does the smoke still age you?

[kidnapster]

i am new to e cigarettes and have been looking into it as i posted earlier. As most know, cigarettes age the skin but do e cigarettes still do? i have an understanding that it is water vapor and some other additives but im unclear on if it will age you.

[PeteMcArthur]

Sadly I'm too far gone to worry about that The answer is we don't know. Like all health related issues e-cigs have not been around long enough to say for sure. All I can say is that weighing the evidence that does exist I THINK that vapour would be less damaging to the skin. Can't say for sure, we are all guinea pigs

[SuziQ]

Too late for me too, but every little helps. I turned 49 yesterday eeeek!!!! I try to keep young but haven't resorted to botox yet. Nothing is going to "keep" you young physically. This is something I have learned over the years. My father is almost 83 and I hope I take after him. He is about 40 in his head. That is probably the secret...to be young inside and keep learning. Good genes help. Please God that I have them.

[Frankie]

What exactly causes aging of the skin for smokers? That might be the answer to the original question, too. If it is the smoke, then our skins will not age any more than those of nonsmokers. If it is caused by nicotine, then it´s just bad luck.

Anyway, aging skin is one of the last worries for a heavy smoker, I believe.

Edit: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, then! May the next 49 will be at least as good as the first

[SuziQ]

haha Frankie, I should be so lucky (if healthy). I am not holding my breath though. It is not wonderful to be this age. Worse is to come though next year Some don't manage it though and so I should be grateful I suppose. (doom and gloom)
Thank you for your birthday wishes.

[Catman51]

Happy Birthday SuziQ! I'm already in my 50's and yes that's old,eek.
But if your avatar is you now, you have nothing to worry about.

[Bertrand]

Almost certainly carbon monoxide and restricted blood flow.

[TheEmperorOfIceCream]

Can I hope it's the real Leather Tuscadero posting on the forum? Always looked like a smoker to me...

Emp

[SuziQ]

Happy Birthday SuziQ! I'm already in my 50's and yes that's old,eek.
But if your avatar is you now, you have nothing to worry about.

Nah, that is the real Suzi. I am an old bat, lol. Thanks for the birthday wishes though, nice of you to send them.

Must go to bed soon. I am tired now that I am in my dotage and have had too much wine. I am having to type this with one eye closed as otherwise I can't spell, lol

[Catman51]

Ah, Suzi Quatro, loved her!