Why Adult Smokers Switch from Cigarettes to Vapes
The best decision any adult smoker can make is to quit tobacco and nicotine use altogether. However, if you would otherwise continue to smoke, vaping may be an alternative to consider switching to. So with that in mind, why do people vape? This article will explore some of the possible reasons why vape devices could be worth switching to, as well as some of the potential improvements vaping could offer over smoking.
Why Do People Vape?
As an adult smoker, the only time you should think about switching from cigarettes to vape devices is when you’d otherwise continue to smoke. Adult smokers looking to switch might also find that certain vapes offer hygiene, convenience and taste improvements. However, the exact experience you get from a vape will depend on the product in question.
Why Vape Over Continuing to Smoke?
While vapes and other smoke-free alternatives are not risk free, they could present a reduction in the level of harmful chemicals a smoker is exposed to, when compared to continued smoking. Of course, this will depend on the product in question and should be substantiated on a product-by-product basis. Take our latest pod based vape VEEV ONE as an example. VEEV ONE emits on average 99% lower levels of harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes.* The device does not produce smoke. Instead, VEEV ONE produces a vapour that is not smoke.
Important information: this does not necessarily equal a 99% reduction in risk. VEEV ONE is not risk-free.
* 99% less” represents the average reductions in levels of a range of harmful chemicals (excluding nicotine) compared to the smoke of a reference cigarette. See Important Information on IQOS.com
Other Improvements Vapes Could Offer Over Continuing to Smoke
Vape products are only for adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke. That said, those switching from cigarettes to vape devices may also discover a number of other improvements when switching to vapes, including the following:
- Less smell
- No staining
- Less likely to bother those around you
Whether you experience these improvements will, however, depend on the product you switch to. For example, our disposable vape VEEV NOW will not stain your fingers. Additionally, it produces less smell than cigarettes.* In fact, VEEV NOW leaves virtually no smell compared to cigarettes.** As VEEV NOW produces less smell than cigarettes, it is less likely to bother people around you.***
* 95% agreement amongst 311 adult consumers in Canada, 2022.
** 88% agreement amongst 311 adult consumers in Canada, 2022.
*** 94% agreement amongst 311 adult consumers in Canada, 2022.
Why Do People Vape Over Other Smoke-Free Alternatives?
There are a variety of possible smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes. Some of the possible reasons why vape devices may be preferred are due to the variety of devices and flavours available.
When switching from cigarettes to vape devices, you may find that vapes come in a variety of different designs, shapes, and sizes. From vape mods to pods, disposables, and more, the expansive range of options typically accommodates a variety of tastes and preferences.
What’s more, e-liquids usually come in various flavours, allowing you to tailor your experience even more to your preferences. For example, both our VEEV ONE (pod based vapes) and VEEV NOW (disposable vapes) come in a range of different flavours. Explore these via the VEEV NOW flavours and VEEV ONE pods pages.
Smoke-Free Alternatives to Cigarettes
As well as understanding why people vape, you might also find it useful to learn what vape products are available that can offer the features and benefits we’ve explored. For those switching from cigarettes to vape devices, our disposable vape VEEV NOW and our pod based vape VEEV ONE are worth considering. Find out more on how these products work and the features they offer via the VEEV ONE and VEEV NOW discovery page.
For those who would rather switch to a tobacco-based product, heated tobacco could be an option. Our tobacco heating device series IQOS ILUMA uses Smartcore Induction Technology. IQOS ILUMA Smartcore Induction Technology heats tobacco instead of burning it to deliver the taste of real tobacco. Moreover, IQOS ILUMA emits significantly lower levels of harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes.* As IQOS ILUMA produces less smell than cigarettes, it is less likely to bother people around you.**
Important information: IQOS ILUMA is not risk-free.
* Reductions in levels of the 9 harmful chemicals the World Health Organization recommends to reduce in cigarette smoke, which do not include nicotine. See Important Information on IQOS.com.
** 85% agreement amongst 674 adult consumers in Japan and Italy, 2020 – 2021.
For those wanting to learn more about our range, you can find answers to some of the most common questions about IQOS products on our FAQs page. Discover more about smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes.
Smoke-free products are not risk-free and provide nicotine, which is addictive. The best decision any adult smoker can make is to quit tobacco and nicotine use altogether. Smoke-free products are not alternatives to quitting and are not designed as cessation aids.
This article is for general information and educational purposes. Some of the information in this article is based on external, third-party sources and we make no representations or warranties of any kind regarding the accuracy, validity or completeness of such information.
