Iceland.
It’s name conjures up images of Bjork and a chilly, unforgiving land.
But, it’s actually a hot spot, literally. It’s a country brimming with
vast stores of geothermal energy that provides most of Iceland’s power
(without emitting dangerous fossil-fuels!). Even if you’re not an
environmentalist, this is great news. Why? Icelandic geoactive water is
home to one of the most fabulous beauty products: silica mud.
This silky smooth white mud is found in geothermal pools throughout the country. Like gorgeous natural hot tubs, these geothermal pools of striking blue water are famous for renewing energy to body and spirit.
At the Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s most famous geothermal spa, you can rub gobs of this slimy substance all over your body. The spa is actually located at, surprise, a place called the Blue Lagoon. Filtering through a porous lava bedrock, the lagoon water settles down into a reservoir. At the depths of over 6000 feet, this reservoir of geothermal water is made of about 70% seawater and 30% freshwater with a temperature of 264º C. The water has a complex mineral content, with a high level of dissolved silica, sulfur, magnesium, and other salts.
At the surface, the water in the Blue Lagoon enters into a continual process of mineral exchange with the air and lava. With the decreased temperature and pressure at the surface, the silica precipitates into a thick white mud which transforms the water into a milky brine with no visibility beyond four inches.
Once you’ve applied the silica, the natural mask that solidifies gently in the wind is said to cleanse and exfoliate, resulting in a smooth and flawless complexion. It’s ability to strengthen the skin’s natural barrier and revitalize unhealthy skin is quite powerful. Individuals suffering from serious skin conditions, particularly psoriasis, flock far and wide to experience its healing powers, and receive intensive treatments at the prestigious Blue Lagoon Clinic.
The best news of all is that you don’t have to travel all the way to Iceland to reap the benefits of this magical mud. The Blue Lagoon Spa has developed a line of products with silica as their key ingredient, like the Silica Mud Mask and the Silica Mud Exfoliator, which are available on their website. Just draw a hot bath, close your eyes, and let the mud work its magic: you’ll feel just like you’re there. Well, almost.
This silky smooth white mud is found in geothermal pools throughout the country. Like gorgeous natural hot tubs, these geothermal pools of striking blue water are famous for renewing energy to body and spirit.
At the Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s most famous geothermal spa, you can rub gobs of this slimy substance all over your body. The spa is actually located at, surprise, a place called the Blue Lagoon. Filtering through a porous lava bedrock, the lagoon water settles down into a reservoir. At the depths of over 6000 feet, this reservoir of geothermal water is made of about 70% seawater and 30% freshwater with a temperature of 264º C. The water has a complex mineral content, with a high level of dissolved silica, sulfur, magnesium, and other salts.
At the surface, the water in the Blue Lagoon enters into a continual process of mineral exchange with the air and lava. With the decreased temperature and pressure at the surface, the silica precipitates into a thick white mud which transforms the water into a milky brine with no visibility beyond four inches.
Once you’ve applied the silica, the natural mask that solidifies gently in the wind is said to cleanse and exfoliate, resulting in a smooth and flawless complexion. It’s ability to strengthen the skin’s natural barrier and revitalize unhealthy skin is quite powerful. Individuals suffering from serious skin conditions, particularly psoriasis, flock far and wide to experience its healing powers, and receive intensive treatments at the prestigious Blue Lagoon Clinic.
The best news of all is that you don’t have to travel all the way to Iceland to reap the benefits of this magical mud. The Blue Lagoon Spa has developed a line of products with silica as their key ingredient, like the Silica Mud Mask and the Silica Mud Exfoliator, which are available on their website. Just draw a hot bath, close your eyes, and let the mud work its magic: you’ll feel just like you’re there. Well, almost.