5 Best CBD Vape Pens & Vape Oils In 2021

Medical News Today explains that by heating molecules to specified temperatures, vape pens deliver vapors that when inhaled spread very efficiently into the enormous surface area of the lungs. The vaporized molecules pass directly into the blood, bypassing the digestive system. This means the effects of vaping can be felt in about five seconds, almost as quick as injecting a substance.

According to the Daily Dot, “Vaping, or vaporizing, is the process of heating up raw plant matter or extracts, without combustion. Instead of burning weed, tobacco, or hash, vaping gently heats up these substances to limit the release of harmful chemicals and maximize the plant’s intended effects.”

As it turns out, people with anxiety or chronic pain may benefit most from vaping, as it acts faster on the system than edibles. Vaping of CBD is also being used to help treat nicotine addiction, due to the habit-replacement aspect of vaping and the calming effect of CBD.

Type of CBD Vape Pens

CBD vape pens come in three varieties: disposable, reusable, and refillable.

• Disposable pens are pre-filled with a set amount of CBD—you buy them, use them, then throw them away when the oil is gone or the internal automatic battery runs out (which is rare, unless it's defective). These are a great option for users who want to try several brands before committing to a more expensive, reusable pen. They are, however, less environmentally friendly.
• Reusable pens are the most common type of CBD vape pens on the market. The refill cartridges are easy to find and easy to use but make for useless trash. Though rechargeable, reusable pens are barely better for the environment than disposable options.
• Refillable pens and devices are a higher investment but much more affordable—and environmentally friendly—in the long run. Simply fill them with CBD vape “juice” or CBD vape oil when empty, recharge the battery, and you’re out the door.

Be aware that propylene glycol (PG) is commonly mixed with vape oils to increase viscosity. When heated at high temperatures, PG converts into tiny polymers and can cause damage to the lungs. This makes it important to purchase vape pens that regulate heating temperature carefully to avoid PG conversion.

This means investing in vape pens with heating coils made of pure titanium. Avoid titanium alloy or pens that do not list the specific grade of the materials in the coil. According to a study by Johns Hopkins University, some coils transfer notable amounts of metal into the vapor. The long term effects of inhaling metal particles is not known, but odds are it’s not something you want.