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The affect on skin of all these is catastrophic. The liver goes into overdrive trying to expel these chemicals from body and cannot perform its normal functions properly. The skin loses its healthy glow and takes on a yellowish-grey cast. The more cigarettes smoked, worse your skin will look.
Smoking also causes premature aging in two ways. It uses up vitamin C in body, about 35 mg for each cigarette. Vitamin C is an unstable vitamin and cannot be manufactured by body. One of its functions is preservation of collagen in skin, substance that gives skin its plump and youthful appearance. The collagen beaks down causing premature wrinkles around eyes and mouth.
The physical act of smoking causes us to squint, exaggerating wrinkles around eyes. Every time we purse our lips we deepen wrinkles around our mouth as well.
Do yourself a favor! Stop poisoning yourself. Save money you spend on these toxic weeds and go out and treat yourself to a facial or a new skin cream instead.
Your skin will thank you for it!
Wendy Owen has had a lifetime interest in skin care, skin health and general health. She is in her fifties and still has a great skin. She believes good skin can only come from good health. Visit her at: www.holistic-facial-skin-care.com