Vape essential oil, the most important part of an electronic cigarette, is also the ingredient that the user directly inhales. So what ingredients are in the essential oil, how is it mixed, and how should you choose the right essential oil? The Vape Club will answer your questions in today's article.
Main ingredients of vape essential oils
Essential oils are mixed with four main ingredients: PG (Propylene glycol), VG (Vegetable Glycerin), flavoring and nicotine. Of which, PG and VG are fixed ingredients.
PG stands for Propylene glycol, a colorless, odorless, fairly dilute substance used in the food and cosmetic industries. Proven safe for users. May cause mild allergies to people sensitive to PG.
VG stands for Vegetable Glycerin, extracted from vegetable oil, a thick, clear, colorless, odorless liquid with a sweet taste. VG is also used in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.
Unlike PG and VG, the flavor and nicotine of the e-liquid are optional.
Currently, essential oils have hundreds of different flavors, from basic flavors like fruit to more complex flavors like candy, drinks, cigarettes...
Nicotine comes in different strengths, from very strong to no nicotine at all. People who have just quit smoking often choose e-juices with high nicotine levels to gradually reduce their nicotine intake. In contrast, trickers often use e-juices that are nicotine-free and mild in taste, because all they want is smoke. Trickers' e-juices are mostly VG.
How is vape oil made?
Vape essential oils are mixed by mixing VG, PG, flavoring and nicotine in a certain ratio based on the available formula. Depending on each formula, the output product will have different flavors, even the same flavor of essential oils but from two different manufacturers will still have differences.
For manufacturers, they do not supply raw materials themselves but import them from many different sources on the market. Famous vape essential oil brands have quality-assured raw material inputs. If it is more high-end, like Black Note, they supply their own flavoring from natural tobacco extracts.
After selecting raw materials and planning, the formula of the essential oil will be mixed, the essential oil is mixed through a closed blending line, ensuring hygiene with different essential oil incubation times. Some manufacturers also need to incubate enough time for the essential oil to develop the full flavor, and this type when sold will be a little more expensive due to the longer production cycle, but you can be completely assured of the quality.
How should you choose vape essential oils?
With the variety of essential oils from different types to manufacturers, you will surely feel like you are facing a matrix called essential oils and have difficulty choosing the most suitable one for you. At times like that, you can go directly to the nearest vape shop for advice and try essential oils.
For example, if you have just quit smoking and are not yet used to smoking without nicotine or the smell of tobacco, you can choose tobacco-flavored essential oils such as Black Note, Smoke Kitchen... with a reasonable level of nicotine depending on the individual.
If you are an office worker, or do not want to attract attention when vaping, you can use essential oils with a lot of PG (compared to VG, PG creates less smoke), try simple essential oil flavors such as citrus, mint...
And there are many other options, all depending on your living habits, environment and preferences. But no matter what you choose, I sincerely hope that you should only buy essential oils at reputable stores that sell genuine essential oils recognized by the community, do not be greedy for cheapness and buy from places of unknown origin. With the current situation of fake vapes, indiscriminately decanted essential oils, and even poor quality manufacturers, you have to find your own way to ensure your safety and legitimate rights.
You can join large vape groups like Vape Vietnam to update information about the community situation, or go to the nearest The Vape Club location to get advice and try the juice you are interested in with the best quality.
Things to note when using vape essential oils.
When using essential oils, you need to pay attention to a few things to enjoy your experience without encountering any unfortunate events.
First, sunlight is the number one enemy of essential oils because it causes some of the components in the essential oil to degrade, especially nicotine. The same goes for sudden changes in temperature. To preserve essential oils, keep them in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Second, keep essential oils out of reach of children and pets. If possible, keep essential oils on a high shelf where children can’t reach them.
Third, if the essential oil you just bought or after a period of use starts to have a strange smell, becomes noticeably thinner or has an unusual taste, throw that bottle of essential oil away immediately.
