Why when I quit smoking do I get bad skin?

Question

I am 21 and have been a smoker for about four years. I quit about a week ago, and also have not drank alcohol since then. I thought both were supposed to improve my skin but it looks terrible and I suddenly have a lot of spots when it is usually clear.

Is this normal and will it last very long? I have quit before briefly and the same thing has happened. It is not much of an incentive to continue! x*x

Answer 1

What are the effects and symptoms of your skin ?

    dull appearance to the skin - loss of skin glow and vitality

    discolored skin (an ashy look on white skins)

    deeper wrinkles around the mouth and eyes

    loss of tone and elasticity more than with the normal aging process



with a good diet, skin supplements and great anti aging skin care you can do a lot to get your youthful skin back.Best of Luck  

Answer 2

Hi...and yes it is customary to have blemishes and breakouts after quitting. Your body has been use to a constant stream of toxins. Once you quit, the toxins need a place to leave the body. Your skin will be the vessel the poison will escape through. Soon it will go away just continue to flush your body out with water. Great luck to you!! You can do it!!