You're vaping CBD e-liquids and want to discover how to customize their recipes or even make them entirely from scratch?
DIYing is already a widespread practice among vapers the world over, as it allows you to make custom e-liquids; know that it is also possible to make CBD e-liquids this way.
A&L is an expert in this field and invites you to discover all the benefits of DIY CBD e-liquid making. Read on to discover our advice, tips, and tricks for creating your very own liquid, with a dosage that perfectly suits your specific needs!
Tailor-made CBD e-liquids
Creating your own CBD e-liquid has many advantages. The most important one is that you can make a fully customized liquid, from its taste to its CBD dosage and PG/VG ratio.
Indeed, thanks to DIYing, you can create a recipe by adjusting every ingredient and thus obtain a product suited to you. In order to make things simpler, we offer all the ingredients necessary for making your liquid.
Therefore, you have the possibility to have a weaker throat hit by increasing the amount of vegetable glycerin in your liquid, for example.
Likewise, you can add the flavor of your choice to your CBD e-liquid by mixing in one or more concentrates from one of the thousands we offer.
Finally, preparing your own e-liquid allows you to adjust its CBD dosage with ease. Whether you prefer a weak, medium, high, or very high dosage, simply adjust it to your liking!
The ingredients for a good CBD e-liquid
If you want to make your own CBD e-liquid the right way, you'll need various ingredients that you can obviously find on our website:
- a base liquid, comprised of propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin (VG). This is the key part of any e-liquid, as it's by balancing the PG / VG ratio that you either get more vapor or a stronger hit in your throat
- one or more concentrates that flavor your CBD e-liquid. There are thousands of flavor concentrates to choose from, so you can pick the one you prefer and customize the taste to your heart's content. These include tastes such as pineapple, berries, mint, and even cannabis, to name a few
- CBD, obviously, is the most important ingredient here. In DIYing, it's mainly available as CBD boosters, at several dosages.
- An optional additive that'll add an extra flavor to your DIY recipe
- Finally, you'll need an empty bottle for storing your e-liquid once you've mixed all the ingredients
If you think this list is a bit long, especially if you're a DIY beginner, know that these ingredients will allow you to make a large amount of CBD e-liquid, so the initial investment will pay off in the long run. So, you'll be saving money from the first bottle!
Making your own CBD e-liquid
Now that you know all the ingredients you need to make your own CBD e-liquid, the next step is to make it in DIY!
First of all, grab the empty bottle. Then, pour your chosen PG/VG base into it. Note that the more PG there is in your base liquid, the more precise your flavors and the stronger the hit will be. Conversely, the more VG there is, the more vapor you'll produce. In general, we recommend a base liquid with at least 50% of PG in it when using CBD.
Once your base is ready, add the right amount of CBD to get the dosage you want. Then, pour the flavor concentrate(s) of your choice into the mix, following the recommended dosage on the product's label.
Once you've completed all these steps, close the bottle and shake it vigorously for one or two minutes, and your homemade CBD e-liquid is ready!
A bit of steep time for better flavors
Your CBD e-liquid is now done, but there is one last step you can follow if you want to enjoy your mixture to its fullest.
Indeed, it's always best to let your mixture steep for a few days before you vape it, so that its flavours can fully mature. With a little patience, you'll get much better results.
This maturation period, also called steep time, differs depending on the flavor you put in your recipe. Allow 2 to 3 days for fruity flavors, and one to two weeks for dessert and tobacco-flavored blends.
Once you've waited long enough, taste your recipe, and if you like the result, then your CBD e-liquid is ready!
Storing your CBD e-liquid
In order to preserve the quality of your CBD e-liquid for as long as possible, it's important to store it in a certain way.
Firstly, remember to package your CBD liquids in resealable bottles, like the ones available on our shop.
Secondly, storing them away from light and heat sources is always a good thing to do. This will prevent your liquids from oxidising and losing their taste.
Some vapers like to keep their liquids in the fridge, but just keeping them in a dry and dark cupboard is more than enough.
Finally, if you can lock the cupboard where you keep your e-liquid, it's best to do so, so that your children or pets don't accidentally swallow it.
If you follow this advice, your CBD e-liquids will last as long as you need them to, all without losing their quality.
Which CBD dosage for my e-liquid?
Finding the right CBD dosage isn't always easy. Here are a few tips to help you choose it.
First of all, it's important to remember that nicotine and CBD are completely different molecules, both in terms of effects and purpose. You need to take the time to try CBD and understand its consumption to find the ideal dosage for your specific needs.
Thus, if you've never vaped CBD before, we recommend that you opt for a ready-made e-liquid the first time. It'll more easily allow you to determine the dosage that suits you and then refine it if necessary.
Can you mix nicotine with CBD?
One of the most frequently asked questions about CBD e-liquids is whether you can combine nicotine and CBD? Is it dangerous?
You may not know it, but it is strongly advised not to mix CBD and nicotine.
Why? Because nicotine and CBD have opposite effects. Indeed, it's useless to combine nicotine's psychoactive effect with CBD's soothing properties. It's like if you decided to take a sleeping pill whilst swallowing an energy drink.
Learn more about CBD e-liquids:
- Discover how to vape a CBD e-liquid in the best way possible
- Understand the difference between CBD and THC
- The effects of CBD on the body