The question of "what is in my vape?" is a very common one. Most people have no idea what is actually in their vape carts. Some say it's an "extract", others say it's an "oil", some call it "resin", and some simply refer to it as "distillate". These terms seem to be used interchangeably. They are not. The type of THC oil in your vape cart has many implications including flavor profile, how potent the oil will be, and whether the overall vaping experience closely replicates a traditional smoke using dried flowers. Take a moment and scroll through the Properloud disposable vapes in the UK to see how the various oils perform.

How Extraction Shapes the Final Vape Oil

All THC vape oils start out as raw cannabis plant material. An extraction process is employed to remove the cannabinoids and (usually) terpenes from the plant matter. The method of extraction utilized at this initial step dictates the final characteristics of the extracted oil. Characteristics include viscosity, flavor, purity, and cost.

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THC Oil Types: Quick Comparison

Type of Oil

Methodology

Taste

Potency Level

Best Suited To

Distillate

A highly refined form of cannabis oil which includes many times the levels of terpenes (plant oils) that exist within an actual flower.

Distillates have a neutral flavor and rely on the addition of terpenes for their unique flavor profiles.

Very high in THC concentration. Most of our distillate oils are well over 90% THC.

Best suited to users who desire a high level of potency and a reliable source of quality at a low cost.

Live Resin

Made by extracting cannabis from frozen fresh flowers.

Live resin offers much more natural tasting & smelling products than distillate. The taste is much closer to what you would get when smoking real flowers.

In terms of potency, live resin can offer higher concentrations of THC than distillate because it preserves a lot of the natural plant compounds.

Users who want a better taste and more realistic vaping experience will enjoy using live resin. Users who vape or smoke cannabis should definitely try out live resin.

Full-Spectrum Extract

Cannabis extracts retain a wider variety of cannabinoids and terpenes.

Flavoring agents aren't needed as full-spectrum cannabis extracts already contain the natural aroma of cannabis.

Cost per ml less expensive than pure distilled oils.

For consumers who prefer a "whole plant" feeling of their cannabis, full-spectrum extracts are perfect.

Why Does the Oil Type Matter When Purchasing?

Here are a couple of reasons why it is helpful to check out the oil type before buying:

  • Authenticity of flavours – distillate has to have terpenes added to it in order to be a true representation of a strain, whereas live resin and rosin can carry all the natural flavors from the plant itself.
  • Accurate potency – lab tested oils provide an exact amount of THC in each batch. Therefore you do not have to rely on a guess work of how much THC is actually in your product.
  • Your experience with consumption – full-spectrum and live resin oils typically produce a smoother and more rounded high compared to isolated distillates.
  • Value for money - knowing the difference between the two allows you to spend money on what really matters (the quality of the oil) instead of spending money on branding.

Explore Different Oil Types for Yourself

Each oil type offers something different. The best way to determine which one you like best is by trying them all. Look at the entire Properloud catalogue of vapes, compare and order. Also join our Telegram channel to get notified about upcoming drops!