Allergic to PG

[lokey]

Well, I'm apparently allergic to PG. First, I have eczema, which tends to flare up when I'm exposed any type of allergen or extreme weather changes.

I've only been vaping for a couple months now (quit pack and a half analog habit on Oct 30, 2013). And ever since I started, I've been extremely dehydrated. My lips, hands, and feet have dried out really bad, to the point of flaking and peeling. At first, I thought this was just from the sudden change to harsh winter temperatures, but it got worse than it ever had before. I won't be graphic, but my skin was in bad shape.

So, I did some googling, reading, and chatting with fellow vapers. It was recommended to me to get e-juice with no PG in it because PG removes moisture by design. So, I ordered some from these guys - Pure VG - Pure VG - and have been vaping their 100% VG e juice for about 2 weeks now. Well, it's official. I'm all but completely healed and have no more eczema flare-up or dehydration issues.

Anyway, just thought I'd share, in case anyone else is having similar issues with PG. Take care.

 

[Muggs]

Well congratulations on figuring everything out and being able to stay off the smokes. Others might have the same issue.

 

[burtonsnowww]

im also allergic to pg, you can check out velvet cloud vapors, alien visions and heathers heavenly vapes purity line for more 100%vg flavors

 

[lokey]

Thanks, Muggs. I was a slave to Camel Lights for 22 long years. It feels awesome to put them behind me.

 

[lokey]

im also allergic to pg, you can check out velvet cloud vapors, alien visions and heathers heavenly vapes purity line for more 100%vg flavors

Thanks. I'll check them out, too.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Glad you got your issue resolved but realize VG is also a humectant. Dehydration is one of the downsides to vaping. It's a good move you're using organic as they're less likely to be an issue if you do have allergies. Quite a few vapers that are sensitive to PG.
PG and VG are humectants...
A humectant is a substance used primarily in foods and cosmetic products to help retain moisture. These substances are called hygroscopic, which means that they are able to absorb ambient water. These hygroscopic compounds posses a chemical structure that attracts water from the atmosphere and binds it to various sites along the molecule.

When we inhale PG/ VG it "traps" the moisture in our mouth, throat and nasal area and thus the vapor. The real problem arises when the body is dehydrated and begins "stealing" moisture from other parts of the body to keep key organs hydrated. Ask any chemist and they will tell you the same. I drink 3+ liters of water per day.

Because of vapers being sensitive to many ingredients there's a huge demand in the last 2 yrs for organic based juice.

 

[Dakota Jim]

Here is another highly regarded vg only eliquid company - Why E-Juice?

 

[diggyb]

Glad you worked it out.

I am not allergic to PG, I just don't like it, so I vape 100% vg.
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mtbakervapor.com

 

[Muggs]

Thanks, Muggs. I was a slave to Camel Lights for 22 long years. It feels awesome to put them behind me.

I can so relate. I was a pack a day'er too.

 

[lokey]

Now that I'm vaping 100 VG, I couldn't go back to PG anyway. The throat hit/burn is definitely more apparent to me now when I vape one of my buddies' juices. I don't like it....too harsh.

Yeah, and I like the idea of going all-organic on top of it.

 

[diggyb]

VG makes much better clouds with much less throat hit (almost none, depending on the flavor and nic).

Cleaning your coils a bit more often is a fair trade-off, IMO.