does the smoke still age you?

[kidnapster]

ah so as you are saying slian your actually seeing a difference in complexion and such by e smoking instead of smoking tobacco. i was unaware of your skin able to recover from the damages

 

[slianfoxob]

ah so as you are saying slian your actually seeing a difference in complexion and such by e smoking instead of smoking tobacco. i was unaware of your skin able to recover from the damages

kid -

your skin is an amazing organ. while any damage done to the elastin fibers deep in the dermis is pretty much irreversible, your epidermis constinuously sheds and pushes forth new cells.

let me assure you that any sagging or wrinkles are not going to improve without cosmetic surgery. but discoloration, roughness, overly dry or oil skin can all be changed by body chemistry.

i'm no esthetician or dermatologist but i am a cosmotologist so i know a bit about skin and its properties.

the biggest improvements i have seen is that my skin looks brighter and healthier. a healthy glow, if you will. also, the moisture balance in my skin seems better too. my face is less oily but not overly dry. not sure if this a result of quitting cigs or introducing PG though.


Foxy

 

[Mr.Darcy]

ive been exclusively esmoking since April,and i havnt noticed any difference in skin tone or quality from when i smoked...its exactly the same...oh well...i guess everyones different...

 

[kidnapster]

i guess the only thing to say about the subject of the matter is that it is a healthier alternative but is still undetermined since esmoking is generally new

 

[Catman51]

Cleanser, toner and moisturize...

 

[Misty]

Cleanser, toner and moisturize...

right on, Cat!..that's the secret

 

[Nadia Maximus]

After 5 days I look 10 years younger... Oh wait, I looked that way before... Must be b/c I take care of my skin... Glucosamin (apply directly on skin), Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Alcohol-Free Toner, 100% Aloe Vera and no meat, only occasional fresh fish, flax oil, LOTS of fresh veggies and fruits, preferebly organic. Don't forget your vitamins.

And don't forget all that extra oxygen your body will be getting from not sucking carbon minoxide and tar will also be beneficial.

 

[Bertrand]

Ad people say to stop drinking water, and set the alarm a few hours earlier for the "before" photo shoot, and do the opposite for the "after" one. I don't know if they're joking. I suspect they aren't.

 

[kidnapster]

After 5 days I look 10 years younger... Oh wait, I looked that way before... Must be b/c I take care of my skin... Glucosamin (apply directly on skin), Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Alcohol-Free Toner, 100% Aloe Vera and no meat, only occasional fresh fish, flax oil, LOTS of fresh veggies and fruits, preferebly organic. Don't forget your vitamins.

And don't forget all that extra oxygen your body will be getting from not sucking carbon minoxide and tar will also be beneficial.

well thanks Nadia for that advise though. i mean im always interested in keeping my skin healthy im definitly going to be looking into what you listed. Thanks!

 

[Nadia Maximus]

well thanks Nadia for that advise though. i mean im always interested in keeping my skin healthy im definitly going to be looking into what you listed. Thanks!

Awesome, Glad I could help!

 

[slianfoxob]

Nadia -

what an excellent all natural skin regimen. i had a couple of veg-friends in cos school that used this same set up. just curious, are you using a manufactured gluc-cream or are you crushing up gluc-supplements and making your own paste. i've heard good and bad on both.

oh, and just a heads up for anyone that's thinking of trying nadia's regimen...glucosamine is often made from shellfish so if you have an allergy make sure you call the manufacturer of the product your using to find the source for the gluc.

another great skin benefit for those interested, and i'm sure nadia's well aware being in FL and all, glucosamine is great for repairing UV-damaged skin.


Foxy

 

[Nadia Maximus]

Slian,

I use Dr. Varon's Glucosamin-k night firming cream before I go to bed (when I remember, lol) and I never purposely tan.
If I'm going to be outside for long periods of time I use baby sunscreen 50 spf.
Never use products containing alcohol, although I do drink sometimes
I have also noticed since I quit smoking my skin doesn't seem to be as dry (its been nearly a week).

 

[bh63]

All the comments about vasoconstrictive effect of nicotine and aging is related is probably true. Also one of the major factor for ageing in smoker is decrease absorbtion of Vit C. Nicotine decrease absorbtion of the vit C because nicotine boost metabolic rate and it increases metabolism of vit C.

Vit C is crucial for healthy collegen level. Decrease in collegen level decrease the elastic property of your skin and thus adds the ageing process. Also important antioxidant for your body.