The Science of BL+ Patented Bioactives
For more than 30 years, Blue Lagoon scientists—led by Director of R&D Ása Brynjólfsdóttir—have studied the unique geothermal seawater that flows through Iceland’s volcanic landscape. This research uncovered rare bioactive ingredients that form the foundation of Blue Lagoon Skin Science: the BL+ Patented Bioactives.
Discovered within the living ecosystem of the Blue Lagoon and refined through decades of research, these proprietary ingredients are clinically proven to strengthen and renew skin at a cellular level.
What Are BL+ Patented Bioactives?
At the center of Blue Lagoon Skin Science are the BL+ Patented Bioactives, proprietary ingredient discoveries born within a geothermal ecosystem unlike anything else on Earth. These bioactives originate in the mineral-rich seawater of the Blue Lagoon and have been refined through more than three decades of scientific research.
Blue Lagoon Silica™ strengthens and protects the skin. Naturally present in Blue Lagoon geothermal seawater, bioactive silica helps reinforce the skin’s structure and improve its ability to retain moisture. It supports the skin barrier, improves overall barrier function, and helps skin maintain essential hydration.
Blue Lagoon Microalgae™ (Cyanobacterium aponinum) nourishes and renews the skin. This rare microalgae thrives in the lagoon’s unique ecosystem and has been shown to support collagen levels while helping protect skin from environmental stressors. It provides antioxidant protection, supports the skin’s natural collagen levels, and helps improve overall skin vitality.
Blue Lagoon Seawater™ hydrates and soothes the skin. Drawn from deep geothermal aquifers beneath Iceland’s volcanic earth, this mineral-rich seawater helps support skin health by delivering essential minerals that energize skin cells while strengthening the skin barrier.
WHAT IS BL+ COMPLEX?
BL+ COMPLEX is a proprietary bioactive system that combines the restorative properties of Blue Lagoon Microalgae™ and Blue Lagoon Silica™ with an advanced phospholipid delivery structure designed to penetrate effectively within the epidermis.
WHAT DOES BL+ COMPLEX DO?
BL+ COMPLEX strengthens the skin barrier, stimulates collagen synthesis, and prevents collagen breakdown. BL+ is specially formulated to target lines, wrinkles, photodamage, and other signs of aging in the skin while promoting overall skin health.
WHAT MAKES BL+ COMPLEX SO EFFICACIOUS?
Using a natural phospholipid delivery system, BL+ COMPLEX is structured in a way that emulates the composition of the cell membrane, allowing it to reach the deepest layers of the epidermis. The skin, in effect, recognizes BL+ COMPLEX as one of its own, giving it the ability to strengthen its cellular structure from within.
Patented Bioactive Ingredients.
Blue Lagoon Microalgae™ and Blue Lagoon Silica™ are protected by international patents governing their use in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.
Their skin-supporting properties have been demonstrated in landmark in vitro and in vivo studies conducted by Professor Jean Krutmann and published in Experimental Dermatology. This research confirms their ability to support collagen levels and strengthen the skin barrier.
Sustainably Harvested at our R&D Center in Iceland.
Powered by clean energy and located in the heart of the Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark, the Blue Lagoon Research & Development Center is a thriving scientific establishment where our exclusive bioactives—Blue Lagoon Microalgae and Silica—are sustainably sourced, cultivated, and harvested.
