The Ingredient Library · Ingredient · Hveragerði, Iceland
Icelandic Mineral Water
Aqua (Mineral Water)
Water filtered through Icelandic lava rock — a pure, mineral-soft base for hydration.
| INCI name | Aqua (Mineral Water) |
|---|---|
| Type | Mineral water — hydration & softness |
| Origin | Hveragerði, Iceland |
| Key benefit | Soft, refreshed, hydrated-looking skin |
| Suits | All skin types, including sensitive skin |
What is this
Icelandic Mineral Water
Icelandic mineral water is naturally filtered rain and snowmelt that travels slowly through layers of volcanic basalt before emerging exceptionally pure and lightly mineralised. In skincare it is used as the base of a formula, delivering hydration with trace minerals such as calcium and magnesium and a remarkably soft, gentle feel.
Where is it found
Hveragerði, Iceland
Hveragerði sits on a geothermal seam in southern Iceland, where steam rises from the earth and rain takes years to filter down through layers of young volcanic basalt. The water that emerges is exceptionally pure and softly mineral — a patience of stone and time that The Nine Aurora places at the very start of its formulas.
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Formulas with icelandic mineral water
Noctis Longevity Night Serum
78.00 $
Silky night serum • 65 ingredients • 90% natural origin • nourishing overnight repair
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Ionis Toning Mist
37.00 $
Hyaluronic acid + Japanese yuzu + prebiotics hydrating & brightening toning mist
Cleanser Duo
70.00 $
67 refined ingredients • 92–97% natural origin • deep cleansing, hydration & soothing care
Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser
38.00 $
Enzymatic complex + longevity botanicals for gentle, brightening daily cleansing
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Noctis Longevity Night Cream
68.00 $
Powerful anti-aging cream overnight with argan oil, babassu, and Brazil nut for deep nourishment and elasticity.
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Noctis Longevity Night Serum
78.00 $
Silky night serum • 65 ingredients • 90% natural origin • nourishing overnight repair
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Ionis Toning Mist
37.00 $
Hyaluronic acid + Japanese yuzu + prebiotics hydrating & brightening toning mist
Cleanser Duo
70.00 $
67 refined ingredients • 92–97% natural origin • deep cleansing, hydration & soothing care
Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser
38.00 $
Enzymatic complex + longevity botanicals for gentle, brightening daily cleansing
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Noctis Longevity Night Cream
68.00 $
Powerful anti-aging cream overnight with argan oil, babassu, and Brazil nut for deep nourishment and elasticity.
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Every ingredient in our library serves one measure of success — skin longevity — the years skin keeps its strength, moisture and evenness.
Questions about icelandic mineral water
Is mineral water good for your skin?
As the base of a cosmetic formula, yes. Very pure, lightly mineralised water gives a formula a soft, gentle start: Icelandic water is naturally low in hardness, which helps hydrating formulas feel comfortable, and it carries trace minerals such as calcium and magnesium along with it.
What makes Icelandic water different?
Its journey. Iceland's young volcanic bedrock acts as a natural filter — rain and snowmelt percolate slowly through porous basalt, emerging exceptionally pure, soft and lightly mineralised. That purity is why Icelandic water is prized as a base for skincare.
Why does the water in skincare matter?
Because it is usually the very first ingredient. Water typically makes up the largest share of a formula, so its purity and softness shape how everything else feels on the skin — a clean, low-hardness base helps hydration feel weightless and gentle.
Is Icelandic water good for sensitive skin?
Its purity makes it a comfortable choice. A soft, low-mineral-hardness base carries fewer of the residues that can make hard water feel harsh, so formulas built on it tend to feel gentle and soothing on easily unsettled skin.
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