Kick the Nic!

Whether you're looking to cut down or quit altogether, we’ve got your back — with tips, encouragement, and maybe a cheeky little flavour recommendation or two. 😉

Control over your nicotine intake

If you’ve made the switch from smoking to vaping — first of all, congrats! That’s a huge step. One of the best things about vaping (besides all the amazing flavours) is that you get to control your nicotine. Unlike cigarettes, where you’re stuck with whatever’s in that tobacco blend, vaping lets you choose how much (or little) nicotine you get in each puff.

Start Where You’re At

If you’ve recently stopped smoking, chances are you started on a vape juice with a higher nicotine level, like 12mg or even 18mg, especially if you were a heavy smoker. Totally normal. Your body’s used to that dose, and the goal here isn’t to shock your system — it’s to gradually give it less nicotine at a pace that works for you.

Step It Down Slowly

The key word here is gradually. Once you feel like your cravings have mellowed out a bit on your current level, try stepping down to a lower strength — maybe from 12mg to 10mg. Stay there for a couple of weeks, and see how you’re feeling.

Then maybe down to 8mg. Eventually, you might even try zero nicotine (yep, it’s a thing!).

And here’s the beauty of vaping: you can mix your own ratios. Let’s say you’re not quite ready to go from 6mg to 3mg cold turkey — no problem! And remember, if you need any help with mixing, we’re here for you.

We’ve got lots of options designed for every nic strength, from Short Fills to Bottle Shots to DIY concentrates - there’ll be something for you on our site.

Listen to Your Body (And Your Mood!)

Everyone’s different, and this isn’t a race. Some folks drop their nicotine super quickly, others take their time. If you’re feeling that your new level is too low, that’s just your body saying, “Hey, too soon!” 

Bump back up a little and try again in a week or two. It’s all part of the process.

Bonus Tips 

• Try new flavours as you step down! Sometimes a flavour switch can distract your brain from the nicotine change. Think dessert vibes or cooling menthols - and trust us, we’ve got everything.
  
  

• Change up your device. Lower strengths often pair better with higher-powered devices or sub-ohm setups. We’re always happy to give recommendations - check out our Facebook group, or drop us an email at info@darkstar.co.uk
  
  

Final Thoughts

At the end of the day, vaping isn’t just a smoking alternative — it’s a tool. A flexible, flavorful, pretty fun tool for helping you cut down on nicotine at your own pace. And we’re excited to be part of your journey!

Need help picking your next strength or flavour? We’ve got you - just drop us an email or head over to the Facebook group.