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: Vapes might be less harmful than traditional cigarettes and might help smokers quit smoking, but they are not safe, especially for individuals younger than 25 years old. Plus, much is still unknown Tobacco and the environment Vaping and Electronic Cigarette Toxicity Overview and Recommendations (Project VECTOR) Intrepid Lab