Kansa Wand Massage Tool: Is Not a Hoax

Q: Q: Is like a kansa gua sha?

A: Not really. The Kansa is an a yurvedic, Indian face massage tool. And, the Gua sha is a traditional Chinese technique that involves scraping or rubbing a smooth-edged tool across the skin to stimulate blood flow and promote healing. The only way they're similar is that they both help improve circulation, relieve muscle tension, and encourage lymphatic drainage.

The mystical ayurveda Kansa Wand is not a hoax!

by Linda Robison

This therapy massage wand really does exist and really does help firm and "de-bloat" your face and jowls. Some claim it's even better than the gua sha or jade roller.

Have you ever wished for an inexpensive, at-home facial massage that not only feels awesome but also delivers real, visible results?

Imagine a tool trusted for over 5,000 years in Ayurvedic medicine for its skin-rejuvenating powers. This authentic Ayurvedic face massager does more than relax muscles.

Combining healing metals and deep tissue massage, the Kansa Wand is a time-tested ritual for firmer, glowing skin.

Curious how it outshines gua sha and jade rollers? Let's find out why it's essential for your skincare routine.

Contents:

What Does It Do

Benefits

My Before & After Photos

Kansa vs Gua Sha vs Jade Rollers

What is the Kansa wand

What does it do?

A woman using the original Kansa Wand face massage tool.

This is my kansa wand. While I use it all over my face and neck, I especially like to de-puff my under chin area.

This is my kansa wand in the picture above.

I always use it all over my face and neck, but especially like to de-puff my under chin and jowl area.

I knew I was on to something special when that smooth, cooling bronze dome (sitting on top of a 100% teak wooded handle) glided across my face.

After I finished the massage, my skin had a rosy glow, like I just had a facial. And my face looked more relaxed and less lined, especially around my eyes.

A healing Metal tool: Benefits

According to Ayurveda medicine, this bell metal, deep tissue massage tool offers many healing and anti-aging effects on facial skin. This ancient Ayurvedic face wand allows you to take advantage of a 5,000-year-old facial technique that offers a deep tissue massage.

Benefits:

Stimulates blood circulation
Promotes lymphatic drainage
Reduces puffiness (e.g., under-eye bags)
Tones and tightens the skin
Promotes collagen production
Improves elasticity
Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
Balances skin's pH levels
Promotes a healthy glow

The original Kansa wand with the travel box.

Note: The larger wand shown here sells out quickly. If it's sold out, click here to try the Kansa Wand Mini, which comes with a FREE bottle of face oil.

An Added Benefit: Giving yourself a facial massage can be tiring on your fingers and hands. Especially for those with arthritis or joint issues.

However, with this bronze face roller, you can give yourself a deeper, longer, more effective massage with ease. It can be used while reading or watching TV.

Ayurvedic massage tool: Before and after photos

My Before & After Photos

Here are my before and after photos after using this Ayurvedic wand for about 5-8 minutes.

My before kansa wand massage picture.

In the after photo below, my jaw line looks a bit firmer, at least in my opinion. 😉 And, that little bit of crinkling on the bottom jawline is smoother.

My after kansa wand massage picture. My face seems a little more contoured.

Kansa Wand vs. Gua Sha vs. Rollers

Kansa Wand Vs. Gua Sha Vs. Rollers

Jade Roller:

Small cylinder shape
Cannot effectively encourage drainage and depuff the face and eyes

Gua Sha:

More effective than the roller due to its curved shape
Smooth, flat edge can "scrape" the skin and stimulate muscle tone
Encourages fluid drainage
A heated/vibrating gua sha also helps product absorption

Kansa:

Smooth, rounded copper head
Applies deep pressure to stimulate and firm facial muscles
Encourages more draining without pain
Naturally anti-microbial copper dome
Comfortable wooden handle

Kansa wand is not a hoax: Here is what you can expect

During and right after your facial massage, you may see a graying film on the skin. According to the company, this is a sign that it's working to help balance your skin's pH level and detoxify your skin.

Simply rinse your face with a washcloth to remove the film after each massage session. Over time, with regular use, you'll see less film.

How does the Kansa face massager help with wrinkles?

When your face holds a lot of tension and stress, it causes the muscles to tighten and contract, thus pulling the face downward, and exaggerating (and forming) lines and folds.

This is one reason why Botox is so popular, it keeps the face looking more relaxed.

Most people, including myself, found that the face looks more relaxed and lifted after using this Ayurvedic massage tool.

This type of massaging tool has been used in India for centuries to promote healthy skin and reduce stress because it stimulates pressure receptors located under the skin, reducing stress hormones.

How to use the Kansa wand

Here's a great video showing how to use this copper wand for face and neck massage, along with Ayurvedic tips for glowing skin.

Note: You don't have to follow any specific massage technique with this ayurvedic tool. Feel free to use it any way that works and feels best for you.

Steps:

Dab some organic face oil all over your face and neck.
Place the bronze dome on your forehead and, with moderate pressure, massage back and forth across your forehead.
Massage the temple and crow's feet area in small circles.
Slide the copper dome all around the orbital bone of one eye.
Move to the nose and slide from the nose out towards the temple and ears.
Glide it back and forth along the entire jaw bone.
Massage across the whole double chin area and up and down your neck.
Repeat on the other side of the face.

Frequency:
Use it 3 times a week with a rest day in-between sessions.

Note: You don't have to follow any specific massage technique with this ayurvedic tool.

Feel free to use it anyway that works and feels best for you. Simple massage the forehead, cheekbones, jawbone, and neck for about 10 to 20 minutes.

Kansa Wand is the best face massage tool for deep tissue massage.

What kind of oil to use

Just dab some organic face oil all over your face and neck. Any good quality face oil will do like this one. Or this Black Gram Kansa Organics Oil that helps lighten skin tone and discoloration.

Where to buy the wand

Can you buy it Amazon? Yes, but according to their website, the company says:

Beware of imitations! The original can be found at this link. It's made of high quality wood and lab tested metals. It also comes in a vacuum sealed package with a beautiful travel box - so it stays protected and hygienic.

Please note: This holistic massage wand is often sold out because of its popularity.

If so, check here for a full size wand with FREE face oil. Or if that's sold out also try this link for the smaller face wand.

Kansa wand side effects on the face: The graying effect

There is a common aftereffect called the "graying effect". This is when your skin is left with a slight grayish tint after a massage therapy.

This is caused by a chemical reaction between the acid level in your skin and the copper metal dome. Simply wipe the tint off with a wet cloth.

Note: If you have sensitive skin or issues with dermatitis or acne, try the wand on a small area first to gauge how your skin will react.

Kansa Wand - FAQ's

If you don't find the answer to your question below, feel free to contact me.

Q: What is the kansa wand graying effect?

A: This is a chemical reaction between the high acid on your skin and the pH balance effect of the copper dome head of the wand. After the first few times you use the wand, you may notice a slight gray film over your skin. This film washes right off, and you'll see less of this film, the more you use it.

Q: How often should you use a Kansa wand?

A: I try to use it at least once a week or if I'm stressed and look tired. However, you can use it as often as you like.

Q: What does a Kansa wand do?

A: It helps reduce tension in the face which helps reduce appearance of lines and wrinkles. It also helps de-puff and sculpt your whole face and neck – defining your facial contours. You can learn more about sculpting your face here...

Q: Which is better gua sha or Kansa wand?

A: Personally, I like the wand because I can apply deep muscle stimulating pressure, but if I try that with the gua sha hurts too much.

However, they're both good for your face in different ways. A good quality gua sha offers heating, vibrating, microcurrent, red-light therapy.

Where the wand helps provides more benefits in terms of muscle simulation and lymphatic drainage.

Q: How do you clean a kansa wand after use?

A: I usually just wipe it down with a soft cloth after each use. You can also dip the metal dome into a bowl of mild-soapy water and rinse& dry well. Do not clean the wooden handle, just the metal dome.

Q: Which oil is best for kansa wand?

A: Any good quality oil that can be used on your face will work. Coconut or jojoba oil.

If you find these oils are too heavy for your skin, clogs your pores or causes breakouts, consider using oils designed specifically for the face.

Look for 100% natural oil essence extracted from plants that naturally contain anti-aging, anti-oxidant ingredients like rosehip seed oil or cypress leaf oil.

Q: Is like a kansa gua sha?

A: Not really. The Kansa is an ayurvedic, Indian face massage tool. And, the Gua sha is a traditional Chinese technique that involves scraping or rubbing a smooth-edged tool across the skin to stimulate blood flow and promote healing.

The only way they're similar is that they both help improve circulation, relieve muscle tension, and encourage lymphatic drainage.

Q: Can this be used else where beside the face?

A: Yes, Kansa therapy wand can be used on the body and the feet too!

Q: Is this the same as the Ranavat Kansa wand detoxifying facial massage tool?

A: I never tried Ranavat Kansa wand, but they do look similar from what I can tell online.

Q: Is there another name for Kansa face wand?

A: The Kansa Wand is sometimes referred to as the "Kansa Massage Wand" or simply "Kansa Wand Massager."

It is a traditional Ayurvedic massage tool made of Kansa metal, which is a blend of copper and tin, believed to have therapeutic benefits for the skin and body.