Salt Nicotine FAQs

What are nicotine salts?

E-liquids may feature either freebase nicotine or salt nicotine. Freebase nicotine is the purest form of the addictive chemical. It is the type of nicotine used in replacement therapies such as those itchy patches or unpleasant chewing gums. Also known as nic salts, salt nicotine is identical to the nicotine found in tobacco leaves. In its natural state, it is not absorbed readily by the body and so would need to be vaped at very high temperatures to alleviate your cravings. For this reason, the salt nicotine found in vapes has been modified by the addition of benzoic acid, a safe compound, and can be absorbed quickly by the body.

What are the benefits of salt nicotine?

Salt nicotine offers several benefits to vapers. It tends to deliver both purer flavour and smoother throat hits. In addition, salt nicotine providers speedier relief of cravings than freebase nicotine. The latter benefit is particularly appealing to recently reformed smokers who often choose low resistance MTL vapes. For this reason, salt nicotine e-liquids often boast 50VG/50PG bases that are suitable for those devices. Many prefilled pods are also loaded with e-liquids completed by salt nicotine.

Many vapers also feel that salt nicotine delivers longer-lasting relief than freebase nicotine. This makes nic salts flavours great options for anyone who can’t vape for extended periods of time such as office workers and frequent flyers.

Are nicotine salts bad for you?

Nicotine in any form is a highly addictive substance. It is best to lower your nicotine strength over time to reduce your reliance on nicotine. Research has been conducted into the different forms of nicotine. Thus far, this research suggests that nicotine salts may be more likely to contribute to respiratory illness than freebase nicotine due to the way they are absorbed by the lungs. However, nicotine salts e-liquids are usually vaped at lower wattages. Low power outputs reduce the likelihood of overheating and so limit the potential for the release of toxins associated with overheating.

It is important to remember that Public Health England has stated that vaping is 95% safer than smoking. Whichever form of nicotine you choose, vaping is a much better option than smoking. Salt nicotine e liquids are available with a variety of nicotine strengths and so they ensure that it is possible to reduce your nicotine strength gradually.

Is nicotine salt better than smoking?

Cigarette smoke features thousands of harmful chemicals. It is the nicotine and the action of smoking that are addictive but is the toxic chemicals that do the most damage to your health. By switching to vaping, you can continue to relieve your cravings but without inhaling all those nasty compounds. Public Health England has stated that vaping is 95% safer than smoking.

Is salt nicotine stronger than regular nicotine?

Salt nicotine isn’t necessarily stronger in terms of milligrams, but it feels stronger because it absorbs into the bloodstream more quickly. This means users often feel satisfied with fewer puffs and can choose a lower nicotine strength.

What devices are best for salt nicotine?

Salt nicotine works best with pod systems and mouth-to-lung (MTL) vape kits (low wattage devices). It is not recommended for high-power sub-ohm devices.

Does salt nicotine impact flavour?

Salt nicotine tends to reduce harshness, make flavours feel smoother and slightly mutes sharp flavour notes.

Does salt nicotine reduce e-liquid consumption?

Yes, usually, because users take fewer puffs to feel satisfied and so consume less e-liquid.