Salt nicotine e-liquids are one of the latest developments in the field of e-liquid, taking the market by storm with a huge boom in sales and interest. JUUL were the first company to produce salt nicotine blends back in 2015 and since then the popularity of salt nics have risen at a rapid rate, with the majority of the top e-liquid manufactures releasing a range. However, saying this, not a great deal of info is available on their composition, effects and how to use them correctly.
We thought we’d give an overview of salt nicotine e-liquid and answer some frequently asked questions; alongside our latest video explaining all about it.
Salt nicotine e-liquids are different from regular freebase e-liquid in both their structure as well as the effect they have on your body. By using a salt nicotine compound rather than standard freebase nicotine in eliquid, you’ll experience a faster absorption rate of nicotine into the body, with a more noticeable nicotine hit which satisfies cravings for longer.
Standard eliquids have a higher PH level than salt nic, basically meaning they are more alkaline which leads you to experience what is commonly known as ‘throat hit’ when you vape. This can result in harshness on the throat which is both uncomfortable and offputting for some.
Alternatively, salt nicotine has a lower or more neutral PH level, meaning it’s less alkaline, so you’ll experience a smooth throat hit even at high nicotine strengths.
You’ll generally find salt nicotine in higher strengths, with a range of 10mg and 20mg e-liquid, or in between, and they are most often available as 50% VG e-liquid. Because of this, it’s recommended you use salt nics with an MTL vape kit such as a pod kit and vape pen.
You may find that salt nicotine delivers a stronger hit than you’re used to, we recommend taking a moment between puffs to see if you need to continue vaping to feel satisfied. Chain vaping or continuous vaping may also produce a nicotine hit that’s too strong and should be avoided.
When it comes to choosing your ideal nicotine content, we recommend you start low and work your way up. Despite offering a smoother throat hit, the majority of salt blends are high nicotine eliquids, which if overused could culminate in a nasty headache or a drowsy feeling.
Consuming too much nicotine can also cause something similar to ‘vapers tongue’, particularly if you combine vaping and smoking, also known as dual using. Symptoms can include an overall swelling or numbness of the mouth, whilst experiencing a decrease in the ability to taste different flavours.
This is the result of vaping too much nicotine, which is easier to do with nic salts due to their smoothness and is easily avoided by reducing your intake and simply not vaping more than you need to.
You can buy salt nicotine eliquids here at Vape Club, in the specially designated salt nic section. There you’ll find a range of e-liquid flavours and strengths, to suit your specific preference.
Like anything, salt nics has its positives as well as its negatives. Salt nics may not be right for you as even with the smooth throat hit, they have a higher nicotine content than what some people are used to, so you may not want to make the switch if higher nicotine strengths don’t agree with you.
Also, presently salt nicotine eliquids are not available in high VG concentrations, so if you’re into producing big clouds or prefer sub ohm vaping, you may want to try using a salt nicotine shot with a shortfill e-liquid if you’re keen to try nicotine salts.
On a positive note, the high nicotine in salt nic eliquids means that you will feel the need to vape less to satisfy your nicotine cravings, which in turn will help you conserve eliquid and battery life.
As well as this, if you’re looking for nicotine that won’t reduce the flavour as much as standard blends, satisfies cravings for longer and is ideal for smaller vape kits then we’d definitely recommend salt nicotine.
All in all, there’s a reason why salt nics have seen an upsurge in use, honing in on a suitable solution to many vapers needs. It’s also worth noting when storing salt nicotine, it’s advised to keep in a cool, dry place at room temperature and not in direct sunlight. Moreover, salt nicotine has a longer shelf life than standard nicotine eliquids which means they won’t go off as quickly.
Here at Vape Club, we offer a large range of Salt Nicotine, for every flavour palate, in a variety of VG and PG ratios to suit your preference. Please don’t hesitate to contact us regarding any queries surrounding salt nicotine or vaping in general.
