Water soluble oil offers greater convenience and increased accessibility. Especially to people with allergies, home studios, students, schools and those who have avoided oils because of the toxic solvents. Water soluble oils smell great, just like traditional oils! Linseed oil is contained in both new and traditional oils. Water soluble oils are real oils. They are water mixable, not water-based. The new oils were developed to be used with water in the place of turpentine, mineral spirits