How to Reduce Nicotine in Vape Juice

As we all know, nicotine is a very addictive substance, so quitting nicotine entirely is no easy feat. Even after making the transition from smoking to vaping, many people will often try to reduce their nicotine consumption but fail to do so, as it isn't always that straightforward.

Thankfully, there are quite a few ways for you to reduce your nicotine intake more easily by using the methods we will outline below in this post.

Take Things Slowly

If you want to reduce your nicotine intake, you should take an approach that is similar to when smokers quit smoking. Going completely cold turkey is only going to cause you to experience severe nicotine cravings. Unfortunately, this could cause you to end up right back where you were when you eventually cave.

If you have recently quit smoking and have transitioned to vaping, then you should find an e-liquid with the right nicotine strength for you before you start reducing your nicotine intake. Otherwise, you could experience nicotine withdrawal, which could cause you to start smoking again.

If you are an experienced vaper and you want to start reducing your nicotine intake, you can begin by experimenting with lower nicotine levels. One of the best ways to do this is by using a shortfill e-liquid.

These e-liquids are nicotine-free but often come with nic shots, so you can adjust your nicotine strength as you go. This will make it easier for you to taper off nicotine slowly.

Once you have gotten used to the lower nicotine levels, you can even consider using a nicotine-free liquid every other day.

Set Goals And Hold Yourself Accountable

There is no easy way to quit any addictive habit, regardless of what it is. Therefore, you need to be committed to wanting to reduce the amount of nicotine you consume.

Reducing the nicotine levels in your e-liquid is a good place to start, but you may also need to reduce how often you take a puff from your vape. If your vape has a puff counter, this will be a lot easier, as you can keep track of this and then try to limit the number of puffs you take in a day.

You can also set goals to reduce your nicotine intake with the liquids you use. Keep reducing the nicotine strengths you consume until you can comfortably use a zero-nicotine liquid without experiencing cravings.

Use E-liquids With Higher PG Ratios

When you reduce the nicotine strength of your e-liquids, you may miss the throat hit you used to get from using high nicotine strength juice. However, there are e-liquids on the market that can provide a great throat hit to give that nicotine sensation while still having a lower nicotine concentration.

One of the ingredients that increases throat hit is Propylene Glycol (PG). While the amount of PG in most vape juices varies significantly, you can choose to get 50/50 e-liquid. These liquids contain a 50/50 mix of PG and Vegetable Glycerine (VG) and will provide you with a better throat hit.

E-juices that contain nicotine salts also don't provide as much of a throat hit as traditional freebase nicotine. This means that freebase nicotine liquids with the same nicotine levels as a nicotine salt liquid will give a better throat hit.

However, nicotine salts are generally good for smokers that have recently quit, as they are faster-acting and provide a nicotine rush that is similar to cigarettes.

Tobacco-flavoured e-liquids are also a good idea as vaping them will give you more of the taste and feel of an actual cigarette.

Try To Vape Only When The Cravings Kick In

One of the best ways to achieve a nicotine reduction is to only vape when you really need a nicotine fix. Vaping is a habit, and like most habits, people begin to do them without even thinking about it.

By vaping only when you experience intense cravings, you will reduce the amount of nicotine you consume in a day. Some people even note down when and why they feel like vaping, so they can identify what triggers them to do so.

Once you identify what triggers your cravings, it can help you limit the effects of these triggers.

Sub-Ohm Vaping Can Support Reducing Nicotine

Sub-ohm devices have coils with low resistances. This allows the coil to heat up quicker and produce thicker clouds and a more pronounced flavour.

Sub-ohm devices usually require you to inhale direct-to-lung and feel a lot more powerful as a result. This is why it is normally recommended that you halve your nicotine strength if you switch to sub-ohm vaping.

If you have a vape device with a normal resistance, you may need to take quite a few puffs to feel satisfied. However, if you use a sub-ohm device, you may be able to satisfy your craving with only a few puffs, as it feels far more intense.

By sub-ohming, you can, therefore, improve your vaping experience while still cutting down on your nicotine intake. In fact, many sub-ohm enthusiasts opt for zero nicotine e-juice because the experience is more about cloud chasing than a nicotine hit for them. 

FAQs

Is vaping as harmful as smoking?

Vaping is widely considered to be less harmful than smoking. This is because when you smoke cigarettes, you end up inhaling tar or carbon monoxide.

E-liquids, on the other hand, do not contain either of these harmful substances when heated and inhaled.

Is it better for smokers to vape e-liquids with high nicotine content?

Quite a few studies recommend that smokers transitioning to vaping should initially use e-liquids that have a relatively high nicotine level.

This is because taking fewer puffs of an e-liquid that is high in nicotine is healthier than chain vaping liquids that don't contain much nicotine.

However, it’s still a good idea to reduce the nicotine content in your e-liquids gradually over time.

Final Thoughts

While reducing your nicotine intake is difficult, it is definitely possible. At Vaping 101, we have a number of devices and e-liquids that can help you with this process – check out our selection of delicious e-liquids and beginner-friendly vape kits today.