What’s Really Inside Your Vape? (It’s Worse Than You Think)

That “e-juice” in your vape isn’t just fruity flavors – it’s a cocktail of nicotine (yep, straight from tobacco), propylene glycol, flavorings, and a bunch of chemicals. Even “nicotine-free” vapes often sneak in trace amounts of nicotine. Plus, heating the liquid creates even more sketchy byproducts.

The FDA hasn’t officially approved or set rules for e-cigarettes or their ingredients, so what's inside can vary a lot. But here’s the deal – researchers have looked into it and found some questionable stuff:

• Nicotine – Super addictive and can affect focus and mood, especially for teens.
• Propylene Glycol – Found in food, but also used in antifreeze, paint, and fog machines.
• Carcinogens – Chemicals like acetaldehyde and formaldehyde, which are best kept far away.
• Acrolein – A weed killer that’s not meant to be inhaled.
• Diacetyl – Linked to “popcorn lung,” which sounds cute but isn’t something you want.
• Diethylene Glycol – Yep, it’s also in antifreeze.
• Heavy Metals – Nickel, tin, lead – not exactly the ingredients list you’d expect.
• Cadmium – Common in cigarettes, not great to breathe in.
• Benzene – Same stuff you find in car exhaust.
• Ultrafine Particles – Tiny but persistent, and they don’t just disappear.

Basically, vapes pack more than just vibes and flavors – they bring along some unwelcome extras.

If you’re rethinking what goes into your vape, VapeLess is here to help you make a shift. It’s not about quitting cold turkey – just taking that first step at your own pace. Give VapeLess a try and see where it takes you.