While vaping is not risk free, it is less harmful than tobacco Our World in Data Vapes vs Cigarettes: Which One is More Deadly? Atlus Vaping delivers heated chemicals directly into the lungs. Unlike air, vape aerosols contain fine particles, nicotine, heavy metals, and flavoring compounds that were never designed to be inhaled. Once inside the chest, White Smoke on a Black Background, the Texture of White Vapor or Clouds for an Overlay Effect, Smoke from a Vape, Add Noise. Stock Illustration Illustration of black, vapor: 368704177 Vaping can have serious negative impacts on both your lungs and your overall health. Here are the potential risks that we already know about, even if the vape is nicotine free: