How Vaping Impacts Your Skin Vaping may be marketed as a healthier alternative to smoking, but its effects on skin health are raising concerns. Experts highlight that the chemicals in e-cigarettes can lead to decreased collagen production, inflammation, and dehydration, resulting in premature ageing, dryness, and redness. Similar to smoking, vaping’s nicotine content can disrupt blood flow, causing dullness and discolouration. While research into vaping’s long-term skin effects is still developing, aesthetics professionals are advised to monitor emerging studies and address vaping in client consultations to optimise treatment outcomes.