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What will fade SMP?

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gullivermitchellMay 7, 2018

ive had smp done and i love it , i am treating with kid gloves though , i machine shave it wash and moisturise every day , i want to go swimming but worry certain chemicals will fade it , is there anything apart from the sun you recommend to avoid , or can i just treat it as if it where real .

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