[user104658]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Why not? It's an oil isn't it... there's water and a thickening agent and an emulsifier, otherwise they would separate, that's an oil.

Well no, oils by definition are hydrophobic (they don't mix with or dissolve in water), not all viscous fluids are oils. It's more of a "syrup", which does actually make a big difference, as the body SHOULD be able to eventually absorb anything that's water-soluble.