Iruni Kalupahana, JadeTimes Staff
I. Kalupahana is a Jadetimes news reporter covering Europe
Selected in 2012 as among National Geographic's 25 Wonders of the World, Blue Lagoon has been cemented as a reflection of Iceland's beauty and healing potential. Located in a unique volcanic setting, Blue Lagoon not only offers breathtaking scenery but also offers the chance for individuals to achieve its therapeutic qualities. A landscape of lava fields and geothermal power, the lagoon is now a global wellness destination, welcoming visitors from all over the world. Rich in history and with the newest wellness experiences, it is a natural wonder unlike any other.
Discovery and Formation
The Blue Lagoon used to be something else once. In the beginning of the 1980s, it was a happenstance creation. The Svartsengi geothermal power station engineers initially wished for the water to drain into volcanic aquifers. But due to the silica level present in the water, the natural drainage was unable to function accordingly, and it formed a hot, pale blue body of water. Soon, individuals from surrounding areas started exploiting the lagoon for its restorative benefits, noticing the capability of the water to cure dermatological conditions like psoriasis. Its therapeutic capacity was soon buzzed about, and locals along with tourists evinced curiosity. The therapeutic quality of the lagoon has since been confirmed by scientific research, bearing witness to its healing effect on skin, muscles, and joints.
Scientific Research and Development
The lagoon's potential for science was seen early on. In 1987, Dr. Grímur Sæmundsen, a physician based in Reykjavík, started dreaming of the lagoon as something more than a natural phenomenon. Spurred on by the bioactive properties of the water, he wanted to codify its application for health and well-being. By 1992, this vision took shape as Blue Lagoon Limited, an organization that embarked on researching and investigating the elements that made the water so special. Silica, algae, and minerals, the three main bioactive elements of the lagoon, are now well acquainted with possessing profound advantages for the skin, offering profound hydration, exfoliation, and nutrition. By extensive scientific research, the Blue Lagoon has been at the forefront in developing skincare products, and a range of products enriched with minerals from the lagoon are available.
Blue Lagoon of Today
The Blue Lagoon today is a globally famous spa where visitors can soak in the therapeutic water surrounded by the landscape of Iceland's lava fields. The spa itself has expanded in terms of additional services, from luxurious treatments, private pools, to even a silica mud mask treatment for maximizing the therapeutic effect of the natural water. In addition, Blue Lagoon has made sustainability the foundation of its business by utilizing geothermal power from the earth as a source of energy and promoting sustainable initiatives. Its spas have also earned global acclaim with the lagoon being repeatedly listed among the best spas globally. Besides the refreshing properties of the lagoon water, Blue Lagoon has emerged as a nation's ambassador in the adoption of the natural utilization of resources to ensure environmental sustainability.
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