2024-04-14 10:02:35
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Accelerated aging
Vaping (and smoking) really makes you look older much faster. The reduced blood supply gives your skin a dull appearance, and it also has an impact on the hair and nails. For example, a link has now been found between smoking, baldness and premature graying.
In addition, the smoke vapor causes an increase in free radicals in the skin. These substances damage the cells, including collagen and elastin. When these building blocks of connective tissue decrease, you get sagging skin and wrinkles.
Barcode
Do you know the term ‘barcode’? That’s what those vertical wrinkles on the upper lip are also called (smoker’s lines). Although non-smokers can also get these mouth wrinkles, they are more visible and visible in people who smoke.
Allergic reaction
Did you know that the heating coil in the vape is made of nickel? Some people are allergic to that. Sometimes even the e-cigarette is coated with nickel. There have been cases of people with a nickel allergy developing a flaky, red and itchy rash on their hands or even their face after using an e-cigarette.
Mouth matters
Sores on the lips, discoloration of the gums and even a black hairy tongue… It goes too far to list all the possible consequences of vaping for the mouth area, but I can tell you: there are many. That’s because vape vapor affects the composition of the microbiome in your mouth, allowing bacteria and fungi to take over.
Apart from the health risks, there is another danger associated with using e-cigarettes. They can explode. There have been several known cases of explosions in the groin, hands or face, leading to serious burns.
A possible cause of these explosions is overheating of the battery. Another cause is that users manually adjust their e-cigarettes to extend battery life or produce more smoke. But that is not without risk.
And now the good news
The good news? Once you stop vaping, not only will more oxygen be transported through the blood, the blood flow to your skin will also improve. This allows your skin to recover better and gives you a healthy glow again.
Do you want to quit smoking? You are not alone. There are plenty of agencies that can help you with this. Contact your doctor, consult the Stop Line (www.ikstopnu.nl) or use the Jellinek program (www.zelfhulptabak.nl). You will see: as soon as you stop smoking, you will often immediately notice an improvement in your skin.
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