USP Mineral Oil vs. Baby Oil: Why it matters for your snow globe tumblers.
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USP Mineral Oil vs. Baby Oil: The difference your wash effect makes.
If you want to achieve a fluid, transparent, and long-lasting lava effect in your snow globe tumblers , the choice of oil is key. We often see recommendations to use "regular" mineral oil or even baby oil , but not all oils are the same or offer the same results.
🧪 What does "USP Grade" mean?
When an oil is USP Grade , it means it meets the standards of the United States Pharmacopeia , guaranteeing that it is pure, safe for human use, and free of harmful additives .
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Fragrance-free
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No artificial colors
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Without impurities that alter the liquid.
In other words, it's a transparent and reliable oil.
🚫 Problems when using regular oil or baby oil
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Added fragrances and chemicals: baby oil and some regular oils have perfumes and preservatives that can cloud the liquid and leave a strong odor.
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Lower stability: its density is not uniform and may affect the movement of the glitter and Lava Mix.
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Grease residue: some oils leave an oily film that makes it difficult to clean or stick UVDTF.
The result may be a tumbler that looks opaque, has extra bubbles, or loses the lava effect over time.
✅ Advantages of USP Mineral Oil
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✨ Crystal clarity: keeps the liquid clean and free of turbidity.
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💧 Perfect movement: the stable density helps the glitter and Lava Mix flow smoothly.
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🛡️ Safety and trust: free of perfumes and chemicals, safe to handle.
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📦 Professional results: ideal for those who create and sell high-quality custom mugs.
🌟 Sublizza Recommendation
If you want to simplify your search, I've selected a reliable USP mineral oil that you can get on Amazon.
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And remember that you can also find in my store the list of recommended glasses for the lava effect to work perfectly —it is available in the description of each color of Borikén Lava Mix Liquid and in the main collection.
📃 Extra tip for crafters
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Shake gently before filling your glass.
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Combine the USP oil with our Borikén Lava Mix Liquid for vibrant colors and hypnotic movement.
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Check out my recommendations for the ideal glasses directly in my store (I'll make it easy for you to access them in each description).
👉 See recommended mugs here at Sublizza 💖