Menthol vape

Menthol is one of the most classic and popular flavors in e-cigarettes, renowned for its distinctive refreshing sensation. Below, from the perspectives of products, health and safety, we provide you with a comprehensive interpretation.
?? List of Menthol E-Cigarette Products
There are a wide variety of menthol e-cigarette products available on the market, which can be classified into the following categories:
Well-known brands and products: Many mainstream brands offer mint flavor.
Lost Mary (Lost Mary): Models such as BM6000 offer a special Menthol flavor cartridge. Among the various flavors offered by Lost Mary, the mint flavor is very popular and often ranks among the top three.
Elf Bar (Yueke): Its 600 series pre-filled smoke cartridges offer flavors such as Spearmint (lemon mint).
NJOY: Both its ACE and DAILY series offer menthol-flavored products that have received marketing approval from the FDA. The nicotine concentration ranges from 2.4% to 6%.
Blu: The Blu Max 6000 rechargeable e-cigarette kit launched by Imperial Brands also offers a mint flavor.
Other brands: There are also "Glacier Mint" flavors launched by zgar Ice Bear, as well as menthol-flavored e-liquids from brands like Liquideo, available on the market.
Product type: The mint flavor covers almost all types of electronic cigarettes.
Pre-installed cooking oil fumigation devices: Products such as Lost Mary and Elf Bar, for example, are plug-and-play and extremely convenient.
Rechargeable vaping oil: For example, oil products like Liquideo offered in bottles, can be used with rechargeable oil injection equipment.
Disposable and rechargeable types: From the NJOY DAILY disposable electronic cigarette to the high-capacity rechargeable devices like Lost Mary BM6000, there are various options to choose from.
Taste characteristics: Products with mint flavor are mainly divided into two categories:
Pure mint/mint oil: Offers a pure and direct cooling sensation.
Fruit + Mint/Ice: Combining the fruity flavor with the refreshing sensation of mint, such as "Strawberry Ice" and "Watermelon Ice", is a very popular combination at present.
⚠️ Health and Safety Warning
Although the mint flavor is popular, scientific research has revealed its potential health risks:
Cytotoxicity: An in vitro study revealed that among the various e-cigarette liquids tested, the menthol liquid was the most toxic to lung epithelial cells.
DNA damage: A 2026 study found that compared to tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes, menthol e-cigarettes are more likely to induce oxidative stress and DNA damage.
Cardiovascular effects: Animal experiments have shown that inhaling the aerosol from menthol e-cigarettes can acutely increase blood pressure and may trigger arrhythmias.
Impact on embryonic development: The study found that the concentration of menthol in the blood of pregnant women during vaping is sufficient to activate specific channels in embryonic stem cells, which may have adverse effects on the early development of the embryo.
Potential carcinogens: Some mint-flavored e-cigarette products have been found to contain excessive levels of the potential carcinogen pulegone.
Not harmless: Although some studies suggest that menthol may mitigate certain negative effects of other components such as nicotine, this does not eliminate the overall health risks.
?? Global Regulatory Trends
Given the health risks, countries are imposing stricter regulations on peppermint-flavored e-cigarettes:
The US (FDA): Mixed attitude. On one hand, the FDA has approved some menthol products from brands like NJOY for commercial sale; but on the other hand, it is also considering restricting certain flavors that are particularly appealing to young people.
Germany: Plans to introduce legislation to completely ban the use of menthol and other cool flavoring agents in e-cigarettes.
China: There are strict restrictions on the flavors and additives of electronic cigarettes, and there are clear standards for the addition amounts of cool flavoring agents (such as the addition amount of a single cool flavoring agent should be ≤ 3.0%).
Some states in the United States, such as Vermont and New York City (NYC), have enacted laws or proposed regulations prohibiting the sale of all flavored tobacco products and e-cigarette products, including menthol ones.
Peppermint oil e-cigarettes offer a refreshing experience, but they also come with significant health concerns and increasingly strict regulations. After understanding the risks and regulations, please make an informed decision based on your own circumstances.