1. CHOOSE A BASE
This e-liquid is a concentrated aroma to be diluted in a base. DON'T VAPE ALONE! You can find a basic selection in the DIY/Basic category. The base will constitute 80 to 90% of your e-liquid depending on the dosage of concentrated aroma you perform.
A base is an unflavored liquid made up of propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG) and possibly nicotine (for nicotine bases). Propylene glycol (PG) promotes the “hit” (the sensation of throat contraction sought by smokers) in addition to nicotine. It produces a small amount of steam. Its use can be problematic on certain atomizers and cause leaks due to its low viscosity. Vegetable glycerin (VG) produces a lot of vapor and tends to dissipate slowly into the air. However, it can slightly alter the aromas by softening them (sweet taste) as well as the "hit". Vegetable glycerin is relatively viscous and clogs the atomizer resistance more quickly.
Consequently, 50PG/50VG bases represent for many vapers the ideal ratio between hit and vapor. The bases in 30PG/70VG or 20PG/80VG and 100% are more used by experienced vapers using reconstructable equipment, they provide denser vapor, softer flavors but a less significant hit. Be careful to choose your base carefully according to your equipment, some clearomizers (entry level) do not support e-liquids with too high a VG level due to their viscosity.
2. DILUTE THE CONCENTRATE IN A BASE
- WASH YOUR HANDS, WORK OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN, ON A CLEAN WORKTOP.
- Using a syringe or pipette, fill an empty bottle with your ready-to-use base. Choose your bottles according to the volume you want to obtain after preparation.
- The nicotine-containing base should be handled with great care. We advise you to use latex gloves and goggles for maximum safety that you can find in the DIY/Accessories category.
- Shake your aroma bottles before use.
- Add a few drops of aroma(s) (See dosage recommendations on the product sheet). Remember that your final eliquid must contain: 85% base + 13% concentrated aroma + 2% additive (For example, to make 10ml of e-liquid: put 8.5ml of base, the remaining +/- 1.5ml will be the flavorings and additives).
- Optional: add one or more additives.
- Shake vigorously for 10 to 20 seconds and let stand for the aromas to mature.
- Wash your hands again, clean your equipment and your work surface.
- Write down your recipe to make it again later or pass it on.
3. MATURATION (STEEP)
Maturation is a crucial stage, it is the time necessary for your preparation to reach its highest degree of aromatic development. Depending on the type of aromas, the maturation time will be more or less long:
- Mono-aroma fruity aroma: 0 to 5 days.
- Complex fruity aromas (several aromas): from 3 to 7 days if composed only of fruits.
- Aromas of mint, spices, anise, liquorice, coffee, vanilla: 1 to 2 weeks.
- Gourmet aromas: 2 to 3 weeks.
- Tobacco-like aroma: minimum 2 weeks.
4. PRECAUTIONARY USE AND STORAGE
WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT INGEST. AVOID ALL CONTACT DURING PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING. CONSTANT USE MAY CAUSE ADDICTION. DO NOT USE IN CASES OF RESPIRATORY OR CARDIOVASCULAR PATHOLOGY. THE PRODUCT CONTAINS GLYCERIN. GLYCERIN CAN PROMOTE, BY DEHYDRATING ACTION, THE APPEARANCE OF HYPERGLYCEMIA AND GLYCOSURIA IN CONSUMERS SUFFERING FROM A DIABETIC PATHOLOGY. CONSUME WITH MODERATION. CONSULT SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS/SAFETY DATA SHEETS.
For optimal efficiency of your e-liquids, be sure to store them in a dry place away from light. Finally, that the flavor does not deteriorate, remember to close your bottle well after use.
5. PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Consider giving a second life to your e-liquid bottles by reusing them, for example for your DIY preparations. If your vial contained nicotine, do not pour its contents into your drains. The latter could indeed contaminate the groundwater. Do not put your vial in your usual plastic sorting bin either.
Be sure to drop off your nicotine e-liquid bottle at a collection point for solvents and phytosanitary products. If in doubt, we invite you to get closer to your usual recycling centre.