How Do You Keep Your CBD Oil Fresh in Vape Pens?

When CBD oil is exposed to too much heat, light, and air, it degrades over time, losing its potency. You can avoid this by storing it in a cool, dark, and dry place. This blog explains what CBD oil is and its understanding, whether CBD oil can go bad, how to tell if a CBD vape oil has gone bad, how heat, air, and light can affect CBD oil, and how to store a CBD vape cart properly.

Familiarizing yourself with the right way to store CBD oil can maximize its shelf life, making it fresh for the next session. Cannabidiol oil has a shelf life like other products. However, it is almost impossible to know its exact shelf life. For instance, milk may begin to taste sour before its expiration date, and at other times, it tastes fine after its date passes. The same factors that make it hard to predict the exact shelf life of milk will also help us know how long a CBD oil can stay fresh in a vape pen. Does the oil go bad? What measures can we put into making it stay fresh longer if it goes bad?

Understanding CBD Oil

Vaping CBD oil has become one of the most prevalent ways of taking cannabidiol. Only a few vapers know how long the oil lasts in the vape pen. He et al. (2017) noted that CBD oil is derived from industrial hemp, a strain of the cannabis sativa plant. According to Gurley et al. (2020), CBD produces no psychoactive effect, meaning it can't give a high effect. CBD is a household name due to the numerous health benefits it provides. Most cannabis users prefer vaping the oil due to its higher bioavailability, whereby its effect is felt almost instantly.

Does Cannabidiol Oil Go Bad?

CBD oil loses its potency over time. Hence, most manufacturers usually list the expiry date on the packaging to let the user know when it does. Some brands may label it as best by. Others contain a sell-by date, while others state the product's manufacturing date, leaving it to you when you should cease using it. Some have a combination of both manufacturing and expiry date.

An individual can not tell how long CBD oil might last. However, the longer it lasts and is exposed to another element, the more it losses its potency. Maccarrone et al. (2015) indicated that CBD oil is at its best for about one to two years.

How to Tell if a CBD Vape Oil  Has Gone Bad

Most vapers vape consistently; the vape oil ends before its expiry date. However, there are various ways to know if it's okay to utilize. You can trust the expiration date on its packaging and discard the pen once it reaches it. Also, get rid of it if it begins to taste musty.

How to Extend the Shelf Life of CBD Oil in Vape Pens

You should avoid three things;

Heat

Heat is linked to how the chemical interacts and works. When heated, the molecules become more energetic, interacting with other ingredients and breaking them down into tiny pieces. Mazzetti et al. (2020) noted that once the compounds responsible for taste in the liquid are altered, it changes the taste.

Light and Air

Oxygen and UV lights are known to cause adverse effects on nicotine. The interaction between nicotine and oxygen leads to oxidation causing cotinine creation. According to Javaid et al. (2019), oxidation is when two hydrogen molecules are either regained or lost, and an oxygen atom is lost or gained. UV light is critical in this process since it provides heat-like energy. The more this reaction happens, the more nicotine is lost in the oil.

How Can You Store Your CBD Oil Properly to Make It Last?

In the Freezer

The freezer is one of the most recommended places to store your vape pen. It helps keep air and light out, preventing oil oxidation. It helps its ingredients to stay fresher. The ideal temperature to store the cart is around seventy degrees Fahrenheit. The higher the temperature, the more the oil losses its potency. Do not freeze the carts.

In the Drawer or Closet

A drawer or closet is the best place to store a CBD vape pen. There, the temperatures are comfortable and away from UV light. It is best to store the cart vertically to prevent clogging. Also, store it in slimmer devices such as a cup or glass.

How to Store a Vape Cart

Store your vape cart correctly since it adds to how the CBD vape oil will last.

Store It in an Upright Position

One of the significant issues facing vape pens is leakage. Purchase a vape pen from a reliable manufacturer to get the best and more substantial material, such as pyrex and metals. Not only will it save the oil, but it also makes your bag safe. Avoid buying a cart made with plastic materials.

Purchase a storage case for the device for extra caution. Always store the vape cart upright position with the mouthpiece facing up. Also, avoid shaking it since it increases its chance of leaking.

Humidity

Humidity is crucial in keeping the oil fresher but matters less for the vape pen.

Temperature Storage Condition

Exposing the vape cart to direct light leads to the browning of the oil, messing up its potency and effects. Store it in a dull, cool, and dark place.

Conclusion

CBD has no psychoactive effect, meaning it can't have a high effect. CBD oil has an expiry date; a person should take several extra precautions to keep it fresh. Heat, light, and air are the elements that mess up CBD oils' potency and effects. Always store in places away from these elements. Avoid storing in UV rays. It may spoil the product. You can store the pen in a cool, dark, and dry place, such as a closet or drawer.

Additionally, you can store it in a freezer but ensure the cart does not freeze up. The temperatures should not be too low since it affects the oil. The ideal temperature to store a CBD vape pen is around seventy degrees Fahrenheit.

References

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