powdered orange peel and one tablespoon of oatmeal
with water to make a paste and apply it over the oily areas of the face-nose,
chinm cheeks and forehead. Rub it off when dry with a piece of towelling. Wash
the face with warm water, then splash with cold water to close the pores. If you
try this treatment after steaming the face, it is very effective.

HOME MADE BEAUTY AIDS FOR EYES, TEETH AND NAILS

IN THE SUMMER keep cool by drinking a glass of buttermilk in the morning

instead of tea or coffee. This is good for the skin and digestion.

TO DISCOURAGE SUPERFLOUS HAIR on the face and arms and bleach it, try this
lentil paste. Grind equal quantities of masoor dal and mustard seeds. Mix with
the juice of a lemon and a few spoons of milk to make a paste. Apply this on the

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face and when it is almost dry, rub it off with vigorous strokes of the fingers. If
done daily, this treatment discourages hair growth.

FOR SPARKLING TEETH, rub them once or twice a week with a dried bay leaf (tej
patta).

FOR LONG, STRONG NAILS that will not chip easily, try soaking them every night
in a mixture of warm almond oil and lemonjuice. (The same oil can be warmed
and used again for several days). Soak the nails for 10 – 15 minutes for the
maximum benefit, then massage lightly and go to sleep after wiping the hands
with a tissue. Do not wash them till the next morning.

TO IMPROVE WEAK AND BRITTLE NAILS, try taking more calcium and gelatine.
Every day, drink a cup of cold milk mixed with a tablespoon of gelatine. If you
are bothered about calories, drink skimmed milk instead of whole milk. Continue
this treatment for at least a couple of months to see a real improvement in the
nails. Eating a lot of jelly also helps.

IF YOU HAVE WEAK EYESIGHT, make it a point to eat lots of carrots and apples
as they contain carotene and various acids necessary for the health of the eyes.

FOR TIRED, ACHING EYES, take half a cup of cold milk and dip two pieces of
cotton wool in it. Squeeze out the excess milk and put the pads on the closed
eyes. Keep dipping in milk as the pads become warm. For real relief keep doing
this for at least 10 – 15 minutes.

HOME MADE BEAUTY AIDS FOR LUSTROUS HAIR

AN OIL MASSAGE is very essential to keep the hair thick and lustrous. Always
massage the hair the night before you wash it, giving the oild time to soak into
the hair roots and nourish them. Coconut oil is good for normal hair, but for thin
or falling hair warm olive or almond oil is extremely beneficial.

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EGG SHAMPOO are very good for dry or normal hair. For dull, greasy hair use a
lemon shampoo.

FOR LUSTROUS HAIR, rinse it after a hair wash with the juice of a lemon or a
tablespoon of vinegar added to a couple of litres of water. This gives the hair a
beautiful sheen.

IN SUMMER keep the head cool and the hair in perfect condition by occassionally
washing it with buttermilk (chaas). Rub a cup of buttermilk into the scalp with
the fingertips and leave on for 15 – 20 minutes. Rub well to distribute the
buttermilk. Wash thoroughly with warm water. Finish with a lemon rinse.

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