
If you’re a smoker and you’re worried about the effect it’s having on your skin, we’re here to help. Smoking is associated with all kinds of health risks. You probably already know that it raises your risk for diseases like cancer, heart disease, and stroke, but you might not realise it can also impact your skin. Read on to find out how exactly smoking affects your skin.
How does smoking cause ageing of the skin?
Smoking ages the skin in a few different ways, many of which are noticeable to you and to other people.
The chemicals in tobacco affect circulation (the movement of blood around the body). People who smoke have less blood flow to the face, which means their skin gets less oxygen and fewer nutrients.
It’s also thought that smoking affects the production of collagen. This is a protein that keeps the skin healthy, strong, and stretchy. As we get older, our bodies produce less collagen, which is why our skin starts to sag and wrinkle. Smoking can speed up this process, causing premature aging, which is why you from this to this.
What are the signs of smoking you can see on a person’s face?
It’s common for long-term smokers to develop fine lines and wrinkles on their face.
Smokers sometimes develop distinctive lines around the mouth – this is known as a “smoker’s pucker”. It’s caused by the repeated motion of pursing your lips around the end of a cigarette. This motion can also cause fine lines to develop around the eyes (“crow’s feet”).
Smoking can also affect the colour and tone of the skin. Because the chemicals in tobacco affect blood flow to the face, smoking can make the skin look pale or grey. It can also create yellow staining on the hands and fingers. Then you go from this to this.

See the difference?
How Can I Prevent Skin Ageing?
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your skin – and for your health in general.
You can also protect your skin by preventing sun damage. The UV radiation in sunlight damages your skin cells, causing premature ageing. It can also cause skin cancer.
Here’s how to stay safe:
- Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 – it’s a good idea to wear SPF on your face year-round.
- In very sunny weather, avoid direct sunlight between 11am and 3pm
You should also get supplements and vitamins that will help repair your lungs. Contact ExC Pharmacy on 09156082750
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