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If the one shots were in PG and you were using more PG, I guess that may cause a sore throat. If it's across the board, I might consider that possibility.
I suppose one or more ingredients in the one shots weren't agreeing with you, but if the similarity across the board was "requiring more flavoring" (although, I'm not sure I find that, personally to be true, you don't HAVE to flavor anything at any percentage, honestly, you could just try some dilution and see how it ends up). You could also start very low, since most are shake and vape, mainly.
It's possible the sweetener used (I think many one shots have sweetener as an ingredient) it is also possible that it, or at least the percentage used, is not agreeing with you somehow.
These are just guesses. IDK, but the coincidental timing seems a bit over the top, etc.
Anna
I suppose one or more ingredients in the one shots weren't agreeing with you, but if the similarity across the board was "requiring more flavoring" (although, I'm not sure I find that, personally to be true, you don't HAVE to flavor anything at any percentage, honestly, you could just try some dilution and see how it ends up). You could also start very low, since most are shake and vape, mainly.
It's possible the sweetener used (I think many one shots have sweetener as an ingredient) it is also possible that it, or at least the percentage used, is not agreeing with you somehow.
These are just guesses. IDK, but the coincidental timing seems a bit over the top, etc.
Anna
Have you tried using a lowered %. It may just be way too much flavoring. Remember these types of 'recipes' sold online cater to those who are just coming off of cigarettes and whose taste buds have not yet recovered from the effect of smoking. Just lower the pct appropriately across the board.
ie. In lowering the main ingredient by 2% then lower all of the other flavor ingredients by the same % amount.
This keeps the recipe consistent. Just remember to up plain pg/vg by the same amount you subtracted so the volume remains the same.
I have also noticed that the one shots are very sweet, too sweet for me, possibly that contributed to the sore throat. I will lessen the flavor amount on the one shots and see how that goes.
I have quite a few one shots, some are really good. The ones that I have found to be too sweet for me are chocolate wafer bar, key lime pie and blueberry dream. It seems when I vape them all I taste is sweetness.
PG carries flavour, it also in my experience carries more of the throat hit and burn associated with nicotine. Very high concentrations of flavourings can also cause a burning sensation in the mouth or throat.
I wonder if it's the flavoring doing that, or the increase in PG since most flavors are that way. Although, I could see overflavoring generally causing issues, especially if it's way too high.
We are "mixing" chemicals, and although there is certainly some similarity with DIY, it's good to understand the different chemicals and how they will affect your mix.
You don't have much to lose by trying some lower flavored mixes, if you dislike them it's much easier to bump up the percentages, than try to dilute them.
You may find one shots "harsh" at your flavoring level, but less so if you use a little less for sure. I've been at DIY a while, my tastebuds have returned, it's pretty rare for me to mix over 10% and it's usually much lower.
Best of luck, again,
Anna
We are "mixing" chemicals, and although there is certainly some similarity with DIY, it's good to understand the different chemicals and how they will affect your mix.
You don't have much to lose by trying some lower flavored mixes, if you dislike them it's much easier to bump up the percentages, than try to dilute them.
You may find one shots "harsh" at your flavoring level, but less so if you use a little less for sure. I've been at DIY a while, my tastebuds have returned, it's pretty rare for me to mix over 10% and it's usually much lower.
Best of luck, again,
Anna
Might try max vg when using the one shots. The longer I diy the less I like sweeter juices. Easy enough to make your own one shots to cut down on mixing time.
What VG/PG base are you mixing with? Some people are sensitive to PG, and the one shots are likely pretty pure PG. It might be that you are a bit sensitive, and the high percentages of the one-shots are pushing you past a threshold where it’s just too much PG for you. I’d try Letitia’s max VG suggestion if you’re adding any PG yourself.
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