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In today's episode on The Beauty Standard, Nicole Gregory chats with Dr. Alisar Zahr, Director of Research and Clinical Development at Revisions Skincare Dr. Alisar S. Zahr is the Director of Research and Clinical Development at Revision Skincare®. She is responsible for conducting clinical studies for new product launches. Plus, in her role, she collaborates with marketing, and Research and Development throughout every stage of a product’s lifespan, including conception, ideation, and ingredient innovation. Dr. Zahr is considered a subject matter expert in formulation of sun-care products as well as anti-aging moisturizers. Throughout her career in the personal cosmetics industry, she has formulated and successfully brought products to the market, such as Neutrogena, Roc, Clean & Clear, Aveeno, and eltaMD. As evident from Dr. Zahr’s prior work experience, she is passionate about cosmetics and is focused on creating products for healthy, beautiful skin. Dr. Zahr received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at Villanova University and her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University, under the leadership of Dr. Michael Pishko. She has also received post-doctoral training at the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) under the mentorship of Dr. Samir Mitragotri and at Schepens Eye Research Institute an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Department of Ophthalmology under the mentorship of both Dr. Patricia D’Amore and Dr. Pablo Argueso. She has published papers in peer-reviewed journals and patented innovations while at PSU, UCSB, Schepens Eye Research Institute and Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products.