Nicotine booster: everything you need to know to dose your e-liquid
The nicotine booster is an essential product for all DIY enthusiasts as well as for vapers who wish to add nicotine to a large-format e-liquid without nicotine. Packaged in a 10 ml bottle in accordance with French and European regulations, this product allows you to achieve the desired nicotine level whilst preserving the characteristics of your e-liquid for e-cigarettes.
At Le Vapoteur Discount, find a selection of boosters suited to all needs: classic nicotine booster, nicotine salt booster, cool booster, hybrid booster as well as VDLV references. Each product is designed to be mixed with a neutral base or with a flavour-boosted e-liquid.
What is a nicotine booster?
A booster is a neutral liquid composed of nicotine, propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerine (VG). It generally contains no flavouring and is not intended to be vaped on its own.
Its role is simple: to allow the addition of nicotine to a DIY preparation or to a large-format nicotine-free e-liquid. Thanks to this system, each vaper can adjust the dosage according to their consumption habits.
In accordance with current regulations in France, booster bottles are limited to a capacity of 10 ml and a maximum concentration of 20 mg/ml of nicotine.
What is a nicotine booster used for?
The booster is used in two main situations:
- making a DIY e-liquid;
- the nicotine of a ready-to-boost e-liquid, also known as a flavour-boosted e-liquid.
In both cases, the principle remains the same: the booster provides the desired nicotine dose without excessively altering the characteristics of the blend when the proportions are observed.
Vapers can thus prepare a personalised e-liquid matching their equipment, their vaping preferences and the desired nicotine level.
Which booster should you choose?
Several types of boosters are now available.
The classic nicotine booster
This is the most widely used model. It is suitable for the majority of DIY recipes as well as large-format e-liquids. It is available in a ratio of 50/50 PG/VG or 70/30 PG/VG to match the composition of the liquid used.
The nicotine salt booster
The nicotine salt booster uses a different form of nicotine. It is primarily used with e-liquids containing nicotine salts or for certain specific DIY preparations.
The cool booster
The cool booster combines nicotine with a refreshing additive. It provides a cooling sensation to the blend whilst adjusting the nicotine level.
The hybrid booster
The hybrid booster combines several nicotine technologies to offer a use suited to different profiles of vapers.
Which PG/VG ratio should you choose?
The choice of ratio depends primarily on the composition of your base,your e-liquid and more broadly on your e-cigarette.
A 50/50 PG/VG booster is the most versatile solution. It offers a good balance between flavour delivery, vapour production and throat sensation, also known as the hit.
A 70/30 booster contains more propylene glycol. It enhances flavours and the hit, whilst remaining more fluid.
Conversely, a higher proportion of vegetable glycerine increases the volume of vapour and produces a thicker liquid, often appreciated on high-powered e-cigarettes.
The ideal is to maintain a consistent ratio between the base, the boosters and the other ingredients in your preparation.
How do you dose a nicotine booster?
The dosage always depends on the final desired quantity of e-liquid as well as the desired nicotine level.
For a ready-to-boost e-liquid, the manufacturer generally indicates the number of boosters to add directly into the bottle.
For a DIY recipe, the calculation takes into account:
- the final liquid quantity;
- the desired nicotine level;
- the PG/VG ratio;
- the quantity of flavourings used.
Using a DIY calculator allows you to obtain a precise blend without any dosage errors.
Can boosters be used on their own?
No. Nicotine boosters should never be vaped on their own.
They are exclusively designed to be diluted in a neutral base or in a nicotine-free e-liquid. Using a booster neat would result in a far too high nicotine dosage.
It is also inadvisable to add a booster to an already nicotine-containing e-liquid, as this risks altering the balance of the product and exceeding the desired nicotine level.
Which nicotine level should you choose?
The choice of level essentially depends on the needs of each smoker transitioning to vaping.
As a guide:
- 6 mg/ml corresponds to moderate consumption;
- 3 mg/ml is generally suitable for low nicotine needs;
- 9 to 12 mg/ml is often used by former smokers with higher consumption;
- 16 to 20 mg/ml may be considered depending on consumption habits and the equipment used.
The aim is to choose an appropriate dosage in order to achieve a satisfying throat sensation through the hit, without over-consuming nicotine.
Why use a booster in a DIY e-liquid?
DIY allows you to create a personalised e-liquid by mixing a base, concentrated flavourings and one or more nicotine boosters.
This method offers great freedom in the choice of ratio, flavours, quantity produced and final nicotine level.
Each preparation can thus be tailored to the vaper's preferences, whether they are looking for more vapour, a stronger hit or a balance between the two.
A wide selection of nicotine boosters
Our catalogue brings together a range of products to meet all vaper profiles.
You will find in particular:
- 50/50 and 70/30 nicotine boosters;
- nicotine salt boosters;
- cool boosters;
- hybrid boosters;
- the VDLV boosters, including the classic, cool, nicotine salt and Neosweet additive versions.
All these products are available in 10 ml bottles, in plastic packaging compliant with regulations, to make it easy to prepare your DIY e-liquids or your ready-to-boost e-liquids.
