Nicotine is a stimulant found naturally in tobacco. It’s one of the reasons why people get addicted to smoking. When inhaled, nicotine creates a "buzz" of pleasure and energy. However, after that rush wears off, your body starts to crave it again.

Vaping was designed as a healthier and safer alternative to smoking and has proven to be highly effective when it comes to transitioning from smoking to a less harmful habit. The most significant advantage of vaping is that you can control the nicotine concentration in your e-liquid.

It is important to note that the process of choosing the right nicotine strength is subjective and depends on multiple factors, such as:

1. Your Smoking Habits:  The right nicotine strength is often dependent on how much you smoked prior to vaping.

 
Heavy Smokers: Those used to smoking over a pack of cigarettes a day are classed as heavy smokers. For this level of smoking, we recommend a high level of nicotine, from 18mg through to 20mg.

Average Smokers: For smokers that smoke up to a pack a day or average smokers, a good place to start would be around the 10mg mark, going up to 12mg if it’s not hitting the spot.

Light Smokers: Lighter smokers probably get through around 10 cigarettes a day, so a good nicotine balance would be around the 5mg-6mg nicotine mark.

Social Smokers: Those looking to give up social smoking will only need a low-strength nicotine level to meet the cravings that pop up on nights out. 3mg nicotine strength is one of the lowest level nicotine strengths you can get and should be enough to satisfy social cravings.

Those who tend to only have one or two cigarettes when out and about may even find enough satisfaction in a zero-nicotine vape that will simply mimic the feel of smoking without delivering any nicotine.

2. Type of Device: The type of vaping device you use will also affect the nicotine strength.

Mouth-to-lung (MTL) devices often pair with higher nicotine strengths as they mimic the mouth-to-lung inhalation of a cigarette. On the other hand, if you are using a sub-ohm or direct-to-lung (DTL) device, you will inhale much more vapour. Hence, it is advisable to choose a lower nicotine strength, usually less than 6mg, to avoid an overwhelming amount of nicotine.

3. Throat Hit: The throat hit is the sensation felt in the back of the throat when vaping. A higher nicotine concentration provides a harder throat hit, which might be too harsh for some vapers, while for others, this sensation is reminiscent of traditional smoking and thus satisfying.

Some vapers use vaping as a means to gradually decrease their nicotine consumption. If you fit into this group, you may want to start out with a higher nicotine level and slowly reduce it over time. No rules are set in stone, and you are free to find out what works best for you.

Try different nicotine levels and stick with what you find satisfying. This could take some time and might be a bit of trial and error, but it will ultimately result in a better vaping experience.

Top Vaping Tip: If you’re confused about the right liquid for you, it’s worth going for a lower strength and moving up from there. Vaping delivers nicotine to the system slower than cigarettes, so ensure you give yourself a few minutes to decide whether it’s working for you.

There is also an option for those who do not need any nicotine in their e-liquids. 0mg nicotine strength exists for vapers who enjoy the physical act of vaping but without any nicotine cravings. These are often used by people who have effectively weaned off their nicotine reliance or people who never had one in the first place.

Choosing the right nicotine strength is a personal decision, impacted by your smoking habits, your vaping device, and your quitting goals. Opt for a strength you feel comfortable with, and remember that your goal is to enjoy vaping while ultimately reducing your dependency on traditional cigarettes.

No matter where you are in your vaping journey, Go Smoke Free is committed to providing comprehensive support, high-quality e-liquids and great-value disposable vapes to help you make the right decisions for your vaping needs. Happy vaping!