A recent study published in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery revealed smoking tobacco can not only make you look older by hastening the number and depth of wrinkles, but also cause premature eyelid bags, excess upper eyelid skin, and darken the lower eyelid skin (i.e., cause “dark circles”).

Will dark circles go away if I quit smoking?

Smoking harms more than just your health – it also damages your skin. From dark circles under your eyes to yellow fingers, smoking can take quite a toll on your appearance. Fortunately, quitting can reverse some of this damage.

Why does smoking give you dark circles under your eyes?

The nicotine in tobacco disrupts your natural sleep patterns, which can cause fluids to collect beneath your eyes. Smoking also produces substances that break down the elasticity of the skin and the collagen that helps keep skin firm.