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Face Scrub Shelf Life?So in the olden days food was kept for longer with the aid of sugar and spice, also oils. It is my thinking then that a face scrub with oats and spice and honey and oil should have a decent shelf life and longer in the fridge, but ultimately you want it sitting in the shower recess ready to use right?

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Storing DIY Facial MasksI have made a DIY mask with aloe vera gel, orange peel powder, sandalwood powder, turmeric, multani mitti, and rose water. How many days can I store it? Is there any method to store the DIY masks?

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Shelf Life of Avocado Hair MaskI make hair mask with fresh avocado, olive oil, castor oil, rosemary oil, coconut oil, vitamin E oil, and other essential oils. I keep them frozen and the one currently using refrigerated. It defrosts well but how long will they last without doing so? Leaving out refrigerator. I ordered avocado, lecithin, and grapeseed powders to help preserve future avocado masks.

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Storing Homemade Avocado Hair Mask?I am making a hair mask where avocado is the main ingredient. The rest of the ingredients are able to sit out of the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 months. If there'are natural preservatives added as well, like tea tree oil, can I leave the hair mask out? If so, how long? Are there other natural preservatives that would allow me to keep it out for at least a month?

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Shelf Life of Homemade Carrot Face Mask?I am making a carrot face mask with vitamin E and other oils to use every morning. How long will it last in the refrigerator?

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Improving the Shelf Life of Homemade Hair Mask?I'm thinking to make my own hair mask. The main ingredient is avocado. What ingredient can I use to help the mask last for at least 1 month inside of a glass container?

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Storing Homemade Facial Masks?I want to sell my natural homemade facial mask containing aloe vera, turmeric, milk, lime, and honey, but I don't know how best to store it, and how long they will last for my clients.

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Storing Homemade Hair Masks?I made a hair mask with banana, olive oil, and honey. Can I put it in the freezer or refrigerator?

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Making an Avocado Hair Mask?How do I stop a hair mask from bloating? I mixed avocado and the preservative, but on waking up this morning, the mask had bloated.

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Homemade Body Scrubs Froze?Can you store body scrubs in the fridge? I made a few to sell and they kind of froze. Are they still good? I didn't put them in the freezer, but towards the back so that they wouldn't be on the way.

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Storing Homemade Hair Mask?I am making a hair mask with coconut oil and honey. What is the best way to store this product and how long can it be stored before it needs to be used?

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Scent Ideas for Homemade Goat's Milk Shampoo?I am trying to make goat's milk shampoo! Any good scent ideas?

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Storing Facial Scrubs?I usually use lemon, sugar, honey, and cucumber scrub for my skin. In a few days I'm going on a vacation and I need the scrub every morning. What's the best way I can store it and take it along with me?

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Storing Homemade Facial Mask?I made a facial mask composed of 1½ tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of turmeric, and lemon. I want to know if I can store it in the refrigerator?

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Freezing DIY Beauty Products?Can I freeze leftover organic homemade beauty products? Especially if I'm using food such as oatmeal.

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Shelf Life of Bubble Bath?What is the shelf life for the bottles of bubbles? How long do the bubbles usually last in the tub and is there a specific amount I need to use?

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Freezing DIY Hair Masks?Can you freeze a DIY hair mask?

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Shelf Life of Homemade Facial Mask?I'm looking to start selling facial masks and the ingredients include an egg white, honey, oatmeal, and yogurt. I wanted to know how long do you think it''ll last? I'm guessing the product would have to be stored in the fridge; right?

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Storing Homemade Face Wash and Cleanser?I would like to make a face cleanser/mask daily use product which contains 2 tsp honey, 1/3c. yogurt, and 2 tsp almond oil.

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Homemade Hand Lotion too Greasy?How can I make my hand lotion batch not so greasy? I made a some using baby lotion, vitamin E, and Vaseline; it is the Dollar Tree DIY project for hand lotion.

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Storing DIY Facial Mask Mixture?The ingredients in the face masks I make are gram flour, turmeric powder, honey, and milk. For how long can this be stored in a refrigerator? And also how often can I use it? Is using it every other day not good?

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Making Rose Water?These are my Dark Desire roses. I went out this evening after a good rain. There was a blanket if rose petals on the ground. That put me to thinking. A little later on in the season, I'm going to be able to go out and pickup at least a peck bucket of petals from this highly perfumed rose and make some rose water.

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Exfoliating Using Olive Oil and Sea Salt?Do you recommend olive oil and sea salt to exfoliate and for how long and how often? I do 2 minutes if using a commercial scrub.

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Homemade Hypoallergenic Eye Liner?Your suggestion for eyebrow tint was fabulous. Do you have any suggestions for eye liner? I have a friend that has been allergic to every cosmetic even the hypoallergenic ones.

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Homemade Hair Gel?What can I use to make hair gel from everyday items?

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Preserving Homemade Facial Scrub?How can I preserve a homemade facial scrub with a main ingredient of Moringa oliefera, also known as malunggay, in combination with honey and lime? And how long would it take?

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Remedy for Dry Hard Diabetic Feet?Can you tell me what lotions I can use for diabetic feet that will soften my feet and make them feel normal again or creams that can be use also?

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Homemade Remedy for Softer Feet?I want softer feet for my mom. Any ideas on how to get them soft with home items ? I like to do homemade stuff besides its cheaper and less harmful products.

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Making Liquid Shampoo from Bar Soap?I use an herbal organic bar soap for my hair and I want to convert it to liquid version. Is there anyway I can do that?

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Recipes for Homemade Makeup and Foundation?What are some good homemake cosmetics/makeup? What are the best homemade recipes for anything (lips, face, hair, etc.) Is there a way you can make foundation?

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Homemade Facial Scrub Recipe?How do you make homemade facial scrub?

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Homemade Wet Look Hair Gel?Do you know of a recipe to make your own homemade wet look gel? The wetter looking the better.

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Making Dry Shampoo from Baby Powder and Baking Soda?In the 04/25/2012 newsletter, further down the page from the article "Use Baby Powder to Stop Stains" was a related topic, "Make Dry Shampoo with Baking Soda and Baby Powder". By Dorinmoz from Sugar Land, TX

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Homemade Body Lotion Recipes?How do you make homemade body lotion?

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Oatmeal Soak for Calloused Feet?Will a soak with oatmeal help my sore, badly calloused feet? I have callouses on the balls of my feet and heels, as well as rough skin on the bottom of my toes.

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Thrifty Facial Moisturizer?Does anyone have any suggestions for a good, but thrifty, daily facial moisturizer for the over 60 female?

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Homemade Foaming Hand Soap Bubbles Rather Than Foams?I am making foaming hand soap from a solid goat's milk base with added water. My soap bubbles with the foaming pump rather than foams. What can I do?

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Hand Lotion Recipe?I have a recipe for hand lotion made from products found at Dollar General, but don't know the quantity of the products to use. Does anyone know the recipe?

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Using Sugar and Olive Oil Scrub?I use a loofah to scrub my dry skin off and then I start with a sugar and olive oil scrub. How many times may I do this?

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Baking Soda Darken Skin When Used as a Deodorant?I have read that applying baking soda can eliminate underarm odor because of its odor-eating ingredient. When I tried, yes it did, there was no unpleasant smell, but it did darken my skin as if it was burnt.

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Recipe for Hair Conditioner?Does anyone have a recipe for hair conditioner? It would be much appreciated.

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What Can I Use to Soften My Feet?What can I use to soften my feet?

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Home Remedy for Blackheads?What is the easiest way to get rid of black heads?

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Homemade Nail Buffing Cream?Does anyone have a good recipe for homemade nail buffing cream? I'd like to find a simple one that makes nails shiny and stronger. Thanks!

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Where Can I Get Oat Flour for Facial Masks?Would anyone know what oat flour is? I want to experiment with some facial masks until I find the right one and this oat flour comes up a lot.

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Homemade Suntan Lotion?I read in a book about making your own sun tan lotion. We all know how expensive it can be to purchase at the store. I was wondering if anyone knows the recipe for it? Is it really safe to use, or am I better off paying for it at the store? Thank you so much!

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Homemade Hair Conditioner Recipe?I am looking for a homemade hair conditioner recipe.

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Homemade Hot Oil Hair Treatment Recipe?Does anyone have a recipe for homemade hot oil treatment for hair?

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Natural Underarm Deodorant?How do you make homemade deodorant and antiperspirant in one, with natural ingredients?

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Remedy for Stubborn Underarm Odor?I've tried everything for my underarm odor, to no avail. Does anyone have any suggestions? I've tried baking soda, lime, and lemon juice. This problem is very embarrassing and its starting to make me feel depressed!

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Body Scrub Recipes?Using all those sticky or expensive ingredients for a facial scrub or body stimulator are unnecessary. No need to make special purchases of sea salt, honey, sugar and/or olive oil to do the best job. Trust yourself!

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Make Your Own Lip Gloss?I am making my own lip gloss. Some of the recipes on this site include honey as an ingredient. I'm allergic to honey so is there a substitute I can use? Or do I need it at all?

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Sea Salt Facial Scrub?A doctor on TV gave the ingredients for a facial scrub using sea salt, sugar, olive oil, and lime juice. I have lost the copy I wrote down. Does anyone know of such a facial?

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How Do I Get Rid of Coffee Stains on My Teeth?I drink a lot of coffee and it stains my teeth. What is the best product to whiten your teeth?

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Home Remedies for Wrinkles?I need something for wrinkles, to reduce them.

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Remedy for Dark Circles Under Eyes?How do you get rid of dark circles under your eyes?

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Homemade Shampoo from Natural Ingredients?What is the process for making homemade shampoo?

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Lemon Juice For Acne Scars?I've had acne for as long as I remembered and the result is having dark spots on my face, legs, and even on my back from it. It's hard to look myself in the mirror sometimes and I need a cure.

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Homemade Lipstick Does Not Stay on Long?I made some lipstick with my granddaughter just using the Vasoline (petroleum jelly) and eye shadow. It looks really nice, but when we tried it it only stayed on for about 20 mins., even after putting lip gloss over it.

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Making Lip Stain?How do you make semi permanent lip stain?

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Homemade Bath Bombs Do Not Fizz?Hi again. Well I made the homemade bath bombs, but they are not fizzy. Here are the ingredients I used: 1 part citric acid, 2 parts bicarbonate of soda, colour, and essential oil (a few drops), also 1 part Epsom salts.

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Homemade Sugar Scrub?I have made a body scrub using brown sugar, baby oil, aloe vera, and vitamin E. The problem I found with this is it is so oily. Can you use water and half oil? Many thanks.

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Homemade Beauty Products?I have been trying to find homemade recipes for skin and hair care products made from foods or other natural remedies. Do you have any recipes or web sites to make our own skin and hair care products?

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Homemade Hand Cleaner?I would like to know how to make a hand cleaning cream or gel to remove oil and grease, suitable for a motor mechanics workshop. What ingredients and quantities of each?

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Beach Waves Homemade Hairspray?Has anybody ever tried to make homemade Beach Waves spray? I've read many magazine articles about these and finally created my own. I put together into a small spray bottle:

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Homemade Deodorant Without Cornstarch or Baking Soda?I am seeking a good deodorant recipe; something other than coconut oil, baking soda, or cornstarch. Any thoughts? Thanks.

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Making Your Own Skin Care Products?I've got oily skin in the t-zone. I don't have a lot of money to buy certain toners, cleansers, and moisturizers. I really want to start taking care of my skin better. Do you know of any homemade remedies that could replace all three of these things? Thanks.

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Making Your Own Beauty Mask?I love to make my own homemade face masks, but I know some stuff isn't safe to use daily. What ingredients are safe to use daily and what ingredients are not safe to use daily? Thanks.

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Recipe for Healthy Hair?How do I make my hair shiny, healthy, and beautiful?

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Gentle Facial Scrub?I need an easy to make at home facial scrub. It must be something that won't irritate my skin.

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Natural Under Eye Cream?I am looking for a natural, inexpensive under eye cream. I've started using olive oil and other common household items for facial care and love it! Now if I can find under eye care, I'll be so happy! Thanks!

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Making Bath Bombs?How do I make bath bombs?

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Homemade Skin Toner?I just recently found out about homemade skincare and am very excited. I already tried the facial scrubs (honey and brown sugar) and loved it. What can I use for a facial toner? I have sensitive skin. Thanks.

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Listerine for Promoting Hair Growth?I read on here that Listerine is useful in promoting hair growth. Does anyone know what kind to use (ie mint, etc)?

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Olive Oil Facial Cleanser?I use Peter Thomas Roth chamomile wash and it works great. Does anyone have some Olive Oil suggestions to use to wash my face instead? I bet it would be cheaper then what I pay.

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Using Tea Bags for Bags Under Eye?How long should I use tea bags for my under eye bags?

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Best Cosmetic Clay For Homemade, Mature Skin Care Products?I have started to experiment with homemade skin products and essential oils, having read an article about the chemicals in skin products. I would like to start making natural peels and face masks. Could anyone tell me which is the best cosmetic clay to purchase for mature skin?

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Translating the Names of Essential Oils from Turkey?I went on holiday to Turkey last September. I bought some essential oils from a shop that was recommended. The problem is I have lost the translation for them even though the shopkeeper was English.

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Storing Essential Oils?I have just started to use essential oils for my skincare and have read how to store them. What I would like to know would it be better to store the oils in my fridge to prolong the shelf life or just keep them in the dark bottles in a cupboard. Many thanks.

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Homemade Shampoo and Conditioner?Does anyone have any good and cost effective recipes for shampoo and conditioner? The ones I have seen seem like the ingredients would cost more than commercial shampoos.

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Tame Creme Rinse Recipe?I want to know if you have the recipe for making Tame cream rinse or shampoo? I would also, be interested in where I can buy it cheap. It was popular in the 1970s and 1980s. Thanks.

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Pearl Drops Tooth Polish Recipe?Does anyone have a recipe for Pearl drops tooth polish?

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Homemade Shampoo Recipes?I am looking for recipes for homemade shampoo.

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Mixing Essential Oils for Facial Care Products?Could anyone help me? I am trying to find information (free) for mixing essential oils with carrier oils for skin use. I know about the carrier oils, but I would like a list of what the best oils are and which oils go together best for facial use.

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Homemade Lip Primer?How do I make my own lip primer? I can't afford to just go out and buy some. Does anyone know a cheap and easy way to make it with a few ingredients?

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Homemade Foaming Hand Soap?How do I make foaming handwash?

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Homemade Aloe Vera Lotion?How do you make aloe vera lotion?

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Making a Manuka Honey Facial?How do you make a Manuka honey facial?

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Recipe for Treating Dry Sun Damaged Skin?I'm after a recipe for an exfoliant and bleach treatment. It must be a user-friendly and home-made beauty product for my face, neck, and upper chest area.

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Uses for Avocado Skins?Are their any uses for avocado skin? Is it harmful at all? I've thought about blending the skin and using it as some sort of facial or skin scrub, but I'm skeptical on whether it's beneficial or not. Thanks!

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Home Made Pliable Hair Styling Paste?I am looking for a recipe for homemade pliable hair styling paste? (Something like Redken Rewind?)

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Drying Bath Bombs?Can I put my bath bombs in the oven to speed up the drying process? What temperature would I use? How long?

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Homemade Solution for Removing Hair Products from Hair?I am looking for a homemade solution to cleanse hair of hair products.

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Homemade Natural Shampoo and Conditioner for Color Treated Hair?What is a good homemade recipe for an after-coloring deep conditioner for hair? I regularly highlight my own hair, but I don't want to keep buying the salon conditioners for after color treatment.

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Homemade Facial Scrubs?I have tried so many facial scrubs and either they didn't work or they were too expensive. Does anyone out their have a simple recipe for a facial scrub? One with not too many ingredients. Thanks.

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Homemade "No More Tangles"?How do you make your own "No More Tangles"?

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