Why does bleach make skin feel soft?
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The bleach is breaking down the fat in your skin. It’s eating you alive. You should probably wear gloves next time.
Why does bleach make skin feel soft?
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Bleach is an alkaline. Alkalis have a slippery, soapy feel – though you should never attempt to touch them. The skin contains natural fats and oils called gylcerides. These are typically esters of an acid such as octadecanoic acid : … A reaction like this will happen on your skin if you were to touch an alkali, hence the “soapy” feel.