Breaking Down Vaping Myths: Facts To Know

Why Talk About Vaping Myths?

If you’ve been part of the vaping community (or you’re just curious), you’ve probably heard it all: vaping is just as bad as smoking, nobody knows what’s inside e-liquids, and vaping causes popcorn lung. At Skwezed, we’re all about keeping things simple, clean, and honest — from the ingredients we use to the conversations we have.

Let’s go through populat vaping myths set the record straight.

Myth 1: Vaping is as bad as smoking cigarettes

The truth: Cigarettes burn tobacco, releasing thousands of toxic and carcinogenic chemicals. Vaping doesn’t involve combustion. Instead, e-liquids are vaporized, significantly reducing exposure to harmful compounds. While not risk-free, vaping is widely recognized as a less harmful alternative to smoking.

Myth 2: Vapes are not regulated and we don’t know what’s in them

The truth: Vaping products are regulated by the FDA in the U.S. At Skwezed, we’re transparent: our e-liquids are crafted from four simple ingredients — propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG), food-grade flavor extracts, and nicotine (optional). Our ingredients are listed on every box of Skwezed e-liquid. No guesswork, no mystery. 

Myth 3: Most people use vapes more frequently than cigarettes — that must be worse

The truth: More frequent use doesn’t automatically mean more harm. Cigarettes deliver tar and toxins with every puff. Vaping eliminates combustion, which is the main source of damage in smoking.

Myth 4: Nicotine is very harmful to health

The truth: Nicotine is addictive, but it’s not the main cause of smoking-related diseases. The real danger comes from burning tobacco. Nicotine on its own functions more like caffeine — a stimulant with dependency potential, but not the root of smoking’s deadly health risks.

Myth 5: Vaping does not help people quit smoking

The truth: Studies and testimonials suggest vaping is one of the most effective tools for reducing or quitting cigarette use. In fact, public health organizations in the UK endorse vaping as a proven harm reduction method.

Myth 6: Switching to vaping is just switching from one harmful addiction to another

The truth: Harm reduction is about lowering risks, not expecting an overnight cure. For many smokers, vaping is a stepping stone to cutting down nicotine use — or quitting altogether — while avoiding the worst effects of combustible tobacco.

Myth 7: Vaping causes ‘popcorn lung’

The truth: Popcorn lung is the common name for the rare disease bronchiolitis obliterans. This myth stems from workplace cases at a microwave popcorn plant where workers were inhaling high amounts of the flavoring chemical diacetyl. Today, reputable brands — including Skwezed — do not use diacetyl in their e-liquids. 

FAQs

Is vaping safer than smoking?

Yes. While not risk-free, vaping eliminates combustion — the main source of toxins in cigarette smoke — making it a less harmful alternative.

What’s actually in Skwezed e-liquids?

Every bottle contains just four things: PG, VG, food-grade flavor extracts, and nicotine (optional). That’s it.

Can vaping help me quit smoking?

Many smokers find vaping an effective way to transition away from cigarettes. While results vary by person, it is widely considered one of the most helpful harm reduction tools.

Does Skwezed use diacetyl?

No. Skwezed e-liquids are crafted without diacetyl or other harmful additives associated with myths like “popcorn lung.”

Final Thoughts

Vaping comes with a lot of misconceptions, but the truth is clear: it’s not smoking, it’s not unregulated, and it’s not the danger it’s often made out to be. At Skwezed, we’ll always keep it simple — clean ingredients, real flavors, and honest information.