The article talks about the health effects of smoking. The effects of smoking to the skin are often overshadowed by circulatory and respiratory ailments it brings. However, the effects of smoking to skin and overall health are becoming more alarming.
Cigarette smoking has been strongly linked to health conditions like heart disease, lung cancer, and other respiratory and circulatory ailments. However, the effects of cigarette smoking may also take its toll on one's appearance and may hamper one's skin care efforts. This develops because the smoker's blood vessels become constricted. When this happens, it impairs the flow of oxygen and other important vitamins and minerals. The skin's elastin and collagen may be damaged, resulting to early wrinkling. Smoking may dehydrate and deprive the skin of necessary nutrients that are necessary to retain the skin's moisture and smoothness.