Mud Baths

The thing about Palau you should know is Mud Baths. The Milky Way lagoon, named after the white mud at the bottom of the cove, is famous for its use in natural spa treatments. Locals claim that bathing in the white limestone mud found on the floor of the water will make you look ten years younger. The mud is said to have healing and anti-aging properties for anyone who indulges in slathering the slimy substance all over their body. The lagoon is part of one of the Rock Islands, it is a cluster of more than 250 limestone formations that are mostly uninhabited.

One of the benefits of Mud Baths is their soothing effect. Since the mud is cooling in nature, this therapy is often prescribed by naturopaths and alternative healers to deal with stress, sleep disorders, and even anxiety. Mud baths have highly active physical and chemical properties and soaking in them can help relieve the symptoms of many dermatological diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea. The regenerative and antiseptic properties of mineral-rich mud help to adjust endocrine disorders which can prevent and cure acne from the inside out, helping skin heal.