The skin of smokers needs different care, but there is none. even last year New York Times said that “smoke is back,” after U.S. cigarette sales rose in 2021 for the first time in two decades. In Italy, according to the latest reports and the latest data, the number of smokers has increased significantly, against the backdrop of a decrease in those who have decided to give up this bad habit. ISS (Superior Institute of Health) has collected data according to which 1 Italian out of 4 smokesstabilizing the overall percentage of smokers at 24% of the total population.
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The return of smokers.
What happened to the so-called this girlgirl all yoga, matcha tea, personal care and skin care, who made health a stronghold of fashion? At the moment it is still received, but in danger of disappearing behind a cloud of smoke in every sense. We don’t know if the pandemic (which always has something to do with it) or the thousand-year-old nostalgia for past decades is related to the increase in the number of smokers, but everyone sees that, for example, celebrities smoke. in real life, as well as much more on the screen, yes Jenna Ortega To Kylie Jenner AND Anya Taylor Joy to Jocelyn Lily Rose Depp V Idol AND Carrie Bradshaw V And just like that who returns to this habit after various sentimental ups and downs, seasons Sex in the city and two films.
Sarah Jessica Parker in a still from the movie And just like that
Smoking, stress, is bad for you: Harmful to lungs, mouth and skin. The best thing to do if you are addicted to cigarettes is Do not smoke. But if you are still not successful, there are a few things you can do to minimize skin exposure to nicotinecontinuously exposed to the heat of cigarettes and damaged by chemicals in the smoke.
What happens to the skin when you smoke and cosmetics
What Really Happens When You Smoke? Smoking narrows the capillaries, reduces the number of red blood cells and this causes a decrease in oxygen supply.. Skin is dull fades and loses shine. In addition, “smokers’ skin shows early signs of aging, hyperpigmentation and a greyish, opaque complexion, enlarged pores, and in many cases even more frequent blemishes such as pimples and lumps. Free radicals damage the collagen, elastin and hyaluronic fibers of the skin,” she explains. Anna Lisa Gramellini, biologist and cosmetologist, CEO of the World of Beauty brand.
What, then, is the necessary cosmetic to counteract the damage accumulated by the skin? “It’s important to use it consistently formulations high in antioxidants rich in liposomal vitamins such as ACE and functional active ingredients for both cell renewal and skin detoxification and repair, such as fresh extract finger limes, which promotes cell renewal, brightens and minimizes the appearance of blemishes, stimulates the synthesis of elastic fibers, and also has a significant antioxidant effect. In summer or in sunny weather, preparations with vegetable retinol should be preferred. bakuchiol. This ingredient is useful for stimulating elastic fibers,” says the expert.
Also, never forget, especially during periods when you smoke outdoors, sunscreen. However, in order to effectively and frequently refresh and moisturize the skin, an effective way is to use moisturizing nebulizer which often also contain effective plant extracts that help strengthen the skin barrier. They are portable so they can be sprayed on the face as often as needed.
Last but not least “I recommend finishing your morning skin care with a few massage movements along the lip contour with a simple gouache roll into Rose Quartz for 3-5 minutes, useful in counteracting wrinkles accentuated by the repetitive facial movements of the lips made to inhale the smoke known as smoking linesconcludes Anna Lisa Gramellini.
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