In America, the most common cause of preventable illness, disease, and death is tobacco abuse(). Tobacco is a plant that contains a highly addictive substance called nicotine which makes it difficult for smokers to quit the habit. Many chemicals in tobacco, such as carbon monoxide, tar, and formaldehyde, are all considered harmful to the human body and cause serious health problems (beyond their influence). Smoking tobacco can have extremely negative effects on one's physical appearance, body organs and systems, and those around the smoker due to the dangerous chemicals it contains. As a result of tobacco consumption, the smoker's physical appearance undergoes substandard changes. The skin is an important part of the body that is at high risk of being affected by smoking. Nicotine has been considered harmful to fibers and connective tissue, causing it to lose its strength and elasticity. Smoking tobacco causes premature aging, wrinkles, stretch marks and can also cause the skin condition psoriasis where the skin becomes red, sensitive. ...