Kansa Gua Sha
This traditional Ayurvedic tool, made from a copper-tin alloy known as Kansa, has been used for centuries for facial and body massages.
In Ayurveda, Kansa is revered as “the healing metal,” and its use dates back to the Vedic era. It is attributed with detoxifying, anti-inflammatory and harmonizing properties of vital energy (Praṇa), making it an exceptional ally for skin health and integral well-being.
– Stimulates circulation. When it glides over the skin, it activates blood circulation and promotes lymphatic drainage, helping to eliminate toxins (Ama) and reduce swelling.
– Tones and redefines. It helps to sculpt facial contours, smooth fine lines and improve elasticity, leaving the skin firmer and revitalized.
– Calms and balances. Its natural cold effect reduces excess Pitta dosha, relieving inflammation, redness, acne or sensitivity. Skin looks more serene, with a healthy, even glow.
How to use
Apply a few drops of oil to clean skin before massage. Choose the most suitable one according to the purpose:
– Nirama Oil, if the objective is to detoxify and deeply cleanse.
– Pitta Oil, if you are looking to soothe redness, itching, inflammation or reduce excess heat on the skin.
– Rasayana Serum, if you want to tone, improve elasticity and revitalize the skin.
Gently glide the Kansa Gua Sha over the face, neck and décolleté, following the directions indicated in the drawing. Avoid pressing excessively. The massage can be done once or twice a day, for 3 to 10 minutes, depending on the need and the time you have.
How to clean it naturally
Kansa, being a metal, needs gentle but regular cleaning to maintain its purity and effectiveness:
- Clean the tool after each use with a soft, damp cloth.
- If it has been in contact with oils, you can use a mixture of warm water and some natural soap.
- Dry it completely with a cotton cloth.
- Once a week, you can rub it with a mixture of lemon and fine salt, leaving it on for a few minutes, and then rinse and dry. This traditional Ayurvedic formula purifies metal and balances its energy charge.
Avoid the use of harsh chemicals or abrasive materials.
A ritual, not just a technique
Incorporating Kansa Gua Sha into your routine is not simply an aesthetic practice: it is a gesture of listening, a pause, a dialogue with your skin. It is to remember that the beauty that is in you is not forced: it is cultivated, breathed and sustained with presence.
