# Water-Based Vaping Products The Aquios Labs AQ30 Vape Contains 30% Water By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aq30 References: [conveniencestore](https://www.conveniencestore.co.uk/products/aquios-labs-develops-water-based-vape-range/668110.article) & [aquioslabs](https://aquioslabs.com)  The Aquios Labs AQ30 vape is a new water-based vaping product positioned as the first of its kind in the world and touted as an effective option for [helping smokers to ditch cigarettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quit-vaping-app). The vape is formulated with 30% water in the recipe to reduce the amount of [propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drywater-features)) VG) in the formula. This reportedly helps flavors to come through more clearly, while also reducing the instance of throat irritation and dehydration. A spokesperson from the brand commented on the Aquios Labs AQ30 vape saying, "The launch of our [water-based vape product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swasher-pro) has received a lot of interest in the retail markets because it goes where vapes have not gone before, taking user experience to a whole new level. Innovation is the name of the game at Aquios, which is reflected in our debut water-based technology, a world first.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Water-based Vaping:** This new category of vaping products contains water in their formula and reduces the use of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin, setting a new trend in the vaping industry, and providing an opportunity for new and innovative water-based vaping products. - **Flavor Enhancement:** The use of water in vaping products reduces throat irritation and dehydration, offering a new opportunity to improve the flavor and texture of vaporizers and e-cigarettes. - **Health-conscious Vaping:** Water-based vaping products provide a much safer and healthier alternative to traditional vaping products, which could be marketed towards health-conscious individuals and provide an opportunity for health-conscious innovations. ### Where This Applies - **Vaping:** The vaping industry can benefit from introducing more water-based vaping products and reducing the use of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin for a healthier vaping experience. - **E-cigarette:** E-cigarette makers can tap into the growing trend of water-based vaping products to create healthier, more innovative products that cater to health-conscious consumer preferences. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can promote water-based vaping as a safer alternative to traditional vaping, and also investigate the benefits of water-based inhalation products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Conscious Vapor Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-saint.md) - [Hookah-Inspired Vape Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geek-bar-shisha-vapes.md) - [All-Natural Vaping Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-pressed-live-rosin.md) - [Disposable Nose Vapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nose-vape.md) - [Sustainability-Focused Biodegradable Vaporizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-vaporizer.md) - [Flavored Nicotine Vapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperial.md) - [Disposable Low-Nicotine Vape Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disposable-vapes.md) - [Flavorful Nicotine-Free Vape Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeronicotine-disposable-vape.md) - [Fruit-Forward Cannabis Vaporizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinse-cannabis.md)