Yes. Public Health England (PHE) conducted a major UK clinical trial, funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), which they published in February 2019. The research involved nearly 900 participants and found that in Local Stop Smoking Services, a standard e-cigarette was twice as effective at helping smokers to quit compared with the quitters’ choice of combination Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).⁵

Both groups were provided with behavioural support and those in the e-cigarette group had significantly faster reductions in cough and phlegm and overall success.

Yes. It’s all about the toxins. There are approximately 600 ingredients in cigarettes. When burned, cigarettes create more than 7,000 chemicals. At least 69 of these chemicals are known to cause cancer, and many are toxic.

Public Health England (PHE) found that while vaping is not entirely risk free, it is 95% less harmful than smoking, due mostly to the absence of smoke as the chemicals in e-liquids are heated, not burned.¹

Here are just a few of the ingredients found in combustible tobacco products, aka cigarettes:³

Acetone—found in nail polish remover

Acetic acid—an ingredient in hair dye

Ammonia—a common household cleaner

Arsenic—used in rat poison

Benzene—found in rubber cement and gasoline

Butane—used in lighter fluid

Cadmium—active component in battery acid

Carbon monoxide—released in car exhaust fumes

Formaldehyde—embalming fluid

Hexamine—found in barbecue lighter fluid

Lead—used in batteries

Naphthalene—an ingredient in mothballs

Methanol—a main component in rocket fuel

Tar—material for paving roads

Toluene—used to manufacture paint

Many smokers incorrectly believe that it is the Nicotine that causes the health issues, but this is a myth.⁴  In fact, it is the tobacco, or more specifically, it’s the burning of tobacco and the related toxins released into the body and environment via the smoke.

Not only is smoking traditional cigarettes disastrous for your health, it has a serious impact on those around you. Secondary smoking related illnesses are common and, like smoking related illnesses, are preventable.²

Nicotine is highly toxic when swallowed but is proven to have minimal impact on health when inhaled – other than it being highly addictive.⁹

To date there are no known instances of any issues caused by secondary vapour. The limited ingredients and the delivery method keep toxins to negligible amounts.⁵

No. Vaping produces an aerosol cloud, which consists of fine particles.  It is often confused with water vapour as it looks like clouds of steam (it does contain H₂O but it isn’t considered to be water vapour).

The aerosol cloud contains particles of material that have been transformed by the process of heating.

An e-liquid solution generally has four key components; Nicotine, Propylene Glycol (PG), Vegetable Glycerin (VG) and food grade flavourings (which contain different compounds depending on the flavour).

The solution vapourizes when heated and translates flavour, as well as throat and Nicotine hit when inhaled, to simulate smoking.⁴

Propylene Glycol (PG):

PG helps to produce what is referred to as the ‘throat hit’ in combination with Nicotine and flavours. It is this ingredient that helps to create the sensation of smoking.

Vegetable Glycerin (VG):

VG is included to help produce more dense clouds of vapour and adds a complimentary sweetness and smoothness to the e-liquid.

What difference does the mix make to my vaping experience?

• A higher PG content will produce a sensation close to that of smoking.
• Higher VG will allow you to exhale large clouds of vapour, with a reduced ‘throat hit.’

All Ibiza Club E-Liquids are a 50:50 mix of PG and VG. This means you can use our E-Liquids in any device. We were one of the first UK manufacturers to make this mix our standard. It is often referred to as a ‘Universal E-Liquid.’

Nicotine is highly toxic when swallowed but is proven to have minimal impact on health when inhaled – other than it being highly addictive.⁹

All Ibiza Club E-Liquids are a 50:50 mix of Propylene Glycol (PG) and Vegetable Glycerin (VG). This means you can use our E-Liquids in any device. We were one of the first UK manufacturers to make this mix our standard. It is often referred to as a ‘Universal E-Liquid.’

Propylene Glycol (PG):

PG helps to produce what is referred to as the ‘throat hit’ in combination with Nicotine and flavours. It is this ingredient that helps to create the sensation of smoking.

Vegetable Glycerin (VG):

VG is included to help produce more dense clouds of vapour and adds a complimentary sweetness and smoothness to the e-liquid.

• A higher PG content will produce a sensation close to that of smoking.
• Higher VG will allow you to exhale large clouds of vapour, with a reduced ‘throat hit.’

If you are looking for a smoother ‘throat hit’ try using our NIC-Salt E-Liquids.

Nicotine is highly toxic when swallowed but is proven to have minimal impact on health when inhaled – other than it being highly addictive.⁹

Yes. Both in terms of ingredients and how they can be sold (size & strength).

Banned Ingredients in the UK:

• Diacetyl has been linked to issues in the USA (popcorn lung). It is an organic compound with the chemical formula (CH₃CO)₂ and any e-liquid produced or sold in the UK should not contain Diacetyl.
• Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the psychogenic element found in marijuana.
• Vitamin E Acetate is used as a molecular binding agent (to increase potency/make the THC oil go further). Vitamin E Acetate leaves behind a honey type liquid in the lungs causing serious, often life threatening, lung damage.

UK Volume & Nicotine Strength Restrictions:

• An e-liquid that contains Nicotine must be in a container no larger than 10ml in capacity.
• Clearomizers, atomizers and pods must not have a capacity larger than 2ml.
• The current legal Nicotine strength allowed in e-liquid in the UK is limited to 20mg/ml.

Nicotine is highly toxic when swallowed but is proven to have minimal impact on health when inhaled – other than it being highly addictive.⁹

To date we have not found any medical studies relating bad breath to vaping, but anecdotally most vapers tell us their breath is massively improved since switching to vaping.

Some people are very sensitive to Nicotine, which is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it reduces the amount of blood that can flow through your blood vessels. Without enough blood flow, the gums might not get the oxygen and nutrients they need to stay healthy. Long story short, sufficient quantities of Nicotine could give you ‘dry mouth’ which in turn could lead to bad breath.  To be clear, this is pretty rare.

For the vast majority of people switching to vaping means that the foul toxins deposited while smoking tobacco are not present, and as such the negative impact on oral health is drastically reduced when vaping.

Nicotine is highly toxic when swallowed but is proven to have minimal impact on health when inhaled – other than it being highly addictive.¹⁰

To date we have not found any external studies relating to how vaping affects the smell of clothes, but anecdotally we believe that vaping does not make your clothes smell. This is because the vapour cloud quickly evaporates. Depending on what flavour, where, and how much, you’re vaping, you might notice a faint smell associated with the flavour of your e-liquid. Still, infinitely better for you (and everyone around you), that you smell fruity rather than smelling like an ash tray.

To date we have not found any external studies relating to how vaping affects the contents and interior of a building, but anecdotally we believe that vaping does not leave a residue in your home. This is because the vapour cloud quickly evaporates. But if you vape in a confined space for prolonged periods you may find it can leave a residue.  However, vaping does not deposit the same type or quantity of residue associated with traditional smoking – there really is no comparison.

Any chemical will change state when heated. Vaping produces an aerosol cloud, which consists of fine particles. It is often confused with water vapour as it looks like clouds of steam (it does contain H₂O but it isn’t considered to be water vapour).

The aerosol cloud contains particles of material that have been transformed by the process of heating. The three core ingredients of e-liquid will be converted into different ratios of chemicals depending on the ingredients used.

While it is known that vapour can include toxins, they appear in very small quantities. Regulated e-liquids are also subject to emissions testing to ensure their safety.

The same cannot be said for combustible tobacco. There are approximately 600 ingredients in cigarettes. When burned, cigarettes create more than 7,000 chemicals. At least 69 of these chemicals are known to cause cancer, and many are toxic.

Public Health England (PHE) found that while vaping is not entirely risk free, it is 95% less harmful than smoking, due mostly to the absence of smoke as the chemicals in e-liquids are heated, not burned.¹

Here are just a few of the ingredients found in combustible tobacco products, aka cigarettes:³

Acetone—found in nail polish remover

Acetic acid—an ingredient in hair dye

Ammonia—a common household cleaner

Arsenic—used in rat poison

Benzene—found in rubber cement and gasoline

Butane—used in lighter fluid

Cadmium—active component in battery acid

Carbon monoxide—released in car exhaust fumes

Formaldehyde—embalming fluid

Hexamine—found in barbecue lighter fluid

Lead—used in batteries

Naphthalene—an ingredient in mothballs

Methanol—a main component in rocket fuel

Tar—material for paving roads

Toluene—used to manufacture paint

No. Nicotine is addictive. Depending on the volume of Nicotine in the e-liquid you vape you will be more, or less, prone to being addicted to it.

Nicotine is highly toxic when swallowed but is proven to have minimal impact on health when inhaled – other than it being highly addictive.⁹

The delivery method (and the way you inhale) and strength of the Nicotine determines how much Nicotine you are exposed to. That is true of both vaping and smoking. Traditional tobacco products tend to have more Nicotine in them as much of it is burned off and, to ensure consistent levels of Nicotine ingestion, more is added at the outset.

Nicotine is highly toxic when swallowed but is proven to have minimal impact on health when inhaled – other than it being highly addictive.⁹

Asking if it is ‘better for you’ is not the right way to look at it. E-liquids/vaping is 95% less harmful than smoking.¹ Nicotine is addictive, so if you don’t want to be addicted to Nicotine, then yes, zero Nicotine is ‘better.’ Nicotine is not harmful when inhaled. The health issues surrounding smoking relate primarily to the toxins created by the burning of tobacco, not the nicotine content.

Nicotine is highly toxic when swallowed but is proven to have minimal impact on health when inhaled – other than it being highly addictive.⁹

Nicotine is not harmful to your health when inhaled. Other than being addictive, Nicotine does not present any significant risks to health.¹

Nicotine is highly toxic when swallowed but is proven to have minimal impact on health when inhaled – other than it being highly addictive.⁹

It depends on the strength of the e-liquid you use and how you vape. Are you using a sub-ohm, pod or e-cigarette device? How deeply do you inhale?

The important point to understand is that it isn’t the Nicotine that causes so many health issues. Nicotine is addictive and as such the stronger the concentration the more likely it is to be addictive. As with cigarettes, how you vape also determines how much of the Nicotine is absorbed.

Nicotine is highly toxic when swallowed, but is proven to have minimal impact on health when inhaled, other than it being highly addictive.⁹

No. There were some concerns among certain consumer groups, that e-cigarettes could act as a gateway to young people taking up smoking cigarettes, but so far, the evidence does not support this view in the UK. Regular use of e-cigarettes remains largely confined to current or ex-smokers. Experimentation with e-cigarettes in ‘never smokers’ remains low and coincides with the continuing decline in youth smoking.

Public Health England (PHE) commissioned an independent review which was endorsed by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). They noted that “there is insufficient evidence that e-cigarettes normalise smoking or act as a gateway to smoking.”

A study by the UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies, PHE, Action on Smoking & Health (ASH) and the University of Cardiff, found that levels of regular vaping in young people who have never smoked remain very low, showing that the majority of young people who experiment with e-cigarettes don’t go on to use them regularly.

This Excerpt was copied directly from Cancer Research UK – FAQ 2019

Yes. It’s approximately 3.5 times cheaper than smoking.

When you first start vaping, you have to buy a vaping device and some supplies, but the ongoing cost per month is drastically smaller than when smoking. An average smoker spends around £540 every three months on cigarettes, compared to £150 for an average vaper.¹¹

 

Obviously, the less you smoke, the better off you are, but mixing the two still exposes you to all the harmful toxins (and carcinogens) found in combustible tobacco. The best course of action to improve your health is to switch to vaping, which is proven to be 95% less harmful than smoking.¹

There is no debate.  Smoking is disastrous for your health. If you smoke … vape.

Cutting Back – you smoke fewer combustible tobacco products.

Quitting Smoking – you stop smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes, etc.

Switching – you have completely switched to vaping and you never smoke combustible tobacco.

Cutting Back on Nicotine – reducing the amount of Nicotine you inhale when vaping, but you have stopped smoking.

The most effective way to improve your health is to quit smoking.  If you smoke, vape.

Yes. Obviously, the less you smoke, the better off you are, but you will still be exposed to all the harmful toxins (and carcinogens) found in combustible tobacco. The best course of action to improve your health is to switch to vaping, which is proven to be 95% less harmful than smoking.¹

There is no debate.  Smoking is disastrous for your health. If you smoke … vape.