Why bathe in the Blue Lagoon?

• The water is rich in beneficial minerals like silica and sulfut
• Bathing in the Blue Lagoon is said to help some people suffering from skin diseases such as psoriasis.
• Psoriasis is a condition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches.
• It also operates a research and development facility to help find cures for other skin problems using the mineral-rich water.

How was the Blue Lagoon made?

• The lagoon is man-made
• It's fed by the water output of the nearby geothermal power plant called Svartsengi
• It is renewed every two days
• Superheated water is released from the ground near a lava flow (464 degrees Farenheit)
• Which is then used to run turbines that generate electricity
• Then, the steam and hot water pass through a heat exchanger to provide heat for a water heating system
• Finally, the water is fed into the lagoon for people to bathe in for both medical and recreational purposes.