The harmful effect of smoking on the skin has been demonstrated by numerous dermatological studies. It manifests itself in many ways and at different levels: skin tone, skin dryness, wrinkles, loss of elasticity. Some of these effects are, however, partly reversible in the event of smoking cessation.
STOPPING TOBACCO CAN IMPROVE YOUR COMPLEXION!
Like UV solar, tobacco accelerates skin aging. The fault of course with nicotine: it causes a drying of the skin, a loss of elasticity of the latter and, therefore, the appearance of wrinkles on the face, mainly around the eyes and mouth.
In the same way, the complexion suffers. Indeed, tobacco smoke acts on two levels. It reduces the volume of the blood vessels, the circulation of oxygen is itself diminished, which alters the brightness of the skin and gives smokers that grayish complexion so characteristic. Moreover, it clogs the pores on the surface, which creates a dry skin, rosacea and / or acne.
During smoking cessation, stopping nicotine may cause some fatigue. It is indeed a real stimulant for the body. So the doctor can first prescribe nicotine substitutes, in order to deceive the brain. On the other hand, if wrinkles are irreversible, the benefits of stopping smoking on the skin are undeniable and quickly observable: radiance, luminous complexion, rehydrated and supple skin.
Source : Medisite.fr/
