I will concede defeat.
Just doing a little research on the benefits of seed oil based products.
Water-Based vs. Oil-Based Lubricants
Lubricant can be used in the bedroom to reduce friction and enhance feelings of pleasure. Whether you’re shopping online or in stores, it can be tricky to decide which lubricant to use, as there are so many different kinds available. Two of the most popular are water-based lube, and oil-based lube.
If you’re practicing safe sex and using a condom, the best kind of lubricant to use is
water-based lubricant. Maybe you’re in an exclusive relationship or using a different kind of contraception? If this is the case, and you're not using barrier protection, you may not need your lubricant to be condom compatible. This means oil-based lubricants are also an option for you.
So what’s the difference between water-based and oil-based lubricants?
The fundamental differences stem from the ingredients in the lubricants.
Water-based lubricants contain xanthan gum or agar agar, natural thickeners found in plants which give the lubricant it’s smooth texture. Oil-based lubricants may contain plant-based oils such as sunflower seed oil, sweet almond oil or coconut oil. Others may contain synthetic oils.
Which one is kinder to my body?
Whilst oil-based lubricants have the ability to nourish dry skin, they cannot correct underlying dehydration because the oil only soothes the surface, rather than the deeper levels of the skin and tissue. Oil-based lubricants also trap bacteria creating an optimum environment for infections and reactions in the days following use. Water-based lubricants tend to be kinder to the body, this is because they’re typically more natural and have fewer chemicals. Water-based lubricants are used to minimise discomfort at gynaecology clinics and when women get their smear tests.