20mg Nic Salts FAQs
Is 20mg nic salt strong?
Yes - 20mg nic salts are considered high. In the UK, 20mg is the maximum legal nicotine strength for standard nic salt e-liquids. This is why 20mg nic salts are recommended for heavy smokers who previously smoked around 20 or more cigarettes a day. The higher strength helps people who are trying to stop smoking and need something powerful to help them with strong cravings.
For light or moderate smokers, 20mg often feels too strong and can cause dizziness or nausea. You should also only really use low-power pod or mouth-to-lung devices, not high-wattage sub-ohm kits, to avoid taking in too much nicotine too quickly.
Can new vapers use 20mg nic salts?
If you’re a complete newcomer to vaping, then it’s a good idea to start with a lower strength or even nicotine free nic salts. If you have never used nicotine you may experience some adverse side effects, such as dizziness, headaches or a feeling of “nic-sickness.” As 20mg is the highest strength available, it’s not advised for new vapers.
Is 20mg nic salts better than 10mg nic salts?
Deciding if 20mg or 10mg nic salts is better depends on your smoking or vaping history and personal taste.
20mg is better if:
You previously smoked around 20+ cigarettes a day
You experience very strong cravings and need fast relief with fewer draws
You prefer to use a low-power pod or mouth-to-lung device
You want a hit that feels similar to a full-strength cigarette
10mg is better if:
You previously smoked about 5-15 cigarettes per day
You find 20mg too strong and it causes dizziness or a “nic-sick” feeling
You like to vape regularly throughout the day
You want a smooth and more gentle hit
Are 20mg nic salts the same as a cigarette?
No, 20mg nic salts are not the same as a cigarette, although they are designed to feel similar in strength and how quickly they deliver nicotine for many smokers. A cigarette contains more nicotine overall but you only absorb about 1-2mg when smoking. Using roughly 1ml of 20mg nic salt in a day provides a comparable nicotine intake for a heavy smoker seeking a smoking alternative.
Nic salts feel smoother on the inhale and absorb quickly which mimics the sensation of smoking a cigarette. If you vape frequently, it’s therefore possible to take in more nicotine than if you were smoking a cigarette. If it causes dizziness or nausea, it’s a sign the strength may be too high and that you could be better off reducing it to 10mg.
What’s the best 20mg nic salt flavour?
The best 20mg nic salt flavour is all about personal taste. Some love the tangy notes of citrus based flavours, while others prefer a cool hit of menthol. Some of the most popular 20mg e-liquid flavours are blue raspberry, sweet tropical blends and watermelon ice. These sweeter flavours are often enjoyed by those who find that 20mg nic salts have a stronger nicotine taste than lower strengths. If you’d rather a flavour that more closely matches that of a cigarette, tobacco profiles tend to be smoother and more familiar for smokers moving to vaping. At Riot we have a massive choice of e-liquid flavours so no matter what your taste, you’ll find a flavour to tickle your fancy.