Ed Gein is the most popular craftsman who found practical uses of human skin, but human leather has been used for centuries, for myriad of objects ranging from clothing to literature. Today, the legality of things made of human skin is kind of up in the air. read more
The third layer of skin, Hypodermis is deeper subcutaneous tissue and is made of fat and connective tissue. The layer of fat that helps insulate the body from heat and cold, provides protective padding, and serves as an energy storage area. read more
There's no quantifying the pain the Jewish people suffered during the Holocaust; some of the most degrading stories to come out Germany's concentration camps are those of soap made of boiled human fat, and lampshades made of human skin. read more
Skin has many components, including water, lipids, proteins, minerals and chemicals. Your skin has basic three layers: the epidermis, the dermis and the subcutaneous fat layer, or hypodermis [source: WebMD]. read more