Dr. Patricia K. Farris is a board certified dermatologist and nationally recognized expert on anti-aging therapies. She is a well-recognized authority on cosmeceuticals and topical skin care, and has published and lectured extensively on these subjects. She is editor and contributor to the textbook Cosmeceuticals in Cosmetic Practice (In press, Wiley Publishing 2014). She has influenced both product development and overall strategic direction by serving as a consultant to cosmetic companies including Revlon, Neutrogena, Nivea, and L’Oreal.
Dr. Farris is known for her interest in the emerging field of nutricosmetics, which explores the role of nutrition and nutritional supplements in skin aging. She is co-chair of the American Academy of Dermatology’s work group on complementary and alternative medicine and a member of the Academic Society for Functional Foods and Bioactive Compounds.
