There are a number of reasons to avoid smoking , drugs , and alcohol . The nicotine in cigarettes causes diminished blood flow in the skin and decreases tissue oxygenation which can prevent normal healing.
Numerous studies confirm that smoking causes premature aging and wrinkling of the face.
In studies, prominent facial wrinkling was far more common among smokers than nonsmokers, even when taking into account age, sex, and sun-exposure. Facial wrinkling also increased with the number of pack-years smoked. One study found that women s skin seems to be more affected by the adverse effects of smoking than men, and wrinkling increases with the duration and amount of smoking. Smoking stains your teeth and spoils your smile. Studies have shown an increased prevalence of psoriasis among smokers, especially female smokers.