Tobacco causes a reduction in collagen and elastin
Tar, nicotine, mercury, lead, and even arsenic are substances found in a cigarette. When you smoke, you impose these substances on the cells of your skin, which are then less well oxygenated: this leads to a reduction in the production of collagen and elastin, components that contribute to the elasticity and suppleness of the skin.
But that's not all: nicotine reduces the body's reserves of vitamin C. This vitamin is involved, among other things, in the production of collagen. The reduction in collagen leads to the appearance of deep wrinkles on the cheek, wrinkles or fine lines radiating perpendicular to the lips (also called perioral wrinkles ) and from the corners of the eyes (crow's feet). The face, less plump, appears emaciated, and the cheekbones are more prominent. Tobacco smoke thus accelerates skin aging .
Studies show that the reduction in vitamin C reserves also affects people who are exposed to cigarette smoke through passive smoking. As soon as you smoke, it has an impact on those close to you.
Nicotine also causes a decrease in the amount of estrogen, a factor that could promote premature skin aging in women.
An increase in oxidative stress
A simple puff of cigarette smoke releases hundreds of thousands of free radicals , which attack skin cells: this is oxidative stress. However, the latter has particularly harmful effects on our health. Indeed, our defense system is partially composed of antioxidant micronutrients that are quickly destroyed by cigarette smoke. Antioxidants, as their name suggests, prevent the phenomenon of cell oxidation, and protect the skin against premature aging . When attacked by oxidative stress, cells then tend to age more quickly, revealing wrinkles, uneven skin texture, a duller complexion and pigmentation disorders.
Vasoconstriction of blood vessels
Tobacco smoke causes vasoconstriction of blood vessels. The vessels are then reduced, and the supply of oxygen and nutrients necessary for skin cells is impacted. As a result, the cells are not sufficiently nourished, which causes a dull, grayish complexion. The epidermis can also sometimes turn yellow and become covered with brown pigment spots . Tobacco is also known to be an aggravating factor in rosacea and psoriasis.
The eye area very fragile area where the skin is particularly thin, can also seem tired. Brown circles may appear around the eyes. Indeed, since smoking contributes to premature aging of the skin, we see dark circles appear.
Smoking causes blackheads and blemishes to appear
Tobacco smoke causes your skin to lack oxygen, which clogs its pores. This leads to the appearance of blackheads , which makes your complexion even duller.
Nicotine also causes imperfections. By irritating the wall of the sebaceous glands, it causes cysts that appear on the skin, in the groin or behind the ear. Women are more prone to this problem than men.
Drier skin
Smoking reduces the amount of water in the stratum corneum, which may explain the dry skin of smokers. A dryness that is partly explained by the hydrocarbons present in tobacco.
What happens to the skin when you stop smoking?
The effects of tobacco on the skin are reversible. Indeed, after a few weeks of stopping smoking, the complexion regains its natural radiance, wrinkles are less marked and the skin becomes less dry again. It can then regain all its luminosity, because the cells are once again properly oxygenated and regenerate.
When you stop smoking, the pores become free, and the blackheads disappear little by little. The body sometimes needs a transitional phase: blackheads can turn into acne spots, often red.
But when the body has evacuated all the toxins accumulated due to cigarettes, and the blood is purified, the cells breathe again and so does the complexion!
The good news is that these changes are also seen in former, long-term smokers.
How to keep beautiful skin even when you smoke?
Step #1: nourish the skin with a vitamin C serum
Nicotine destroysvitamin C , which causes wrinkles and sagging skin. Opt for a serum that contains vitamin C to prevent the effects of tobacco and brighten your complexion. Grangettes lifting serum works to fill and smooth deep wrinkles thanks to hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and acetyl hexapeptide-8. These ingredients work to strengthen the skin's elasticity, leaving it soft and smooth. Vitamin C, for its part, provides infallible protection for your skin, and helps you fight the signs of aging.
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Step #2: a day cream that boosts collagen production
To combat premature skin aging , opt for a day cream that strengthens collagen production. Grangettes Switzerland anti-aging cream contains active ingredients that:
- Smooth the appearance of expression lines;
- Hydrates the skin intensely and long-lasting;
- Strengthen the skin barrier against cigarette smoke;
- Boost the skin's elasticity.
Thanks to vitamin C, the skin is protected against free radicals and visibly plumped.
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Gesture No. 3: The eye contour gel
To combat tired eyes, dark circles and puffiness, opt for an eye contour gel that has a tightening effect on the skin. Grangettes eye contour gel includes caffeine, escin , and blue chamomile floral water to effectively combat puffiness and purplish dark circles.
The cherry on the cake: enriched with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide (vitamin B3) , it effectively combats wrinkles caused by cigarettes and improves skin elasticity for a rejuvenated look.
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