Learn more about E-Liquid flavors and nicotine strengths
Vaping is rapidly replacing traditional cigarettes, especially as more clean air laws are enacted.
Along with reducing air pollution, vaping doesn’t leave a foul odor behind.
There’s also no need to worry about yellowish nicotine stains on your fingers or the walls.
While there are advantages to vaping, it should also be noted that the practice can still pose a health risk.
Ongoing studies indicate vaping may not be safer than smoking a cigarette.
However, if you choose to vape be prepared to make a choice.
You have a dizzy array of vape juice flavors to choose from.
Choosing a Flavor
Vape juice flavors run from fruity to sweet. You can find berry flavors, chocolate, vanilla, and even mocha to name a few.
Newbies just transitioning over from cigarettes may want to start with a familiar flavor before becoming adventurous.
Try the standard tobacco flavors first to get used to vaping. Menthol lovers can also find minty flavors reminiscent of their favorite tobacco brands.
Some shops even offer samples to try. Just remember to disinfect the smoking device before placing it on your lips.
If you aren’t sure which flavor to start with, ask about value packs.
You may be able to bundle different juices at a lower price than purchasing them individually.
What Bout Nicotine Strength
Nicotine strengths vary whether you are purchasing a bottle of juice or a prefilled device.
If you are vaping to gradually cut back on smoking, you want to choose a juice with a lower concentration of nicotine.
For those that want to continue smoking at the same level, you can find vape juice with a similar nicotine content as your favorite brand of cigarettes.
A good rule to follow is to select an e-liquid with 3mg of nicotine if you are an occasional smoker, typically one or two cigarettes per day.
Do you regularly smoke around 10 cigarettes a day? Maybe you want to feel the hit on the back of your throat.
If so, look for a juice with 6mg of nicotine. It’s more than enough to satisfy your cravings.
Some people are heavy smokers and there’s a juice for you. Try 12mg of nicotine if you smoke around 20 cigarettes per day.
You can even find juice with 18mg of nicotine. It’s strong enough to tickle the back of your throat and prevent nicotine cravings even if you typically smoke over a pack of cigarettes each day.
What are PG and VG Ratios
PG and VG ratios are ingredients in juice used for vaping. It affects your smoking experience, along with the type of device best suited for use.
Liquids with 50% VG and higher are designed for use in kits with heated coils with less than 1 ohm resistance. If the PG level is 50% or higher, look for devices with a resistance greater than 1 ohm.
Liquids with a balanced PG and VG ratio are compatible with most vaping kits.
If you have additional questions about vaping liquids, your local smoke shop can provide assistance.