If you are entering the beautiful world of vaping and you are getting to know its features and facts little by little, to fill you with a little more interesting and curious information, we bring you 5 things you didn't know about electronic cigarettes.
E-cigarettes, first developed in China in 2007, are the option, for many, to replace or completely replace the conventional tobacco cigarette. However, today they are very popular among those who have never been smokers in their lives.
Are they safe or not safe? Read the following things you didn't know about e-cigarettes to find out a little more.
5 things you didn't know about e-cigarettes
1.- You don't need a light
You will never worry about losing your lighter or buying matches to smoke with an electronic cigarette, because there is nothing to light. These devices work by means of a lithium battery, in addition, each e-cig has a cartridge that is recharged with e-juice and a vaporization chamber.
2.- They contain nicotine in liquid form.
E-cigarettes are smoke and tobacco free, but they are not nicotine free. The liquid in e-cigarettes is usually a combination of nicotine, flavorings or flavors (such as vanilla or chewing gum), propylene glycol (a solvent) and other additives.
The amount of nicotine in the e-liquid will depend on the cartridge you buy, each one indicates the percentage of nicotine it has.
3.- They are toxic
The reason is the liquid nicotine. This is extracted from tobacco, but unlike tobacco leaves, liquid nicotine can be lethal. It can cause harm when inhaled, but it can also be harmful when ingested or absorbed through the skin.
4.- They are reusable
Most brands of e-cigarettes come with a battery that is easily rechargeable. This means that as long as you keep the battery charged, your e-cigarette will continue to work.
Battery life will vary depending on the brand and features of the e-cigarette you purchase.
5.- They can be used almost anywhere
Since e-cigarettes produce no real smoke or odor and are not regulated in the same way as regular cigarettes, they are not prohibited for public or door-to-door use in most places.