One thing that we get asked a lot about is the
different ways in which one can use a CBD oil product. We know that CBD oils are primarily marketed
as tinctures, but we also know that vape oils and tinctures have a lot in
common.
So, can CBD oils be used for both vaping purposes and
as a tincture? The answer is that it
depends.
Sublingual CBD (CBD Tinctures)
Sublingual CBD, which is commonly referred to as a CBD
tincture, is a CBD oil product that contains hemp extract combined with a
carrier oil. Sometimes, it contains
flavoring ingredients as well. CBD
tinctures are poured beneath the tongue, where they absorb into the sublingual
tissue for fast activation.
CBD Vape Oil (CBD E-Liquid)
CBD vape oil, also known as CBD e-liquid or CBD vape
juice, combines hemp extract with propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin, as
these two ingredients are the base of all e-liquid products due to their
ability to help the liquid turn into a smooth vapor. Most CBD e-liquids also contain flavoring.
The thing about CBD vape oil is that it often contains
ingredients that are safe to ingest.
Both PG and VG are approved by the FDA, and are found in many products
that we ingest regularly. And, some of
the flavoring used by vape companies can safely be consumed as well.
CBD vape oil comes in a bottle, and it’s poured into
the tank or cartridge of a vaping system.
CBD Vape Additives
We want to quickly discuss a third type of product
that’s becoming more and more popular.
CBD vape additives are concentrated CBD oil products that can be added
to any vape juice to turn it into a hemp-infused e-liquid. Often, these products are free of PG and VG,
as they are being added to a product that already contains those
ingredients. Many CBD vape additives are
actually just CBD extracts, and so they can be added to both tinctures and vape
oils. But, always check with the product
description before using it as one or the other.
When They Can Be Used Interchangeably
So, when is it okay to use the products
interchangeably? Well, the best answer
is that it’s okay as long as the manufacturer says so. Many companies make CBD vape oils that clearly
state that they can be used sublingually.
Like we said, both PG and VG are safe to ingest, as are many flavoring
extracts used in the e-liquids.
When They Can’t Be Used Interchangeably
Some CBD oil products cannot be used as both a vape
oil and tincture. For instance, like we
said, all CBD vape oils must contain both VG and PG, because without them, they
wouldn’t be able to properly vaporize.
CBD tinctures rarely have these ingredients in them. Therefore, you couldn’t just pour a CBD tincture
formula into your cartridge or tank and vape it, as it wouldn’t work.
Similarly, some CBD vape oils contain additional
ingredients that are safe to vape, but probably not great to ingest. That’s why you should always read through the
list of ingredients of a CBD product before deciding how you’d like to use it.
We suggest that if you wish to use a CBD product
intended for vaping as a tincture, or a CBD tincture as a vape oil, you ask the
manufacturer. This is the best way to
make sure that you’re not going to do something that’s not safe. Otherwise, you could specifically seek out
CBD products that claim that they can be used for both purposes.
More Flexibility with Your CBD Experience
CBD vape oils and CBD tinctures can be used
interchangeably only certain circumstances, as you can see. The best way to know whether or not this is
the case is to simply see what the manufacturer has to say. If a product does not say that it can be used
for both purposes, it’s best to avoid utilizing them as such.
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