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Nic Salts are a newer form of nicotine which is used to make e-liquids. Unlike the freebase industry standard that is used in other vape liquids, nic salts are more efficiently absorbed by the body to produce a smooth inhale. This allows higher nicotine strengths to be used with a reduced throat hit, and also offers the opportunity for more intense flavours as a result.
Nic Salts can deliver a nicotine concentration in the blood that is comparable to a traditional tobacco cigarette, in about 6-7 seconds. This is due to the fact that they can be dissolved faster in the body. They are not recommended to be vaped continuously as high levels of nicotine can overload the bloodstream leading to symptoms such as nausea, dizziness and headaches. However, when vaped in a low-powered device such as a pod kit, they are able to provide a smooth inhale and satisfying nicotine hit.
Understanding Nic Salts: A Guide for Vapers
The process by which nicotine is extracted from tobacco leaves to create nic salts involves adding an acid. This typically is benzoic acid, and this lowers the pH level, which helps to give the e-liquid a smoother throat hit than freebase nicotine at similar strengths. This is because it allows the liquid to be absorbed more quickly by the body and reduces the harshness of inhaling the higher nicotine concentrations that are usually found in e-liquids.
Nic Salts are most commonly vaped in a pod kit, such as the Vaporesso Xros 3 or our Jiggy pod. These kits are optimised for the efficient delivery of nic salts and are available in both disposable and reusable options.