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Water of Wonder: Silica’s Healing Waters
On World Earth Day, few places preserve and prioritise the power of water like Blue Lagoon Iceland. Born from geothermal energy and rich in healing silica, algae, and minerals, these milky-blue waters are a living reminder of how water can heal and connect, and must be protected. As the global trend for communal bathing grows, driven by a desire for presence and human connection in travel, Blue Lagoon stands at the forefront with its new ‘Water of Wonder’ campaign illustrating the unique power and heart of sustainability at this iconic destination.
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Blue Lagoon's water itself is a wonder of the world; geothermal seawater from 2,000 metres below Iceland shaped by time in pressure and rich in microalgae, silica, and minerals extracted from the surrounding rock. As the water journeys to the surface, it absorbs unique species of microalgaes, creating a bioactive system with nourishing properties and that iconic colour. This combination strengthens and heals the skin barrier, and has been captured by Blue Lagoon's award-winning skincare products. The water's properties also have a proven healing effect on conditions such as psoriasis, and contribute to wellbeing through restorative soaks and the Blue Lagoon's signature in-water massage and float therapy experiences.
Blending traditional Icelandic bathing tradition with modern science, visitors to the Blue Lagoon experience not only relaxation, but a shared ritual that celebrates water as a source of health and community, a mark of Icelandic culture recently recognised on the list of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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Environmental stewardship has always been at the heart of operations, with a unique business model built on the sustainable use of natural resources - travellers visiting the lagoon can be confident that their presence is supporting the sustainable renewal of the very resources they enjoy. The water, which naturally renews every 40 hours, not only provides the world-class spa with its famous restorative qualities, but generates geothermal energy at the nearby Svartsengi Power Station, powering Silica and the Blue Lagoon's spa facilities with 100% renewable energy.
While Iceland has some of the cleanest drinking water in the world, Blue Lagoon's natural composition of 30% freshwater and 70% seawater ensures that none of the six million litres of water carried by the lagoon is drinking water gone to waste. The fast regeneration and mineral composition of the lagoon's water means that no chemicals or additives are required to maintain hygiene, leaving guests able to bask guilt-free in the warm healing waters.
In addition, Silica was intentionally designed to minimise architectural disturbance in the lava fields - constructed as a single-level building low in the landscape, of materials and colours that match the lava fields and moss-covered terrain and a layout that avoids damaging the fragile volcanic moss ecosystem. As a whole, the Blue Lagoon complex including Silica has been certified under Vakinn, Iceland's official quality and environmental certification system for tourism companies.
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Where To Stay
Just a three-hour flight from London, the Blue Lagoon offers the perfect wellness retreat without the long-haul travel: Silica Hotel, a former psoriasis clinic turned elegant minimalist escape with its own bathing lagoon. Accommodation starts at £612 per night for a Lava Deluxe King or Twin Room.
To book, please visit www.bluelagoon.com/accommodation/silica-hotel
