How to properly care for a smoker's skin?

Lifeless and dull is the complexion of a smoker's face. How do you care for it to minimize the effects of smoking or restore your skin if you decide to quit smoking?

Smoking cigarettes is one of the most unhealthy addictions. This consideration also applies to skin health. A smoker's complexion is a characteristic complexion (the term "smoker's complexion" first appeared in 1985). In a smoker, wrinkles become noticeable, especially around the eyes and mouth. A smoker's skin is said to have an "earthy complexion. This complexion is the result of skin cells getting less oxygen.

Smokers' skin is also dry and dehydrated, and often shows signs of hyperpigmentation. Because cigarette smoke is full of free radicals that damage healthy cells, collagen and elastin fibers degrade faster than in non-smokers. As a result, the skin loses elasticity and ages faster.  

In addition, the healing process slows down and the risk of inflammation increases. All this increases the risk of skin changes such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne and couperose.

Of course, the characteristics of a smoker's skin do not depend on gender, but because women's skin is thinner than men's, the negative effects of smoking are most noticeable on them.

Smoker's complexion - how to improve its appearance?

Unfortunately, even the best cosmetic procedure will not bring significant improvement in the condition and appearance of your skin unless you quit smoking. The degradation of a smoker's skin is so fast and deep that it cannot be reversed. However, it is possible to improve the appearance of your skin by permanently eliminating cigarettes from your lifestyle. Some beauty industry reports even say that a year after quitting smoking, a former smoker or ex-smoker's skin can even look 5-10 years younger. So it's certainly worth doing.

Smoker's skin care - what to do?

The most important rules when taking care of a smoker's skin are:

1. Incorporate into your care active ingredients that help moisturize and regenerate smoker's skin, and don't forget about antioxidants. 

2. Use a multi-level care. In the case of dry skin of a smoker, do not limit yourself to one cream applied in the morning and evening, but make sure that your skin gets the maximum necessary ingredients (in toner, essence, serum, cream). Of course, you don't always have to use all of these cosmetics at once, but it's important to remember that smoker's skin is skin that requires careful care. 

3. Take regular care of your skin - use products that are appropriate for your skin type and needs in the morning and evening, and allow more time for a home spa.

A home spa is all skin-promoting and beauty treatments such as exfoliations, masks, tissue masks and facial massages.

Active ingredients necessary for smoker's skin

Moisturizing: hyaluronic acid, trehalose, glycerin, panthenol, urea 

Regenerating: ceramides, squalane, natural oils

Antioxidants: vitamin C, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10, resveratrol 

Antioxidants are ingredients that work by neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals are active oxygen molecules that are produced in the body and enter the body through the air and food. They are formed by stress, UV radiation, smoking, lack of sleep, and environmental pollution, among other things. 

Free radicals damage our healthy cells, including our skin cells. As a result, our skin loses its firmness and elasticity, wrinkles appear, and it begins to age faster. To prevent this, we need antioxidants that block the damaging effects of free radicals. Antioxidants include the already mentioned vitamins C and E.

What cosmetics are good for smoker's skin?

IsNtree C-Niacin Toning Ampoule - Brightening Serum with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

Tonic serum containing vitamin C to give dull and tired skin a natural glow. Sea buckthorn extract, rich in vitamins, helps to fight pigmentation. The serum contains 2% niacinamide and a complex of moisturizing ingredients that help boost the skin's protective barrier and maintain adequate hydration levels.

iUNIK Propolis Vitamin Synergy Serum

Revitalizing and nourishing facial serum contains a blend of natural ingredients, including 70% propolis and 12% vitamin C, that simultaneously soothe, nourish, brighten and revitalize the skin. The serum gently soothes sensitive skin and lightens age spots. 

By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water Toner

Toner with 5% almond acid, beta-glucan and panthenol gently exfoliates dull and rough skin, leaving it smooth and glowing. 

Some By Mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Toner

This high vitamin C toner will make your skin glow and fight hyperpigmentation.

By Wishtrend Natural Vitamin 21.5 Enhancing Sheet Mask

As a complementary treatment, this tissue mask will revitalize dull skin.