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Today I will be talking about what the main ingredients of the Shisha Pens and why are
people so against using a shisha pen as an alternative to smoking or even just enjoying
the flavors that come with it. Overview:
Most electronic shisha pens do not contain toxic compounds, such as carbon monoxide,
heavy metals (arsenic and lead) and other cancer-causing chemicals, that are found in
traditional shisha. As a result of the toxic compounds contained
in traditional shisha, smokers are at risk of major diseases, such as cancers, heart
disease, and respiratory diseases to name just a few. In addition, when you smoke real
shisha, the people around you are breathing in toxic fumes and you are contributing to
their risk of developing serious diseases. Electronic shisha pens do not produce smoke,
so there is no risk of passive inhaling, no nasty smell, and in the UK, there is no law
to say you can't smoke them indoors. And because e-shisha doesn't generally contain any of
the toxic chemicals associated with traditional shisha, your risk of acquiring a smoking related
disease is significantly decreased. Always check the ingredients of the e-shisha stick
you buy to be sure that no nasty chemicals have been added.
Safer? Common sense would suggest that inhaling water
vapor produced from nontoxic ingredients should be a more pleasant experience than inhaling
smoke that contains over 4,000 chemicals; however, we must remember that Electronic
shisha pens are a new product and have yet to be tested safe. There are still a lot of
unknowns. No credible study has ever been conducted to verify that electronic shisha
pens are safe.
The Truth and Fiction about Propylene Glycol (NaturalNews) Mention Propylene Glycol (PG)
to most people and they will probably tell you that it is a toxin. On the other hand,
PG comes in more than one formulation, so it needs to be clarified as to which formulation
is meant.
The real question is, does it make a difference which one is used, since it is used in everything
from hydraulic and brake fluid to snack foods?
The answer is: it does and it doesn't. It is a toxin regardless of which strength is
used. Propylene Glycol is a form of mineral oil, an alcohol produced by fermentation of
yeast and carbohydrates. This gives it the designation of carbohydrate when used in foods.
GLYCEROL OVERVIEW INFORMATION Vegetable glycerin is a considerably thicker
solution, compared to propylene glycol. On its own, VG has a slight sweet taste which
also makes the e-liquid sweeter and the flavors a little difficult to detect. While PG is
known to give users a dry mouth, some vapers have complained about phlegm building up in
their throat after suing vegetable glycerin-based juices. You also get less of a throat hit
when using VG. On the upside, because of its high consistency, VG e-liquids produce significantly
more vapor and doesn't cause allergic reactions or irritations as often as propylene glycol.
It's fair to say the vaping community is evenly divided when it comes to e-liquid preference. Some enjoy
the smoking-like throat hit of vaping propylene glycol juices, while others prefer the thick
plumes of vapor and the sweet taste of vegetable glycerin. It's hard to say which one of the
two is the best, because it ultimately comes down to personal preference. I'd suggest you
start with a PG e-liquid, especially if you're looking for an experience close to smoking,
and try out a VG juice along the way, just to see what you're missing out on. To get
the best of both worlds, many vapers prefer a PG/VG mix, in different amounts. This way,
they get a decent throat hit as well as pillowy clouds of thick vapor.