Smoking causes several adverse effects on skin and causes more wrinkles and a sallow complexion.   

• Nicotine from cigarettes narrows the blood vessels and prevents blood from circulating to the tiny blood vessels in the upper layer of the skin. 
• Smoking destroys collagen, which is responsible along with elastin, for keeping skin elastic and strong. 
• Smoking can have is to slow down the healing process of wounds. 
• Smoking can cause poor circulation and result in more wrinkles and a sallow/slightly grey complexion.

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