How can smoking affect my skin?

Learn what teenage years can do about the impact of smoking on skin health and explore strategies to mitigate harm.

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Understanding How Smoking Affects the Skin The impact of smoking extends beyond the commonly known health issues such as lung cancer and heart disease; it also significantly affects the skin, the largest organ of the human body. For teenagers exploring the implications of smoking, it's vital to understand that the habit can lead to both aesthetic and medical skin issues. Smoking affects skin health in several profound ways, which will be explored in this article. The Physiological Effects of Smoking on Skin Smoking accelerates the ageing process of your skin, primarily through the reduction of oxygen and nutrients that are...
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