[CoolNard]

Originally Posted by x2cool

I think that either it really is good for your skin and people should do it more because it seems like a fun and weird experience. Or that some guy is using "beauty" as an excuse to to bathe in something besides just water.

I agree. I personally haven't really looked into it yet, so my best argument is: "If they're doing it, there must be a good reason why." Resources, money, prestige, culture are all naturally factored in, so their reason must be pretty solid.

Perhaps those living in Japan might have a first-hand account of prior experience.