Think you know all there is to know about smoking?
The most talked about consequences of smoking are the different varieties of cancers that develop. However, there are other physical impediments that are not commonly talked about.
In this article, we will discuss issues other than cancer. The main points we will discuss are the difference between darker and lighter skin individuals, the increase in wrinkles and how smoking can decrease the healing process.
Skin Color is Important
When it comes to the effects of long term smoking, the color of your skin is a determinant factor. Darker skin is thicker and, therefore, less prone to injury. Fairer skin is much more delicate and can show signs of damage faster.
Unluckily, women smokers are also more susceptible to suffer from skin damage, including wrinkling, than male smokers. The male hormone androgen produces a thicker dermis making it more impervious to damage. Meanwhile a reduction in estrogen leads to cracked skin and irritation.
Wrinkling is not only due to the reduction of blood vessels due to smoking, but also to the constant puffing and squinting that a smoker executes while smoking. The term "smoker's face" is used to depict the wrinkled, gaunt look of a chronic smoker.
Healing and Smoking
Another dilemma for smokers is the rate at which their bodies heal, especially after surgery. Because of the reduced blood flow, the flow of nutrients to the damaged area is also diminished. For this reason, doctors suggest that their patients to quit smoking so that their post op healing process is adequate.
Dealing with the Results of Smoking
Clearly, quitting or never starting is the best way of sidestepping problems due to smoking. But, if this is not within your ability, there are other options that you can try.
Anti wrinkle creams that contain alfa hydroxy acids and retinoids can help reduce some of the damage produced by smoking. Procedures such as dermabrasion and chemical peels can help promote skin rejuvenation by stimulating the regeneration of skin.
Keep in mind, even if you decide not to give up smoking there is something that you can do for your skin. Wrinkle free skin does not have out of your grasp. Try Bioskinrevitalizer and our other skin care creams to trigger skin renewal and repair and rejuvenate skin.
Published February 16th, 2009