Do you vape? Here are the effects of e-cigarettes on the skin

If e-cigarettes were born only ten years ago, they have fully entered into the daily habits of some smokers. But is vaping so harmless to your health? Studies are trickling in on the subject. In addition, the e-cancer.fr site explains it in France “The National Agency for Food, Environment and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) is currently working on the assessment of the risks associated with the use of vaping products. »

But dermatologists have already seen very negative effects of vaping on the skin. Asked by Charm English, Dr. Patterson does not go through four roads when he approaches the subject of the electronic cigarette. In his opinion, vaping would visibly and considerably damage the epidermis. He explains, however, that this phenomenon depends on the consumption each. “The level of harmfulness varies according to the duration of the inhalation and the number of uses of the device”.

A chemical wave that ends up damaging the skin

How are e-cigarettes bad for the skin? The doctor answered this question in the columns of Glamorous UK. The vaporizer “It would overload skin cells with toxins and affect their normal functions such as essential skin barrier repair. » But how can such an upheaval happen? The answer is very simple : “The skin tends to act as a reservoir for the body, and many of these toxic products settle on the skin and overburden the cells.”

But that is not all: since nicotine is a vasoconstrictor, it would participate in the premature aging of the epidermis. “Nicotine acts as a vasoconstrictor, which means that it causes small blood vessels to narrow, reducing the supply of oxygen and the flow of nutrients to the skin”Dr. Patterson explains before continuing: “By depriving key skin cells of oxygen and nourishment, the skin begins to sag and wrinkle prematurely. Pigmentation in the form of spots, patchy discoloration, and sun spots is also accelerated in smokers. »

Is this damage reversible?

The answer is yes ! And that is quite reassuring. Once the electronic cigarette disappears from your life, your skin will regain its radiance and health, dermatologist Sonia Khorana guarantees this Charm of the UK : “When you stop vaping, your complexion will improve as oxygen, antioxidants and new skin cell production return to normal. You will also prevent further damage from occurring”

Despite everything, the signs of aging caused by e-cigarette use will have a hard time resolving once they are visible. But of course they can be treated with retinoids to fade. On good terms!