Commonly considered one of nature’s happiest accidents, Iceland’s Blue Lagoon was formed in 1976 from the byproduct of a geothermal power plant. Rich in silica and sulfate, the cauldron of veritable wastewater quickly became a go-to spot for locals, who flocked to the cerulean source to ease skin ailments like psoriasis. Today the lagoon’s water is funneled off from the depths of the earth before it reaches the power station, and attracts thousands of spa-goers who blissfully while away the day.
Can’t get enough of the Blue Lagoon? Re-create the experience at home with its signature skin care line. Introduced in 1995, it uses the active ingredients found in the lagoon’s water—like algae and silica—in targeted treatments to repair sensitive skin, leaving it visibly healthier. The company dispatches its products…