What Are Nicotine Pouches? Benefits, Risks & How to Use Them
Tobacco-free, discreet and smoke-free — nicotine pouches are changing the game for smokers looking to quit without compromise.
Snus 101: What It Is, How It’s Made & How to Use It
If you’ve ever heard of snus and wondered what it actually is – or how it compares to vapes and cigarettes – you’re in the right place. Snus has been used for over a century in parts of Europe but is still a mystery to many in the UK. Here’s a straight-talking guide to what […]
Snus vs Smoking vs Vaping: Which Is Better?
Short answer? Smoking is the worst by a mile. But if you’re choosing between snus, vaping, or staying on cigarettes, here’s what the science actually says. TL;DR: Smoking kills. Snus and vaping don’t burn tobacco – and that makes all the difference. Cigarettes deliver thousands of toxic chemicals with every puff. The most dangerous include […]
Nicotine Absorption Speed Explained: Salts vs Freebase
Nicotine hits the brain in seconds, but how many seconds shapes craving relief, satisfaction and the risk of overdoing it. Salts and freebase nicotine take different routes into your bloodstream, so understanding their timelines helps you choose the right strength, device and puff rhythm — especially if you’re quitting cigarettes. The journey from coil to […]
Cheat-Sheet: Nicotine Salt & Freebase Device Compatibility
You’ve nailed the liquid – but is your hardware actually built for it? Choosing the wrong kit can turn a silky-smooth 20 mg nic-salt into a throat-shredding nightmare (or leave a 3 mg freebase feeling frustratingly weak). Device power, coil resistance, and airflow all play huge roles in how nicotine hits – and yet most […]
Throat Hit & Smoothness: Nic Salts vs Freebase
If you’ve ever wondered why a 12 mg freebase liquid can feel like a fiery pepper hit while a 20 mg nic-salt pod glides down almost unnoticed, you’re in the right place. This sensation is called “throat hit”. What is “throat hit”? Vapers use the term “troat hit” to describe the scratchy, tingling sensation at […]
What Are Nicotine Salts?
Nicotine salts are the same nicotine molecule you find in tobacco – but bonded to an organic acid (usually benzoic acid). That tweak drops the liquid’s pH, making even high-strength e-liquids feel silky-smooth while delivering nicotine to the bloodstream fast. For a head-to-head comparison, see our full nic salt and freebase comparison. A simple definition […]
Nicotine Salts vs. Freebase Nicotine: Comprehensive Comparison
TL;DR – Freebase delivers a punchy throat hit in powerful, cloud-chasing setups, while Nicotine Salts (aka. nic salts) supply a silky-smooth, high-strength hit in low-watt pod devices. Your ideal pick depends on how fast you want nicotine, how harsh you like the inhale, and which kit you vape on. Definitions – what exactly are we […]
