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The Most Popular Question Asked In Vape Shops Posted by Cas Jones on July 08, 2021 As a vaping company we are asked plenty of questions every single day. It makes up a lot of our day to day routine here at Smokshop and people asking questions helps us help the people that come through our doors throughout the year. Thankfully we’re equipped with the experience to answer a lot of these queries and problems that our customers bring to us. Naturally we hear a lot of the same questions... Read More

Smokshop Gets Salty Posted by Cas Jones on July 08, 2021 Nicotine salts. What even are they? Are they just a buzzword for the latest trend in vaping or are they a legitimate new advancement in vaping that is set to forever change the landscape of e-liquid. Its no secret that almost every e-liquid you can buy has a ‘salt’ version of that liquid. But what does that even mean? Its pretty straightforward actually. Nicotine salts are a form of nicotine that more closely resembles the way nicotine occues naturally... Read More

Are Second Hand Vaping Fumes Harmful? Posted by Alex Ewbank on March 04, 2020 We all know the risks of secondhand cigarette smoke to your body. In fact, second hand cigarette smoke is proven to cause around 7,330 deaths from lung cancer and 33,950 deaths from heart disease each year. As the populations awareness of the detrimental effects of secondhand smoke became clear, country-wide action was implemented to reduce the risks, such as a ban on smoking in public buildings which was made active from 1 July 2007. With more... Read More

Is Vaping Bad For Your Teeth? Posted by SmokShop Support on February 03, 2020 It’s a well known truth that smokers have poor oral hygiene. With everything from nicotine and tar to ash and smoke entering your mouth as a smoker, it’s unsurprising that you experience tooth discolouration, harmful bacteria and more. To combat the damaging effect that smoking has on the body, many of those addicted to the bad habit are swapping to e-cigarette vaping in an attempt to improve their health. While many know that vaping is better... Read More

Is Vaping Bad For You? Posted by SmokShop Support on January 24, 2020 Vaping is a global phenomenon. Since e-liquid became more widely available around a decade ago, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that the number of vapers has increased fivefold to a whopping 35 million worldwide. This is expected to rise even further, to 55 million, by 2021. This extraordinary popularity can be linked to a growing number of individuals picking up a vape pen as an alternative to smoking tobacco and the enormous online community that has... Read More

Tips To Improve Your Vaping Experience Posted by SmokShop Support on December 19, 2019 Not sure if vaping is for you? If you’ve been left underwhelmed by e-cigarettes so far, you might consider giving up, but with a degree of know-how, the right e-liquid and a bit of practice, there are plenty of things you can do to improve your vaping experience. Know your way around a vape device When you take up vaping, the sheer amount of kit and jargon can be a little intimidating, but it’s worth taking... Read More

How To Quit Smoking With A Vape Posted by SmokShop Support on December 19, 2019 Ask most people who vape regularly what first got them into it, and they’ll likely tell you that they started off smoking ordinary cigarettes. Quitting smoking is one of the most popular reasons that people start using e-cigarettes and several studies have emerged over the last few years that back up its effectiveness. In one study, vapes were shown to be twice as effective as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in helping smokers kick the habit.... Read More

Is Vaping Cheaper Than Smoking? Posted by Kevin Ewbank on June 26, 2019 Apart from the health implications, one big motivation to give up cigarettes is the considerable dent it can make in smokers’ wallets. But is vaping any cheaper, and could switching to e-cigs save you cash? Let’s take a look at some cold, hard figures. The rising cost of smoking Currently, the average cost of a pack of twenty cigarettes is just over £10. That’s a lot of money to be forking out several times a week –... Read More

Tips for vaping while travelling Posted by Kevin Ewbank on May 23, 2019 Whether it’s a quick weekend break away or a gap year around the world, get prepared for your trip with our guide to vaping while travelling. Research vaping laws abroad If you’re travelling abroad, check the vaping laws in your destination country. Some places are decidedly less vape-friendly than others and countries such as Thailand, Vietnam and Brazil have completely banned the use of e-cigarettes. In the USA, restrictions are in place in some states but not... Read More