My name is Jenni, and I am an Aesthetic RN with over 30 years of hands-on clinical skincare experience. Since 2020, I have been developing purpose-driven, science-based topical formulations designed to treat a variety of skin types and conditions — always with a focus on the health, integrity, and maintenance of the skin.

I became a nurse because I wanted to help people, and skincare formulation is an extension of that calling. There is a meaningful connection between how people feel about their skin and their overall sense of wellbeing. Healthy skin, however, is not just about what you apply topically — it also requires a healthy lifestyle: proper nutrition, regular exercise, stress reduction, and quality sleep. When combined with a clinically sound skincare protocol, these habits deliver the best outcomes for long-term skin health.

As a formulator with a nursing foundation, my goal is to provide simple, solutions-oriented daily skincare protocols that effectively and safely address your skin type and concerns. I am rooted in the intersection of aesthetics and scientific research, and it is my mission to create formulations that repair, nourish, protect, and maintain the integrity of our largest organ — the skin.

For me, nursing is a blend of applied science and art. I draw from the natural and formal sciences — biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology — and apply that knowledge to solve real skincare challenges, always with clinical rigor and patient-centered empathy.

When I begin developing a product, I always ask how an ingredient works, not just why it works. This distinction drives my critical thinking and guides me toward formulations that are both effective and safe.

Every ingredient must have a purpose. Each one must contribute to the repair, maintenance, regeneration, or protection of the skin. This is where research and science become essential — understanding the mechanism of action behind each active ingredient ensures that every product delivers on its promise.

These are the active ingredients I trust — each one chosen for its clinical evidence and its specific role in repairing, maintaining, regenerating, or protecting the skin.

JM Pro Clinical formulations are designed to be both effective and safe. Our unwavering focus is on quality of care and positive outcomes for every client.

The most important tool I bring to formulation is my Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) skillset — a cornerstone of professional nursing. EBP is a problem-solving approach to clinical decision-making that enables practitioners to provide the safest, highest-quality care. I apply this same framework to every product I develop.

My EBP Process

1. Ask
I begin by defining a clinical question and a clear goal. For example: What active substance best supports barrier function, and how can I formulate a product that delivers that benefit effectively and safely?

2. Acquire
I seek out the most current, peer-reviewed research — not personal beliefs, trends, or tradition. My primary sources include PubMed Central and established nursing and dermatology associations. The goal is to identify relevant, peer-reviewed journals and databases that confirm an ingredient's efficacy and reliability.

3. Appraise
I evaluate the validity and reliability of each study using a clinical evidence hierarchy:

Level I (Highest): Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical practice guidelines derived from multiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs). These minimize bias and provide the most definitive conclusions.
Level II: Well-designed individual RCTs, where participants are randomly assigned to intervention or control groups. RCTs reduce selection bias and establish causation, making them the gold standard for evaluating treatment efficacy.

4. Apply
I integrate the research findings with my clinical experience and expertise to guide formulation decisions.

5. Assess
I evaluate outcomes — ensuring the finished product performs as intended and supports the client's skin health goals.

• Stratum Basale — The deepest layer, anchored to the basement membrane. Stem cells here (keratinocytes) are cuboidal in shape and continuously divide, pushing new cells upward. These cells are responsible for producing keratin, the tough structural protein that gives skin its protective strength.
• Stratum Spinosum — Cells are tightly bound together for structural strength and begin their upward migration.
• Stratum Granulosum — Cells begin to flatten, lose their organelles, and produce water-resistant keratin in preparation for terminal differentiation.
• Stratum Lucidum — Present only in thick skin, such as the palms and soles of the feet.
• Stratum Corneum — The tough, waterproof outermost surface. Cells are fully keratinized, anucleate (no nucleus), and continuously shed.

FUN FACT: The epidermis and dermis are connected by a basement membrane. Keratinocytes, melanocytes, and Merkel cells reside on top of this membrane. Because the epidermis is avascular (contains no blood vessels), the cells at the basement membrane are nourished by the vascular supply from the dermis below.

Functions of the Dermis

• Structural and mechanical support
• Elasticity and resilience
• Nutritional supply to the epidermis (via its vascular network, delivering oxygen and nutrients and removing cellular waste)
• Immune defense
• Sensory perception
• Temperature regulation (via sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and vascular control)

The primary cell of the dermis is the fibroblast, which produces collagen and elastin. The dermis also contains endothelial cells, immune cells, nerve cells, blood supply, and a lymphatic system. All of these cells reside within the extracellular matrix (ECM) — a structural scaffold composed of collagen and elastin fibers, plus a non-fibrous component called the ground substance: a viscous gel of large carbohydrate and carbohydrate-protein molecules suspended in water that supports hydration and structural integrity.

The hypodermis — also called the subcutaneous layer — is the deepest layer of the skin. Composed primarily of adipose (fat) and connective tissue, it anchors the dermis to the underlying fascia and muscle. Its primary functions include insulation and thermoregulation, structural support, shock absorption, and energy storage.