The debate over which is worse – smoking or vaping – is still ongoing. Some believe that electronic cigarettes will eventually help to give up bad habits in general, others are sure that the devices will only lead to more serious addiction.
Dermatologists aren’t ready to talk about what’s happening to your psyche from vaping, but they’re ready to tell you how your skin changes.
“When vaping, you inhale nicotine, formaldehyde, propylene glycol, toluene, acetaldehyde, cadmium, nickel and lead. Ultimately, they will settle into the skin and affect its function and condition,” says physician and cosmetologist Mervin Patterson. This is what happens if you overload yourself with toxins.
The skin will age
“Nicotine causes the small blood vessels to constrict, which limits the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the skin cells. This leads to the fact that it begins to sag and wrinkle prematurely,” explains the Dr Patterson.
Scratches will take longer to heal
“Vaping can affect wound healing as much as smoking – recent evidence suggests e-cigarettes cause the same physiological changes as conventional cigarettes,” says dermatologist Sonia Khorana. According to her, this is due not only to nicotine, but also to glycerin and flavorings, which are part of e-liquids. “In recent years, there has also been an increase in cases of vaping-related contact dermatitis,” adds Sonia.
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