If you are not much of an alcohol person or don’t want to drink at the time you are at the lagoon, there are non-alcoholic drinks available, including health smoothies. No matter what you drink, make sure to supplement with water so you stay hydrated! Blue Lagoon Face Masks

The newest addition to the Blue Lagoon is Moss Restaurant. The menu is seasonal but relies on fresh Icelandic ingredients. It's located on top of The Retreat, giving customers beautiful views over the surrounding lava landscapes through wall-to-wall windows. It feels like a nice, warm bath. However, keep in mind that the outdoor temperature and weather mean that the temperature can fluctuate a bit higher and lower. High-quality ingredients fill the menu, sourced straight from farmers across Iceland. A team of esteemed chefs develops the meals and dedicates themselves to getting to know the producers and the product. Each dish is well conceptualized and meticulously executed with the passion of Icelandic volcanism.No reservations are needed, and you're invited to dine in your bathrobe or fully clothed. The Spa Restaurant is open from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Silica Mask– The white mineral within the lagoon is a deep cleanser that strengthens complexion and highlights the skin. 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. Attractions in the area include countless craters, the geothermal area of Krysuvik, Gunnuhver hot spring, Lake Kleifarvatn, the Bridge Between Continents, the natural pool Brimketill, and the town Keflavik. The high levels of minerals in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon do have the potential to damage your jewelry. I’m not sure how much damage can be done since I haven’t really worn any in there, but I will say that nothing at all has happened to my silver belly button ring on any of my visits. The general advice is to not stay in the water for more than three hours. Make sure to hydrate at one of the water fountains dotted throughout the area. (I brought a refillable water bottle with me.)

The temperature of the Blue Lagoon is warm enough to keep you toasty on a cold day. Enjoying silica mud masks in the Blue Lagoon Iceland, via DepositPhotos Are there medicinal benefits to the Blue Lagoon?

Different treatments are available to add to your massage for about 91.50 USD; each option adds 30 minutes to the experience. Your choices include a full-body silica salt scrub, foot and leg silica wrap, and upper body scrub. The Blue Lagoon sits on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Visitors to Iceland often overlook this area, as they only see it on the journey to and from the airport. However, the peninsula has plenty of beautiful attractions to admire and won't have hordes of tourists around. Stymir warned us before getting in that jewelry could tarnish, except for pure gold, and it’s best not to wear any kind of glasses in the Blue Lagoon either. The silica can cause scratches on glasses, but what about if you drop them? You might not be able to see your way out! However, don’t plan to get images of the Blue Lagoon at night underneath a dark sky. If you visit during the summer months, midnight in July will only be a bit dusky; frankly, it will be a lot darker in late December at 5:00 PM.Margeirsson reportedly cured his psoriasis from frequent soaks in Iceland’s Blue Lagoon. Of course, tales like this must always be taken with a grain of salt. Even so, many people with skin conditions enjoy spending time in an environment like this.

No one knows exactly why the water is so good for the skin. Some believe it's due to the mix of the dissolved minerals in the water, the blue-green algae that thrive in the water, and a type of bacteria only found in the Blue Lagoon. The algae are the reason for the water's milky blue color, but it lends the lagoon a more greenish tinge when it blooms on sunny days. While the rest of your body will benefit from the amazing, mineral-rich water of the Blue Lagoon, you will regret dipping your hair in the water. Because of the amount of silica in the lagoon, the water here is NOT good for your hair and can make it stiff and brittle if you do not take precautions. Winter is the slowest time of year for tourism in Iceland. If you want to experience a quieter Iceland, I highly recommend visiting during the winter. Keep in mind that it’s a cheaper time to visit, flights will likely be less expensive, and fewer tours and activities will be available.

Moss Restaurant is only open for dinner reservations, with the first seating at 6:30 p.m. and the last at 9:30 p.m. It's recommended you reserve a table well in advance. As a result, you'll never see a car or a bus or hear noise from traffic at the lagoon itself. The walk is a beautiful preparation for what's to come.