It is no coincidence that tobacco smoking is considered a bad habit — in most cases, even the smoker does not get much pleasure, not to mention the people around them who have to breathe cigarette smoke. It is not surprising that people were constantly trying to replace cigarettes with something more pleasant to the taste — flavored cigarettes or hookah were among the more or less successful options. They allowed at least partially solving the main problem associated with smoking tobacco products — the unpleasant smell and taste of smoke. Flavoring additives to tobacco slightly improved its taste, but they did not completely eliminate all the inconveniences.

A radical solution to the problem that satisfied everyone was found only with the advent of electronic cigarettes. Initially, they were intended only to safely satisfy the body’s need for nicotine without the harmful effects of carcinogenic tobacco smoke. But very quickly, users realized that they could vape just for pleasure, using mixtures with minimal nicotine content. Instead, the e-liquid is saturated with flavors that create an unforgettable experience. It is enough to take a few puffs to feel a pleasant aftertaste, as if you have just tasted juicy berries or fresh tropical fruits, or eaten a delicious chocolate or caramel dessert.

Can hookah and expensive e-cigarettes be compared?

In the old days, when no one had any idea about such a cultural phenomenon as vaping, hookah was an elite way of smoking tobacco and was considered less harmful to health. In modern terms, hookah smoking could be called a fashion trend — it was a way to have fun and enjoy your time, a fashion that came to Europe from the East. For this reason, it is advisable to compare hookah to e-cigarettes, which have long ceased to be just a means of satisfying the body’s nicotine needs. Due to the extremely pleasant flavor of vapor and an almost unlimited choice of different flavors, vaping quickly gained a large number of fans and can by no means be attributed to a fleeting fashion. It is a real cultural phenomenon that cannot be ignored.

At the same time, vaping has many differences from hookah smoking. First of all, it is worth noting the complete safety of e-cigarettes. A hookah is essentially the same cigarette, but tobacco is consumed with the use of sophisticated accessories. Theoretically, passing smoke through a flask filled with water should cleanse it of harmful impurities, but there is no reliable evidence of the effectiveness of this procedure. Moreover, many doctors believe that water does not purify tobacco smoke at all, but only moisturizes it and thus makes it even more harmful. Therefore, the only significant difference between hookah and cigarettes is the use of flavored tobacco of high quality, which has a slightly more pleasant taste.

What does e-liquid consist of?

E-cigarettes are fundamentally different from both hookahs and traditional cigarettes in terms of how they work. It does not burn tobacco, so there is neither fire nor smoke. Instead, the liquid that is filled into the cartridge evaporates and creates a vapor that tastes and smells good. It can be inhaled without fear of harm — there are no components that are dangerous to the body. Only four substances are used for its preparation:

• propylene glycol, which dissolves and facilitates the mixing of other components;
• glycerin, which is needed to form a dense and beautiful vapor;
• food flavors that give the mix the desired taste;
• nicotine booster with organic or salt nicotine.

All vape e-liquid components, except nicotine, of course, have been used in the food and pharmaceutical industries for many years, and are included in almost all foods, cosmetics, and medicines. This is perhaps the best proof of their safety.

The requirements for the substances used to make e-cigarette refills are the most stringent: glycerin and propylene glycol are used only with the highest possible degree of purification, and flavorings must be able to withstand high temperatures when heated. For this reason, diacetyl or cheap oil-based flavors are not used in vaping.

What does an online vape shop offer?

It is not surprising that the demand for e-cigarettes is constantly growing, and hookah is more of an exotic item. It is used mostly by conservative smokers who are skeptical about e-cigarettes, but are tired of traditional ones. Vaping has many advantages over smoking, regardless of whether it is cigarettes or hookah: 

• nicotine enters the body in small, precisely calculated doses and is absorbed very quickly;
• there are no side effects typical for smoking addicts – unhealthy complexion, bad taste in the mouth, etc;
• unlike smokers, vapers are not exposed to carcinogenic smoke from burning or smoldering tobacco;
• the taste and flavor of vape is not the same as that of cigarettes;
• vape is compact and always ready to use, while hookah is inconvenient and requires a lot of time to prepare for smoking;
• e-liquid may not contain nicotine at all, while nicotine-free tobacco products do not exist in nature.

So help smokers get rid of their bad habit, which affects both them and their environment. Expand the range of safe and easy-to-use vapes in your stores, which are the best alternative to cigarettes. The Octolab wholesale company offers all the products that vaping enthusiasts cannot do without in its branded online vape store. Compact and reliable high-tech POD-systems, fashionable vaping accessories, and most importantly, high-quality e-liquids for refilling pods and mods. It is they that shape the taste and smell of vapor, so every specialized vape shop should have a full range of popular mixes in the window, where even the most demanding customer will definitely find something they like. And if something is still missing, place an order on the website and Octolab specialists will fulfill it in a very short time.