Chemicals in tobacco reduce oxygen supply affecting our body to absorb Vitamin A, a nutrient that protects the skin from damage, resulting in brown spots on face and dull skin.
Tobacco breaks down collagen which maintains firmness and elasticity of skin. Nicotine also constricts the tiny capillaries that nourish the skin and results in saggy skin on your face, arms and breasts.
Smokers often have more facial wrinkles than non-smokers at the same age. Smoking decreases the oxygen supply and robs the skin of collagen which results in decrease in skin elasticity and more wrinkles especially around eyes and mouth.
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with red patches of skin covered with silvery scales, usually affects skin over the elbows, knees, and scalp. It is one of the common smoking related diseases.
Smoking leads to premature thinning, graying of hair and even accelerated hair loss due to reduction in nutrients reaching the hair.
Smoking can damage blood vessels in eyes creating a bloodshot appearance. It also leads to sagging eyelids and bags under your eyes as tobacco decreases the oxygen supply.
Smoking damages gums and causes halitosis (bad breath), stained teeth and even fall out of teeth.
Tar in a cigarette causes stains on fingers and nails.
