Exploring the realm of vaping leads us to a deeper understanding of e-cigarettes, where our focus now shifts to the crucial components within—specifically, e-liquids.

Ingredients in E-liquids

An e-cigarette, a battery-operated device, transforms liquid into an inhalable aerosol. The substance employed within this device goes by various names—e-liquid, e-juice, or vape juice—and typically comprises nicotine, propylene glycol, and additional chemicals.

Let's delve into each component:

• Nicotine: This addictive substance influences brain development and serves to manage cravings when transitioning from traditional smoking.
• Propylene Glycol: Commonly utilised in food, as a paint solvent, and in artificial smoke for fog machines, it generates vapour when heated within the device.
• Diacetyl: Employed to craft diverse flavours in vaping e-liquids.
• Glycerin: Derived from vegetables, it contributes to producing denser vapour clouds, enhancing the overall vaping experience.

Nicotine Levels

Vaping devices offer a broad spectrum of nicotine levels, measured in mg/ml. For every millilitre in the bottle, there is the specified amount of nicotine. To compute, multiply the strength in mg/mL by the number of millilitres it has. For example, for a 5 mL vape tank with 6 mg/mL e-liquid, multiply 5 mL by 6 mg/mL. Hence, there will be 30 mg of nicotine in your tank.

It is crucial to align nicotine strength with one's smoking habits. Adjusting nicotine levels for different devices is essential for optimal vaping. A simple guide follows:

• 0mg-5mg is for social smokers
• 6mg-11mg is for light smokers
• 12mg-17mg is for average smokers
• 18mg-20mg is for heavy smokers

Higher nicotine concentrations yield a more substantial nicotine hit.

Flavour Options

Diacetyl, responsible for creating diverse vape juice flavours, opens up a world of choices beyond the limited selections of traditional cigarettes. The types of e-liquids can be categorised into six, such as fruity, tobacco, desserts, drinks, candies, menthols.

• Fruity flavours: Sweet and robust, featuring options like grape, strawberry, blueberry, and apple.
• Tobacco flavours: Free from the multitude of harmful chemicals in traditional tobacco cigarettes, offering a cleaner smell and taste.
• Dessert flavours: A myriad of options, including apple pie, ice cream, cinnamon, and cakes.
• Drink flavours: Delivering flavorful and refreshing experiences, with choices ranging from colas and milkshakes to root beers and lemonades.
• Candy flavours: Catering to those with a sweet tooth without the calories, offering delights such as candy floss, chocolate, and lollipop flavours.
• Menthol flavour: The most popular, providing an icy and minty sensation. It can be paired with other flavours, such as fruits, for a unique experience.

DIY E-liquids

To customise your vaping experience, there are available vape juice kits that will help you concoct your own flavour. Below is the process to create your own.

What you’ll need?

• Premade base (at least 100 mL of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin)
• Plastic bottles and plastic pipettes

What to do?

• Use the pipettes to drip about 10-20 drops of flavouring into one of your empty bottles.
• Fill your bottle up to the middle with PG and the rest with VG.
• Shake and set aside for a few hours to let the bubbles settle.
• Try your vape juice, and adjust to taste.

DIY e-liquids can either be easy or complicated, it is up to your preference.

Choosing the Right E-liquid for your Preferences

When selecting an e-liquid, it is essential to look beyond just flavours. Consideration should be given to finding the ideal e-liquid that suits both your vape device specifications and nicotine requirements. In addition to indulging your taste preferences, ensuring compatibility and addressing your specific nicotine preferences will contribute to a more satisfying vaping experience.