I am Perry and you're listening to the beauty brains a show where real cosmetic canvas

to answer your beauty product questions and give you an insiders look at

the cosmetic industry.

This is episode 335.

I'm your host Perry Romanowski, and with me today is Valerie George.

Hello Valerie. Hello Valerie.

Hi Perry.

You know that used to be a show, isn't it?

Wasn't it called Hello Valerie?

Before my time.

I think I was in the early 80s.

Sorry, it's a good show.

Well, you know, it else is a good show.

Today's show because on today's show we have answers to questions about whether parabins in cosmetics are dangerous

and if avoiding parabins can reduce your chance of cancer, how to figure out what you really need in a skin care routine.

What should you really look for in a heat protectant and should you be bleaching your skin?

But first, some of the... Should you be bleaching your skin?

But first, some of that chit-chat. Valerie, what is going on?

Not much. I'm headed to Italy next week to do some customer work.

Really? Italy? What part of Italy do you go to?

Well, I usually travel all over Italy depending on what's happening,

but this time I'll be in the middle of the country.

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