Deep damage
Applying moisturizing creams may slightly improve the skin’s appearance, but the damage lies deep under the skin.
“Smoking gradually decreases the levels of collagen on your skin, causing the skin to sag and wrinkle.” Having cosmetic procedures done may be an option to revitalize skin, but since the body’s ability to produce collagen is affected, there is a big possibility the results will be unsuccessful.
“Smoking slows down the production of collagen, thus slowing down the body’s ability to heal.”
Second-hand smoke may not have the full effect that a smoker is up against, but being constantly exposed to cigarette smoke does have an effect on health, not to mention one’s skin.
“Being in an environment where you’re always breathing in smoke, you’re already exposing yourself to half of the effects you would get if you were smoking yourself. The effects on the skin includes overall dryness and an increase in the production of free radicals.”
Quitting smoking is your best beauty regimen, along with constant moisturizing and sun protection. “It is best not to start at all. If you’re smoking, it is better to quit, because the longer you stay on it, the more damage it will do to your skin. At a certain point, you cannot reverse the effects anymore.”-Kelly Misa
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