Is There Tobacco in Vapes? Here's What You Need to Know

Most people assume that disposable e-cigarettes are high-tech tobacco sticks. That's understandable because many of the big tobacco brands are packing their vapes with nicotine and plenty of other chemicals you shouldn't want in your lungs. But not all vapes are the same. Especially not Blakk Smoke vapes.

The short answer to the question "Is there tobacco in vapes?" is "Sometimes". But, of course, if you're hitting a Blakk Smoke hookah pen, the answer is a confident 'no!' We've decided: no tobacco, no nicotine, no nonsense.

Tobacco Products vs. Vapes: What’s the Difference?

Tobacco Products

Dry tobacco products like cigars and cigarettes burn dried tobacco leaves. When you light them, they release nicotine (the addictive substance) along with a cocktail of harmful chemicals, like arsenic and formaldehyde, linked to lung disease. Those harmful chemicals include stuff like tar, carbon monoxide, and arsenic! You inhale the smoke directly into your lungs and, over time, this can develop into health problems like lung disease and different types of cancers.

E-cigarettes

E-cigarettes (also known as vape pens, e-cigs, or electronic cigarettes) come in many shapes and sizes. Some of them look like USB flash drives or pens. Some are disposable, and some are refillable.

Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) don't physically burn tobacco, but they do release nicotine. These vaping products use a heating element to turn e-liquid or vape juice into vapor. Even though they don't contain tobacco, e-cigarettes are classified as tobacco products by the health authorities that regulate them. Many big-name tobacco brands also produce electronic cigarettes.

E-cigarette Aerosol and E-Liquid

The vapor from e-cigs contains nicotine and other toxic chemicals that affect your health. When you inhale the vapor from an e-cigarette, you aren't inhaling water vapor. It's actually an aerosol made up of tiny particles.

E-liquids contain different ingredients that are brand-specific, but you can expect to find flavorings, vegetable glycerin, and propylene glycol along with the nicotine. The nicotine strength varies across different products, too. Some regulators do consider how the substances are classified and whether they should be treated as food products for health and human services marketing.

Hookah Pens

A hookah pen is similar to a vape. It's a battery-free handheld device designed to mimic the hookah experience but deliver it more practically: without the tobacco or coals. It's a cleaner and more portable way to enjoy bold, fruity flavors. Our nicotine-free hookah pens are breath-activated and deliver smooth clouds without any charging.

How Long Does a Hookah Pen Last?

That's all up to you; it depends on your smoking habits. Our hookah pens contain 2023 puffs. When you're taking long, deep pulls, it counts as multiple puffs. Sometimes this is up to 8-10 in one go. If you're a casual user or practicing dual use, one hookah pen could last from two weeks to a month.

What's in Blakk Smoke Vapes?

At Blakk Smoke, our vapes and hookah pens are packed full of the good stuff: fruity flavors without the chemical punch:

1. Fruit Juice In, Harmful Chemicals Out

Fact: We don't do chemical-heavy vape juices. Every Blakk Smoke hookah pen vape is infused with real fruit juice, so you get full-bodied flavor without the nicotine or tobacco found in e-cigarette products. Our vapes taste like the real thing because they are the real thing.

2. Designed to Hit Different

Our pens are breath-activated, and we've put sleek LED lights on them because it's a vibe! There are no buttons, no fiddling with chargers; just pick it up and puff. Like other vape pens, our hookah pens have a heating element that vaporizes the fruit juice to create a thick puff of clean clouds. It's vaping minus the nicotine and all the harmful chemicals in e-liquids.

3. The World’s First Fruit Juice Hookah Pen

Ours is the only brand with a patented hookah pen that works exclusively with fruit juice. We aren't always up to brag, but when we are, it's for good reason! Forbes has named Blakk Smoke as the healthiest hookah vape alternative on the market.

Our vapes are made from real fruit juice. They don’t contain tobacco or nicotine; just fresh flavor:

Strawberry Lemonade Hookah Pen

This hookah pen gives you a fruity strawberry punch with the tangy twist of lemonade. It's like summer in a cloud. Our nicotine-free strawberry lemonade hookah pen is one of our best sellers; a delicious alternative to traditional e-cigarettes.

Mint Hookah Vapes

Our mint hookah vapes give you that refreshing kick without the icy chemical aftertaste (that's because they don't have the chemicals found in traditional e-cigarettes). They're also available in a refreshingly tempting range of flavor combinations like blueberry mint, watermelon mint, mint hookah pen, and orange mint.

Strawberry Kiwi Hookah Pen

The strawberry hookah pen is a juicy, fruity flavor that you can enjoy without the harmful, addictive substances often found in disposable e-cigarettes. It gets its flavor from real fruit juice, which doesn't have the toxins found in traditional cigarettes and e-juice.

What Other Vapes Are Putting in Your Lungs

With so many vapes belonging to tobacco brands, it probably doesn't surprise you to know that most of them haven't been created with your health in mind. Many e-cigarette brands still use harmful aerosols packed with nicotine and toxic substances, as well as flavorants that have been linked to lung disease and other health risks.

Vape Ingredients and Their Health Effects

Diacetyl

Diacetyl is found in some vape flavorings. Reports from the American Lung Association (ALA) have linked this chemical to bronchiolitis obliterans (popcorn lung), which is a serious lung disease that causes coughing and shortness of breath. It's sometimes mistaken for COPD or asthma. Young people are attracted to vape flavorings, as many of them are sweet, and the names are trendy! But e-cigarette use can cause breathing problems, especially in young people.

Heavy Metals Like Lead and Nickel

These are known toxins, and when they’re inhaled deep, they cause damage to your internal organs. Lead can damage the brain and kidneys when inhaled (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023). Nickel exposure is known to irritate the lungs, resulting in reduced lung function, and even causing cancer over the long term.

Formaldehyde

Yes, it’s the same stuff that's used in embalming fluid. When vape liquids overheat, they can produce formaldehyde gas as a byproduct. This is a known carcinogen, and it’s toxic to inhale. ALA has linked formaldehyde to respiratory problems like popcorn lung, and even an increased risk of cancer.

Nicotine

Nicotine is the addictive chemical in cigarettes and traditional vapes. It creates a dependency by stimulating your brain to release dopamine, and this creates the craving to keep puffing. Over time, this becomes a habit.

Nicotine increases your blood pressure and your heart rate. In teenagers, it interferes with brain development (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2016; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023; National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2022). Nicotine addiction is part of the reason that it's so tough to stop smoking regular cigarettes. 

However, Blakk Smoke’s nicotine-free hookah vapes can help you switch completely.

Regulating Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and E-Cigarette Sales

Using traditional e-cigarettes is not risk-free, and the increase in e-cigarette sales has created a wider range of products. This has resulted in a stronger regulatory response.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates e-cigarette and vaping product safety standards. That includes propylene glycol in e-liquids. The FDA is responsible for approving and restricting the sales and marketing to protect public health. 

The American Heart Association (AHA) supports research and public health campaigns targeted at reducing e-cigarette use among the youth.

Why You Shouldn’t Be Vaping or Smoking Tobacco

Tobacco doesn't just affect your lungs; it impacts almost every organ. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) links smoking cigarettes directly to major organ damage, including:

• stroke
• heart disease
• lung disease (including COPD)
• cancer

Lots of young people can stop smoking cigarettes using nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or switching to vaping. This can reduce your exposure to the harmful toxins released when you smoke cigarettes. You'll experience more benefits if you stop smoking cigarettes completely and switch to vaping exclusively than using both. Blakk Smoke vapes and hookah pens' e-liquid is free from the harmful ingredients found in other e-cigarette products, giving you a healthier alternative to cigarette smoking.

Smoking cessation programs are especially important for young adults because they’re the main demographic for prevention and quitting. We present an alternative to nicotine replacement therapies for quitting, one without the health and addiction risks. Thousands of customers have kept the ritual as part of their smoking cessation journey, without the harmful additives.

Frequently Asked Questions About E-Cigarette Use

Is Vaping Better for Blood Pressure Than Cigarettes?

When you smoke traditional tobacco cigarettes, the nicotine release causes your blood pressure to spike. But when you vape without nicotine (with a Blakk Smoke hookah pen), your blood pressure doesn't go up, making it a better choice for heart health. It's always a good idea to discuss health-related concerns with your healthcare provider.

Is Vaping Better Than Smoking?

If you're comparing smoking and vaping tobacco products, vaping generally has fewer harmful byproducts. To be really sure, you'd need to switch to a nicotine-free, tobacco-free hookah pen. You'll get the full flavor and luxurious experience without the health risks or addiction.

I've Never Heard of a Hookah Pen Before. How Does It Work?

Blakk Smoke hookah pens are tobacco-free, nicotine-free vapes that are breath-activated. The LED-lit device is a unique, portable hookah design that you can carry around. It's a disposable vape that gives you full-bodied, fruity flavor.

It's perfect if you want to stop smoking cigarettes, and it doesn't contain the harmful ingredients often found in e-cigarettes. Try our nicotine-free electric hookahs today.

Are Nicotine-Free E-Cigarettes Safer Than Nicotine Vapes?

Yes, especially if you want to vape risk-free from addiction. Our hookah pens do not contain harmful nicotine like you find in other tobacco products from certain brand names. This and other harmful substances are bad for your blood vessels, and they're linked to cancers and heart disease. They're a safer option for anyone who wants to enjoy vaping without the health risks.

The Final Puff

So, do vapes have tobacco in them? Often, they do. But you won't find nicotine or tobacco products in Blakk Smoke hookah pens. We want to help people stop smoking, so we're changing things: no nicotine, no guilt. Just fruit-flavored vibes. Puff smarter. Live better.

References

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “Smoking & Tobacco Use: Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking.” Updated 2023.
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “Regulation of E-Cigarettes and Other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS).”
• American Lung Association (ALA). “Popcorn Lung: A Dangerous Risk of Flavored E-Cigarettes.” Published July 6, 2016.
• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). “What Are Electronic Cigarettes?” Updated 2022.
• American Heart Association (AHA). “E-cigarettes and Public Health: Position Statement.”
• Truth Initiative. “What’s in a Cigarette?” and “What’s in E-Cigarette Aerosol?”
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “The Health Consequences of Smoking—50 Years of Progress: A Report of the Surgeon General.”
• Johns Hopkins Medicine. “5 Vaping Facts You Need to Know.”
• Blakk Smoke. “Product Descriptions and Ingredient Claims.” Available via: https://blakksmoke.com
• National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (2018). “Public Health Consequences of E-Cigarettes.”