The human body is a miraculous thing. The body takes the oxygen we breathe and distributes it to the organs, which in turn allows us to lead a healthy life. However, if you smoke, the body is left with transporting harmful chemicals such as carbon monoxide, cyanide and prussic acid to the organs, instead of the oxygen it needs. The largest organ in the human body is our skin. It’s only logical that if we introduce poisons into our bodies, the largest organ will suffer.
The liver, which is responsible for expelling harmful substances from the body, has to work harder in order to get rid of the harmful poisons and chemicals found in cigarette smoke. This is why heavy smokers get a yellowish-gray tinge to their skin.
Cigarette smoke also uses up the vitamin C in your body. The human body is unable to produce vitamin C naturally, so it can only be replaced by food or drink. The body to preserve the collagen in our skin also uses Vitamin C. If the body lacks Vitamin C, the collagen breaks down in our skin and we end up getting wrinkles prematurely.
When smoking, people tend to squint because the smoke rises into their eyes. By doing this, the smoker takes the risk of deepening the wrinkles around the eyes. Holding a cigarette in your mouth also makes you purse your lips, adding to the wrinkles around your mouth.
The smell of smoke sticks to someone’s clothing and skin, which is offensive to many. On top of that, nicotine tends to stain the skin, leaving a heavy smoker with nicotine stained fingers and teeth.
The effects of smoking on the skin are widespread. By inhaling the harmful substances found in cigarette smoke, you are poisoning your skin and depriving it of the oxygen it needs.
If you are truly worried about the appearance of your skin, you should quit smoking and use the money saved to buy a new brand of skin cream or moisturizer. Indulge in a spa day and feel good about the fact that your skin will look healthier longer!
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