Zero nicotine vapes and e-liquids contain the same ingredients as standard e-liquids, with nicotine removed. This means they are no safer or less safe for you or your lungs than nicotine e-liquids. The benefit of zero nicotine is that it doesn’t contain nicotine, which is an addictive substance. Vaping was designed to reduce cigarette smoking by minimising nicotine withdrawal. Therefore, a 0% nicotine vape is just as safe as a 2% vape. All vape products in the UK are rigorously tested, regardless of nicotine content.
Nicotine is the primary source of addiction when vaping, so a zero nicotine vape won’t be addictive in this way. However, zero nicotine vapes still enforce the hand-to-mouth action that many smokers and vapers find habitual. Therefore, it’s recommended that only previous nicotine users should vape without nicotine. If you’ve never smoked or vaped, don’t use any vape, even a nicotine-free one.
Many people don’t realise that smoking and vaping nicotine present both psychological and chemical addictions. The act of lifting a cigarette or vape to your mouth is often overlooked when trying to quit cold-turkey. Even if someone has overcome their nicotine addiction, they may still be hooked on the hand-to-mouth habit. Taking a break and being able to inhale something can sometimes curb the last part of someone’s addiction, especially if they’re a social smoker. This is where zero nicotine vapes come in. They allow you to experience the same hand-to-mouth action, inhaling, and taking a break without the addictive nicotine.
