What is Salt Nic?
Salt nic vape juice comprises natural nicotine, which is extracted directly from tobacco leaves. This nicotine base is combined with an acid, to create a salt nicotine solution (this solution is definitely still 100% a liquid – you won’t see any ‘salt’ crystals)!
Nicotine salts exist in tobacco naturally, so if you have ever smoked, you have experienced nicotine salt. Nicotine salts e-liquid has taken the vaping world by storm in recent years, with the superior experience making it a firm favorite with vapers around the world.
Salt Nic Key Benefits
Salt Nic vape juice is the most popular on the market. The key benefits of salt nic juice over other types of nic e-liquid, are;
- Smooth throat hit: It often feels less harsh than free-base nicotine
- Quicker nicotine hit: nicotine salts enter the bloodstream much faster, with a higher blood absorption rate
- Higher concentration of nicotine: Nicotine salts allow a higher concentration of nicotine to be vaped without inflicting a harsh throat hit
- Less needed to satisfy nicotine cravings: this has to be one of the most popular reasons for nicotine salts. It allows you to save on your e-liquid consumption.
- Easier for people to stop smoking: Vaping is a popular way for people to give up cigarettes and due to the very quick hit of nicotine that nic salts gives, in a smoother way
- Longer shelf life: due to the natural form of nicotine, it has a longer shelf life
Vaping e-liquids with nicotine salts should be done with a low wattage device such as a vape pen, or a pod vape system. Nicotine salts vaporize at lower temperatures than free-base nicotine. Therefore, if you prefer to use higher wattage devices, then you should stick to free-base nicotine e-liquids as they can safely be vaped at high wattage. There are also clear indications that nic salts should not be used with sub-ohm devices (high wattage).