Once upon a time electronic cigarette swag was only available to online shoppers. As the demand for the product increased, the supply market expanded to convenience stores, gas stations and smoke shops. Nowadays, there is an overwhelming amount of options for the vaping community, as retail shops have sprang up dedicated to providing more advanced information about vaping gear.

Although in-store e-cig shops offer plenty of advantages, they will never compare to the vaping convenience of purchasing your products online.

Why buy online?

There are many benefits that online shops can offer consumers that simply aren’t available when you step into a physical shop.

The benefit to your wallet is a key factor for many vapers. When purchasing online, you can easily compare product pricing from shop to shop. Another great perk of purchasing your vaping essentials online, is that you have the ability to save money by buying in bulk. If you already know the flavors that you like, why not save by purchasing a couple instead of just one? Usually retailers offer special discounts to consumers who purchase extra products and since most of the time you already have to pay shipping, why not take advantage of a good deal and only pay it once?

Online vape shops offer authentic reviews from buyers everywhere which might be anything from a written review to a personal video review where you can watch the user experiencing the product. This means before you commit to the purchase of a product, you can see what other people thought of it and whether it was good quality. Sure, you can believe what you hear from the shop attendant, but online reviews are real experiences offered by other vapers. Who hasn’t experienced a pushy salesman?

Online vape communities are also growing in popularity as a way to share experiences, provide support for those who are quitting traditional cigarettes or just connect with other like-minded individuals. While vape shops are becoming more popular as the industry grows, if you don’t live in an equally growing community then your access to these innovative stores can be very limited. Online purchasing means you can have regular product access no matter where you live.

Online stores also can refresh their inventory more regularly, keeping lower inventory on hand means you can get a fresher product with the quality and taste you expect.

Why buy in stores?

The vape shop market has exploded over recent years as more people turn to vaping as a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes. Needless to say vape shops do offer their own variety of benefits.

Although vaping shops can’t offer the same kind of reviewing system that the online world has, they can offer the physical products there for you to touch, hold and see first-hand how the they look and function before making your purchase. You can visit vape shops to try something new and then move forward with online purchasing for all the benefits outlined above.

However you get your vape on, take some time to consider what option works best for your vaping lifestyle.

Do you primarily purchase your vaping gear online, or do you prefer to visit your local vape shop? Tell us in the comments section below.

 

If you are reading this chances are you are either thinking of quitting smoking or you have already quit and you want some extra support. Dropping the habit is not only a difficult task mentally and emotionally, but it can also be physically intense for your body to overcome an addiction to nicotine.

Launching a smoke-free life is not easy goal to obtain, but one way to set yourself up for success is to understand why you smoke and what happens when you stop.

Why is it so hard to quit smoking?

You’re addicted to the nicotine. Combustible cigarettes contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance that is found naturally in tobacco products. It elevates both your mood and your heart rate and when it is inhaled, it travels promptly to the brain and gives your body a temporary feeling of stress relief. Once the body fully cleanses the nicotine from your system, it craves the feeling once again. These withdrawals often are what causes the vicious cycle of dependency.

Smoking has become part your daily routine. You’ve bonded the act of smoking with so many rituals of daily life such as smoking with your first cup of coffee, taking a smoke break with co-workers or having a cigarette when going for a drink with friends. These activities have been an important part of your day and disrupting that routine may be difficult.

Your experiencing difficulties managing stress and it has an overwhelming ability to control your life. Some smokers turn to their nicotine fix as a way of combating stress from work or within their relationships. In order to successfully quit smoking, you may need to look into other options of controlling your stress management.

Consider these tips for success

It is important to remember that there are no guarantees when it comes to quitting smoking and results may vary from person to person. Some of these activities may help give you the upper hand in quitting.

Try to remember to stop and take deep breaths whenever you are feeling stressed or anxious. You will benefit from inhaling clean air into your lungs. Also try to take more walks. Physical activity is a good stress reliever and aids as a healthy distraction. Reach out to friends and family to offer you the comfort and positive reinforcement that you need. Also try to cut back on your daily caffeine intake. Caffeine is a stimulant that can increase your heart rate and raise anxiety levels.

Try vaping as an alternative

Vaping is considered by research to be a much safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. An electronic cigarette does not contain any tobacco and it allows you to choose the amount of nicotine you want to inhale. Brands such as Logic Pro give the vaper a range of nicotine levels to choose from. This is a great way take control of your addiction. Logic’s vaping products also allow you to enjoy many of your old routines with that comforting hand-to-mouth movement, but without the harmful chemicals associated with traditional cigarettes.

Rechargeable rather than combustible I Love E-Cig’s Logic Pro starter kits come in 1.6% and 1.8% nicotine so you can choose the level that’s best for you and even reduce your nicotine level over time. When you’re ready, you can move to one of True Puffs zero nicotine e-cigs also available.

Do you know someone that is having difficulty quitting? Do you have any other tips that you can offer?

E-cigarettes are not only a trendy commodity, but they are also becoming one of the most popular alternative nicotine delivery methods available on the market. With such a rising reputation, and a wide array of vaping options, this craze is only expected to become more in demand.  

What are e-cigarettes?

Electronic cigarettes or e-cigs are battery-operated devices that emit doses of vaporized nicotine, or non-nicotine flavored vapor, for the user to inhale. The aim is to provide a similar sensation to smoking combustible cigarettes, but without any smoke.

They consist of a rechargeable battery, a cartridge called a cartomizer and an LED that lights up at the end when you take a puff.

What do e-cigs have to offer?

• Rechargeable: They can usually be charged by using a USB or wall charger.
• No second-hand smoke: These devices release vapor, rather than smoke.
• Tobacco-free: Although e-cigs may offer juices that contain nicotine, the product does not possess any tobacco.

How do e-cigs compare to a combustible cigarette?

• Flavor: E-cigs come in a variety of delicious flavors, rather than the traditional tobacco or menthol flavoring choices that combustible cigarettes offer.
• Cost: Vaping is usually less expensive to maintain than a daily cigarette habit.

•  Dangers: There’s around 4,000 chemicals in a traditional cigarette (many are proven carcinogens), but all Logic products exclude the harmful burning, ash and other potential dangers of combustible cigarettes. In fact, Logic products are currently under FDA review which means that you will soon be able to feel more confident about the Logic products you are vaping.
• Smell: You can vape in the comfort of your own car or home without smelling like a cigarette. Plus vape juices are usually offered in fruity flavors!

Summing it all up

E-cigarettes are known to bypass some of the health risks associated with smoking and are usually used to help quit the habit.

Smokers are addicted to the nicotine as well as the social and physical hand to mouth aspects of smoking. When compared to other conventional forms of nicotine control (the patch, gum or slowing down on combustible cigarettes), some studies have found that e-cigarettes have proven to be the most successful as they enable the user to satisfy both the potential physical and social aspects they associate with cigarette smoking.

Whether you use the device to kick your cravings, or simply just because you like the taste, the vaping industry is growing in popularity everyday.

Tell us about how you made your transition from cigarettes to vaping!

Although it is widely accepted that e-cigarettes are less harmful than traditional cigarettes, in that they do not produce the combustible toxicants present in smoke, there is still a lot to learn about how they affect the human body. As the number of smokers transitioning to e-cigs increases, aided by governments’ and health agencies’ more positive stance, determining how these electronic devices impact their users becomes even more necessary.

A recent study, led by Newcastle University, aimed to determine the effect that e-cigarettes had on vapers’ gut bacteria. More specifically, an international team of researchers compared the bacteria present in the digestive tract of smokers, e-cigarette users and non-smokers to analyze the differences.

Not only did samples taken from sites that are directly in contact with smoke or vapor, such as the mouth, show considerable differences when obtained from smokers and vapers, but those obtained from the gut did as well. Smokers showed more Prevotella bacteria than vapers in their system, which may make cigarette users more at risk for colitis and colon cancer. These samples also had lower levels of the probiotic Bacteroides, which has been linked to Crohn’s disease and obesity.

Vapers and non-smokers have the same mix of gut bacteria.

While the news was not good for smokers, on the bright side, the research showed the bacteria in the mouth and gut of vapers and non-smokers to be similar. This highlights another potential advantage of switching from combustible cigarettes to e-cigs, especially if quitting altogether is difficult for the person.

While the Food and Drug Administration in the US is still determining the role of e-cigs in the fight against smoking, the UK National Health Services have embraced e-cigarettes. They have been promoting these devices as a viable and less harmful alternative to traditional cigarettes. In fact, the UK has “one of the most comprehensive systems of regulation for e-cigarettes in the world.”

Are you an ex-smoker who now vapes? How have e-cigs impacted your health? Tell us in the comments section below.

May 31st marks the yearly World No Tobacco Day, an opportunity for the World Health Organization and its partners to educate the public on the dangers of tobacco consumption and emphasize the need for government policies to address them.

This year’s particular focus is on tobacco and heart disease, and campaigns are highlighting the link between tobacco and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and the measures that governments and the public need to take to combat the associated risks.

Few people understand the specific health risks of smoking.

CVDs are the leading cause of death worldwide, and “tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure contribute to approximately 12% of all heart disease deaths.” While it may feel that the health risks associated with smoking are common knowledge, known to most people, studies show that, worldwide, few understand the specific illnesses that can result from the habit. For instance, a 2009 survey revealed that in China, only 38% of smokers were aware that smoking could cause coronary heart diseases, and an appalling 27% knew that smoking could lead to an increased risk of suffering a stroke.

Many smokers who are aware of the health risks want to quit.

The majority of those who are aware of the grave dangers do want to quit, but it’s no easy feat since nicotine addiction is hard to overcome. According to the WHO, counseling and medication can more than double the chances of a smoker successfully quitting, but in many countries, those can be expensive, and the costs of smoking cessation services are not covered.

Some, like our customers, have turned to vaping to help them resist the urge to smoke. Flavors such as tobacco and menthol enable ex-smokers to still indulge in the tastes that are familiar to them even if they do not contain tobacco. E-cigs also allow them to satisfy their cravings for nicotine, and since e-cigarettes have a similar look and feel to regular combustible cigarettes, they also help with the emotional and psychological difficulties of quitting. Imagine being able to go out for your “smoke breaks” without inhaling a cocktail of toxins that are deleterious to your wellbeing.

How will you be celebrating World No-Tobacco day this year? Tell us in the comments section below.

If you’re shopping for your very first e-cigarette or are in the market for a new one, the Logic Pro Vaporizer is an excellent choice. What makes it the best option for ex-smokers looking for an alternative nicotine delivery method? Here are the top four reasons to choose a Logic Pro Vape.

Easy to Use

Let’s face it; most of us lead busy lives and don’t have time to waste fidgeting with overly complicated devices on a daily basis. The Logic Pro Vape is simple to use.

• Step 1: Unscrew the mouthpiece from the battery
• Step 2: After having removed the plastic caps from your flavor capsule, insert it into the mouthpiece
• Step 3: Screw the two components back together
• Step 4: Press the activation button five times, and vape away

How’s that for easy to use?

Available in Four Fantastic Flavors

As an ex-smoker, if you want to stick to the Tobacco flavor you know and love, you can do that while still getting the nicotine that your body needs. If you’re more of a menthol fan, you can continue to indulge in the minty notes with the Menthol flavor. And if you’re feeling adventurous, you have the fruity goodness of Berry Mint and Cherry to satisfy your craving for something different.

The flavor of your choice comes in 1.5 ml pre-filled, self-contained capsules, which means that you don’t have to worry about causing any spills or needing to clean your device each time you use a new cartridge.

Recharges Fast

The Logic Pro Vape battery is rechargeable and only takes about three hours to replenish when completely depleted. And, as you’d expect, charging it is a breeze.

• Step 1: Unscrew the mouthpiece from the battery
• Step 2: Screw the battery onto the USB charger provided
• Step 3: Plug it into a USB outlet until the light goes from red to green
• Step 4: Screw the battery back to the mouthpiece

That’s it!

Sleek Design

So all that is great, but what about the look and feel? When you switch from combustible cigarettes to e-cigs, you want the alternative to be portable too. With its sleek, attractive design, the Logic Pro Vape is not only compact, but it also feels remarkably similar to holding a combustible cigarette, with a few extra benefits: no smoke, no smell, and no tar. It just doesn’t get better than this!

Why do you love your Logic Pro Vape? Tell us in the comments section below.

Cuban cigars have long been regarded as the epitome of luxury and indulgence, and most of us only get to savor the experience of enjoying one on special occasions. While these world-renowned cigars offer tobacco aficionados with a distinct flavor and aroma, they also, unfortunately, produce thousands of toxins due to the combustion process involved and leave behind an unpleasant odor that lingers. If you’ve been looking for a less harmful alternative that delivers the unmatched cachet of a Cuban cigar, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the Cubano, our full-flavored Cuban e-cigar.

Unfortunately, Cubano E-Cigar is NOT available at I Love E-Cigs anymore. Feel free to check out our bestsellers, the Logic Pro and the Logic Power series!

A Cuban E-Cigar That Looks Just Like the Real Deal

The Cubano isn’t just an e-cigarette that comes with the Cuban cigar flavor; it is much more than that. Despite being an electronic device, it looks similar to the famed cigar, relished by the likes of famous writers and poets. Its brown-colored, textured exterior resembles a hand-wrapped cigar and even features an attractive band at the head. Even the shape mimics that of a Cuban cigar, so as you hold the Cuban e-cigar in your hands and place it on your lips, it feels as close to the combustible version as possible.

Experience the Unmistakable Flavors and Aromas Without The Smoke

So it looks like a Cuban cigar, but what about the taste? The creators of the Cubano E-Cigar have put just as much thought into the flavors and aromas as they have into its appearance, which means that you can enjoy the robust, earthy taste of a Cuban cigar, as well as the classic aromas, without which, the experience would be incomplete.

An E-Cigar That Delivers Nicotine Without an Abundance of Toxins

The best part is that you don’t have to worry about inhaling the multitude of toxic chemicals that are present in tobacco smoke. Not only can you indulge in the flavors you love, but, just like with a real cigar, you can feel the nicotine in each puff. And, since vapor dissipates within 30 seconds, unlike smoke, which remains airborne for up to 20 minutes, you can rest assured that the stench won’t follow you.

Have you tried the Cubano? What do you think of the experience? Tell us in the comments section below.

 

If you’re a smoker who is trying to quit combustible cigarettes, choosing the correct flavor can be just as crucial as selecting the appropriate device to reduce the likelihood of an unwanted slip or a relapse. However, since there is an abundance of e-juice choices on the market, how do you pick the best one for you? To help set yourself up for success, we recommend these two ideal e-cigarette flavors for smokers.

Robust Tobacco E-Juice

Any smoker knows that nicotine withdrawal is just one of many challenges to overcome when quitting. While you may not enjoy the unpleasant odor that lingers after you light up, you most likely have an affinity for the smell of tobacco. This is especially true if you’ve been smoking for a long time or are a heavy smoker. When giving up cigarettes, you don’t have to deprive yourself of the spicy, earthy aromas that you’ve grown to enjoy over the years; you can continue to indulge in the robust tobacco flavors when vaping while, at the same time, satisfying your nicotine cravings.

The Logic Power Series Platinum Label Tobacco Cartomizers, for instance, are an excellent choice for smokers who prefer strong nicotine levels. Made with three-time distilled oils, they deliver intense tobacco flavors and aromas, giving you a realistic smoking experience without any of the toxins in cigarette smoke.

Refreshing Menthol E-Juice

If you’ve been faithful to menthols, you may find yourself missing that cool, minty feeling that you get when taking a drag of your cigarette. There have been studies that have shown that quitting this particular variety of cigarettes may be harder for some smokers. Therefore, choosing an e-cigarette flavor that produces that same cooling sensation can go a long way to help you resist the urge to reignite your love affair with menthol cigarettes.

The Power Series Platinum Label Menthol Cartomizers, for example, offer the perfect e-cigarette flavor for smokers who crave that same feeling as they perfectly simulate the experience of smoking a menthol cigarette without the smell and harmful chemicals of combustible cigarettes.

Which of these two e-cigarette flavors for smokers do you prefer? Tell us in the comments section below.

If you’re a smoker, the harmful effects of smoking on your health are already well-known to you. Besides elevating your risk for coronary heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer, smoking wreaks havoc on your oral health, affecting your gums and teeth adversely. The visual evidence is clear each time you glimpse your reflection: the yellowing of teeth is hard to miss! If transitioning to e-cigarettes has been on your mind, you’ve likely pondered over whether these digital gadgets would pose a similar threat to your dental aesthetics.

Tobacco smoke contains a multitude of chemicals, including nicotine and tar.

Tobacco smoke is laden with numerous chemicals, among which nicotine and tar are the most notorious. While nicotine is common to both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes, tar is unique to the former. It’s this tar, along with other chemicals, that contributes majorly to the staining and yellowing of teeth, a problem that manifests rapidly and can darken to a brown hue with years of continuous smoking. The absence of tar in e-cigarettes might hint at a lesser risk, but the presence of nicotine still raises questions.

This shift to a smoke-free alternative could indeed be a lesser evil, but does it completely eliminate the risk of stained teeth? The journey from smoke to vapor might seem like a leap towards retaining your smile’s sparkle, but how substantial is this leap? This article aims to delve into the comparative dental impacts of smoking and vaping, providing you with a clearer picture as you contemplate making a switch.

Yellow teeth impact more than just oral health.

The issue of stained teeth goes beyond a mere cosmetic concern, diving deeper into the realms of oral hygiene and overall health. In the case of smokers, the unsightly discoloration is often a precursor to more severe dental issues, making it a matter of concern beyond just aesthetics. The first impression one makes—be it in personal or professional settings—is largely contingent on appearance, and teeth, as a conspicuous feature of one’s face, play a significant role in shaping perceptions. When individuals notice stained teeth, they may, consciously or subconsciously, harbor certain biases or assumptions which can have real-world implications for the smoker.

In a professional setting, for instance, stained teeth could potentially hinder job opportunities. Employers seeking to uphold a certain image of their company might be hesitant to hire individuals with apparent dental issues, especially for roles that entail regular interaction with clients or the public. Moreover, the self-esteem of smokers can take a hit due to the stained teeth, which in turn may affect their performance in job interviews or social interactions. The ripple effect continues into personal relationships, where the stained teeth might become a source of self-consciousness, thereby affecting one’s ability to form or maintain connections with others.

Moreover, the perception of stained teeth often extends to assumptions about an individual’s lifestyle choices, hygiene practices, and even socio-economic status, which can further impact how they are treated in various societal scenarios. The psychological impact of stained teeth can also be profound. The resultant loss of self-esteem could lead to a reluctance in engaging in social activities, a decline in mental health, and a general diminishing of quality of life.

Furthermore, the financial burden of rectifying dental discolorations and related oral issues can be significant, adding another layer of adversity to the life of smokers. The costs associated with dental cleanings, whitening treatments, or more extensive dental work to combat the effects of smoking can add up over time, exacerbating the financial strain.

Thus, the staining of teeth associated with smoking is not a superficial issue but a multi-faceted problem with the potential to adversely affect various aspects of an individual’s life. It is a stark reminder of the broader, often overlooked, implications of smoking on one’s life, underscoring the importance of addressing the habit and its effects holistically.

Recently published study suggested e-cigarettes don’t stain teeth.

While studies are still being conducted to determine whether vaping causes yellow teeth, a newly published experiment, conducted by scientists at British American Tobacco (BAT), concluded that vaping does not stain teeth. Using cow’s teeth, which “are routinely used in laboratory experiments in lieu of human teeth,” BAT tested exposure to smoke and vapor over a two-week period.

“After the first day, the teeth exposed to the smoke extract started to change colour and over the course of 14 days, these teeth got darker and darker in colour.” Teeth that were exposed to vapor, on the other hand, were almost indistinguishable to untreated teeth.

If you used to be a smoker but have switched to vaping, did your teeth improve with e-cigarettes? Tell us in the comments section below.

While smoking and vaping may look and feel quite similar, there are vast differences between the two. Sure, they both involve placing the cigarette or electronic cigalike device between your lips, taking a satisfying puff, feeling that throat hit, and exhaling a gaseous substance, but that’s pretty much as far as the similarities go. Here are three important differences between vaping and smoking if you’re considering making the switch.

Process

Traditional cigarettes release nicotine through a combustion process. When the user lights up and takes a drag, the burning of the tobacco releases nicotine, which is delivered to the smoker’s body through smoke also containing thousands of noxious chemicals, such as carbon monoxide and tar. Electronic cigarettes, on the other hand, heat e-liquid to produce a vapor that contains the substance. Since vapor contains just a small fraction of the chemicals present in smoke, studies have shown it to be much less harmful.

Ingredients

In addition to tobacco, combustible cigarettes contain a wide assortment of approximately 600 additives that could include benzene, cadmium, and arsenic, just to name a few. E-juice, however, is comprised of only a handful of ingredients: vegetable glycerin (VG), propylene glycol (PG), water, flavorings, and nicotine. While there are tobacco-flavored options, just like there are menthol-flavored e-juices, there is no tobacco your e-cigarette cartridges.

Smell

Cigarette smokers and non-smokers alike are painfully aware of the stench that cigarettes produce. Not only does the smell bother bystanders while someone is actively involved in the process of smoking, but the odor lingers long after the cigarette has been extinguished. Hair, clothing, curtains, couches, car seats, you name it, continue to reek of cigarette smoke when exposed to it. Luckily, vapor smells great, but regardless, if you happen to dislike the aroma of e-cigs, vapor dissipates after about thirty seconds! Vapers don’t have to worry about febreezing their homes or cars when using e-cigs.

Are you considering switching from combustible cigarettes because of the benefits of vaping? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.