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Blue Lagoon Silica Mud Mask - A purifying face mask that deep-cleanses and strengthens skin - 75ml

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First, there actually is a Blue Lagoon in Iceland. And it does indeed have white mud that has curative and skin healing properties. Apparently, when the geothermal sea water cools, it becomes supersaturated with silicon and long chains of silicon molecules are formed that eventually precipitate out of the water and form the white mud. The Blue Lagoon also has a unique algae. Research has shown that bathing in the Blue Lagoon and rubbing the silica mud into lesions has positive effects on psoriasis. Blue Lagoon Iceland Silica Mud Mask is pure white, which seemed surprising for a mud mask (although having honeymooned in Iceland I can tell you that mud and minerals come in very weird colors indeed). The mask comes in a tube and the white cream is easy to smooth over the skin. Be warned though, when it dries you will look like Casper and frighten small children. After leaving on for 10 minutes and rinsing off, my skin looked very clear and felt super soft. But keep in mind that weather and cloud cover can be unpredictable, and you’ll still have to contend with the (albeit limited) light pollution in and around the lagoon. (Ergo, it’s never 100% guaranteed that you’ll see the aurora during your visit.)

The Blue Lagoon (Bláa lónið in Icelandic) is approximately 13 km from Keflavik International Airport and 39 km from Reykjavík. That’s about a 20-minute drive from the airport and a 45-minute drive from Reykjavík. It makes sense to plan a visit to the Blue Lagoon en-route to or from the airport and many visitors choose this option. A visit can also be easy as a day trip from Reykjavík, or as part of aGolden Circleday tour. When you exit the main building towards the parking lot, on your right will be a series of walking paths that go behind the building, the parking lot, and the lagoon. What you’ll see is a series of overflow areas that make for some great tourist-free photos.If you have booked for the Blue Lagoon Retreat Spa, your entrance fee covers up to five hours in the spa and lagoon. Will the Blue Lagoon ruin your hair? The point of showering (completely naked) before entering the lagoon is to make sure all your dirty little bits get clean before heading into what is essentially a giant communal tub. The lagoon is huge and the water is hot, but aren’t you glad all the bodies that are in there have been scrubbed clean first? I am! Therefore, I am happy to do my part for the sake of hygiene.

There are also huge vats of silica mud dotted around the lagoon, and you can smear big handfuls of gloopy mud onto your skin. The high silica content in the mud is said to be beneficial for various skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. If you’re not planning to have a meal, allowing two hours for your Blue Lagoon ritual would be plenty of time for most people. Lava Restaurant, Blue Lagoon

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The mask arrives as a frozen tablet which you dip in the water, and as it melts, you spread the gel over your skin. I couldn’t leave the mask on for too long as the icy breeze whipping around the lagoon gave me ‘face freeze’. My skin felt good afterwards, though! The Blue Lagoon, Iceland I’m sure it depends on the metal and the quality of it, but if you have a piece of jewelry you love, I wouldn’t risk wearing it into the lagoon. But, Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is also beautiful and interesting, totally unique, easy to get to, and possibly the best damn time you’ll have this close to the Arctic Circle.

Visiting the Blue Lagoon in Iceland will be a memorable and unique experience you’ll absolutely want to document. Trust me when I say you will want those photos of your friend in her rented bathing suit and your husband in his mud mask. Complimentary shower gel and conditioner are provided in the shower area, and you’ll also find complimentary moisturiser in the drying area. Of course, you can bring along your own toiletries if you prefer. Of all the Blue Lagoon tips I have to dole out, this one is the most important, obviously. The minerals in the water make it great for your skin but a nightmare for your hair. Is Blue Lagoon Iceland worth spending 90 Euro or more? Well, there’s no time limit so, if your itinerary allows, you can spend a full day there and get your money’s worth from the entrance fee. Children are allowed in the lagoon but there are age restrictions. Children must be aged 2-years or above due to the mineral content of the water which can affect the delicate skin of babies and very young children.I spent around three hours there, including an excellent lunch in the Lava Restaurant. There are several places to eat at the Blue Lagoon, including the Moss Restaurant and the Retreat Spa Restaurant which is a good opportunity to enjoy some excellent Icelandic cuisine. The Blue Lagoon in Iceland is still a seriously fun, relaxing, and interesting cultural experience out in a less-populated area of Iceland. “Touristy” or not, it’s absolutely worth visiting the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. So get those haters out of your head already! (My advice for today and always.) Actual footage of me before my trip to the lagoon 13. Don’t underestimate the lagoon’s healing powers It has to be said that the Blue Lagoon experience is quite expensive and it will certainly make a dent in your budget. But I really enjoyed my visit to one of Iceland’s most popular tourist attractions, and it’s undoubtedly a must-do when you’re visiting Reykjavik – an unforgettable experience.

There is a sauna, steam bath and massaging waterfall hewn out of the lava, while strangely translucent turquoise water surrounds everything. Children aged 13-years and under are offered free entry when accompanied by a parent or guardian and children aged 8-years and under must wear a float. For more information find out if the Blue Lagoon is suitable for families? Can you drive to the Blue Lagoon, Iceland? When you’re in the water the swirling steam envelops you, giving everything an ethereal, dreamlike quality. The people nearby are barely visible in the mists, and their laughter and voices are strangely muted. So silica mud from the Blue Lagoon looks to be the real deal. But what of the rest of the facial mask’s formula. Well, there’s an unremarkable emollient (ethoxydiglycol oleate) a kind of wax (cetearyl isononanoate) and the potentially irritating laureth-7. But many people may be alarmed by the preservatives, phenoxyethanol and every paraben known to man. I’m not wild about phenoxyethanol, an irritant and possible neurotoxin, but I did notice some new research on parabens from the UK saying that there is “no simple cause and effect relationship” between the use of underarm cosmetics containing parabens and breast cancer”. Having said that, there were parabens in breast tissue of women who didn’t use deodorant and, frustratingly, the jury still seems to be out – aka more research is needed – on whether parabens cause cancer or not. Travelbunny tip: If you go through the Lava Restaurant and up the stairs to the right, you’ll come to a large balcony outdoors. The panoramic views over the lagoon are great for photos, especially at sunset or sunrise. This would also be a good spot to watch the Northern Lights if they appear. Can you see the Northern Lights at the Blue Lagoon?Is it “touristy?” Sure, a lot of tourists know about it and probably most of the people who visit are tourists. But, it’s not overcrowded (I don’t think you understand just how huge this place is); it’s not exorbitantly priced; there aren’t people trying to scam you into buying cheap crap; nor will you feel like you’ve been duped after visiting. If you’ve got a rental car for your Iceland holiday, you can certainly drive to the Blue Lagoon. Free parking is available outside reception and the gift shop. How to get to Iceland’s Blue Lagoon Before I went to Iceland the first time, I did a lot of research and everything I read about the Blue Lagoon said that you are required to:

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