The popularity and usage of Nicotine Pouches has increased significantly in the United Kingdom since their introduction in 2019. Whilst the numbers aren’t sky high, it is estimated that 1 in 300 adults are now users of Nicotine Pouches in the UK, which is a growth from it being 0 from when they first launched. But what are they all about?
People are opting to use them for one of, or all of the benefits that come with using Nicotine Pouches, and in this blog, I’m going to look at what I believe are the top benefits of using Nicotine Pouches and why you should consider using them if you aren’t already. Let’s look into it!
Options, Options and More Options!
The first benefit of using Nicotine Pouches that I’ll look at in detail is the many various options available to people wanting to try them when it comes to flavours and nicotine strengths.
It goes without saying that Nicotine Pouches do contain nicotine, but the amount of Nicotine that is contained within them varies from low, to medium, to strong strengths and you have the flexibility and choice to pick whichever strength is suited to you when you go to buy nicotine pouches.
If you have a relatively low tolerance to Nicotine and are new to trying Nicotine Pouches, you’ll want to opt to use a lower strength Nicotine Pouch like a 4mg. And if you’re somewhat of a seasoned user of Nicotine and like a good buzz from Nicotine, try one of the higher strength pouches like 12mg to really give yourself a nice Nicotine kick!
And Nicotine strength isn’t the only variable available, as there are countless amounts of different flavoured Nicotine Pouches out on the market today now as well. Flavours stem from standard run of the mill Mint flavours (such as Peppermint or Spearmint) all the way to fruity exotic flavours of mixed berries, tropical fruits or even coffee flavours. The options really are varied and manufacturers have tried to cater for everyone’s tastes and nicotine requirements when making Nicotine Pouches, so you’ll feel a bit spoilt for choice when choosing what you want to use!
Smokeless and Odourless
This is arguably the biggest benefit of using Nicotine Pouches and that benefit is the fact that they are completely smokeless/vapourless as well as odourless when being used!
Being an Oral Nicotine product, Nicotine Pouches do not emit any form of smoke or vapour, like what a cigarette or e-cigarette does. This means that you can use your Nicotine Pouches in environments where smoking or vaping are not permitted such as in pubs, restaurants or work places without the need to have to step outside and interrupt whatever it is you may be doing. You can also use them on public transport or on long haul flights if you have to regularly travel or commute for work or pleasure, meaning you won’t have to go durations of time without having Nicotine as the pouches can deliver the nicotine to keep those pesky cravings at bay.
On top of the above mentioned, they are also Odourless which means they won’t leave a horrible smell lingering around on your clothes or on your breath after you’ve used one like what smoking a cigarette can do. It’s pretty easily noticed when somebody has recently had a cigarette as the strong aroma of cigarette smoke will be present on their person, as well as on their breath when they’re talking to you. Using a Nicotine Pouch does not cause any of these issues, because even though they are flavoured, the flavour is mild and doesn’t linger about nor is it a strong odour.
Subtle and Discreet
Nicotine Pouches have been purposefully designed to be subtle and discreet in their design, meaning it isn’t noticeable to the naked eye of other people when you have one in place resting between your gum and upper lip, or bottom lip depending wherever it feels comfortable for you.
This is perfect for people who may be opting to use them when working in say a busy office environment and may have to talk to a lot of people or do a presentation for example, as they’re so small, they can’t be seen when in place and they do not affect your ability to talk.
Different brands offer different sizes of Nicotine Pouches also, so if you find that the standard size Nicotine Pouch isn’t comfortable for you and you would prefer to use a smaller pouch, check to see if the brand offers a “mini” version of the pouches, as these will be smaller in size and even more discreet than their larger counterparts.
No Harmful Chemicals or Additives Are Used
Did you know? A lit cigarette can emit up to 7000 different chemicals within the smoke, and at least 70 of these chemicals are known to be cancer causing. Shocking really when it’s put in facts and figures, but the sad reality is that these are proven facts and people still continue to smoke which is why smoking is one of the leading causes of death in the UK every single year according to the NHS Website.
One of the most common misconceptions by people is that Nicotine is one of the “cancer causing chemicals” in cigarettes, but this is exactly what I just referred to it as, a misconception. Because there has not been any scientific proven evidence that shows Nicotine can cause cancer, or actually even cause harm to a person.
Nicotine is a highly addictive chemical, there’s no denying that, but it is not harmful in any way and the lack of evidence to show that it can cause harm speaks volumes really. Nicotine has been proven to actually help the brain function, reduce fatigue and even lower anxiety and stress levels as well as being an appetite suppressant, so it’s without doubt more of a help than a hinderance like it’s widely believed to be.
Nicotine Pouches only use ingredients that are harm free and safe for use and absorption into the body, so you can rest assured there’s nothing nasty lingering in the shadows like what there are with cigarettes.
I hope this blog has given you more of an understanding of the benefits of using Nicotine Pouches if you didn’t already know about them!
