The Art of Self Care
Care for yourself, inside out
A ritual in three quiet steps. Begin within with a kansa cup, care for your skin with a kansa gua sha, and end with a slow head massage, the way it was done at home.
In the ritual
- 1 Engraved kansa cup $45.00
- 2 Kansa gua sha $70.00
- 3 Kansa & acacia scalp massager $65.00
Together$180.00
Buy all three and 15% off applies automatically at checkout.
Each piece is also sold on its own.
The ritual
Three steps, inside out
Ayurveda begins care from within. These three pieces follow that order: what you take in, how you care for your skin, and how you let your mind settle.
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Step one · Within
Begin within with the kansa cup
In Ayurvedic homes, water is left to rest in a kansa vessel overnight and sipped slowly the next morning. It is a small act of care that starts the day from the inside, before anything touches your skin. Our engraved kansa cup is made for exactly that.
How to
Fill the cup with water at night and leave it covered. Sip it first thing in the morning, before tea or coffee. Through the day, use it for water or warm herbal tea.
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Step two · Skin
Care for your skin with the kansa gua sha
In Ayurveda, kansa is valued as a cooling, balancing metal, especially soothing for Pitta. Glided over the face with a few drops of oil, the gua sha follows the marma points of the face and leaves skin looking smoother, brighter and more rested.
How to
On clean skin with a few drops of face oil, sweep upward and outward along the neck, jaw, cheeks and brow, 5 to 10 strokes each. Five minutes is enough.
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Step three · Mind
Unwind with the kansa scalp massager
Shiro abhyanga, the Ayurvedic head massage, is the champi many of us grew up with: warm oil, slow hands and the calm that follows. Our acacia wood massager with rounded kansa pins brings that ritual into your evenings, to help you slow down before sleep.
How to
Work a little warm hair oil into the scalp if you like. Move the massager in small, slow circles from the hairline to the crown and down to the nape, for a few minutes.
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Why kansa
A metal Indian homes have trusted for generations
Kansa is bell metal, an alloy of copper and tin, hand-cast and hand-finished by artisans in India. Ayurveda has long valued it for water, food and massage, and families pass kansa pieces down from one generation to the next.
Every piece in this ritual is made to be used daily and to age gracefully, developing a soft patina over the years rather than wearing out.
Questions
In what order should I use them?
The kansa cup in the morning, to begin within. The gua sha and scalp massager fit best into your evening, after cleansing and before bed. On slower days, use all three together for ten quiet minutes.
Can I buy the pieces separately?
Yes. Each piece is available on its own. When you buy all three, 15% off applies automatically at checkout.
Do I need to use oil?
For the gua sha, yes: a few drops of face oil help it glide smoothly. For the scalp massager it's up to you; use it dry or with warm hair oil.
Why can kansa leave a grey tint on the skin?
When kansa meets oil it can leave a faint grey tint. This is natural for the metal and wipes away with a soft cloth or your usual cleanser.
How do I care for kansa?
Wipe each piece dry after use. Kansa develops a soft patina over time; to restore its shine, rub gently with lemon and a pinch of salt, rinse and dry well. Not dishwasher safe.
Is it a good gift?
Yes. It suits birthdays, new mothers, anyone who has had a long year, or a gift to yourself. The gua sha arrives in its own keepsafe pouch and gift box.
Is kansa suitable for sensitive skin?
Most people use kansa without any trouble. If you are sensitive to copper, tin or other metals, try it on a small area first, and avoid using it on broken or irritated skin.
Inspired by Ayurvedic tradition. These are everyday wellness and massage pieces and are not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any condition.
