Nicotine salts (nic salts) are a type of e-liquid that uses the natural form of nicotine found in tobacco leaves. They offer a smoother throat hit compared to freebase nicotine e-liquids, making them a popular choice among vapers looking for a less harsh experience.

Freebase nicotine is the purest form of nicotine used in e-liquids and cigarettes. It's created by stripping nicotine salts of protons using ammonia. This process makes nicotine more volatile and easily absorbed in the lungs, providing a stronger hit. Nicotine salts, on the other hand, are combined with weak acids to be vaporizable at lower temperatures and provide a smoother throat hit.

Nicotine salts provide several benefits:

• Smoother throat hit, especially at higher nicotine levels.
• Can be more economical due to use with low-powered devices.
• Potentially faster nicotine absorption into the bloodstream.
• Suitable for vapers who find freebase nicotine too harsh.

There is some evidence suggesting that nicotine salts may lead to sharper spikes in blood nicotine levels, potentially increasing addiction. However, nicotine, whether in salt or freebase form, is inherently addictive. The smoother hit of nicotine salts may lead to deeper inhalation, affecting absorption rates.

Nicotine salts are best used with low-powered devices such as vape starter kits and basic pod systems. Pod Vape Kits like the Vaporesso XROS, OXVA Xlim and Voopoo Argus are ideal for nicotine salt e-liquids.

No, nicotine salts are not suitable for high-wattage devices. These devices are designed for low nicotine, high VG freebase e-liquids. Using nicotine salts with high-wattage devices can deliver too much nicotine and may cause leaking issues.

You might avoid nicotine salts if you:

• Prefer a stronger throat hit similar to traditional cigarettes.
• Use high-wattage devices, which are incompatible with nicotine salts.
• Enjoy producing large vapor clouds, as nicotine salts produce less vapor due to their VGformulation.