What is an E Liquid?

The e liquid, sometimes referred to as "e juice" is the liquid used within the e cigarette and produces the vapour and flavour of the e smoke. The vapour is formed when the e liquid is warmed up within the cartridge by the included lithium battery and heating coil. This vapour is what is inhaled and exhaled.

What Are in E Liquids?

The recipe for an e cig liquid is actually basic. The base of the e liquid is usually propylene glycol, a liquid with a somewhat syrup-like consistency which is clear and colourless, has no flavour of its own and is tasteless. It is widely used in food products, animal feed, cosmetics and much more. Propylene glycol is a completely non-toxic and versatile base ingredient.  

Also used in conjunction with Propylene glycol is Vegetable Glycerine (commonly known as VG), that is a thicker solution than that of PG. VG has is ever so slight sweet taste to it and forms significantly more vapour than that of PG. It also doesn't cause allergic or irritations that are commonly associated with PG liquids.  The preferred use of PG or VG e liquids is divided amongst vapers, but the advantages of both such bases can be seen here. 

E Liquids also contain nicotine, unless you have chosen a nicotine free variety and a flavouring. The flavouring is what makes the vapour taste like tobacco, mint, double apple or whatever your chosen flavouring is.

How Exactly is an E Cigarette Liquid Used?

E liquid may be used in a number of ways, sometimes being delivered in vials for manually refilling cartridges and other times coming in pre-loaded cartridges which may be simply switched out when the old one is empty. Which option you would choose would dependent on the type of e cigarette you have chosen to use.

Are There Many Different Kinds of E Cig Liquid?

The number of electronic cigarette liquid flavours available is vast. E smokers may enjoy a range of tobacco flavours in different strengths, there are sweet flavours ranging from chocolate to fudge and pretty much anything and everything in between, fruity flavours, minty flavours and even those which mirror the flavour of your favourite alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink.  

Do E Liquids Have the Same Nicotine Levels as Normal Cigarettes?

As well as a number of different flavourings e liquids come in a number of  nicotine strengths, from the same or similar strength as a conventional cigarette to a very mild/low level or even nicotine free. This allows you to tailor your e smoking experience to match your individuals wants and needs. Being able to reduce the nicotine level is an option which many e smokers have used to cut the nicotine out by gradually stepping down until they are enjoying nicotine free, chemical free, carbon monoxide free smokes. 

Are E Liquids Expensive?

While exactly how much you will pay for your electronic cigarette e liquid differs dependent on which make and type you choose the majority of e liquids are quite cheap, certainly cheaper than buying traditional tobacco cigarettes. GoSmokeFree.co.uk have a wide range of cheap e liquids from the UK and USA in stock, at discounted prices. Be sure to check our Multideals section to get the best prices on the internet on your e liquids and accessories.