Smoking affects a lot of aspects of your life
Today is No Smoking Day, will you be partaking?
March 14 is used to help promote the dangers and encourage smoker to Take the Leap and quit for good.
Seven out of ten smokers want to quit, but we all know that it isn't easy and finding the best way for you is a difficult task.
Not only are there plenty of risks to your health, cancer being the obvious and deadly one, it can also dry out the skin and strip it of oxygen and essential nutrients.
This leads to the skin looking grey and wasted - a look that can't always be disguised by make-up.
A survey comissioned by Nicorette found that 37 per cent of ex-smokers felt smoking aged them and 32 per cent attributed wrinkles to their habit.
Although the damaging effects of a cigarette smoke on the skin can be irreversible, further deterioration can be avoided bt stopping smoking.
Make a decision to love your skin and quit smoking for No Smoking Day today.
Nicorette Quickmist Mouthspray can help you to quit the filthy habit as it has been proven to double the chances of successfully quitting compared to willpower alone.
Boots also have a range of support services, including NHS services in selected stores, and smoking cessation aids at affordable prices.
You can receive Stop Smoking advice at most Boots stores, and some offer a local NHS service which may involve a combination of consultations and counselling sessions with a pharmacist, and the option of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to give you the tailored support and advice you need.
Boots pharmacists provide holistic support to customers and patients. With close to 2,500 stores across the UK, Boots’ high street and community healthcare expertise provides an excellent model for engaging and informing the public about their health.
Boots pharmacist Angela Chalmers says:
“Firstly, if you’ve decided to kick the habit, congratulations – you’re already a step closer to achieving your goal! To help you stop smoking, don’t be afraid to ask for help. You are actually much more likely to quit with ongoing help (e.g. from your doctor or pharmacist), combined with the use of NRT.
“NRT contains nicotine and although you will still require willpower, they can help take the edge off the physical effects of tobacco withdrawal. This means that you should be more prepared to deal with cravings. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist to help you choose the right NRT for you.”