Nic Salts

What are Nicotine Salts?

Nicotine salts (nic salts) have gradually changed the vaping industry. They offer vapers a pleasant combination of a smoother throat hit and faster perceived nicotine delivery when compared with traditional freebase nicotine e-liquids.

Nicotine salts are derived from naturally occurring nicotine found in tobacco leaves. Unlike freebase nicotine e-liquids, nic salt e-liquids undergo a special processing method that involves combining the nicotine with an acid, in our case generally salicylic acid, to form a salt. This alteration lowers the pH level of the nicotine, resulting in a smoother throat hit compared to freebase nicotine e-liquids - even at higher nicotine strengths.

Many vapers, both new and experienced, find nic salt e-liquids to provide that throat hit usually associated withes traditional cigarettes.

Benefits of Nicotine Salts

Nicotine salts generally allow vapers to experience higher nicotine strengths with a smoother sensation compared to freebase nicotine due to lower pH. This can be appealing for both smokers newly making the switch to vapes, and experienced vapers who prefer a milder nicotine delivery.

Can Nic Salts be used in any vape?

Yes, but performance depends on the coil and device calibration. Our tech team tested what coils best utilise modern nic salt juices. 

Mesh coils excelled due to even heating over a large surface area that avoided burnt tastes and unlocked more flavour.

Our technical experts found the best results in the Totally Wicked re:fuel pen with 0.8 ohm built-in mesh, the Skope Air using the 0.8 ohm external mesh coil head, plus Opal and Tornado products matched with 0.8-1.2 ohm mesh coils.

Note the coil impacts experience more than the battery device itself. Our team chose reliable combinations allowing modern nic salt juices to shine as intended.

Are nicotine salts better than freebase e-liquid? 

Both nicotine salts and freebase e-liquids (unless nicotine-free) contain nicotine but they provide different sensations. Nicotine salts generally feel like they hit you faster, meaning you feel the effects quicker. Some people like this because it feels closer to the sensation they experienced with cigarettes. Freebase, on the other hand, offer a less subtle experience, especially at higher strengths. Nicotine salts tend to be smoother even at higher levels.

Ultimately, whether one is “Better” than the other comes down to personal preference. Think about what you’re looking for: a quick nicotine hit or a smoother experience? You may need to try Nic salts and Freebase to decide which feels right for you.

Where do Nic Salts come from?

The nicotine used in nicotine salts originates from tobacco leaves. However, the specific salt forms used in e-liquids are created through a separate processing step, where the extracted nicotine is combined with acids such as salicylic acid that we use here at Totally Wicked.

What nic salts are the best?

“What’s the best nic salt?” is a great question, but there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Every vaper has their own personal preferences, and nic salts that appeal to one vaper might not be the same cup of tea (or nicotine salt) for another.

At Totally Wicked, we understand this perfectly. That’s why we offer a large range of high-quality nic salts with different flavours and nicotine strengths to choose from. We believe in empowering you to discover your own vaping preferences.

Remember, the best nic salt is the one you feel most comfortable vaping with. However, if you’re still unsure about anything then contact our NCSCT trained customer support team and they’ll be more than happy to help guide you – wherever you are in your vaping journey.