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How to Best Use the Nira Precision Laser

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REVIEW + GUIDE for the NIRA PRECISION LASER DEVICE

We previously featured NIRA. NIRA is an FDA-approved, at-home use non-fractional at-home laser device tightens skin in 2 minutes a day.

This handheld dermatological device stimulates natural collagen production for younger looking skin and works in the small tricky crevice areas like around the browbone, crow’s feet, mouth, and eleven lines.

In this guide we tell our experience with the Nira Precision Skincare Laser and how to use NIRA.

Meet NIRA Precision: an FDA approved skin care device for at-home use

Meet NIRA: an FDA approved skin care device for at-home use

See Part One of this two part series:  How Does the NIRA Skincare Laser work?

What Is NIRA Precision Skincare Laser?

The NIRA Precision Skincare Laser offers a method of collagen building without the risks associated with in-office fractional laser skin resurfacing.

And it is far less painful. No risks or downtime.

The improvement is slow and subtle. But it is notable.

The NIRA Precision laser device is an ergonomically shaped tool that is lightweight and fits in your hand.

The device is an ergonomically shaped tool that is lightweight and fits in your hand

NIRA Precision Device Bundle

Here is what came in my NIRA skincare laser bundle:

NIRA Precision comes with the device and a Hyaluronic Acid serum

The bundle comes with the device and a Hyaluronic Acid serum

Nira Precision comes with a charger

NIRA Precision comes with a charger

The Treatment Head

The treatment head makes direct contact with the skin.

Because the head is small (about the size of a pencil head eraser) the treatment can be very targeted to thin skin areas a fractional (damaging) laser could not normally treat.

 Two examples are around the mouth and the orbital eye area.

Nira Precision treatment head closeup

The NIRA Precision Skincare Laser treatment head is small enough to fit into crevices and target fine lines

Meet NIRA: an FDA approved skin care device for at-home use

Side view of the device

Nira Precision treatment head closeup

Close up of the treatment head

Nira Precision treatment head closeup

Nira Precision with back of box

Nira Precision body closeup

The body of the laser device lights up for the increment levels from low to high

Hyaluronic Acid Serum

The serum is hyaluronic acid – no extra bells and whistles. No fillers, parabens, and it is fragrance-free.

You may have a HA product you love, but for this purpose, choose one without extra treating ingredients so you can best tolerate the treatment.

Nira Hyaluronic Acid Serum enhances Nira Precision results

NIRA Hyaluronic Acid Advanced Serum is oil free, paraben-free, and fragrance-free

How to Best Use Nira Precision

The instructions are simple.

  1. Wash and dry the area to be treated.
  2. Now turn the device on.
  3. Press the button again to increase or decrease the strength level between 1 and 5.
  4. For your first session, start at one or two green bars.
  5. Place the circle tip head directly and evenly against your skin where you desire treatment.
  6. Press the big button to activate the “burst” of energy.
  7. Listen for the two beeps. You will feel the “burst”.
  8. Adjust the level of green bars to your comfort. Some areas won’t hurt at all with 4 or 5 bars.  But other areas are more sensitive. Determine your comfort level per area.
  9. Move over to the next spot and repeat until you have treated the entire area.
  10. Repeat a second treatment on the area, so that the area is treated twice. (every spot gets two bursts total)
  11. Focus on one small area at a time for best results.
  12. Then repeat in the next area.
  13. End your session or move onto the next area to be treated.
  14. Once treatment is complete, apply the Hyaluronic Acid.
  15. It is about two minutes to treat each area.
  16. Each area should get two treatments, but don’t do them twice in succession.
  17. Complete the treatment area and start over.

How to DECODE THE NIRA Precision BEEP Sounds

There are 3 distinct sounds to help you use the device properly.

You should hear two sounds each time you press the button.

WHAT IS THE NIRA FIRED CORRECTLY SOUND?

When you correctly fired the energy burst, there are two quick beeps.

WHAT IS THE NIRA MISFIRED SOUND?

  • if the head is misaligned or on an uneven surface or misfired, it is one beep before a losing a game show like buzz.
  • When you hear that, you will need to redo that spot. This happens most often along contours and curves of the face.

WHAT IS THE BURST COUNT SOUND?

Periodically there is a two-beat third sound that is just keeping count of how many bursts have happened so far in the session.

All is well!

What is the PAIN LEVEL of NIRA?

It is not completely painless, but not bad. Its a quick little “zap”.

What can I do if it is uncomfortable to use the device?

  • If it is too uncomfortable, choose a lower setting.
  • You control when the burst occurs, so you can be ready for it.
  • We recommend starting with level 1 or 2 the first time just to know what to expect.

RESULTS

The device is quite useful on forehead wrinkles and around the eyes. I really like it to firm and tone around the browbone, crow’s feet and to contour my lip line.

NIRA tackles pesky tell tale signs of aging such as crows feet, eleven lines, and deep forehead creases.

Results take time. But there is no down time. And no risk of infection.

There is a bit of temporary redness after use, but no skin irritation or swelling.

Tips for NIRA Precision Best Use

  • Take closeup photos of yourself, there are improvements but subtle over 90 days.
  • Start with a lower strength, especially on sensitive areas. Increment up as you grow accustomed to the device
  • Charge after every other use

Where to Find It

Find the NIRA Precision Skincare Laser & Serum Bundle at niraskin.com

Nira Precision Skincare Laser

The Skincare Laser Packaging

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ABOUT THIS POST

The NIRA Precision Skincare Laser was submitted to us for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

How to Use Kukui Oil for Better Skin Collagen

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Kukui Oil has the unique ability to penetrate deep into the skin. It is helpful to support collagen synthesis at a deeper level in the skin. Learn about this beloved oil and its’ skincare benefits.

kukui nuts

kukui nuts are cold-pressed into Kukui Oil AKA Candlenut

What is Kukui Oil?

Aleurites moluccana is the flowering tree which produces what is commonly called candlenut oil or kukui nut oil. You may have seen this this tree’s lovely silver leaves for yourself on a visit to Hawaii.

The official name is Euphorbiaceae.  Ingredient labels may call this ingredient by one of several names including:

  • candlenut
  • Indian Walnut
  • Kukui Seed Oil

Kukui Oil is used to intensely hydrate and moisture skin.

Why It Is Special

Kukui Oil or candlenut can do something unusual: it can penetrate into the deep layers of the skin.

This is exciting since it also helps promote collagen production. The deeper the skin can make collagen, the firmer it looks.

It is a dry oil yet is highly emollient and creates a protective layer.

Kukui Oil Nutrients

Rich in Omega-3s, Kukui Seed Oil replenishes fleshly washed skin after the irritation of cleansers and makeup removers.

It contains skin-refining vitamins A, C, and E.  A and C can be harsh on the skin, but Kukui Nut has such great softening and buffering properties that it makes C and A accessible to those with sensitive skin or skin conditions like eczema.

It also reduces inflammation, treats wounds and burns, and soothes conditions like eczema.

Skincare Products with Kukui Oil

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil uses just three oils – Raspberry Seed Oil, Tamanu Oil and Kukui Oil.

Kukui Nut Oil helps the other oils absorb deeper into the skin. This enhances Raspberry Seed Oil’s collagen production and Tamanu Oil’s scar and sun damage repair.

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

Read more about Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil in this article Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil to the Rescue. 

Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil

Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil fights environmental stressors to protect the skin’s exposome.

A clean beauty skincare product, it contains multiple organic oils to benefit the skin.

Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil

Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil is rich in Kukui Nut Oil which enables its’ actives to penetrate the skin

Read more about Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil in this article:  Fight Environmental Skin Stressors Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil

Summary of Kukui Oil Ingredient Overview

Kukui Oil is commonly called candlenut oil or kukui seed oil. It can intensely hydrate the skin.

Kukui Oil is a dry oil which penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin. This enables superior collagen production and sun damage repair.

Did you find this article Ingredient Guide useful? Then you may enjoy other reading other Ingredient Guide Overviews about ingredients often used in clean beauty such as:

How to Best Use Watercress for Skincare Benefits?

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WATERCRESS INGREDIENT GUIDE: Watercress works wonders. Read a short synopsis of the science behind how it encourages collagen and elastin production for younger, firmer skin

Watercress supports collagen and elastin within the skin

Watercress supports collagen and elastin within the skin

The Role of Collagen and Elastin

We obsess about Collagen in our skincare regimens, and rightly so.

Collagen is the scaffold of our skin, keeping it firm and wrinkle-free. Skin with more collagen has smaller pores and fewer wrinkles.

But our skin can be devoid of these tell-tale signs of aging yet still not look YOUNG.

  • Elastin is as important as collagen for the appearance of younger skin because it keeps skin resilient.
  • We lose elastin as we age and from sun damage.
  • Elastin can be replaced in the skin, but fewer products address the loss of skin elastin.

What is the secret of youthful skin? Collagen AND Elastin.

How do you increase both Collagen and Elastin in your skin? By slathering Watercress all over it.

Watercress boosts collagen and elastin

Nasturtium Officinale boosts collagen and elastin

The Science of Watercress

Watercress, also known as Nasturtium Officinale, is a tiny plant with big beauty benefits.

A groundbreaking skincare study showed Watercress uniquely promotes Collagen III in the dermal cells of the papillary dermis skin layer. [1] Collagen III is known as “baby collagen” – it is the type we lose as we age.

Nasturtium Officinale also builds Elastin.

Elastin gives skin its’ youthful bounce.

The same study found that the more elastin skin has, the smoother skin looks. But as skin loses elastin, it becomes dull and rough.

Enhanced collagen levels ALSO increase skin elasticity. And together, they make skin taut, resilient, and radiant.

It also is an antioxidant full Vitamins A, C, E, K, and notably, Copper. [2]

Watercress boosts collagen and elastin

Nasturtium Officinale promotes Collagen III – the type of collagen we lose as we age.

What are Watercress Skincare Benefits?

Watercress contains Copper which has an amazing ability to restore skin elastin

Elastin gives skin its’ youthful bounce and the ability to spring back.  Few ingredients support elastin as copper does.

Copper peptides promote collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production within the skin. All three are vital for skin firmness, texture, radiance, and appearance.

Copper extraction is costly, which often makes it costly in skincare products. Watercress is an excellent way to get topical copper in your skincare program.

Read more about how copper benefits the skin here.

Watercress Contains Vitamin K to erase dark circles

The Vitamin K in Nasturtium Officinale reduces brown and blue-tinged under-eye dark circles caused by leaking capillaries.

As we age, we tend to get more broken capillaries, resulting in red and brown heme pooled under the skin. Vitamin K strengthens these capillaries so they are more resistant to breakage.

Watercress also contains Vitamins A and C to fight free radicals.

Featured Products Containing Watercress

We love Watercress in an eye treatment!

It is found in skin-savvy beauty brands such as SK-II.

This Farmaesthetics Watercress Eye Gel contains Watercress and certified organic herbs, flowers, and oils from American family farms. An ideal combo to restore, revitalize and refresh. Plus it comes in this charming cobalt bottle.

We love using products with watercress on the delicate eye area skin

Perfect for delicate eye area skin

Farmaesthetics Eye Gel

Watercress Ingredient Guide Summary

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References

  1. “Shiseido Succeeds in Visualization of Internal Skin Elasticity “ Decrease of Type III Collagen Involved in Age-Dependent Degradation in Skin Elasticity.”  Shiseido, Shiseido, Apr. 2018, corp.shiseido.com/en/newsimg/2423_c3b40_en.pdf.
  2. Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology, July 2001, pages 392–399

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How to best use Watercress for skincare benefits 

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Watercress works wonders. Read a short synopsis of the science behind how watercress encourages collagen and elastin production for younger, firmer skin

Watercress supports collagen and elastin within the skin

Watercress supports collagen and elastin within the skin

We obsess about Collagen in our skincare regimens, and rightly so. Collagen is the scaffold of our skin, keeping it firm and wrinkle-free.

Skin with more collagen has smaller pores and fewer wrinkles.  But our skin can be devoid of these tell-tale signs of aging yet still not look YOUNG.

What is the secret of youthful skin? Collagen AND Elastin. How do you increase both Collagen and Elastin in your skin? By slathering Watercress all over it.

Watercress boosts collagen and elastin

Watercress boosts collagen and elastin

The Science of Watercress

Watercress, also known as Nasturtium Officinale, is a tiny plant with big beauty benefits.

A groundbreaking skincare study showed Watercress uniquely promotes Collagen III in the dermal cells of the papillary dermis skin layer. [1] Collagen III is known as “baby collagen” – it is the type we lose as we age.

Watercress also builds Elastin.

Elastin gives skin its’ youthful bounce. The same study found that the more elastin skin has, the smoother skin looks. But as skin loses elastin, it becomes dull and rough.

Enhanced collagen levels ALSO increase skin elasticity. And together, they make skin taut, resilient, and radiant.

Nasturtium Officinale is also an antioxidant full Vitamins A, C, E, K, and notably, Copper. [2]

Watercress boosts collagen and elastin

Nasturtium Officinale promotes Collagen III – the type of collagen we lose as we age.

The Key Nutrients in Watercress

COPPER

Watercress contains Copper which has an amazing ability to restore elastin in the skin.

Elastin gives skin its’ youthful bounce and the ability to spring back.  Few ingredients support elastin as copper does. Copper peptides promote collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production within the skin. All three are vital for skin firmness, texture, radiance, and appearance.

Copper extraction is costly, which often makes it costly in skincare products. Nasturtium Officinale is an excellent way to get topical copper in your skincare program.

Read more about how copper benefits the skin here.

VITAMIN K

The Vitamin K in Watercress reduces brown and blue-tinged under-eye dark circles caused by leaking capillaries.

As we age, we tend to get more broken capillaries, resulting in red and brown heme pooled under the skin. Vitamin K strengthens these capillaries so they are more resistant to breakage.

Read more about 5 things you should know about Vitamin K for reducing under eye circles here.

VITAMINS

Watercress also contains Vitamins A and C to fight free radicals.

Elastin Facts: What You Need to Know

  • Elastin is a protein found in skin and hair.
  • Elastin is paired collagen in the dermis skin layer and gives structural support to the skin. It is the stretchy structural proteins that allow the skin to snap back into place.
  • Elastin is especially vulnerable to sun damage.
  • Elastin is as important as collagen for the appearance of younger skin
  • Elastin can be replaced in the skin, but fewer products address the loss of skin elastin.

Featured Products Containing Watercress

We love It in an eye treatment!

Nasturtium Officinale is found in skin-savvy beauty brands such as SK-II.

This Farmaesthetics Watercress Eye Gel contains Watercress and certified organic herbs, flowers, and oils from American family farms. It is the perfect combination to restore, revitalize and refresh. Plus it comes in this charming cobalt bottle.

We love using products with watercress on the delicate eye area skin

We love using products with Nasturtium Officinale on the delicate eye area skin

Read more about Farmaesthetics Watercress Eye Gel

Farmaesthetics Eye Gel

Watercress Ingredient Overview

Was this Ingredient Guide helpful? Then you may like other Ingredients Overviews such as:

Find more natural ingredients in the Style Chicks Defining Beauty Glossary. The Defining Beauty Glossary contains many helpful hair and skin care ingredients.

Thinking about jumping starting your collagen enhancement with an at-home skin device?

You may enjoy reading our interview with ENDYMED, the makers of the FDA-approved NEWA device in our article entitled “ENDYMED ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT NEWA AT-HOME SKIN-TIGHTENING”

And stay tuned for more Style Chicks Ingredient Overviews!

References

  1. “Shiseido Succeeds in Visualization of Internal Skin Elasticity “ Decrease of Type III Collagen Involved in Age-Dependent Degradation in Skin Elasticity.”  Shiseido, Shiseido, Apr. 2018, corp.shiseido.com/en/newsimg/2423_c3b40_en.pdf.
  2. Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology, July 2001, pages 392–399

Farmesthetics Watercress Eye Gel

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