You're a smoker and you're still hesitant as to whether you should try out electronic cigarettes? We know that the decision to quit smoking is not an easy one to make, as we've had the same experience. Like you, probably, we were looking for advice and tips before switching to vaping.
We've written this short guide to make your life easier, detailing all the things that could help your transition from tobacco to vaping. From how an electronic cigarette works to the secrets to a successful withdrawal, we explain everything you need to know so you can start off on the right foot!
Understanding how an electronic cigarette works
You'll quickly understand that an electronic cigarette doesn't work at all like a classic cigarette. A vaping device is comprised of two main parts, namely a battery that powers the kit on one hand, and a tank that produces the vapour on the other.
An e-cigarette's tank is called a clearomizer. It has a tank that holds the e-liquid, and in the middle of this tank is a metal coil. The way an e-cig works is quite simple. The battery heats the coil, which then vapourises the e-liquid inside the tank. The resulting vapour rises through the clearomizer's chimney up to the mouthpiece, commonly known as a drip tip. The vaper places his lips around said mouthpiece to inhale the vapour, and that's it!
Therefore, electronic cigarettes do not combust, unlike traditional tobacco cigarettes. In short, e-cigs are a type of vapouriser that let you inhale nicotine so that you can quit smoking more easily.
Moreover, you'll avoid the risks linked to smoking, such as the 4,000 dangerous substances like tar and carbon monoxide, of which at least 50 of them are known carcinogens. Thus, vaping is a great tool for lowering the impact smoking can have on adult smokers.
What is an e-liquid made from?
You mustn't feel like quitting tobacco for vaping is replacing one poison with another. It's important to know what you're vaping so you can understand just how useful and effective electronic cigarettes are.
What does an electronic cigarette e-liquid contain?
- It's made up of a base mixture of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin, which is a solution that can be vapourised at low temperatures.
- Then, you'll find various food-grade flavourings, which make up between 2 and 20% of the total volume. As you can imagine, they're the ones that give e-liquids their taste.
- Nicotine in liquid form, with a dosage that varies between 3 and 18 mg/mL. Not all e-liquids have nicotine in them, it's up to the user to choose.
- Water and alcohol in a few rare cases, always in very small quantities. They're used to thin the e-liquid or increase the throat 'hit'.
These are all the ingredients that can make up an e-liquid. What you need to remember is that these ingredients are widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industry. They're well known by health experts across the globe. Vegetable glycerin, for example, is used as an additive (E422) in sandwich bread so it stays soft for longer.
If you know what you're inhaling, you won't be taken in by all these fake news stories surrounding vaping.
Patience is key to success
It can be useful to think of a strategy before quitting smoking with an electronic cigarette, that way all the odds will be in your favour.
Based on our own experience, we know that quitting smoking is a difficult decision to make, and the process can quickly become hellish when faced with the stress it generates.
Of course, you can't expect electronic cigarettes to rid you of your tobacco addiction in just a few minutes. It can happen, but it's more common for vaping to substitute about 70% of your tobacco cigarettes in the beginning. However, it's still a massive improvement, it means that you're on the right track and that you've almost found your ideal vaping combo! Things like testing another vaping device, trying a different flavour or adjusting your nicotine level can completely change your vaping experience.
Hence, patience and experimentation is the key to a successful and permanent tobacco withdrawal with e-cigarettes.
An electronic cigarette quickly pays for itself
Vaping takes care of your health and your wallet at the same time. These two benefits motivate more than one vaper to stop smoking by using an e-cigarette.
Indeed, for a dozen of euros you'll be fully equipped and ready to vape. This includes the electronic cigarette itself, the coils, and the e-liquid. If you want to save as much money as possible, we recommend you buy decent equipment right from the start.
As you may expect, vaping can't replicate the taste or feel of a tobacco cigarette. However, you can get as much pleasure, if not more, out of vaping, especially if you take the time to equip yourself properly and understand how vaping works.
Although it may seem obvious to experienced vapers, the equipment you choose makes all the difference, especially when you're starting out. Buying your first electronic cigarette is a win or lose scenario, either you like it in the first few minutes or you don't.
That's why at A&L we pay close attention to what equipment and devices we sell. For us, it's essential that you're equipped appropriately so you can successfully and pleasantly quit smoking. When you switch to vaping, it should be a pleasant experience and not an ordeal.
You'll find on our website a careful selection of electronic cigarettes, as well as expert advice to get you started on the right footing.
Vary your e-liquids
Compared to tobacco, electronic cigarettes offer all sorts of wonderful flavours. The offer was quite limited at first, but since then, the amount of e-liquids available to vapers has greatly increased. There are countless vape manufacturers across the globe, and you'll be amazed by what some of them are capable of producing.
That's why you shouldn't be put off by a bad first impression, and instead try other flavours. It's impossible to know which flavour you'll prefer from the start, but don't give up electronic cigarettes or your smoking withdrawal just because you didn't enjoy the e-liquid.
Try several types of juice, and one day you'll find your 'all-dayer', meaning the one e-liquid you can vape all day long without getting bored of it. Once again, it's only with time that you'll be able to refine your preferences and better understand the product.
Don't hesitate to regularly switch flavours so as to not get too used to just one flavour. The more varied and enjoyable your vaping experience is, the more chances it has of succeeding!
You'll find a large selection of electronic cigarette e-liquids on our webstore, picked by our team of expert vapers. You're bound to find one you like, we guarantee it!
Maintaining your equipment
If maintaining and cleaning your electronic cigarette can seem like a chore at first, a few simple habits can make it a lot more easier, especially if you're a beginner.
You'll quickly notice how important hygiene is in regards to e-cigarettes. Indeed, you handle your vape kit several hours a day, as frequently as a mobile phone in fact, and you have to put the drip tip in your mouth when you use it. Thus, it only makes sense to keep these parts as clean as possible.
In addition, regularly maintaining your device will prevent many common mishaps, such as e-liquid leaks and spitting. These issues are often why newcomers give up vaping, because they feel overwhelmed by a product that isn't as straightforward to use as their old cigarette.
Finally, another good reason to clean your electronic cigarette on a regular basis is that it saves you money. A well-maintained electronic cigarette is an electronic cigarette that lasts longer.
In the same way, consumables such as coils will work for longer if you take good care of them. So, it's a good idea to get used to this daily maintenance that makes a huge difference in the long run.
Contacting A&L's customer service
Despite all this advice, you may still feel a bit lost and have questions about electronic cigarettes, or vaping in general.
Don't worry, Arômes et Liquides won't leave your questions unanswered. We endeavour to help out all of our customers. Whether you send a message via our contact page or call us at (0033)4 77 40 09 71, an advisor will answer your questions.
Don't hesitate to contact us before you place your first order as well, if you're unsure as to which electronic cigarette is best suited to your needs. Of course, if your product is faulty or not working like you want it to, we'll be glad to help.
A&L's large community
It's no secret that A&L draws its strength from its large community of passionate vapers. They encourage us to outdo ourselves every day and offer you ever better products for your needs.
This community is several thousand strong, so feel free to join! Join our Facebook group, it's a place where you can discuss and share all sorts of vaping topics, from one vaper to another. Ask any question you want, or share your experience, there's always someone there to help you out.
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