TOBACCO: THE DANGERS TO YOUR SKIN

Monday, 13 de January de 2020 - 14:52

A cigarette is made up of numerous harmful substances to our body. Did you know that tobacco smoke accelerates the ageing of your hair and skin, with the greatest impact on your face?

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One of the most common damage from cigarette smoke exposure is the loss of the skin's natural collagen. Inhalation of tobacco smoke leads to the emergence of free radicals, substances that in excess cause damage to cells. One of these effects is the diminished ability of our body to absorb vitamin C, essential in synthesising and fixing collagen.  

With the uptake and circulation of oxygen by cells impairment, the phenomenon of poor blood circulation follows. Result: blemishes on the skin increase and sometimes the skin becomes duller, pale or with a greyish hue.

LESS ELASTICITY: MORE WRINKLES

With less oxygen circulating, oxidative stress of cells that damages the elastic fibres of the skin and accelerates the sagging of skin also increases. By losing elasticity, the skin gets more wrinkles, particularly expression wrinkles, especially around the mouth.

Another effect of tobacco smoke is the increasing and worsening number of bouts of acne and psoriasis. In the case of psoriasis, harmful substances contained in smoke delay the healing process of the skin and aggravate the inflammation of the lesions.

ATTENTION TO HAIR AND NAILS

Nicotine is one of the main causative agents of yellowing of teeth, fingers and nails, as well as gum inflammation.

The harmful effects of tobacco are also felt at the capillary level. In addition to the early appearance of whites, hair becomes thinner and more brittle, increasing the risk of weakening and consequently falling out.

 

If in doubt, book an evaluation with the Holon Dermopharmacy Service.