Smoking causes wrinkles and makes your skin look older. Smoking constricts the small blood vessels in the skin’s outer layers, reducing blood flow and making the skin darker. This depletes the skin’s supply of oxygen and nutrients, all of which are essential for skin health.

Collagen and elastin, the fibers that give your skin strength and elasticity, are also damaged by smoking. Furthermore, smoking-related facial gestures, such as pursing your lips when inhaling and squinting your eyes to keep smoke out, can contribute to wrinkles.

Furthermore, smoking raises your chances of developing squamous cell skin cancer. Quitting smoking is the best method to protect your skin. Consult your doctor for advice or therapies to assist you in quitting smoking.