With UK CBD edibles, it’s easy enough to keep your product in good condition. For CBD liquids, on the other hand, it’s a little more complicated. Vape liquids have a certain number of components that make them especially sensitive to a range of different elements and chemicals, and so making sure that they’re kept in top condition is just one of the ways that you can prolong their lifespan.    

Vape liquids have the potential to last for months, if not years without being used. And so learning how to take care of your liquids is an important part of the vaping journey. Below are some top tips on vape liquid maintenance, alongside some answers to why this is so important.    

Vape liquids are sensitive to heat   

Due to their mix of propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine and nicotine, vape liquids are incredibly sensitive to heat. This much should be clear, they’ve been built to react specifically with heat, and even within their bottle, will react to warmer temperatures. The molecules in the liquid will react with warmer air and build up in energy. This could lead the liquid to break down its different molecules within the vape juice. 

Vape liquids are sensitive to sunlight

Vape liquids are especially sensitive to UV rays. 

Nicotine is a highly reactive chemical and like with being subjected to heat, the UV rays can break down the molecules and change the chemical makeup of your vape liquid. The UV rays affect your vape liquid in a different way to heat, but the end product is a lesser tasting e-liquid.

Vape liquids are sensitive to air

Oxygen will “oxidise” the nicotine chemical in your e-liquid, turning it into something called cotinine. Cotinine is less potent than nicotine, and won’t produce the same satisfying effects as nicotine does in your e-liquid. Oxidation is not an uncommon occurrence, almost every product or material reacts to air in a similar way.

How to keep your vape liquids in good condition

So, when it comes to defending against the elements of heat light and air, how can you maintain the quality of your e-liquid? Many vape bottles are made of plastic and are often transparent, meaning that they are constantly exposed to at least two of the elements mentioned above. There are two main ways to ensure quality in your vape liquid during short term storage.

Store in a cool, dry place

First off, making sure that you have properly stored your e-liquid is crucial in ensuring its longevity. Find a cupboard or drawer which is kept out of light and in cool conditions to ensure that heat and light can’t interact with the nicotine in the liquid. The cooler the better, the best vape liquids are kept at a maximum of room temperature.

Keep the bottle closed

Don’t forget to screw on the lid! One of the main instigators of e-liquid degradation is leaving the lid off. Keep your e-liquid safe from outside forces by keeping the lid firmly shut until you need to use it.   

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