The Body Was Cleaned With Fragrant Oils
Understandably, after this harsh drying salt was removed, the skin was wrinkled and tough. In order for it to be supple, the body was covered in ox fat and cedar oil. Fragrant oils also played a key role in mummification as perfumes were associated with a person’s social status and wealth so this was an important element of the mummifying process, especially for members of the royal family.