Pretty Pick Me Up - Spring Lip Must-Haves

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Spring is well on its way and nothing feels better than a pretty new lip color! We’ve tested dozens of them and these are our top four favorites to transition into Summer!

• Coral Lipstick — Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick. in Coachella Coral is the most feminine pink-orange hybrid you’ve ever tried on. It’s a classic lipstick formula with a satin finish.
• Fuchsia — Lime Crime Velvetine Liquid Lipstick in Pink Velvet is a bright, happy stain that won’t budge when you set it. I’ve been using it on a lot of my clients this Spring and they don’t even need to re-apply it throughout the night because it doesn’t even fade in the slightest.
• Peach — Tom Ford Lip Color Shine in Smitten comes in a traditional lipstick bullet but glides on like a shiny gloss (without being goopy). It’s a bit of a splurge but you’ve never felt anything like it.
• Rose — Tarte Power Pigment Lip Tint in Blushing Bride is a sister lippie to their famous Lip Surgence Lip Tints but is much more intense (while still feeling light like a balm).

Tag us on our social channels if you try any of them! Or please let us know in the comments below what your favorite Spring lip discoveries are!

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4 Home Remedies to Whiten Teeth

DIY Recipes and Tips for a Bright White Smile

To get whiter teeth, you actually don’t need to buy expensive whitening strips that can also leave your mouth sore and sensitive. Adjusting your dental routine, trying some of these DIY whitening recipes, and adjusting the way you eat certain foods may be all you need for a healthier, pearly white smile on the cheap.    


Proper Brushing: What You Might Not Have Known  
It doesn’t matter how many whitening treatments you apply, if you’re not following proper dental hygiene you’re wasting your time.   

“The recommended brushing time is between 2 to 3 minutes per session with a minimum of two brushing sessions per day,” says Dentist Marielaina Perrone, DDS.  

Family Dentist Mark Burhenne, DDS stresses that proper technique is also necessary so you don’t wear down your enamel. “Brush after meals and use a gentle, small, circular motion while tilting the bristles at a 45 degree angle toward the gum line,” he explains. “And remember that no matter how long you brush, it doesn’t replace flossing.” Do that at least once a day.      


DIY Strawberry Whitening Paste  
Ingredients:
1 strawberry
1/2 teaspoon baking soda  

In a small bowl, mash a strawberry well. Mix in the baking soda. Using a damp toothbrush, brush the mix onto your teeth. Leave on your teeth for five minutes, rinse your mouth and then brush and floss as normal.  

Try doing this twice a week until you achieve your desired results.      


DIY Hydrogen Peroxide + Baking Soda Paste  
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons hydrogen peroxide
2 tablespoons baking soda  

In a small jar or other airtight container, combine the hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Mix them together to form a smooth, thick paste. (You can keep this paste stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks).  

After brushing and flossing your teeth as you normally would, wet your toothbrush and apply a small amount of this paste (cover the bristles). Then brush your teeth for two minutes, avoiding the gums, as this can lighten them as well. Now rinse the toothbrush and brush your teeth with clean water for two more minutes. Rinse your mouth with warm water.  

Do this one to two times per week, until you reach your desired shade. Then reduce usage, and do this only one to three times per month.      


Simple Baking Soda Super-Charge  
This one’s great because it doesn’t require almost any additional effort outside of your normal brushing routine.  

Ingredients:
Toothpaste
Small pinch of baking soda  

Spread toothpaste on your toothbrush. (Bonus trivia: that little swipe of toothpaste on your brush has a name: nurdle. Kind of cute.) Then sprinkle a pinch of baking soda onto the toothpaste and brush your teeth as normal.  

Repeat once per day for about a week and then do only once per week as maintenance.        


Banana Peel Rub  
Ingredients:
Banana peel  

Simply rub the inside of a banana peel all over your teeth for two minutes. Then brush your teeth with your regular toothpaste.  

You can do this everyday until you’re satisfied with the shade of your pearly whites.      

Tricks to Prevent Staining  
In addition to trying these whitening recipes, also take these measures to help prevent teeth staining.  

Things we commonly ingest that stain our teeth: coffee, tea, sodas, wine, acidic foods and beverages, blueberries.  

When possible, try consuming these drinks through a straw so that they bypass your teeth, having less of a chance to stain them. (Blueberries through a straw, you’re wondering? Think smoothies).  

But when straws are out of the question (we know you’d get weird looks drinking wine through a straw), Dr. Burhenne says that you can also reduce the staining effects of these foods by brushing and floss after consuming them.  

Note that if you’ve just had acidic food or drinks, rinse your mouth out with water, but wait an hour or so before brushing your teeth as this could accelerate the wearing down of tooth enamel and staining.  

But if you’ve consumed teeth staining foods or drinks and it’s going to be a long while before you get your hands on a toothbrush, just make sure that you rinse your mouth out with water (swish it around your teeth thoroughly).  

Also, “Eating cheese or sipping water while you enjoy your wine can neutralize the acidic effects of the wine,” says Dr. Burhenne. An excuse to eat more cheese? Yes, please. 

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10 Easy & DIY Methods to Tame Frizzy Hair

Simple, Effective Ways to Control Frizz

Few things are more frustrating than watching your coiffed hair gradually blur out into a frizzy, poofy mess. Frizz can be brought on by damage caused by heat or protein-stripping products, the natural texture of your hair, and our personal favorite and equal opportunity frizz-producer: humidity. In the continued war against frizzy, unruly hair, we’ve put together a list of the best simple and DIY methods worth trying before the next humid day gets the best of your locks and looks.


Avoid Alcohol You can still have your cocktail, but as far as your hair goes, keep it sober. Products that contain alcohol tend to dry out your hair leading to breakage, a lackluster appearance and yes, frizz. So check your hair product labels and chuck ones with alcohol.


Use Products with Polymers & Silicone
Tons of hair products promise to tame frizz, but focus on looking for conditioners, leave-in treatments, styling products, etc. that say they contain polymers or silicone on the label (often listed in the forms of PVP Copolymer and dimethicone, respectively, on the label).

Polymers and silicone coat your hair to help keep your style in place and also act as barriers between your hair strands and the outside moisture that causes frizzy, poofy, unkempt hair. While they aren’t perfect, polymers and silicone will help to reduce frizz caused by humidity.


Condition the Ends 
Make sure that the ends of your hair (the driest and frizziest part of your mane) get conditioned well to help them lay smooth rather than pop out.

When you’re in the shower, apply your conditioner starting at the ends of your hair and then work the product up toward your scalp. Or, you can instead use a leave-in conditioner for an added barrier—after showering, apply the conditioner starting at the ends and working your way up.


Cool Wash
Frizz happens when the cuticle of your hair is open or raised. The flatter the cuticle lays, the healthier and shinier your hair looks. One way you can keep the cuticle flat is to blast your hair with cold water right after you condition, just before you get out of the shower.


T-Shirt Dry
It’s best to let your hair air-dry—the heat from blow-drying damages your hair, causing it to get even frizzier.

But don’t be tempted to reach for a towel to speed up the air-drying process: Too much friction can aggravate the cuticle of the hair, ruining that cold wash you just endured for frizz-free, shiny hair.

Instead of using a thick, rough towel, dry hair with a clean, soft t-shirt by twisting the hair within the shirt. Do not rub up and down at the scalp or the ends as this can damage the cuticle and lead to even more frizz.

If you’re air-drying your hair over night, you can also wrap your hair in the t-shirt while you sleep.


Tie-It Back
If your hair gets poofy after you’ve just blow-dried it, loosely tie it back in a low bun and let it out when you get to your destination or right before you leave your home. This will help smooth out and tame down frizz. And pulling your hair back low and loosely won’t indent it like a ponytail will.


Avoid Brushing
If your hair tends to be frizzy, the best thing you can do is to not brush it. Brushing dry hair can stretch out the hair cuticle, while brushing wet hair can damage the hair shaft leading to hair loss. It’s best to just gently comb your fingers through your hair or use a wide-tooth comb to distribute conditioner if you need to.


Skip Shampoos
Washing your hair everyday can strip your hair of the natural oils it needs to maintain a healthy, frizz-free appearance. Instead, rinse hair with water, rub your scalp and roots to stimulate the area (this will help prevent it from clogging with oils), and apply conditioner (starting at the ends), then rinse.

Or, skip the water entirely and use a dry shampoo at the roots to give your hair body and soak up unwanted oil.


Re-Condition
Frizz often shows first at the ends of your hair, leaving hair looking dry and unhealthy, even when it’s not. So mix up a little re-conditioner to keep it in-check. (Note: These tricks are also great for controlling those pesky fly-aways.)

In your palm, squeeze a dime size amount of conditioner and add water until it is a thin consistency. Apply the mix to the ends of your dry hair (make sure to be really careful if you're applying it near your scalp, as you don’t want your hair to look oily or unwashed!). This should not make your hair soaking wet, but just wet enough to help the ends lay down. Now let your hair dry fully.

Another option: simply apply some coconut oil to your dry hair. Dab just a small bit on your fingers, and run it into your hair, applying first to the tips and then working your way midway up (go easy near your scalp—you don’t want to look oily, plus coconut oil can be pore clogging and cause breakouts in some).


Deep Condition: Avocado + Olive Oil Hair Mask
Frizzy hair tends to need more moisture than regular hair, so a weekly moisturizing mask can be exceptionally beneficial. There are several hair masks you can apply to frizzy hair, but this one with avocado and olive oil is particularly helpful. Avocado and olive oil add moisture to help smooth frizziness, and olive oil also helps act as an emollient to keep your hair moisturized.

Directions: 
Mash up one avocado and mix in a splash of olive oil. Shampoo your hair first, then apply the mask, starting at the tips of your hair and working it generously up to your scalp. Slip on a shower cap and let your hair absorb all the nutrients for 30 minutes to an hour. Afterwards, rinse and condition as normal.

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DIY Hair Masks

Get gorgeous hair from using at-home ingredients

There’s nothing like shiny, luscious locks to turn heads, but with blow drying, flat ironing, and color treatments, we’re often left with a head of brittle, lackluster hair.

“Damaged, dull hair can be temporarily repaired through the use of conditioners that mend the damaged hair shaft, increasing shine and smoothing split ends,” ChickRx dermatologist Dr. Debra Price explains.

Because we can’t always splurge on expensive salon conditioning treatments, we’ve compiled five easy DIY hair mask recipes to get you back to envious hair in no time. Even better: you probably have most of the ingredients in your kitchen right now!

Avocado + Egg + Lemon
Combine 1 avocado, 1 egg and a very small amount of lemon juice until mixed well. Apply the mixture to damp hair and leave on for about 20 minutes. Rinse hair with luke warm water—hot water could cook the egg leaving a huge mess! After you’ve rinsed your hair, shampoo and condition as normal.

Honey + Olive Oil + Apple Cider Vinegar
Mix 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. You may want to heat the honey briefly in the microwave so that is easier to mix in. Apply mask to dry, dirty hair. Comb through with a wide-tooth comb or your fingers. Pin up your hair for 30 minutes to an hour. Shampoo and condition as normal.

Banana + Honey + Yogurt
Mix 1 mashed banana, 1/4 cup honey and about 3 oz of plain yogurt. If you have long hair, you may need to use more yogurt for the recipe to be enough. Coat dry hair with the mixture and leave on for an hour. Rinse and shampoo as normal.

Banana + Egg + Beer + Honey
Mix 1 mashed banana with 1 egg until well blended. Add in 1/2 cup of beer and 1 tablespoon honey. Mix well then apply to hair. Pin hair up (or use a shower cap) and let sit for a few hours. Rinse with luke warm water then shampoo and condition as usual. This mask can be especially helpful if you are looking to add volume and shine to thin hair… and you get to finish off the rest of the beer in that bottle.

If your pantry is looking a little bare, you can also just go with one single ingredient for a quick fix.

Coconut Oil
Apply a liberal amount of coconut to dry hair until strands are coated root to tip and leave in over night. You might want to use a shower cap so you don’t get the coconut oil on your pillow. After catching up on your beauty sleep, shampoo and condition as normal. You may need to shampoo twice, depending on your hair.

Registered dietitian and nutritional expert Carlene Thomas says, “I love using a DIY hair mask with either olive oil, mayo or avocado." She instructs, “Spread over hair and let it soak in and hydrate strands, then rinse and shampoo out.”

Now Protect
After you’ve treated yourself to one of these awesome treatments, be sure to protect your revitalized mane.

“To prevent hair damage during all seasons, you should avoid excessive blow drying, chemical processing, dying or perming your hair,” Dr. Price recommends. “Comb wet hair with a wide bristled comb and try to minimize brushing while blow drying your hair.”

And don’t forget your skin isn’t the only thing that needs protecting from the damaging UV rays of the sun. “If you live in a sunny climate you should consider wearing a hat during periods of prolonged sun exposure to protect your hair,” Dr. Price suggests.

Make sure you’re eating healthy, too. Believe it or not, your diet shows through in your skin and hair probably more than we realize. “Hair can really show our diet quality. If the body isn't getting enough calories, healthy fats, and especially protein, it can become dull and lifeless,” Carlene Thomas advises.

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Manicure With A Sharpie

WATER-BASED METALLIC SHARPIE

 

photos/post Kristin Ess

 We stumbled on an cool nail art tool– a water-based, super-fine metallic sharpie in GOLD! Sometimes it’s hard to get those teeeeeny tiny lines like a legit nail artist can, but we test drove this pen and we’re officially in nail art heaven. We’re currently obsessed with fine-line pattern nail art and can’t get enough of these pens for that reason. The trick to using sharpies for nail art is letting them dry all the way and then putting a clear coat on in 1 or 2 quick swipes. We’ve never had any issues with smudging because of the speed at which we apply the top coat. I usually take an ample amount on the brush and swipe fast and I use this one.

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DIY Food Facials for Fresh, Younger-Looking Skin

Make Anti-Aging Treatments Out Of Antioxidant-Packed Fruits & Veggies

The same fresh, natural ingredients you use in your recipes can do wonders for your skin. Whole fruits and vegetables—especially those with anti-aging vitamin C—can fight free radicals, prevent wrinkles, and give you firmer, younger-looking skin.

So go ahead, eat your fruits and veggies! But apply them to your skin too. Ediible face masks are fun, simple, and easier on your wallet than expensive anti-aging treatments.


Pomegranate
Pomegranates seeds might be hard to crack into, but they’re well worth the effort. These tart crunchy seeds are loaded with anti-aging compounds, like antioxidants and vitamin C, and are a popular addition to yogurt or oatmeal. But, they’re also beneficial when it comes to your beauty regimen.

This Pomegranate Exfoliating Scrub at-home recipe helps remove dead skin cells for smooth, soft skin.

How to make it:
In a food processor, combine 2 tablespoons of pomegranate seeds and 1 cup uncooked oatmeal. Transfer to bowl; stir in 2 tablespoons honey (an antiseptic) and 2 tablespoons buttermilk. Apply to face for a few minutes, then rinse. For rough patches (like elbows), add ¾ cup turbinado sugar.


Cranberries
This fruit is a popular ingredient in holiday side dishes, dressings, and drinks. Cranberries can also help naturally exfoliate lackluster dead skin.

Try this refreshing treatment twice a month.

How to make it:
Mix 1 cup fresh cranberries, 1 cup seedless red or green grapes, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 envelope unflavored gelatin at medium speed for 20 seconds, until they have a paste-like texture. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes to thicken. Remove from the fridge and let sit about 10 minutes. Spread the mixture on clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Relax for 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.


Pumpkin
This fall favorite is packed with anti-aging antioxidants and vitamins C and A. The inside "meat" of the pumpkin can be processed into a thick mask to help hydrate and soften skin.

How to make it:
In a food processor or blender, combine 2 cups canned pumpkin, 4 tablespoons low-fat vanilla yogurt, 4 tablespoons honey, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Coat face; leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse.


Strawberries
Vitamin C is a natural anti-aging compound and strawberries are full of it! Eating them helps, but you can double the effect by trying this strawberry mask, to help fight free radicals, which can damage skin cells and break down collagen.

How to make it:
In a food processor or blender, combine 1 cup frozen or fresh strawberries (or a mix of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries—they’re all antioxidant stars). Stir together blended berries, 1 cup vanilla or plain yogurt, and 11/2 tablespoons honey (a great moisturizer) in an 8-ounce glass. Enjoy smoothie, setting aside enough to coat your face. Apply once or twice a week.


Honey
Honey as a facial treatment may help skin retain moisture. It also heals dry or chapped skin and can give you firmer, smoother skin.

How to make it:
Warm a small pot of honey in a double boiler over low heat. After testing a small dab on the inside of your elbow for a safe temperature, apply the honey generously over your entire face. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm, then cool water.


Yogurt
This breakfast staple is also a great skin smoother and purifier. Opt for plain (flavorless) Greek yogurt for the mask, not a fruity variety. Yogurt contains lactic acid, a compound found in some chemical peels, that may help clear blemishes, discoloration, and reduce fine wrinkles.

How to make it:
Mix 1 cup Greek yogurt with 2 to 3 drops of almond or olive oil and a tablespoon of honey; apply to face, leave on for 20 to 30 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.


Green Olive Pits
Those annoying little seeds inside Greek olives can do wonders for your appearance. When ground, these pits act as a grainy exfoliating face mask to help remove dirt build-up and dead skin cells.

How to make it:
Grind them up in a food processor and use them as a body scrub to remove dry, dead skin cells.


Green Tea
What’s the latest thing brewing for your skin? Green tea! These tea bags just may be your new beauty best friend. Green tea is loaded with anti-inflammatory compounds and tannins to help reduce puffiness on your skin. Green tea also provides antioxidants to fight against premature aging.

How to make it:
Chill damp tea bags in the fridge and put on eyes for 10–15 minutes.


Brown Sugar
Sweeten your anti-aging regimen with this. The natural grains in brown sugar help exfoliate skin to remove dead skin cells for a healthier glow. Use this treatment twice a week.

How to make it:
(Created by The Body Deli)
Pulse 1/2 cup dark brown sugar in a coffee grinder to make it finer and a bit less abrasive (no need to grind if you're using it for your body). Add 3 tablespoons olive oil for extra moisture and, if you want, a pinch of nutmeg for fragrance; stir until it forms a paste. Wet your face, apply scrub in a circular motion for 1 to 2 minutes, then wash off with warm water.


Maple Syrup
Save a drizzle of this sticky, sweet breakfast topping for a beauty pick-me-up. Pure maple syrup is loaded with antioxidant-laden compounds that may help repair free radical damage and reverse signs of aging.

How to make it:
(Created by June Jacobs)
Stir together 1 tablespoon warm milk and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Add 3 tablespoons finely ground oats; stir again. Massage gently onto your face, leave on for up to 20 minutes, rinse off, and follow with a moisturizer.


Olive Oil
The Greeks were on to something when they started eating foods that now famously make up the Mediterranean diet. One of their more treasured ingredients is olive oil, which is loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances that are good for your heart.

Olive oil in your diet or used topically may reduce inflammation and free radical damage, and prevent wrinkling.

How to make it:
Apply olive oil directly to the skin, then rub with a cloth until the skin feels smooth. Rinse.


Avocado
Drop the tortilla chips and swap your guacamole in lieu of this moisturizing face mask recipe. Avocados are a great source for heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, vitamin B and potassium that can also help moisturize the skin and act as an exfoliating mask for dry skin.

How to make it:
Mix together one avocado, one egg white, two tablespoons of oatmeal, and one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply liberally to face, leave on for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Do this twice a week and you’ll have softer, supple skin.


These are all great facials to try in between appointments with your esthetician!  To book your appointment, give us a call at 831-373-2273.  You can also book online at www.montereydayspa.com
 

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Four Home Remedies to Whiten Your Teeth

DIY Recipes and Tips for a Bright White Smile

To get whiter teeth, you actually don’t need to buy expensive whitening strips that can also leave your mouth sore and sensitive. Adjusting your dental routine, trying some of these DIY whitening recipes, and adjusting the way you eat certain foods may be all you need for a healthier, pearly white smile on the cheap.    


Proper Brushing: What You Might Not Have Known  
It doesn’t matter how many whitening treatments you apply, if you’re not following proper dental hygiene you’re wasting your time.   

“The recommended brushing time is between 2 to 3 minutes per session with a minimum of two brushing sessions per day,” says Dentist Marielaina Perrone, DDS.  

Family Dentist Mark Burhenne, DDS stresses that proper technique is also necessary so you don’t wear down your enamel. “Brush after meals and use a gentle, small, circular motion while tilting the bristles at a 45 degree angle toward the gum line,” he explains. “And remember that no matter how long you brush, it doesn’t replace flossing.” Do that at least once a day.      


DIY Strawberry Whitening Paste  
Ingredients:
1 strawberry
1/2 teaspoon baking soda  

In a small bowl, mash a strawberry well. Mix in the baking soda. Using a damp toothbrush, brush the mix onto your teeth. Leave on your teeth for five minutes, rinse your mouth and then brush and floss as normal.  

Try doing this twice a week until you achieve your desired results.      


DIY Hydrogen Peroxide + Baking Soda Paste  
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons hydrogen peroxide
2 tablespoons baking soda  

In a small jar or other airtight container, combine the hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Mix them together to form a smooth, thick paste. (You can keep this paste stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks).  

After brushing and flossing your teeth as you normally would, wet your toothbrush and apply a small amount of this paste (cover the bristles). Then brush your teeth for two minutes, avoiding the gums, as this can lighten them as well. Now rinse the toothbrush and brush your teeth with clean water for two more minutes. Rinse your mouth with warm water.  

Do this one to two times per week, until you reach your desired shade. Then reduce usage, and do this only one to three times per month.      


Simple Baking Soda Super-Charge  
This one’s great because it doesn’t require almost any additional effort outside of your normal brushing routine.  

Ingredients:
Toothpaste
Small pinch of baking soda  

Spread toothpaste on your toothbrush. (Bonus trivia: that little swipe of toothpaste on your brush has a name: nurdle. Kind of cute.) Then sprinkle a pinch of baking soda onto the toothpaste and brush your teeth as normal.  

Repeat once per day for about a week and then do only once per week as maintenance.        


Banana Peel Rub  
Ingredients:
Banana peel  

Simply rub the inside of a banana peel all over your teeth for two minutes. Then brush your teeth with your regular toothpaste.  

You can do this everyday until you’re satisfied with the shade of your pearly whites.      

Tricks to Prevent Staining  
In addition to trying these whitening recipes, also take these measures to help prevent teeth staining.  

Things we commonly ingest that stain our teeth: coffee, tea, sodas, wine, acidic foods and beverages, blueberries.  

When possible, try consuming these drinks through a straw so that they bypass your teeth, having less of a chance to stain them. (Blueberries through a straw, you’re wondering? Think smoothies).  

But when straws are out of the question (we know you’d get weird looks drinking wine through a straw), Dr. Burhenne says that you can also reduce the staining effects of these foods by brushing and floss after consuming them.  

Note that if you’ve just had acidic food or drinks, rinse your mouth out with water, but wait an hour or so before brushing your teeth as this could accelerate the wearing down of tooth enamel and staining.  

But if you’ve consumed teeth staining foods or drinks and it’s going to be a long while before you get your hands on a toothbrush, just make sure that you rinse your mouth out with water (swish it around your teeth thoroughly).  

Also, “Eating cheese or sipping water while you enjoy your wine can neutralize the acidic effects of the wine,” says Dr. Burhenne. An excuse to eat more cheese? Yes, please.  

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