VG or PG?

[Alanae]

So what do you use, or not use, and why?

VG?
PG?
Both?
Neither?

I just ordered my first ecig as well as all the extras and juice. I've read alot about cutting it with VG or PG but can't quite, as a noob, figure out what the difference between the two is. So I'd love to hear from you guys as to which you use and why you prefer VG or PG.

Thanks!

 

[booboo]

I think PG is preferred because it vapes better, but it is synthetic, so can cause more side effects. Most people use VG because they had a bad reaction to PG. VG is plant derived, so more "natural"...but it doesn't give as much oomph in vapor and taste and it is sweeter and mellower. I'd recommend going with PG because it is easier to get and comes in a million flavors...if you have a reaction to it, then look at cutting with VG or switching over.

 

[Monkeylurv]

I'm confused myself. I had read on here that PG was safer to inhale despite being synthetic, with exception of those that are sensitive to it?

 

[Alanae]

Monkeylurv I am sooooo glad I'm not the only one scratching my head. It just seems everyone has a different opinion on this one which was why I am hoping for a large thread with lots of responses so I can get a clearer picture. I think I also read somewhere that VG has a harsher taste than PG, and one you cut 50/50 with liquid and one you cut with liquid and water. I'm just utterly confused at this point. Not that that's new for me

 

[Monkeylurv]

Alanae,

I had read over on the e-liquid recipes thread that VG is thicker, so you have to cut it with water or alcohol. PG can just be used straight since it has a thinner viscosity.

Most manufactured E-juice is made with PG.

But I am very curious as to which is safer.

 

[QueenInNC]

Hi, Alanae! Where in NC are you?

 

[Alanae]

I'm in Weddington just south of Charlotte.