Nicotine

There are two types of nicotine available. freebase nicotine and the recently introduced nicotine salt. If your primary purpose for vaping is to quit smoking, nicotine salt is the way to go.

Freebase Nicotine: Traditional nicotine available since the inception of vaping. Comes in 0mg, 3mg, 6mg, 12mg and sometimes 18mg as well as 24mg. The higher the mg the more potent the nicotine hit. The idea is to start from a high nicotine level that satisfy your cravings and gradually bringing it down to 0mg. Once you get down to 0mg, congratulations you are not addicted to smoking (nicotine) anymore.

Perfect for: clouds production, quitting smoking for ocassional smokers.

Pros: Widely available, huge selection, huge vapor production.

Cons: Harsh throat hit when used with high nicotine strength.

Nicotine salt: Introduced fairly recently, nicotine salt is perfect for heavy smokers looking to quit smoking.

Nicotine salts are comprised of the same exact nicotine that's found in its natural state within the tobacco leaf. They have a special ingredient called Benzoic Acid that helps to make Nicotine Salts as smooth and palatable in higher strengths while allowing our body to absorb it much more efficiently. They are usually designed to be used with smaller, low wattage devices.

Why is it recommended for heavy smokers: With traditional freebase nicotine, most people wouldn’t choose something over 18mg, as the hit would be too harsh. However, with Nicotine Salts, most people who vape 3mg freebase nicotine are able to comfortably vape 25mg-50mg Nicotine Salts and Nicotine Salts help mimic the sensation of smoking a combustible cigarette. Since, nicotine salts allow consumption of heavy nicotine concentration without a harsh hit, it will help quit chain smokers.

Pros: Strong nicotine hit, inconspicuous, smooth vaping experience.

Cons: Less cloud production, limited options available for both e-liquids and devices due to recent entry into the market.