PG vs VG and quit zits...

[Ruth-Ann]

Hi, I need help!
I am very new to vaping and am really confused about the e-juice options.
From what I understand VG can cause zits, so I think I would like to try 100% PG
but I hear that VG is what cause the vape (smoke). So if I go to 100% PG, will I not have any clouds?
Also I understand that, the 100% PG from my supplier is not ready to use (steeped?) so how do I do that?

I know these are kinda lame questions, but I am now 2 days smoke (real) free and want to keep it that way without breaking out like a kid in puberty.

Ty!

 

[Boiler]

Never heard this one before, but Vg seems pretty safe for your skin: "Vegetable glycerine is hypoallergenic, and people suffering from acne can use this product without worry that it will aggravate their condition. Vegetable glycerine is also very antibacterial and aids in preventing breakouts and keeping pores clear. It also can speed healing of present acne lesions. It is not inflammatory and will not irritate skin like many other products with harsh chemical ingredients."

What Are the Benefits of Vegetable Glycerine? | eHow.com


Also here's a forum topic on vaping and acne:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/health-safety-e-smoking/314981-has-anyone-else-had-bad-acne-since-vaping-its-not-quit-zits.html

Steeping is more about letting the flavors meld together rather than the liquid itself. Some e-liquids need steeping others don't…. never bothered with it myself.

 

[Ruth-Ann]

Ok, I think I got things confused... Maybe it was the PG causing the issues and 100% VG is the way to go.
Thanks Boiler!

Any other info/opinions on the subject would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Boiler]

Some people are allergic to Pg. I wouldn't worry about it until you try it. 100% Vg is thicker and more difficult to use - most thin it with 5-10% distilled water or alcohol. Try some different Pg/Vg ratios and see how they work for you.

 

[evilkorn]

100% vg is very thick. If you want to avoid PG, I would suggest vg with distilled water.

 

[StormFinch]

Actually, PG is a humectant and anti-microbial as well. It's a common ingredient in cosmetics, cleansing creams, shampoos, etc. What's probably causing acne in this case is quitting smoking, it happens with people using other methods as well. Try googling "quitting smoking and acne" to see how common it is. You've been bathing your skin in tar and various other chemicals for as long as you've been smoking. It's in your pores as well as your other tissues and now that you've quit your body is detoxing. Those chemicals will leave your system in several different ways, including through your skin. Give it time, use a gentle, non drying cleanser and your skin will recover.

 

[Ruth-Ann]

So the acne could be part of the detox process and have nothing to do with PG/VG.
I will keep using the 70/30 mix that was recommended and see how it goes.
Ty!