Kumkumadi Oil Application Method with Kansa Wand

There is a beauty secret that has been used for centuries, passed down in ancient texts about Ayurvedic skincare. It lies in the benefits of Kumkumadi oil to brighten dull skin and bestow a youthful glow.

The name Kumkumadi comes from one of its key ingredients, saffron, which is called ‘kumkum’ in Sanskrit. The multi-purpose oil can be used as moisturiser, but it is particularly valuable in an Ayurvedic facial, used in conjunction with a Kansa wand, a wooden-handled, copper and tin dome-headed massage tool that is a key pillar of traditional Ayurvedic massage.

Kansa wand

A Kansa wand massage stimulates the blood flow under the skin, as well as connect with vitality points to promote the flow of energy around the face and body.

Because the Kansa wand is designed to be used to activate marma points (more commonly known as vitality points within the body), the act of a Kansa wand massage increases the flow of prana (life-force energy) throughout the whole body. Meaning it is a wonderfully relaxing and rejuvenating experience with deep, spiritual benefits.

The benefits of using an oil like Kumkumadi oil alongside the Kansa wand is like a beautiful, symbiotic dance. Not only does using the oil prevent dragging, and improve the manual act of massaging the skin, but the Kansa wand helps push the Kumkumadi oil deeper into the skin, increasing the natural benefits.

Kansa wand face massage

1. Start by pouring 3-4 drops of the Kumkumadi oil into the palm of your hand, then warm the oil by pressing your hands together. Before applying to your face, take a moment to allow the oil to breathe in the open air as you take in the aroma of the oil.

2. Using a Kansa wand begin at the centre of your forehead, massaging the oil into the skin in circular motions using the Kansa wand’s dome. Repeat 15 times.

3. Moving up to the eyes, using circular motions (as if you were reproducing the infinity movement) to massage the skin around the eyes with the smallest part of the Kansa wand. Repeat 15 times.

4. Returning to the forehead, use zig-zag motions across the skin all the way across the top of the head, applying firm but gentle pressure.

5. Perform circular movements with the smallest part of the Kansa wand at the wings of your nose. Repeat 15 times.

6. Move down towards the nose, massaging down the sides of the nose, then down under the cheekbones and up towards the ears. Repeat 15 times on each side.

7. Finally, take the Kansa wand under the chin and down the neck towards the collarbone. Repeat 15 times on each side.

How to clean a Kansa wand

After each use, clean the metal dome of your Kansa wand with a gentle soapy cold water and dry