Blue Lagoon Skin Science Launches Lip Renewal Mask

Blue Lagoon Skin Science has launched its new Lip Renewal Mask, expanding its geothermal skincare line into targeted anti-aging lip treatments. The product utilizes the brand’s proprietary BL+ Complex, bakuchiol, and ceramides, supported by clinical trials showing improvements in lip hydration and contour wrinkle depth over an eight-week testing period.

For decades, visitors traveling to the Blue Lagoon spa in Iceland have experienced the skin-soothing benefits of its geothermal waters, rich in silica and minerals. What began as a happy accident in the late 1970s—when runoff water from a geothermal power plant collected in nearby lava fields and locals noticed their skin conditions improving—has since evolved into a global skincare brand, as explained by company founder Dr. Grímur Sæmundsen.

Today, the enterprise hosts over one million visitors annually at the lagoon’s swim-up mask bar. Yet, bringing those exact ingredients home no longer requires an international flight. Blue Lagoon Skin Science launched in 1995 and now ships its silica mud masks, microalgae-infused serums, and moisturizing creams to 48 countries worldwide, recreating the controlled conditions of the geothermal spring for daily routines.

Inside the Formulas: From Silica Muds to the New Lip Renewal Treatment

The core of the brand remains anchored in silica and microalgae harvested directly from the geothermal spring. While the iconic white Silica Mud Mask—the bestseller that started it all—delivers a deep clean and minimizes the visibility of pores, the product line has expanded to address more specialized skincare concerns.

The newest addition to the lineup, the Lip Renewal Mask, targets an area frequently overlooked by traditional balms. According to Ása Brynjólfsdóttir, director of research and development at Blue Lagoon Skin Science, the brand spent more than 30 years studying skin health and healthy aging before tackling the delicate lip contour.

Blue Lagoon Skin Science Launches Lip Renewal Mask — Photo: Today

“We have spent more than 30 years studying skin health and healthy aging, and the lips and surrounding lip contour are an area where dryness, fine lines and loss of definition can become very visible. While lip care has traditionally focused on hydration and protection, we saw an opportunity to address the visible signs of aging in the lip and lip contour area as well.”

Ása Brynjólfsdóttir, director of research and development at Blue Lagoon Skin Science

The formula for the new treatment begins with the brand’s patented bioactive anti-aging system, the signature BL+ COMPLEX, which combines Blue Lagoon microalgae, minerals, and silica to support collagen and hydration. It also incorporates bakuchiol, a plant-based retinol alternative that aids in skin renewal, alongside ceramides to restore the outer skin layer.

Clinical Results and the Science Behind Lip Renewal

Unlike standard daily balms, the Lip Renewal Mask functions as a comprehensive treatment. Brynjólfsdóttir notes that the lips have a thinner protective barrier and are more prone to moisture loss than most other areas of the face, making the surrounding lip contour particularly vulnerable to fine lines from repeated movement.

Clinical trials conducted by the brand evaluated the product’s performance over an eight-week period. Instrumentally measured using corneometry, lip hydration increased by an average of 56%. Additionally, assessments utilizing PrimosCR 3D imaging technology recorded significant improvements in lip contour wrinkles.

“We also saw significant improvements in lip contour wrinkles, with an average reduction in wrinkle depth of 13.8% after 8 weeks and reductions of up to 56% in some subjects, measured using PrimosCR 3D imaging technology.”

Ása Brynjólfsdóttir, director of research and development at Blue Lagoon Skin Science

To enhance the treatment process, the product is packaged with a dual-ended metal applicator. One side features a textured tip designed to stimulate circulation through gentle exfoliation, while the other side smooths the cream for precise application across the entire lip and contour area.

Building a Geothermal Routine at Home

For consumers seeking to replicate a full spa regimen outside of Iceland, combining products yields targeted results. Staff at the flagship store on Laugavegur Street in Reykjavik recommend pairing complementary masks—such as the mineral-rich Hydrate & Revitalize mask for dry winter weather alongside the purifying silica mud mask—to address different areas of the face simultaneously.

Blue Lagoon Mask

Daily care staples like the BL+ Serum integrate the same microalgae and silica technology deep into the skin to strengthen the barrier and boost radiance. With retail distribution spanning local storefronts, the Kringlan Shopping Mall, Keflavik Airport, and international shipping channels, accessing geothermal skin science requires significantly less travel than it did three decades ago.