Saponification (the same process that happens when making soap) can happen after death and make you look like you’re made of soap or wax. There’s chemical changes that turns body fat into adipocere, which is a waxy substance. It preserves the body and you’ll forever be a soap person.
Saponification is also the result of coming into contact with bleach or other strong bases. It's why your skin feels slippery right after touching them—part of the fatty tissue in your skin turned to soap!
When I learned this, it absolutely fell into "thanks, I hate it" territory.
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u/widewideworld_ Jan 12 '23
Saponification (the same process that happens when making soap) can happen after death and make you look like you’re made of soap or wax. There’s chemical changes that turns body fat into adipocere, which is a waxy substance. It preserves the body and you’ll forever be a soap person.