Why does menthol feel cold?
The cold feeling menthol and mint produces – whether it is in vape juice, or cigarettes or food products – is its trademark. But why does it cause that sensation? The reason has to do with sensory neurons that react to menthol by increasing calcium production at the site of application – skin, nasal passages, mouth. The increase in calcium production is what causes the cooling sensation.
Can you still buy menthol vape liquid?
Menthol vape liquid is still available in almost all markets except for individual laws or mandates that may ban all flavors, vape products, etc. Many jurisdictions could have prohibited all flavored vape products without exception, so tobacco or menthol could be available. The PACT Act may also make it challenging to order menthol flavors online. But users should know the laws in their individual states and cities to ensure they can still order them.
Is menthol dangerous?
Pure, undiluted menthol can be dangerous. When applied to the skin or ingested in large amounts, mint-extract can cause:
- Skin irritation
- Inflammation
- Abdominal pain
- Ulcers
- Nausea and vomiting
- Seizures
- Death
The quantity of menthol a person would have to ingest orally for it to be deadly is between 50-150mg/kg. This figure only applies the substance in its purest form, which is not how it is added to many consumable products, like vape juice. Small amounts of the extract in vape juices, topical creams, candies, and lozenges do not harm. Menthol cigarettes though have a much more complicated story.
Tobacco companies began adding flavor to cigarettes as a ploy to make them “healthier,” which was and is untrue. Still, cigarette makers started to market these new, “safe” cigarettes disproportionately to African Americans. The result of this race-based marketing has been devastating.
88.5% of black smokers, according to the CDC, now prefer menthol-flavored cigarettes. This percentage has led to more smoking-related fatalities among African-Americans, despite whites and other ethnic groups having higher rates of smoking.
Is menthol vape juice bad for you?
Menthol vape juice is no better or worse than any other e-juice flavor. There are no unique properties that make it any worse or better than vaping tobacco or fruit-based e-juices. But, on the other hand, Menthol cigarettes are responsible for a lot of damage. So the federal government is proposing a total ban on flavored tobacco and menthol.
Menthol cigarettes have a long history of addicting many people to cigarettes for their supposed “clean” taste. It fooled many people into believing they were smoking less harmful cigarettes. As a result, they were pushed onto minority communities mainly and have caused higher cancer and lung disease rates in these communities.
What does menthol in vape juice do?
Menthol is a vape juice that does the same thing as any other consumable product featuring it. It has a unique taste that is refreshing and invigorating and has several other properties, depending on the product. For example, chewing spearmint gum is slightly different from eating peppermint ice cream or drinking mint ice tea. But the taste remains the same.
Many vapers enjoy feeling the sudden rush produced by mint and menthol-based products, as it gives an otherwise flat or one-note flavor an extra ting of savoriness. Mint and menthol are also famous in medicinal and therapeutic products like cough syrups, lozenges, and other over-the-counter medications.
What does menthol vape juice taste like?
Each menthol vape juice will have a different taste depending on the user, device, and maker. The wide variety of flavors out there means that every maker will add something different, or not, to its juice to make it stand out from the options in the market. Users who enjoy the particular mint flavor of one brand will not enjoy the similar taste of another brand.
The basic flavor profile of menthol is the strong, refreshing icy blast that the flavor is famous for, but some makers may make it stronger or not. In addition, some makers will use menthol or extract mint flavor from real leaves, affecting flavor quality and purity. Finally, there are also flavors that blend the taste with other sensations to produce something entirely new.
How to make menthol vape juice?
Every commercial e-juice maker has its particular method to make menthol e-juice. But for DIY e-juice makers, there are many different ways to make their e-juice at home. In addition, users can choose from several extracts to use at home in their home blends to make them stand out from other e-juices.
They can go with an all-natural mint taste derived from real leaves. They can also choose the more synthetic and widely available menthol used in a wide range of different products. The choice is up to them. They can also choose the strength or level of mint taste. So it is not as overpowering or strong as many commercially available e-juices.
Does Menthol Vape Juice Have Real Menthol?
Not all menthol-infused vape juices contain real menthol. Some products in the market are chemical extracts.
Does menthol vape juice have nicotine?
Not all e-juices have nicotine, and the same goes for mint-based vape juices. Users can choose their level of nicotine from among the many different strengths that manufacturers offer their customers. Someone who enjoys the taste can choose not to have any nicotine in their favorite e-juice.
Can You Vape Pure Menthol?
In its pure form, you can’t vape menthol. It’s harsh and burns your throat. But when diluted or mixed with other flavors, it becomes more palatable.
Susan Hodgson
March 27, 2018 at 4:50 amAnything taste like benson & hedges menthol ultra lights? I don’t like peppermint or fruity tastes. Closest was the old ifill menthol but I can’t find it anywhere anymore