How Safe is Vaping?

If you’re new to vaping, your first step may be to start exploring vape shops – like the online store here at Vape Mountain – to get a feel for what’s on offer. But, before you do so, it’s important that you read up on how safe vaping is, so you can decide for yourself whether it definitely is the best choice for you.

A quick Google search will present you with a whole host of information that you could read all day, from essays by cloud-chasing enthusiasts who’ll swear vaping is the best thing since Pop Tarts, to rants from vape opponents claiming the e-cigarette might just be responsible for the end of life as we know it.

At Vape Mountain, we know you probably just want the facts, plain and simple. So here they are – make with them what you will.

Fact No.1: Vaping is Tar and Tobacco Free

Burning tobacco produces toxic tar as a by-product. Tobacco smoke damages your lungs, impairs your breathing and is the primary cause of premature death in the UK. Vaping uses no tobacco and tar is not present in vapour.

Fact No.2: Vaping is Smoke-Free

Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals, including 43 carcinogens which can cause cancer. Very few carcinogenic chemicals have been found in e-cigarettes – vaping simulates the feeling of smoking, but the clouds produced are harmless vapour rather than actual smoke. There are therefore no nasty by-products of combustion present and you don’t have to worry about second-hand smoke dangers.

Fact No.3: Vaping Can be Done With or Without Nicotine

Nicotine is highly addictive but not actually proven to be harmful on its own. There are different nicotine concentrations available for vapers, including e-liquids that contain no nicotine whatsoever. Some users choose to start with a higher dose and then progressively reduce their strength in order to wean themselves off nicotine altogether.

Fact No.4: E-Liquids Consist of Nicotine, Vegetable Glycerine (VG), Propylene Glycerine (PG) and Flavouring

All of these ingredients are considered harmless. VG and PG are non-toxic and are actually used as food additives, found within many products on your supermarket shelves. The flavourings used in e-liquids can be either natural or artificial. 

Fact No.5: The Long-Term Effect of Vaping is Still Unknown

As modern vaping has only taken off in the last decade or so, long-term research into its effects are still underway. Having said that, the short term statistics on vaping are largely positive, with no cases confirmed of vaping-induced diseases or deaths, in comparison with the 100,000 cigarette-related deaths reported every year.

So, that’s the basics! If you feel ready to give vaping a go, whether you’re working to make the switch from cigarettes or are just curious to try it, visit our online store today. From starter kits, to personal vapourisers, to a range of e-liquid flavours, we have everything you need to get going!

OK Vape Tobacco Medium Nicotine E-Cigarette Refills (12mg) £6.99    In stock now View Info Tobacco-flavoured electronic cigarette refill Suitable for the OK Vape Rechargeable E-Cigarette Medium nicotine strength of 12mg Each pack contains 5 refills, with bulk offers available Available from £5.20 per pack! FREE OK Vape Starter Kit Offer: Enter switch2ok at checkout			Lost Mary BM600 Pineapple Ice Disposable Vape (20mg) £4.95    In stock now View Info Disposable vape device in a tasty pineapple flavour Provides 600 puffs per vape, roughly the same as 20 cigarettes Bright and colourful design in a conveniently compact case Mix and match 10 of any flavour to reduce price to £3.80 per device			EDGE GO E-Cigarette Device £10.99    In stock now View Info E-cigarette device for use with EDGE GO pods Sleek and slender device is discreet to use Buttonless design for easy activation Petite 10.5cm length perfect for on-the-go use			EDGE British Tobacco E-Liquid (Pack of 5) £11.99    In stock now View Info Tobacco flavoured e-liquid Nicotine strengths: 6mg, 12mg and 18mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the UK
OK Vape E-Cigarette Low Strength Menthol Refill Cartridges (6mg) £6.99    In stock now View Info Menthol flavour refill cartridges for the OK Rechargeable E-Cigarette Each pack contains five cartridges and lasts for the equivalent of 125 traditional cigarettes Low strength with 6mg of nicotine in each cartridge Bulk offers available starting at £5.20 per pack FREE OK Vape Starter Kit Offer: Enter switch2ok at checkout			10 Motives E-Cigarette Menthol Refill Cartridges Saver Pack (40 Packs) £217.99    In stock now View Info Menthol refill cartridges for the 10 Motives Rechargeable E-Cigarette Each refill is a nicotine equivalent of up to 25 cigarettes Available in 11mg and 16mg nicotine strengths Saver pack containing 40 packs (160 refills in total)			EDGE Forest Fruits E-Liquid (Pack of 5) £11.99    In stock now View Info Blueberry and strawberry flavoured e-liquid Nicotine strengths: 6mg, 12mg and 18mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the UK			Elf Bar 600 ElfTurbo Ice (Elfbull Ice) Disposable Vape Pen (20mg) £4.99    In stock now View Info Disposable vape pen supplied in an authentic energy drink flavour Provides 600 puffs per bar, roughly the same as 20 cigarettes Compact, portable and drag-activated for a great vape experience  Mix and match 10 of any flavour to reduce price to £3.80 per device
OK Vape Tobacco Extra-High Nicotine E-Cigarette Refills (20mg) £6.99    In stock now View Info Tobacco-flavoured electronic cigarette refill Suitable for the OK Vape Rechargeable E-Cigarette Extra-high nicotine strength of 20mg Each pack contains 5 refills, with bulk offers available Available from £5.20 per pack! FREE OK Vape Starter Kit Offer: Enter switch2ok at checkout			Vuse Pro ePod Chilled Mint Refill Pods (3mg) £6.49    In stock now View Info Refill pods for use with Vuse Pro and Vuse ePod devices Supplied in a simple, fresh and cooling chilled mint flavour Features nicotine salts and a strength of 3mg This double pack lasts up to a massive 1900 puffs			Blu 2.0 Golden Tobacco Liquidpods (18mg) £6.99    In stock now View Info Provides a consistent vapour in a rich golden tobacco flavour Ceramic pod technology for a smooth vaping experience Now provides roughly 25% more puffs per pod Magnetic lock for fast and secure refills			OK Vape Rechargeable E-Cigarette Starter Kit and High Strength Menthol Refill Cartridges Saver Pack £37.99    In stock now View Info Starter kit containing everything that you need to start vaping Menthol flavoured and ideal for those who want to cut down on smoking Contains a total of 26 high strength refills (18mg) and one medium strength refill (12mg) Includes a USB charger, K1 Battery and an OK Vape carry case FREE OK Vape Starter Kit Offer: Enter switch2ok at checkout